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cea 
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Posted on: Jul. 31 2004,1:33 am |
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I am looking for ideas and suggestions that would make going to the movies more of an enjoyable experience to you.
For an example: Would lower prices entice you to go more often?
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DrBombay
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Posted on: Jul. 31 2004,2:05 am |
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Seating that would enable you to stretch your legs out. I don't mean I need a recliner, just room enough to unbend your knees. It's hell to get old 
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Posted on: Jul. 31 2004,9:16 am |
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1. More Ushers (see my post about teenagers.)
2. Yes prices should be lower.
3. More comfortable seats would be nice
4. stadium seating would be nice also
Well I guess I could just go to Austin's theater they have those things.
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spike
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Posted on: Jul. 31 2004,11:05 am |
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Stadium seating with THX is where it's at. Once you see a movie in one, you can't go back.
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Liberal
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Posted on: Jul. 31 2004,11:27 am |
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How about a cup holder that isn't smaller than the cups? Last time I was there I bought a large drink and it didn't fit in the cupholder.
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Scurvy Dog
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Posted on: Jul. 31 2004,12:36 pm |
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First of all, sell hot dogs or bratwurst at the concession stand. The kind they sell at the metrodome. They have nachos at the theatre in River Hills Mall (Mankato), and I am guessing that would be less of a mess than hot dogs (even with condiments).
Second of all, sweep and mop the floor once in a while.
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Posted on: Jul. 31 2004,12:39 pm |
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| Quote (Scurvy Dog @ July 31 2004,12:36:pm) | | Second of all, sweep and mop the floor once in a while. |
Too true. I took my girls to see catwoman the other day. My daughter's shoe came off cause the floors were so sticky. Grosssss!
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jimhanson
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Posted on: Jul. 31 2004,4:16 pm |
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| Quote | | sweep and mop the floor once in a while |
Thanks for bringing that up--it's gross!
I've never liked the idea of sitting in a filthy, darkened room, eating and drinking overpriced food, with a bunch of people I don't know, watching overpaid actors portraying someone else's ideas.
What would make the experience better? I wnt to the Rocking Chair Theatre in New Orleans once--they had overstuffed chairs--they reclined, but no longer rocked. There was about 4 feet between rows, and 6" between adjacent seats-- and the chairs had tables that came out of the armrests (like an airline seat).
Instead of popcorn and candy, you could order "bar food"--burgers, fries, appetizers, shrimp, etc. Being New Orleans, you could go to the bar in the lobby, and bring your drink back to your seat. Kids were allowed if accompanied by a parent.
I kind of liked the idea--you could go out for snacks, drink, and entertainment for the night by yourself, or with friends. If the movie stunk, or you wanted to talk to your friends, you could just go out to the bar. Not a bad way to spend the evening--if you think about it, it is not that different from going to a pro sports event (food, drink, entertainment) or a sports bar--you just have to be quiet in the theatre.
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cea
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Posted on: Jul. 31 2004,7:19 pm |
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So far I can see that the seating is very important to most people.
Going on what Jimhanson said, the dinner theaters do well in the larger markets, but it could be a hit or miss in this area.
What do you feel that most people would be willing to pay to go to an older movie (i.e. 3 weeks old)?
Does $3 sound reasonable, if you have the image quality and a good sound system to add value to that $3 ticket?
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jimhanson
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Posted on: Jul. 31 2004,8:24 pm |
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I had a PM from a Forum reader--said he had been to a similar theatre and enjoyed it--snacks, beer, wine available.
I think a theatre/bar, with a $3 admission/cover charge, would be a good idea--not much different than a sports bar.
Dinner/drinks/entertainment/companionship--all in one place, for not a lot of money.
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