Rate The Last Movie You Watched - Page 831

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Originally Posted by 5aces 

I'd gladly pay $30 with a popcorn.
VIP theater here is $19.25 ($3.00 more if 3D) but the seats aren't as nice.Thanks for the tour Doc.

I'm actually in Georgia....north of Atlanta....looks like there isn't one around here :(  

BTW, what are these theaters referred to as, so I can look them up? Are they classified as "premium theaters" or something similar? 

Looks like this place isn't far from me....supposedly it's a large chain....anyone heard of this? MovieTavern?

https://movietavern.tstickets.com/(S(igipczxwt22c0qbziuhicxiz))/ticketing.aspx?theatreid=4022

Here's a comic perfectly describing how cinemas should be laid out:

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/movie_theater_layout

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Originally Posted by 5aces 


I do feel for you folks that live outside a reasonable distance for quality cinema screens.

If you are over the age of 19 here in Ontario,you just can't beat the Cineplex Odeon VIP adults only theaters,to escape the youngsters.
While the screens and sound are average,the experience,extra leg room and quality seats are much improved over regular cinemas.
For the average person it's an every once in a while thing.
If you have the money and only want to hit up one spot to go out with a friend,this reserved venue wins every time.


A true celluloid based IMAX venue with a 15perf/70mm IMAX projector is a sight to behold.
Any shot-for-IMAX film, such as the last two Dark Knight films or Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, this is by far the best venue.
Other films that originated either on 35mm stock or digital, the blow-ups to IMAX format can occasionally have mixed results.
Given the impeccable sound system, and the truly astonishing screen size, it’s a venue that quite simply dwarfs other halls.
Reserved seating here.Six rows from the back works for me.


UltraAVX with a Christie 4K projector,the latest Dolby sound and reserved seats usually wins it for me.
Better seats than IMAX with a slightly smaller screen,the enhanced sound keeps me coming back.


If you find yourself in Toronto,try to get seat G14 in Cinema 1 at TIFF Bell Lightbox.
A modest sized screen with a luminous presentation and immaculate sound.

Those are some venues I'd like to go to!

Although the cinemas don't allow outside food/drinks, many a times I'v seen people bringing bags of chips, and they want to open them during the movie, making all kinds of distracting sounds. Open it outside!! There's not much freshness to be lost if you open in 5 minutes in advance! There's a reason the food sold at cinemas is not packed in plastic bags.

Django Unchained - 9.5/10

Pretty much my favorite Tarentino movie. Felt nothing like 3 hours. Just so, so good. Sam Jackson's character was fantastic and DiCaprio's acting was flawless. I was really surprised by that one. 

BLOOD BLOOD BLOOD.

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Originally Posted by Focker 

wow, very nice Doc! I need to see if I have one of these fancier theaters around here....they've got to be here, I'm just not aware of them. I'd gladly pay that premium to have a higher end experience...I get tired of all the distractions you encounter when going to see a movie these days....maybe I'm just old and grumpy since I hit 40, but I tend to go to movies on Sunday nights now and avoid the Fri/Sat night crowds. This might be a great option to eliminate some of the annoyances of that scene, though, and enjoy a nicer environment. 

I try to find a weekday daytime showing, preferably around lunchtime.....the ticket is a couple dollars cheaper and the theater is usually almost empty.  Of course, many people with normal work schedules won't be able to do that.

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Originally Posted by MorbidToaster 

Django Unchained - 9.5/10

 

Pretty much my favorite Tarentino movie. Felt nothing like 3 hours. Just so, so good. Sam Jackson's character was fantastic and DiCaprio's acting was flawless. I was really surprised by that one. 

 

BLOOD BLOOD BLOOD.

I agree, 3 hours went by quick because the story was just so good, and the characters were so interesting. Still, Pulp Fiction remains my most favorite Tarantino flick. But after seeing Django a second time, I'd say it's a damn close second.

Samuel L. Jackson's character totally reminded me of Uncle Ruckus from the Boondocks cartoon lol. I'm willing to bet Tarantino has probably seen at least a couple of episodes of Boondocks...

My favorite exchange between Django and Jackson-

"I count six shots, n----"

"I count two guns, n----"

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Originally Posted by Achmedisdead 

I try to find a weekday daytime showing, preferably around lunchtime.....the ticket is a couple dollars cheaper and the theater is usually almost empty.  Of course, many people with normal work schedules won't be able to do that.

I'm with you there...I usually have at least one weekday off and I've enjoyed my matinees from time to time. One of the best experiences I ever had was when I saw Borat. I had seen some of the Ali-G stuff that Sacha had done, but I just was NOT prepared for Borat. There were about 15-20 people in the theater and it was like 2pm in the afternoon. I was having a hard time not laughing out loud even just in the first ten mins of the film, but soon enough we all just sort of said, "fuggit", and laughed our butts off. It was one of the most fun experiences I've ever had at the theater and by the time it was over I felt as if my entire face was numb and my stomach was sore lol.  I'm definitely a fan of an afternoon showing from time to time. 

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Originally Posted by Doc-holliday 


Oh good.... I have 3 more years before I get grumpy...



@Focker, sorry to hear there isn't one near you, but surely you will have an excuse to come to LA one of these days.... it is right in "old town" Pasadena.

Enjoy them, brother....once you hit 40, things REALLY change IMO. It just doesn't feel the same anymore...I never felt out of touch with the younger generation until this past year. It's very surreal! 

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Originally Posted by Focker 

Enjoy them, brother....once you hit 40, things REALLY change IMO. It just doesn't feel the same anymore...I never felt out of touch with the younger generation until this past year. It's very surreal! 

Yeah, suddenly you realize how many stupid kids there are out there, and wondering,"was I ever like that?" 

I totally noticed the Uncle Ruckus (no relation) relation. It was fantastic. 

As for that line, also one of my favorites.

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Originally Posted by dxanex 

I agree, 3 hours went by quick because the story was just so good, and the characters were so interesting. Still, Pulp Fiction remains my most favorite Tarantino flick. But after seeing Django a second time, I'd say it's a damn close second.

 

Samuel L. Jackson's character totally reminded me of Uncle Ruckus from the Boondocks cartoon lol. I'm willing to bet Tarantino has probably seen at least a couple of episodes of Boondocks...

 

My favorite exchange between Django and Jackson-

"I count six shots, n----"

"I count two guns, n----"

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Originally Posted by Focker 

Enjoy them, brother....once you hit 40, things REALLY change IMO. It just doesn't feel the same anymore...I never felt out of touch with the younger generation until this past year. It's very surreal! 

I'm in real trouble, then. I'm not even in my mid-30's yet and I already feel completely out of touch with guys that are 5+ years younger than me. I look at these guys walking around in tight jeans and their ridiculous hair half covering their face and I just shake my head and think, man...that's really what's "cool" now??

My wife is always listening to pop music in the car, and I'm always turning it down or even off while muttering how it's all "garbage"