In my university course (film studies), we talk a lot about the idea of the death of cinema, the struggles and changes within the industry--an industry that makes so much money while simultaneously loses a shit ton regularly. Going to the movies isn't a regular pastime for many people anymore. I know one reason myself, and most others, don't often go is because it's expensive. Sanne and I went specifically today because it's cheap ticket Tuesday at Vue cinemas in London. Cinemas in the US and UK are shutting their doors all the time. And it's not surprising because how many times have you walked into your screening to find it almost completely empty?
But going to see The Host tonight reminded me how much I really enjoy going to the movies. Sneaking in snacks in your purse. The weird patterned carpets in the corridors. Bad bad bad trailers. And the screen size--there is something magical about experiencing a movie that way. Maybe it's because I don't get to go often. it's become this treat on a pedestal for me.
What's the last movie you saw in theatres? Do you go often? I am definitely guilty of the it's-way-more-convenient-for-me-to-laze-in-bed-and-watch-something-on-LoveFilm.
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