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David, this concept of “private cinemas” (this is just one random link I found on Google) in China is the only future left for movie theaters.

Posted by Mop (aka rburriel) Nov 11 '20, 13:16

There’s some such “living room” theaters around here. There’s one up in Portland. And the gang went to one in Vegas a couple of years ago. Although those were larger than these in China. I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. But they’re all over the place in China, and they’re very similar to the whole “renting out a theater for your friends” thing that AMC and Regal are doing right now, except - you know - to a reasonable scale.

https://www.smartshanghai.com/articles/arts/shanghais-biggest-private-theater (www.smartshanghai.com)

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This is the single best reason to watch a movie in theaters. But not everything is this. -- (link) - Mop Nov 11, 13:43 [youtube] 2
- I know it’s a meme, but it legit gets me every time. -- nm - Volnelk Nov 11, 14:05
- I miss these moments with others so much -- nm - Krusty Nov 11, 13:46
Ill say this, if there is a second shutdown, then I think theaters are as dead as Dillinger. - Jovian Nov 11, 13:29
the multiplex cinemas built in casinos can be made into luxury hotel suites -- nm - Peglegpete Nov 11, 13:27
You think people aren't going to want to go back to the movie theater? I definitely want the large screen, great sound, concessions and people around -- (edited) - Krusty Nov 11, 13:26 28
- I have to admit that it was fun to see Jurassic Park with all of that, less the people around part - JD Nov 11, 13:31 7
  - I'm jealous of you and everyone else that's been in a theater recently. - Krusty Nov 11, 13:48 6
    - we went to a drive-in once this summer (Tenet). it felt amazing. -- nm - Andie Nov 11, 13:50 5
      - I've always been jealous of people that have been to a drive-in and that was before all this. - Krusty Nov 11, 13:52 4
        
        We have one by us. Never go. Movies start way too late for me since they have to wait until it's way dark. -- nm - oblique Nov 11, 13:54 1
        
        You have to go once just for the experience -- nm - Krusty Nov 11, 13:55
        
        in terms of movie quality viewing, i mean, no, it's not ideal. but you also aren't going to be seeing some quiet art film there in the first place. -- nm - Andie Nov 11, 13:54 1
        
        It feels like such Americana and something I want to do in the near future -- nm - Krusty Nov 11, 13:57
- There’s an underlying terror among the cinema industry that people are “falling out of the habit”. - Mop Nov 11, 13:29 11
  - As much as I hate to admit it, I think this is a very, very real concern. -- nm - MDH Nov 11, 13:56
  - I think they're wrong and that people will flock to theaters as soon as they feel they're safe to do so. - Krusty Nov 11, 13:35 4
    - I agree. People already are trying to get back to prior ways. Once it is truly safe there will be a huge rebound with restaurants, theaters etc -- nm* - James Bond (aka Igor) Nov 11, 13:38 3
      - I've been as cautious as anyone can be since this started. It was out of control here and I've been extra cautious. But I'm ready to get out and do - Krusty Nov 11, 13:43 2
        
        Yup. I think there is going to be a huge rebound, like the flood gates will open once it is safe. -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) Nov 11, 13:52 1
        
        Agreed. I'm going to book flights as soon as I know when I can get the vaccine. If they say some time around June, I'll be booking flights for the - Krusty Nov 11, 13:54
  - yep this is very true as well. -- nm - Jovian Nov 11, 13:31 4
    - The pandemic has changed a lot of habits. Some of them are good for commerce. Others are accelerating the demise of old paradigms. - Mop Nov 11, 13:34 3
      - As hard as people are resisting being shuttered again, I expect theaters will actually do *better* business if we get a good vaccine. -- nm - 🦃Spawn🦃 Nov 11, 13:35 2
        
        I would definitely want to go back to a theater once it is safe. You can't bet watch a great movie on the big screen with friends -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) Nov 11, 13:38 1
        
        And not just friends. Being around *people* again in that setting will be a *thrill*. Same for concerts. -- nm - 🦃Spawn🦃 Nov 11, 13:41
- AMC lost $1B this quarter. They may not be there to go back to. -- nm - oblique Nov 11, 13:28 4
  - I'm not an expert in this but will no one want to be in the movie showing business if people are clamoring for them? - Krusty Nov 11, 13:30 3
    - Sure. I’ll go to a theater to see Wicked or Book of Mormon. And I’ll go to a theater to see the next Avengers movie. The next Knives Out? - Mop Nov 11, 13:36 2
      - There are so many movies that are much better experience in a theater that is lost at home. Knives Out isn't a good example. Would you go see - Krusty Nov 11, 13:40 1
        
        There’s already a theater in town where I won’t go see a Star Wars movie because it sucks (the theater, not Star Wars). - Mop Nov 11, 13:46
- Wait 'til you get a load of me! -- nm - COVID-20 Nov 11, 13:28
- Same -- nm - Ender Nov 11, 13:27 1
  - I miss that smell when you walk in and everything that goes with seeing a movie in a theater. A smaller screen with weaker sound and few people - Krusty Nov 11, 13:28
Bonus points for The King. -- nm - 🦃Spawn🦃 Nov 11, 13:25

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David, this concept of “private cinemas” (this is just one random link I found on Google) in China is the only future left for movie theaters.

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