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Taltarzac725 09-18-2022 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by DonnaNi4os (Post 2137929)
I haven’t a clue and would really like to know why a community this HUGE has only 1 operating movie theater. Spanish Spring’s has been closed since pre-pandemic. Now I’ve heard that the gym is moving to that location. One of the lures to moving to The Villages was all of the wonderful things they offered. One movie theater for over 160,000 people wasn’t one of the perks.

Nicely put.

Stu from NYC 09-18-2022 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DonnaNi4os (Post 2137929)
I haven’t a clue and would really like to know why a community this HUGE has only 1 operating movie theater. Spanish Spring’s has been closed since pre-pandemic. Now I’ve heard that the gym is moving to that location. One of the lures to moving to The Villages was all of the wonderful things they offered. One movie theater for over 160,000 people wasn’t one of the perks.
One large theater group recently decided to close its door as it count not keep their doors open. Sadly it is a declining industry

DaleDivine 09-18-2022 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by windylou (Post 2137928)
When I look at the list of movies and see PG 13 and R , there is no reason to attend. Hollywood could get some really good movies that "old" people can enjoy
Sad to say, there's not much quality there so finding better movies on TV works for us.
However, We really liked Barnstorm.
I don't watch movies at the theatres or on TV.. Only golf on the weekends.
Too many Hollywood nuts have a different view of politics than me.

:loco::loco::swear:

Stu from NYC 09-18-2022 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by DaleDivine (Post 2137937)
I don't watch movies at the theatres or on TV.. Only golf on the weekends.
Too many Hollywood nuts have a different view of politics than me.

:loco::loco::swear:
Watch for the movie could care less what actors think.

Nucky 09-18-2022 06:04 PM
I think you could stand on your head and spit Chicklets and wish and hope and talk about it this way then talk about the other two theaters opening another way and no matter how you present your argument and wishes I'm almost completely certain that in the end, the Sum Total will be NOTHING! NOTHING! NOTHING!

There are other options, use them. Let's get onto something else already.

coffeebean 09-18-2022 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2137908)
Without seeing the books, you haven't a clue about "profit nor for loss"...

Logic and reason say that profitable business stay open, businesses losing money do not... The simple answer is usually the correct answer...
That is true but......The Villages should no longer "tout" a movie theater in each square in their literature, if in fact, it still does state that. That would be considered false advertising.

coffeebean 09-18-2022 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Aces4 (Post 2137920)
I’d suggest you invest in a very large tv, surround sound and snacks. You’ll never miss a movie theater other than the fact you’ll have to clean your own restroom.
IMHO, a large screen TV and a surround sound system in one's living room will never replace a movie theater with huge screens and a sound system that can not be duplicated in a residential home.

coffeebean 09-18-2022 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by windylou (Post 2137928)
When I look at the list of movies and see PG 13 and R , there is no reason to attend. Hollywood could get some really good movies that "old" people can enjoy
Sad to say, there's not much quality there so finding better movies on TV works for us.
However, We really liked Barnstorm.
What is wrong with PG-13 and R rated movies? Pearl clutching?

coffeebean 09-18-2022 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2137938)
Watch for the movie could care less what actors think.
My sister said she will NEVER EVER watch another Meryl Streep movie......well, maybe just Mama Mia but THAT'S IT!!!

Rotflmao!!!

Nucky 09-18-2022 06:49 PM
I ask myself the question. Do I feel slighted by the closure of these theaters after it was advertised six years ago that there were three and now there is only one? The answer comes back that I feel like I still got the deal of a lifetime and feel lucky that I have one theater if there is a movie 🎥 I’m going to die if I can’t see it Pronto Prente. Give up the battle!

Stu from NYC 09-18-2022 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2137947)
My sister said she will NEVER EVER watch another Meryl Streep movie......well, maybe just Mama Mia but THAT'S IT!!!

Rotflmao!!!
They can be great actors or actresses and unfortunately many of them have the morals of _________. Lets just say no morals and their opinions are not something I am interested in.

Taltarzac725 09-18-2022 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2137956)
They can be great actors or actresses and unfortunately many of them have the morals of _________. Lets just say no morals and their opinions are not something I am interested in.
That applies to many people. Some of the great actors and actresses are great people. Some aren't. My Dad used to handle insurance claims of the rich and famous and some of them were anything but nice.

JMintzer 09-18-2022 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by windylou (Post 2137928)
When I look at the list of movies and see PG 13 and R , there is no reason to attend. Hollywood could get some really good movies that "old" people can enjoy
Sad to say, there's not much quality there so finding better movies on TV works for us.
However, We really liked Barnstorm.
"Old" people find PG13 too salty?

JMintzer 09-18-2022 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DonnaNi4os (Post 2137929)
I haven’t a clue and would really like to know why a community this HUGE has only 1 operating movie theater. Spanish Spring’s has been closed since pre-pandemic. Now I’ve heard that the gym is moving to that location. One of the lures to moving to The Villages was all of the wonderful things they offered. One movie theater for over 160,000 people wasn’t one of the perks.
Movie theaters have gone "belly up" all over the country...

They ArcLight theater in the mall nearest my home in MD closed permanently (as did all of the ArcLight theaters, nation wide...

AMC just recently bought them out and reopened the theater. We've gone a half a dozen times for first run movies. Never more than 1/2 filled...

JMintzer 09-18-2022 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2137944)
IMHO, a large screen TV and a surround sound system in one's living room will never replace a movie theater with huge screens and a sound system that can not be duplicated in a residential home.
Just out of curiosity, how many time have YOU been to see a movie at the LSL theater this year?


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