Re:Netflix Is Now Available Around the World
by xg15 on Thursday January 07, 2016 @01:26PM
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> You [... only talk to] those you went to the cinema with, and that can perfectly be replicated at home. The surround sound is indeed better, but that can be replicated with headphones [...]
Where the headphones would make the talking-to-others impossible again.
> or, if you're dedicated, with speakers around the room.
Not to mention the HD projector/4K television, dedicated windowless room, comfy chairs, etc...
The point being that, yes, with enough time, money and effort you can of course build yourself a miniature cinema inside your home. But the idea of cinemas is that you don't need any of that to enjoy a movie in exceptional quality.
I live in a city apartment and have neither the physical space nor the dedication to get myself a professional-grade entertainment system. Does this mean I don't care about image details or sound quality? Of course not.
The social components of going to a cinema shouldn't be underestimated either. Watching a film in a crowd is a different experience than watching it with close friends at home - visit any midnight premiere of a movie with a decent fanbase if you need proof.
Depending on who you go there with, it can also be more than just the movie and be a part of going out in the evening.
The disruption seems like a loss of quality to me, where everyone except the rich or very dedicated would have to do with a significantly reduced experience tgan what is available today.
Where the headphones would make the talking-to-others impossible again.
> or, if you're dedicated, with speakers around the room.
Not to mention the HD projector/4K television, dedicated windowless room, comfy chairs, etc...
The point being that, yes, with enough time, money and effort you can of course build yourself a miniature cinema inside your home. But the idea of cinemas is that you don't need any of that to enjoy a movie in exceptional quality.
I live in a city apartment and have neither the physical space nor the dedication to get myself a professional-grade entertainment system. Does this mean I don't care about image details or sound quality? Of course not.
The social components of going to a cinema shouldn't be underestimated either. Watching a film in a crowd is a different experience than watching it with close friends at home - visit any midnight premiere of a movie with a decent fanbase if you need proof.
Depending on who you go there with, it can also be more than just the movie and be a part of going out in the evening.
The disruption seems like a loss of quality to me, where everyone except the rich or very dedicated would have to do with a significantly reduced experience tgan what is available today.