[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Maybe, but I hate movie theaters because of the noise that other people make. Why don't they allow people to bring their own headphones so they can block out the noise.

I always wear earplugs. Especially for the early warmup advertisements.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

For movies like Thor, Elvis, Jurassic Park, Top Gun, Avatar, etc., you really need a big screen with Surround Sound or an upgrade of that to really experience the movie. I do have to get up when nearing the two hour mark though as my prostate is not what it used to be. Summer Movie Calendar 2022 << Rotten Tomatoes – Movie and TV News

I saw Avatar at a theater and that was one movie that needed the immersive feeling of a big screen and surround sound. Many other movies are fine on a small TV screen. "The Expanse" had some BIG immersive scenes - yet it was made for TV. I feel that the writer and the director MAKE a movie or series.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Mleeja

The theater is not opening because the Developer is trying to kill Brownwood!

No. Brownwood is next month.
Developer's Killing Spanish Springs this month!

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

I think the last time I went to a movie theatre was a Saturday matinee featuring The Bowery Boys.

That's a lot of missing out on MANY good movies, if true.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Dr. Fauci has made the claim that the pandemic is over. Dr. Fauci stated Covid is now endemic (just like the flu is endemic).

I hope that this does not bring all the Dr. Fauci haters out en mass with their tar and feathers.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

it has been.....

Tell that to people in China. And in the US of A, there is still the prospect of long Covid for millions?

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Maybe less and less people are supporting the wacko's in Hollywood like Baldwin, Baldwin, Smith, Cosby, Spacey, Gibson..............oh it goes on and on.

I have never been interested in a movie star's personal life because it clouds over their performance and ruins my viewing enjoyment. I know that there are many people that take the opposite view. There are many magazines devoted to scandal and every aspect of Hollywood stars' personal lives. I see all the magazines at a checkout register and I just think, "what a waste of paper".
.........Some "stars" support good causes, like recently one actor was raising money for displaced children in and out of the Ukraine. That's a good thing. But, I am not going to care if an actor gets drunk and causes a problem.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

No. Brownwood is next month.
Developer's Killing Spanish Springs this month!

How come lake sumter is getting spared?

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

I thought movie theaters were going the way of landlines. We can be in the comfort of our homes and watch 1,000s of movies, not sure why anyone wants to go out and do the same thing.

Going out and being SEEN out reinforces the human NEED for social interplay. It probably goes way back to caveman times when group survivability was greater than individual survivability. Retired people no longer have workgroups so they need to create other groups. "Dressing up" to go out also adds to the overall idea of doing something important with ones's life (in retirement).

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Waltdisney4life

How did we go from talking about the movie theater to masks socialist please give it a rest.

Strange dislike of socialists. Bear in mind that the US has integrated socialism and capitalism. The US Social Security System and even Obama Care are important examples of that blending. Some people prefer things to be perfectly black and white, but that does not really exist.
........Actually, by living in a planned retirement community, a member of that community is taking advantage of the socialism aspects of that community.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

There is also the community feeling at a movie theater. It is fun to hear and see the reactions of the audience to a film being shown.

Good point!

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Going out and being SEEN out reinforces the human NEED for social interplay. It probably goes way back to caveman times when group survivability was greater than individual survivability. Retired people no longer have workgroups so they need to create other groups. "Dressing up" to go out also adds to the overall idea of doing something important with ones's life (in retirement).

Work groups?
Hey Jimmy what about them 3000+ clubs?

[END OTT]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

It seems odd that they would not be doing everything they can to get another movie theater open especially with Summer blockbusters coming and the very large population of the Villages of retirees and their visiting relatives and friends. It would be profitable IMHO to open them.

Probably waiting for Eastport and Wildwood non-restricted community. You would have a greater selection of movie goers

[Ken Nelson]

OK, so where is the best place to watch a movie? Big screen, surround sound, comfy seats????? near Brownwood (oh, and good popcorn!)

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

I have never been interested in a movie star's personal life because it clouds over their performance and ruins my viewing enjoyment. I know that there are many people that take the opposite view. There are many magazines devoted to scandal and every aspect of Hollywood stars' personal lives. I see all the magazines at a checkout register and I just think, "what a waste of paper".
.........Some "stars" support good causes, like recently one actor was raising money for displaced children in and out of the Ukraine. That's a good thing. But, I am not going to care if an actor gets drunk and causes a problem.

I would hardly call what most of the above listed actors did as "getting drunk and causing a problem"...