[Closed] Do you still go to the cinema?

Only time I ever go now is when I take my nephew.

No. Too expensive for 4 of us.

Wait until the DVD and do it for a tenner at home.

Home viewing keeps getting better while the cinema experience keeps getting worse. Not been in a fair while and certainly a lot less frequently.

Not often but did tonight - £31 for two tickets, £11 for a beer and a milkshake.

Fortunately we parked almost directly outside for free and the film was great (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood).

Apart from kids' films, I last went about 20 years ago.

The constant talking, rustling (sweet wrappers, not livestock), late arrivals/early departures and just general other bloody people meant I had to stop before I went on a killing spree.

Yep, meerkat movies deals, half price for the cost of a day's travel insurance 😂

Yep.

Went twice a couple of weeks ago with the Sky cinema ticket freebie thing. They had sci-fi week, so got to see Aliens and Edge of Tomorrow for free via a couple of mates who have Sky subscriptions.

Don't go very often now though, but mainly due to having a young daughter.

The cinema in Peterborough is pretty good - recently upgraded with electric reclining seats and the foyer has a nice cafe area that does simple food, beer, Costa coffee.
If you join their 'loyalty' card thing, there are certain times of the week where the prices are pretty cheap - about a fiver a ticket.

We go around once a month. Some films need the huge screen and massive sound systems for a visceral experience. Mrs S was not best pleased that one of the trailers tonight was for IT Chapter 2!

I hadn’t been in ages, but I’ve been quite a few times over the past few months. Since my local Vue cinema made all seats £5.99 (just gone up, but still most seats are that price), with plush leather reclining seats. Go late morning/ early afternoon and it’s nice and quiet.

Yeah, MrsTH and I have cineworlds unlimited pass. As many showing as we like for £144 each per year, plus a few advance showings of stuff, then 10% of food and drink, though we rarely bother.

10% off food and drink at a cinema will still be around 2000% more expensive than in the real world.

You lot need to go to the Roxy in ulverston, fiver in and cheap tots, mega!

Once every couple of months. Some films need the big screen.

But, can't stand the distractions and inconsiderate people (never understand why people pay to see a film and then spend the entire time chatting or playing with their phone), so always wait for a couple of weeks after release and then usually hit a late afternoon Saturday screening to avoid the hordes. Usually works fine.

It is more expensive than waiting for digital/home release, but to balance that I love the electric seats at the local Showcase!

A couple years ago I would have went a few times a month amd even watched all the oscar movies. I haven't been at all in 2019.

Between the bland super hero junk and the not so subtle social engineering messages being pumped out, it's clear that movies aren't made for people like me anymore.

10% off food and drink at a cinema will still be around 2000% more expensive than in the real world.

I know, hence we rarely bother. 500ml bottles of pop bought at Costco for 50p each, and maybe some multipack crisps. Think I’ve had popcorn once in the last 8 months.

Saw John Wick Chapter 3 and will probably see the new Star Wars. Don't go that often but when I do I like to make it count.

Did get annoyed by the tag along wife in the row in front who stared at her eye burningly bright phone throughout. I guess that was karma for sitting I Premier seats without tickets. Oops.

Dunkirk was the last grown up film and hope to see joker this year. Loads with the kids, odeon family ticket works for us.

If I'm off work I'll go during a weekday. Generally quiet and less socially unaware quarter wits.

I remember getting dragged a few years ago on a Saturday night for the opening weekend of a Bond film which I think was Skyfall. I'd happily have murdered everyone else in the cinema that night. Talking, noisy,on their phones lighting up the room etc. Rage inducing.

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood on a Wednesday night last week was close to an explosion of rage from me at those who simply don't understand I've paid to watch a film, not listen to their conversation.

Yes, but off peak is definitely the only way. I often finish work early and catch a 1630 show, with or without a friend. The cinema is empty, even the multiplexes.

I went to see the 30th anniversary screening of Predator on 9th November 2017. Before that I watched Kill Bill 2 in 2004. So no, not really an avid cinema goer.

Luckily the company I work for get 55% off Cinema tickets for staff so we go fairly often. I have 2 teenage kids so there is usually a film one or both want to see. If I didn't get the discount I doubt we would go unless it was a biggy like a Star Wars or Avengers

Yep. Thursday mornings when kids are in school. Blissful.

We do the Saturday morning kids clubs about once a month. All tickets are £2.50 so can take our 3 and get the kids snack boxes for them and it's less than £25 for a family of 5.
The films are normally something that's been out for a month or so.
Secret Life of pets 2 was the last one a couple of weeks ago. There's noise from young children being young children but it doesn't distract from the overly complicated plots of kids films (Except when my 4yo decided she needed the loo right at the whole plot explaining but of Lego movie 2!)

Kids make going to the cinema as a couple unviable. Who would pay for a babysitter + cinema tickets just to watch a film? If we treat ourselves to a night out it’s going to be to somewhere we can actually talk each other.

On my own I just do Bond’s & Star Wars now.

I go every couple of months with the kids, thought I invariably sleep through most of the film.

Take my boys regularly.

The crowd noise does my head in - why people feel the need to chomp through an enormous box of popcorn is beyond me. At least the local cinema has recently dropped its prices (£7 from £14!) which makes it more bearable.

That said, on holiday in Ambleside recently we went to watch Blinded By The Light. Really enjoyed that on the big screen with a decent soundsystem. Would have been very meh on DVD.

yeah once or twice a month, we're both happy to watch a film. Last outing was Once Upon a Time In Hollywood last weekend. TBH I haven't had much issue with inconsiderate punters, last one was a couple of kids larking about, and their dad put them straight pretty sharpish. I find most folk are pretty respectful these days.

The 20 mile each way to the closest cinema is probably the biggest element putting me off.

I have however completely lost touch on what is the latest and greatest films now. And as we already shell out for Netflix and Prime we don’t even watch many more recent films at home like we did in the old Blockbuster Video or Lovefilm dvd through the post days in the past. I don’t seem to see film reviews or see them advertised anymore. I’m sure I could go out of my way to find out but as a relatively passive film consumer I’m probably not going to bother and without getting enthused about a film that 20 mile journey will always be too far.

Too many bad mannered idiots at our local cinema, playing with phones or chatting.  FFS why spend money to talk or fiddle with your phone through it?  Last time we went I challenged a couple of teenagers in front of me for phones and noise, they got up and walked out, along with about 6 of their mates, all giving me a hard stare so I did wonder if the conversation was going to carried on when the film finished.

I'd much rather get it on blu-ray and sit at home watching it.

Same as Tom we have had the Unlimited cards and usually go at least once a week to the Sheffield one.
Always take our own snacks and a can of pop.

Can't even remember the last time we went. We (me & Mrs Egf) keep saying we should go & see such & such a film but never do.
I'm no film buff anyway & have trouble staying awake during most movies.

Essentially no.

We went a few weeks back to see Apollo 11 at an indy cinema on a Monday night and that was ace. Small audience, who all wanted to actually watch the film, and a decent bar downstairs.

Admittedly I did get a few looks after my seventh or eighth pint when I started singing along with the landing sequence, but some folks have no sense of humour.

That's probably the first time in five years or so though.

I go a few times a month, last film was once upon a tim in Hollywood, which was great.

I'm lucky to live in walking distance of the Royalty cinema in bowness. Cheap with tons of character, if you're lucky you get a Wurlitzer organ performance while you're waiting for the film. Audience is always well mannered and they don't sell stinky nachos \ hot dogs. And they have an ice cream lady before the film starts...

Also Zeffirellies in Ambleside is a short drive, as above with great veggie food before.

These are the only cinemas where I buy a drink and snacks, because I'm Keen to support them. I'm amazed how often there are less than ten people in the Royalty. Support your local independent cinema!

Plenty, but with work Vitality health care you get a free ticket every couple of weeks as long as you log enough activity with them (think 2 rides a week is enough, so not hard if you commute by bike )

I used to love going, but having two young kids has pretty much put a stop to it. I did get annoyed with the talkers and rustlers though. Not to mention the cinemas that assign you a seat. There’s always a 50% chance that somebody is sat in it. Just do away with the idea

We go to Storyhouse Cinema in the middle of Chester which means we can also get a decent bite to eat in the city centre restaurants before or after the film. It only has 94 seats but super modern.

We still go every couple of months. Only £5 each* any time at our local Vue. 90% of the time people seem quite well behaved and considerate.

*Plus if we go on a Tuesday or Wednesday we get buy one get one free with the compare the market thing.

Rarely, always find people eating highly annoying, so just wait till it comes round on Netflix etc...

Every ‘main’ stars wars at the BFI IMAX- so Xmas time.

Also sometimes go to stuff at the London Film Festival - take a couple of days off work and see 3 films a day.

Can’t be doing with “normal” cinema for all the petty annoyances listed above.

Go with my move buddy in Bristol about once a month, Everyman is brilliant and most people are code compliant.

Yes occasionally usually just myself so I go off peak but if it’s a family day out then it’ll be peak time. I’ll get the better seats as I like to be comfortable. We’ll usually get a drink and popcorn to share, that’s where they make the money to keep going so I’m happy to contribute.

Since moving to Scotland 10 years ago nearest cinema is 40 miles away. Any visit has to include as many other purposes as possible. Also since starting fostering has to include kids. So now generally it's just my wife who goes with the kids, I'm not prepared to pay for me to watch a kids film. Time we add in the cost of transport, snacks, a meal, shopping, etc the total bill is way over £100, so it doesn't happen often. I don't really have any idea now of films I might want to see as I've stopped checking.

Yes and more since a brand new s****y Everyman cinema opened 3 min walk away. Most of the seats are doubles and like a sofa with a small drinks table, an usher takes your drink order on an iPad.
I joined as a member so a small discount on drinks/tickets but happy to pay more as that means the unwashed/youth/mobile phone users/mouth breathers/lack of social skills all go to Vue or retail park multiplexes and leave me in peace to watch a film.

I'm liking MrSmith's creation of a type Vue-goer - the UYMPUMBLOSS

I only go with the kids these days. Toy Story 4 yesterday. The cinemas have overpriced themselves in the market these days IMO. I'd go more - and thus spend more in total - if I didn't come away feeling over-charged. Shame, as I like the cinema.

Yes, helps that it's a short walk to my local independent cinema, it's got three screens and its £4 a ticket regardless. I love the place.