[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by John_W

About a year ago when "Gone Girl" came out, they stuck it SS. They were running commercials for the film on TV non-stop, when you walked into Barnes & Nobles they had stacks of the book all over the place and the actors were making the rounds at all the talk shows and morning shows. I emailed the theater using the email on their website saying just this. They responded that same day saying they make deals with studios way in advance of the release date and they put a lot of thought into where they place the films.

We waited until the second week before going and went at 2pm in the afternoon, guess what, the line for that film was out to the door at Rialto. The film ended up taking in $167 million in the U.S. When it's at SS we usually wait until a band that we like is playing, which are Uncle Bob, Rocky & the Rollers or Petrina, then go to a 2:00 showing and maybe get something to eat at Panera's and then see the band.

You are correct. We have a friend who is the VP of distribution at Sony. Movies are contracted out far in advance and it's not totally up to the theater which movies they get to show.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by perrjojo

You are correct. We have a friend who is the VP of distribution at Sony. Movies are contracted out far in advance and it's not totally up to the theater which movies they get to show.

The management at the Old Mill Playhouse have mentioned this during their film festivals.

[LuckySevens]

I also do not like the Rialto seating or going that far to see a movie. Yes, I have a car, but I find it odd that the Sumter and Brownwood theatres do not get some of the movies shown at S.S. Why not let us on the south end see them at the theatres closest to us. Just common sense!

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by cquick

it can't be changed because the Rialto was built a long time ago, before considering the needs of wheelchair users. Plus they probably realize that the seating at Sumter and Barnstormer are accessible.

I see your point.
I guess whenever I hear there is not enough handicap parking or something isn't wheelchair accessible I think it can be corrected around here.

"Frogs United"

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by JoMar

I was thinking the same thing.......how can anything in TV be too far? I am not in favor of rotating movies, as a previous poster said, it would cut down on the number of films available.

Well to be honest with you, I thought awhile before I typed it. Sometimes I think I'm saying something innocent or harmless and the next thing I know I got "12 Angry Men" on my back.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by LuckySevens

I also do not like the Rialto seating or going that far to see a movie. Yes, I have a car, but I find it odd that the Sumter and Brownwood theatres do not get some of the movies shown at S.S. Why not let us on the south end see them at the theatres closest to us. Just common sense!

That far???

[DeanFL]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

That far???

Read the whole thread as I haven't been on for a while. Interesting how this one transitioned as many do. But BS> your comment hit me as a soft hit below the belt.

"That far???"

Far for one may be sensed completely different for another. The poster may not like to drive out of their local area, be handicapped, challenged in other ways. Simply stated the personal issue of distance. IMO your response was a bit...low.

Man I must be maturing a bit; starting to see other people's side. When did THAT start...

[Madelaine Amee]

I should not get involved with this, I know I should not, but I am going to.....

I am constantly amazed at the number of people who find a reason to complain about almost everything here in TV. We have three excellent movie theaters, they are all clean, the seats are comfortable and they all have a good concession stand. Where I came from the theaters were filthy, they were cleaned maybe once a day if we were lucky, there were teenagers and young children at viewings. The teenagers would throw stuff around and be a pain in the neck, and the young children would talk loudly and be a pain in the neck.

I would like to add that although the handicapped seating is situated in the very back of the theater in SS, the theaters are not exactly huge and if you have trouble seeing from that distance you might be better off renting the movie and watching it from home. Also, if you cruise, you will notice that the handicapped seating is way in the back of the theater.

I, for one, am more than happy with what we have here. I go wherever the movie is showing.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

I should not get involved with this, I know I should not, but I am going to.....

I am constantly amazed at the number of people who find a reason to complain about almost everything here in TV. We have three excellent movie theaters, they are all clean, the seats are comfortable and they all have a good concession stand. Where I came from the theaters were filthy, they were cleaned maybe once a day if we were lucky, there were teenagers and young children at viewings. The teenagers would throw stuff around and be a pain in the neck, and the young children would talk loudly and be a pain in the neck.

I would like to add that although the handicapped seating is situated in the very back of the theater in SS, the theaters are not exactly huge and if you have trouble seeing from that distance you might be better off renting the movie and watching it from home. Also, if you cruise, you will notice that the handicapped seating is way in the back of the theater.

I, for one, am more than happy with what we have here. I go wherever the movie is showing.

I go to all the Villages' theaters and they would be my first choice before traveling to Leesburg or Ocala or Belleview to see something in one of these other community's movie houses.

[cquick]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

I would like to add that although the handicapped seating is situated in the very back of the theater in SS, the theaters are not exactly huge and if you have trouble seeing from that distance you might be better off renting the movie and watching it from home. Also, if you cruise, you will notice that the handicapped seating is way in the back of the theater.

I can understand your position, because you can probably see that far. sometimes my son does like to go to the movies just for some time out of the house. He spends a lot of time at home watching DVD's at home.

We do go on cruises and there is seating for the visually impaired at the front of the theaters. We have taken him to shows in Chicago and I requested front row seats for him there too. I will just go to the movie theaters at Sumter Landing and Brownwood.

[JerryLBell]

Originally Posted by tomwed

It's 10 miles from the Rialto to the Barnstorm. Doesn't everyone have a car?

Originally Posted by Shimpy

We've missed 2 movies we wanted to see because it was only playing at Rialto. My complaint about Rialto is too far north for me and I want stadium seating which this theater is the only one that isn't.

My original thought reading through this form was what tomwed said. However, Shimpy pointed out a deal-breaker for me. I had not known the Rialto lacked stadium seating (we've bought a house in TV but not yet moved there). I won't pay to see a movie at a theater with the old style of seating. Heck, I only go to the theaters to see visual blockbusters anymore as my home theater has developed into something pretty decent over the years. It takes something that must be seen on a BIG screen to get me into a theater and I don't want to have to peek between people's heads to see it.

At some point, the owners of the Rialto should consider remodeling. Every older theater around where I live now has remodeled to have stadium seating, added digital projectors, added 3D, added surround sound that is often THX certified and generally done what it takes to get people out of their home theaters and out into "real" theaters. Someday Rialto might have to as well.

[Shadow8IA]

I agree it would be nice if they could rotate the movies that they keep for many weeks. We have had to go to Brownwood for the last 3 movies we've seen and we live closer to Spanish Springs. There is nothing wrong with the seating at the Rialto. There more restaurants near Spanish Springs (on 441/27) than any other square.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Shadow8IA

I agree it would be nice if they could rotate the movies that they keep for many weeks. We have had to go to Brownwood for the last 3 movies we've seen and we live closer to Spanish Springs. There is nothing wrong with the seating at the Rialto. There more restaurants near Spanish Springs (on 441/27) than any other square.

It seems to be on a slight incline so you are not looking at other people's heads unless they were a hat. That happens once in a while if you get in back of a group of red hat ladies. That can be a problem at the Old Mill Playhouse too if there are a lot of women in front of you with their hats still on.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

I should not get involved with this, I know I should not, but I am going to.....

I am constantly amazed at the number of people who find a reason to complain about almost everything here in TV. We have three excellent movie theaters, they are all clean, the seats are comfortable and they all have a good concession stand. Where I came from the theaters were filthy, they were cleaned maybe once a day if we were lucky, there were teenagers and young children at viewings. The teenagers would throw stuff around and be a pain in the neck, and the young children would talk loudly and be a pain in the neck.

I would like to add that although the handicapped seating is situated in the very back of the theater in SS, the theaters are not exactly huge and if you have trouble seeing from that distance you might be better off renting the movie and watching it from home. Also, if you cruise, you will notice that the handicapped seating is way in the back of the theater.

I, for one, am more than happy with what we have here. I go wherever the movie is showing.

There you go, making a reasonable statement that goes against the complain at every opportunity crowd. Some of them wear me out. Thank you.

[spring_chicken]

I've never had a problem seeing the screen at SS, and I hope that everyone who refuses to go there sticks to their word. I love an uncrowded theater!