10 Reasons to Never Stop Going to the Movie Theatre
A Break From Distractions
By leaving your phone in your pocket or purse, you are free from feeling impelled to check the same four apps you typically swipe through while streaming a movie from your couch or bed.
2. Switch It Up
The convenience of streaming movies from home renewed the at home viewing experience—RIP Blockbuster—but has allowed audiences to just add the movie to their ever-growing list and forget about it. There used to be excitement about a Friday night movie: a wholesome group outing, sharing an experience and debriefing your theories together. Don’t forget the excitement.
3. Family and Friendly
The movie theatre is an inclusive and wholesome third place for everyone.
4. Date Night
Sometimes you want quality time but need quiet time, the theatre offers the best of both worlds. You share an experience with your friend or boo without the pressure of constant conversation. Bonus: you’re feeling self-conscious about spending time with yourself in public? Luckily the theatre is dark and no one can really see.
5. CHEAP TUESDAYS
We all love a deal! On Tuesdays, you can experience the VIP for the price of a standard ticket. If VIP is not your thing, the standard tickets are discounted too.
6. Popcorn, Candy, Pop…But Wait There’s More
Movie theatres know what they are up against, so they have enhanced the experience by adding D-Box seats, which move with on-screen action; VIP theatres with a premium viewing experience, wide reclining seats with optional heating, and in-seat food and drink service; and IMAX and AVX with upgraded sound and picture.
7. Community
There is something special about sharing the space with unlikely strangers or even your friends and creating memories that will live longer than any ordinary night spent at home.
8. Nostalgia
We all remember the first few movies we saw in theatre or the birthday parties we attended or how the entire theatre reacted to that one scene. Nurture that nostalgia and create new memories.
9. The Smell
Part of the movie theatre experience is the popcorn aroma that fills the air and acts as a preview to your movie experience.
10. Cool People Go to the Theatre
Similar to a museum or a concert, the movie theatre is the physical medium that film showcases itself. Supporting art looks like going to the movies, discussing the ideas and deeper message left for you to uncover. Don’t let art die.
Honourable Mention
Some cities have old theatres like, the Metro Cinema in Edmonton or Fox Theatre in Toronto where they show films from decades ago, movies you forgot to catch, or independent films that never played in major theatres. Definitely check one out and support local.