captaincranky
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Oh, my post simply pointed out the logical end game of the idea with respect to the theater business and its effect on them. I imagine I'm one of those bad, bad , cheapskate people, who never goes to the movies anyway.I don't know why so many people have an issue with this. After my wife and I buy a $17 IMAX ticket, Popcorn and two drinks (plus maybe Candy) I believe I've already spent that much. I would have no issue buying this for the house. If money is the issue, no reason to get butt hurt about it, don't buy it and keep going to the movies the way you have been. Regardless of those opinions this is a great idea.I didn't make a home theater for nothing.
In fact, the 1st and only Imax movie I've gone to was a bust. This was the 2nd installment of the "Transformers" franchise. It was pretty obvious the film wasn't shot with Imax cameras in the first place. Consequently, the fish eye projection distortion at the edge of the frame was unbearable. I couldn't wait for Redbox to get it in stock so I could watch, and actually enjoy it on me home telly.
When I started smoking, cigarettes were 33 cents a pack. I'm still coughing from that! (Since quit though). Come to think of it though, I do believe I can recall movies @ a quarter, possibly less. We had 2 theaters on the main street where I live in the city, but they've been gone for literally decades.When I started going to the movies it was 35 cents to get in. A quarter for a hot dog. 10 cent cotton candy and a drop down cup carbonated beverage for 25 cent. Didn't matter what was playing unless it was too long and boring...such as Tarzan's Greatest Adventure