I was a heavy movie goer (no TV at home!) and used to go to a ton of movies - sometimes more than one in a day.
Some things that are tough
Totally ignoring patron behavior
A group of older teens comes in, phones on the entire movie on bright, talking, cursing, just making a ruckus (maybe on purpose even) a row or two in front. If you are trying to watch a movie with your 5 year old kid (what I loved as a kid) this is no good!
Fights / robberies in the mall / shopping area itself. Again, not the right vibe for kids to be part of and again no consequence / action.
I seriously remember going to packed theatres with a totally cool / fun vibe as a kid - everyone pretty pro-social in terms of behavior. My parents would buy the ticket and leave us there. The other folks were basically a positive to the shared experience. The only issue was sometimes talking and the ushers would walk you out if you talked too much.
I wear earplugs for the loudness - which is ridiculous.
We ended up getting a projector for home. We can curl up (with kids and family as relevant) and have a better experience?
So question: When does it come out on streaming?
Also a hack if you still love movies. Go on a total off-beat time if you can a few weeks after opening. The attendance falls off hugely. But can still be a tiny bit hit or miss.
Some things that are tough
Totally ignoring patron behavior
A group of older teens comes in, phones on the entire movie on bright, talking, cursing, just making a ruckus (maybe on purpose even) a row or two in front. If you are trying to watch a movie with your 5 year old kid (what I loved as a kid) this is no good!
Fights / robberies in the mall / shopping area itself. Again, not the right vibe for kids to be part of and again no consequence / action.
I seriously remember going to packed theatres with a totally cool / fun vibe as a kid - everyone pretty pro-social in terms of behavior. My parents would buy the ticket and leave us there. The other folks were basically a positive to the shared experience. The only issue was sometimes talking and the ushers would walk you out if you talked too much.
I wear earplugs for the loudness - which is ridiculous.
We ended up getting a projector for home. We can curl up (with kids and family as relevant) and have a better experience?
So question: When does it come out on streaming?
Also a hack if you still love movies. Go on a total off-beat time if you can a few weeks after opening. The attendance falls off hugely. But can still be a tiny bit hit or miss.