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...
I can’t think of any theaters I go to that match your description, at least not in the last 20 years. I liked going to them in my youth; better kept, customers more polite, more interesting selection of films. Maybe independent theaters will make a comeback, as people get tired of a more homogenized existence. But outside the big cities, where rent is, as they saying goes, too damn high.
yup, same here with the Glen Theater... we have two screens but won't get it and 80+miles is the closest it will get, so that's $25+ in gas Glen Theater Pricing Information
Matinee (any movie before 6:00 p.m.): $3.50/person adult and child
After 6:00 p.m.: $3.50 child (12 and under) and senior (62+) $5.50 adult