i've always believed i could play a movie at my place and invite anyone over to watch. sue me.
"i've always believed i could play a movie at my place and invite anyone over to watch."
Yes, in your home would be referred to as a "private" showing.
The post makes reference to "someone rented out a conference room in a Hotel and got 1000 people to watch."
That's a "public" showing. And you do need permission for that.