I like New York, but for me, 20 people in a theater is a crowd when they’re talking, texting, opening wrappers, etc. during the movie. When I can, I prefer movies in a couple theaters on the Upper West Side where the elderly people hang out, or at 10:30 AM, when the whippersnappers are sleeping.
I used to be an inveterate moviegoer, and there were times when I recall going to several movies a week. But I think I just got older, and the stuff coming out of Hollywood stopped appealing to me. Pile on top of that the dramatically rising price of theater tickets, and I very rarely go to the movies anymore.
I consider myself extremely fortunate though, because in my little town, we actually have a small, independently owned movie theater. Tickets are $7.50, and matinees are only five dollars. The people who work there or polite, and the price of concessions is reasonable. If I go to a movie now, I go there and enjoy it. I like the fact that we do have a small theater in our town, and I like to be able to contribute to its profitability. Nowadays, not many people can say that they can take a walk to the movie theater.
I confess, that there is one particular thing that I do not like… they don’t clean the floor often enough in that place, and I assure you, it is completely and totally disgusting. I’m talking feet really and honestly sticking to the floor, and walking out with visible residue on the soles of your shoes.
Last time I went, though, it was much better, so I think someone might have written a letter or notified them. Heck, it’s not that much work just to get some kid to go drag a hot swab through the aisles...