I'm I the only one noticing almost 30 minutes of commercials before the movie?
Movie Debate: What the hell is going on with 30 MINUTES of TRAILERS at movie theatres?! UPDATE!
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No, I noticed that too. I am not sure why the show about 20 minutes of trailers before the actual start time but I have a few ideas.
A lot of people like to show up "fashionable late," so the 20 minutes of trailers works for them (they won't miss the movie).
The 20 minutes of trailers allows people time to go to the bathroom, and purchase items from the concession stand also.
Personal note: Back in 2015 I went to the theater to see the "Hateful Eight." Now, I know to make sure to use the bathroom before hand because you're going to be sitting there for nearly 3 hours (The runtime for the "Hateful Eight" is 2 hours 55 minutes).
Something, I ate didn't agree with me and started reaking havoc with my stomach in the middle of the movie (when you're at home you might be able to pause the movie).
I could jump up and run to the bathroom, but then I am going to miss scenes that are germane to the plot. So, I had to sit and suffer for a while.
Fortunately, Quentin Tarantino added an intermission in the movie and that saved me.
A lot of people like to show up "fashionable late," so the 20 minutes of trailers works for them (they won't miss the movie).
The 20 minutes of trailers allows people time to go to the bathroom, and purchase items from the concession stand also.
Personal note: Back in 2015 I went to the theater to see the "Hateful Eight." Now, I know to make sure to use the bathroom before hand because you're going to be sitting there for nearly 3 hours (The runtime for the "Hateful Eight" is 2 hours 55 minutes).
Something, I ate didn't agree with me and started reaking havoc with my stomach in the middle of the movie (when you're at home you might be able to pause the movie).
I could jump up and run to the bathroom, but then I am going to miss scenes that are germane to the plot. So, I had to sit and suffer for a while.
Fortunately, Quentin Tarantino added an intermission in the movie and that saved me.
Welcome to 2000.. it’s always been at least 5 trailers per movie.. this how you knew about a bunch of upcoming shit.. these days probably got more cause more studios/companies
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Oh well it’s obviously a money thing.. theatres getting paid to show them.. that rent ain’t gonna pay itself
I know WHY but I still don't like it and really ruining the experience
Them prices ruining the movie experience.. I know quite a few people that were gonna see certain movies this yr and than saw the tix price and said fuck that free streaming it is
I've seen the TV commercials also, but they usually run those prior to the actual start time.
This is what I have noticed.
Let's say you plan on seeing the "Watcher's"@8:30 PM (AMC Theaters)
If you arrive between 8:15 - 8:29 PM, you will see TV commercials, Movie Trivia Quizzes, and Maria Menounos will be the hostess (No movie trailers will be shown prior to the listed start time of the show).
At 8:30 PM (listed start time of show) you will see several trailers of upcoming movies (lights will dim).
The trailers will be of the same genre of the film you are about to view. If you are about to view a Horror movie you will be shown upcoming Horror movie trailers.
At 8:50 PM , the lights will get even dimmer and they will start the movie that you came to see.
They can become a member of AMC theaters and it's free to sign up.
On Tuesday's, you may only have to pay $9.19 when you purchase the ticket online (purchase a Senior ticket, they probably won't ask for I.D.).
Regal theaters offers a similar deal on Tuesday and it's also free to become a member.
BOOOOOM!!!
but the thing is for me?
The last 2 movies?
Scheduled time was 8:30 pm
Movie start at 9 pm
C'mon now!
And it IS NOT CONSISTENT!
SO YOU CANT PLAN FOR IT! It can be 30 minutes or 15 minutes!
I can't front I did the first showing discount tix that was a big saving.
But a large popcorn and 2 drinks for $30 is ridiculous
They wasn’t trying to go on Tuesday.. they were trying to take their kids on weekend , go when they have off and their kids got off from school.. we know about discount Tuesdays but nigs wasn’t trying to change their whole schedule around to get a discount. They pretty much said fuck that wait for that free stream.. what’s so crazy is in ny that’s considered a discount meanwhile in other states that’s there reg price.. crazy
Them prices losing their consumer base.. especially once people saw that the same boxes of candy they be selling at the theatre for like 7 or more was $1 at the dollar tree.. than people heard about the popcorn and how sometime they try to sell day old popcorn… the 90 percent ice in the cup with 10 percent drink
You can plan for it and if you want to avoid the trailers show up about 10 minutes after the movies start time.
However, you really need to know how the theater you are going to operates, because some theatres might actually start the movie at the exact time.
Ex. AMC theaters on 42nd street probably operates somewhat differently than the AMC Magic Johnson theatre in Harlem does.
However, you really need to know how the theater you are going to operates, because some theatres might actually start the movie at the exact time.
Ex. AMC theaters on 42nd street probably operates somewhat differently than the AMC Magic Johnson theatre in Harlem does.
Yeah, I those prices are ridiculous that is why I pay a visit to the local bodega before I go to the theater (carry a shoulder bag).
THEY KEEP.CHECKING MY DAMN BAG@!!
Lmaoooo… now that’s bad luck
I understand. Ironically, in another lifetime I used to get in for free, shhhhh.
I don't run the city like you.
Those Fargin sneaky bastids!
From birth to 2012 I only came out of pocket for a movie 5 times.. there was a time I use to go to the movie every week for free for yrsss.. so never really cared about price.. all those connections are no longer so when I see them prices I’m like hell no
Somebody else gotta help pay for the movies! It's just advertising paid! Kinda like Hulu shit..even though u pay for less commercials we still gonna give u some...
Remember in some locations,before the movie starts you have to deal with a long clip of her saying how things"..feel good in a place like this."
I'm crying laughing because I can still see Nicole Kidman walking in that empty theatre too, lol.Remember in some locations,before the movie starts you have to deal with a long clip of her saying how things"..feel good in a place like this."
Remember in some locations,before the movie starts you have to deal with a long clip of her saying how things"..feel good in a place like this."
They should that woman TWICE last time i went!!???
King of NY
I Am a regular guy sir… stop sounding like my 2 best friends and other people sir with all these other nicknames
To late Black Kingpin
Ok now you definitely sound like my 2 best friends with that last name
Bro with YOUR network?
We probably all know each other not realizing we all KNOW YOU.
Tallback aka Network T
This has allegedly has happened b4.. at the festival this past sat I allegedly had various people network with each other for various future projects and the joke was how somehow everyone was like 2 degrees of separation from each other and the person who everyone knew was me who ended connecting everybody else. Summertime will be a bunch of possible networking opportunities cause certain fields seem to want me to be pulled back in