I wait until a movie I want to see hits the Dollar (now $2) Theater.
$2 for the ticket and $10.50 for a large buttered popcorn and large drink. Free refills on the drink and popcorn.
I like sitting in a theater and I just really go for the bag of buttered popcorn.
I see about 1 movie every 6 weeks or so. One of my vices.
Oh, and I go to the late afternoon movie so the popcorn is supper.
I eat at home & lightly drink water (so no need to miss part of the movie...)
$4.75 on Tuesdays & Matinees. $5-6 is the most I’ll pay.
Plus, I use my 40 MPG paid-off car to get there. :-)
Boom.