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I think movie theater owners are in for more tough going. With rentals/dvds coming out just a couple of months after the movie is in the theaters, lots of people just wait until then to see new movies.

So, what can movie theaters do? Their draw has to be the ‘movie theater experience.’ And unfortunately, they’re screwed there too. Obnoxious people in the audience just ruin ‘the experience’. 3-D is an attempt to enhance ‘the experience’. But to pay extra for the 3-D and still deal with rude/inconsiderate audience still doesn’t solve the problem. And is 3-D here to stay? There’s no ‘after market’ yet so how long will it last?

Ridiculously high concession prices doesn’t help matters either - although I understand that’s where they make their money. It’s another negative to overcome. So a family of four to go to the movies and get popcorn etc. is going to shell out close to $100 for entertainment.

And the movies themselves are awful. Loud. Vulgar language. Lousy writing. Terrible plot. Horrible theme. Usually negative attitude toward traditional values. Usually negative attitude towards our country.
It’s gotten so bad that I always notice if the F-bomb isn’t strewn throughout the dialog.

Staying home becomes more appealing every day.
I think there is going to be major ‘consolidation’ in the movie theater industry in the next few years.

Ridiculously high concession prices doesn’t help matters either - although I understand that’s where they make their money. It’s another negative to overcome. So a family of four to go to the movies and get popcorn etc. is going to shell out close to $100 for entertainment.
And the movies themselves are awful. Loud. Vulgar language. Lousy writing. Terrible plot. Horrible theme. Usually negative attitude toward traditional values. Usually negative attitude towards our country.

It’s gotten so bad that I always notice if the F-bomb isn’t strewn throughout the dialog.

I try to always avoid R rated movies because of the constant F bomb, but I'm making an exception to see The King's Speech.

Ridiculously high concession prices doesn’t help matters either - although I understand that’s where they make their money. It’s another negative to overcome. So a family of four to go to the movies and get popcorn etc. is going to shell out close to $100 for entertainment.

Never understood the whole "concession" thing at the movie theatre. Can't people go for two hours without stuffing themselves with food and drink?

I can't remember ever buying anything at the movie concession. I buy my ticket, see the movie I want to see, and then leave. No need to buy food or drink.