I have to say that I rarely go to the movies. Usually I go with my family over Thanksgiving weekend to see the newest Christmas movie. It's how we start off the Christmas season. Other than that I don't usually get to the theater. It has become too expensive to take our family of six unless it is a special occasion. Plus, it is more comfortable to snuggle under a blanket on the sofa with my own bowl of popcorn and box of candy (and much cheaper, too).
These days we rent our movies from Blockbuster. Weekly we rent around three movies. One to watch on Saturday nights as a family activity. The other two for our kids over the weekend. It has definitely become more challenging to find movies that are appropriate to watch with kids ranging in age from 8 to 16 and still have it interesting for two adults. So far we still seem to manage.
I have pay-per-view but never use it since our cable bill is high enough without paying for movies. I still on occasion buy movies for my kids. They love watching the same movie over and over and over. Shrek 3 will probably be our next purchase. My daughter has loved these movies since they first came out. I enjoy it too since it has a more adult level that runs through the story line.
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I totally agree with you! That is exactly what I said about the movies; staying at home is more cozy than the movie theater. Plus, the price you can't beat. I still don't understand how the drink at the theater is more than the popcorn; that's just crazy. Plus, at home you don't run the risk of other people being too loud ot rude and ruining the movie for you either. It is just more fun this way.
What has amazed me is how we can spend more money on the popcorn, drinks and candy than the movie tickets. Something is very out of balance. It all adds up to staying home and liking it!
I disagree I like popcorn and the pop. I can go to the dollar store and pick up some candy and bring it with me, but I do not do that too often. There is free refills on the supersize popcorn and soda pop. It is how the movie theater makes a profit. What every forgets is that movie theater are a business. They are not there for community service. The movie house is in the business to make a profit. It is a matter of choice. Your are correct, you don't have to go to the movies you can stay home. I enjoy going to the movie theater and eating popcorn.
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