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yeesh. I just had a vision of movie theaters like automated radio stations...

Posted by Ser Vermyn (aka dr.vermin) Apr 20 '12, 10:00

...turnstiles at the door, vending machines for snacks, projectors controlled remotely by Clear Channel...

As a 3rd generation projectionist (briefly), I'm depressed.

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Yeah it's a huge change. But, its what people want. Digital picture and sound. People like you and me will miss the dirty pictures and splices going - sycor Apr 20, 10:17 4
- When I saw Cabin at an AMC, it was in something called "ETX." Whatever that is, I payed $4 premium for it. - con_carne Apr 20, 10:28 1
  - Yeah, we've got a Century theater up here with an 'XD' screen that costs a couple bucks extra. - Ser Vermyn Apr 20, 10:35
- Fun gif. -- (link) - Ser Vermyn Apr 20, 10:21 [Image] 1
  - nice. -- nm - sycor Apr 20, 11:03

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