[toddao]

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.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Rheinl271

Not going to drive 30 min to go to LSL for a movie.

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

[Villager-Wannabe]

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.

[Glinds8451]

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!

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by Ecuadog

How about an indoor, nude, swimming pool?

We don't need another one.

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

It would have to be a Titanic or Gone With The Wind to get us into a regular movie theater.

We have a 86” with a great sound system. Comfy sitting area. Comfy snacks. Comfy nearby potty. Nice pause button.

And we simply wait a bit to see first-run films if we want. No rush.

In our comfy house. That’s us and perhaps a lot more since movie theaters are still hurting.

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 They did have them during covid in Sarasota and Naples, but they were temporary and are no longer active.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Whitley

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 They did have them during covid in Sarasota and Naples, but they were temporary and are no longer active.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!

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Windguy

If y’all want more movie theaters to open, then you better be regular customers of the one that already is open.

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!

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

I hope so. We need another open movie theater.

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/

[bsloan1960]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Since it doesn’t appear movies are coming back to the Brownwood Cinemas, what do you think should be done with the property? I’d like to see either 1) Performing Arts venue 2) Bowling Alley 3) Ice skating Rink - anything but apartments 😀

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.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Very little traffic late at night?

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

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by genobambino

There closed because of all the trouble that goes on around the theaters, it's their way of controlling violence and hooligans from hanging around.

Interesting take... Anything to back that up?

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Glinds8451

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!

"Had" long lines...

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

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

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!

Could certainly be part of the problem...

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by jmintzer

interesting take... Anything to back that up?

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?