I think it's absurd they closed 2/3 of the theaters and reduce the number of viewing times at the remaining theater when the population of the community has soared. I'm 100% in favor of reopening the Brownwood location.

I’m not going to drive 2 minutes anywhere for a movie. See post #9. Apartments are a good idea.

I would like to see the Villages Blues Society feature blues bands there and open it to the public as well as members of the Villages Blues Society. As an expansion of this idea, it would also be nice to feature other talented, skillful residents within the Villages to showcase their specialty.

We NEED a movie theater here, and THAT LOCATION WAS PERFECT! Attendance is down, because they haven’t opened it back up with current movie listings!

THEY ALWAYS HAD LONG LINES standing at the ticket window when new movies listed! Please open back up for those of us who enjoy the movie theater experience! There are MANY OF US; our generation craved a night at the movies, and STILL DO!

We don't need another one.

I would think fear of covid plays a large part in the low attendance. I was expecting Drive-Ins to make a comeback. They did have them during covid in Sarasota and Naples, but they were temporary and are no longer active.

I would hazard that low attendance is because the majority of films being released at the moment, are not worth the trouble and expense of watching!

Population south of 44
 

Old Mill theater at Sumter Landing is a “theater too far” for movie goers south of State Route 44. The Barnstorm Theater at Brownwood, which is golf cart accessible, makes a lot of common sense to me. It’s true that movie attendance is down substantially sense Covid but senior adults are traditionally a segment of the population that are large screen movie goers. Open the Barnstorm Theater Mr. Morse!

Why? Movie attendance is down considerably lower than in pre-pandemic days. Consumers discovered streaming quality shows on their 70-inch high-def with their personal bathroom and snack bar 15 steps away from their recliner. Movie theaters didn't make a lot of money before, it has to be brutal now.

https://www.the-numbers.com/market/

How about a brick and mortar site for Talk of The Villages? Stay with me: A bunch of really nice, friendly people gather inside and exchange friendly banter and help each other by answering questions. Outside there is a sign reading, "No bullying allowed- bullies will be kicked out"... so newcomers assume it's safe. But the sign is a joke and not only are bullies allowed inside- they are encouraged to be sarcastic and demeaning because they know the sign is just for show. Bullies come every day because just like alligators in a duck pond- it's easy pickings for predators who salivate when biting their prey.

Exactly. Come 9:00pm, the streets are deserted...

Interesting take... Anything to back that up?

"Had" long lines...

The one @ LSL still doesn't have long lines, except on discount days...

Could certainly be part of the problem...

Inquiring minds want to know ?
 

why can't the movie houses be as private as the recreation centers and pools. Only admit villagers with their id's and guests they bring with them?