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Re:Hollywood Enters Oscars Weekend in Existential Crisis by nipperkinfeet on Sunday March 15, 2026 @02:31PM (#47390340)
It is surprising that such a large number of people continue to fall victim to fraud at the cinema. High-quality televisions and sound systems are now available at a reasonable price. It has been 12 years since I last attended a movie screening. All content will be available on-demand within a month of the theatrical release. Popcorn maker at home and drinks.
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Re:Hollywood Enters Oscars Weekend in Existential Crisis by sfoley on Sunday March 15, 2026 @02:34PM (#47390364)
That's not what fraud is.
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Re:Hollywood Enters Oscars Weekend in Existential Crisis by AIorNot on Sunday March 15, 2026 @02:42PM (#47390447)
Unless you have a private theater room its not quite the same thing as watching first run movie in a darkend crowded theater - and even that misses the social aspect for an anticipated picture

The communal experience is special

On top of that most people don't have the attention span to sit through a film without opening their phones - film is supposed to be about capturing your attention not just entertainment

Otherwise watch it on your laptop for all I care

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Re:Hollywood Enters Oscars Weekend in Existential Crisis by shiroiuma on Sunday March 15, 2026 @10:52PM (#47394680)
>The communal experience is special

Yes, but only if your community is composed of well-behaved people. Apparently, this just isn't the case in many places.

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