Gothamist: The $12.50 Movie Ticket

Jackson Peters

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 17:28:45 -0500

King Kong is probably a movie to see on the big screen.

bklynd

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:38:08 -0500

To me, the expense of movies (as well as CDs, books, etc.) just makes you hold out for the truly great one to plunk down your money on. I'm such a David Lynch fan, for example, that I'd probably pay $25. If you don't think it's worth it, you rent. That's what everybody does. Wouldn't it be cool, though, if some indie distributors tried underselling the majors, as is sometimes happening in CDs. Try to beat the competition by pricing your movie lower! My big gripe about the movies is that they release kiddie movies all summer and hold the "prestige" movies for fall.

scoboco

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 15:24:43 -0500

i was JUST talking about this to the gorgeous dglass! yeah, posting the "real" start time would be nice, but no way you're getting a decent seat if you show up then. for example, we arrived a good 20 minutes before showtime to brokeback mountain last sunday and had to sit in the third row! since when did EVERYone start showing up to movies so early? ps, some commercials are fun to watch, i think. and if the seats are comfy (as they are in any of the new thaters) and you're with your kids, or your crew, or someone you love, what's so bad about chatting and goofing and cuddling a bit?

jaykayess

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 13:39:35 -0500

The Ziegfeld it totally worth it. Their screen is enormous and the sound system is awesome. Seeing a movie there is totally unlike going to a multiplex.

Larry

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 13:32:25 -0500

This "real movie times" "controversy" is asinine. Anyone who wants to show up right when the movie starts KNOWS to come 10-15 minutes "late", and then can frantically search in the dark for acceptable seats. But is it really so awful to sit with a friend for a little bit before, and during, the trailers and engage in a little small talk?

janelle

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 13:24:06 -0500

i'm already paying $12+ by the time i purchase tickets online - i figure better-safe-than-sorry when it comes to showing up and hoping something isn't sold out...