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In response to "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)" by Krusty

There’s an underlying terror among the cinema industry that people are “falling out of the habit”.

Posted by Mop (aka rburriel) Nov 11 '20, 13:29

It seems certain that people will still want to go “to the movies” to see big blockbusters, but the blurring of digital release windows for smaller movies may have gotten people in the habit of watching these smaller movies at home and there may be turning back from that.

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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

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There’s an underlying terror among the cinema industry that people are “falling out of the habit”.

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