Comments on: Why I Want Legal First Run HD Downloads in My Home http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/ We Know You Love Comics. We Do Too. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:22:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: J'osh http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/#comment-54770 J'osh Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:26:21 +0000 http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/#comment-54770 Unfortunately the "theatre experience" died with "manners". Why do people talk on their cell phone? Why talk to each other? Why do we need to tell them not to? And speaking as a parent of four. When you have a child, and can't find a sitter then you don't go to the movies. Sorry but you have a responsibility now. Do not bring your baby to "Casino Royale", "Hot Fuzz" LOTR or SAW movies (yes I've seen it happen, not the movie). Unfortunately the “theatre experience” died with “manners”. Why do people talk on their cell phone? Why talk to each other? Why do we need to tell them not to?

And speaking as a parent of four. When you have a child, and can’t find a sitter then you don’t go to the movies. Sorry but you have a responsibility now. Do not bring your baby to “Casino Royale”, “Hot Fuzz” LOTR or SAW movies (yes I’ve seen it happen, not the movie).

]]> By: Balius http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/#comment-54739 Balius Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:39:30 +0000 http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/#comment-54739 At a movie theater, you're paying more than the $25 for an inferior service. Babies crying, people eating popcorn, less than ideal viewing/listening positions, uncomfortable seating, people talking, a strict viewing time, it's just not comparable to watching a movie in the comfort of your own home. 'd be much more likely to download a new release temporarily than go to the theater, so that's money they'd get that they wouldn't otherwise have. Personally, for my own needs, I'd be happy to see movies released directly to DVD/BluRay without a theater run at all. That probably doesn't make fiscal sense for the studios, but it's quite unlikely that I'm, personally, going to go to a theater to watch a movie. At a movie theater, you’re paying more than the $25 for an inferior service. Babies crying, people eating popcorn, less than ideal viewing/listening positions, uncomfortable seating, people talking, a strict viewing time, it’s just not comparable to watching a movie in the comfort of your own home. ‘d be much more likely to download a new release temporarily than go to the theater, so that’s money they’d get that they wouldn’t otherwise have.

Personally, for my own needs, I’d be happy to see movies released directly to DVD/BluRay without a theater run at all. That probably doesn’t make fiscal sense for the studios, but it’s quite unlikely that I’m, personally, going to go to a theater to watch a movie.

]]> By: james deckert http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/#comment-54703 james deckert Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:22:02 +0000 http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/#comment-54703 This will eventually be the way movies are released. It's not IF, but WHEN. Movie theaters will go the way of the drive-in. They will probably be released to the internet to coincide with DVD/rental releases, then gradually move that date forward with correspondingly higher buy-in costs (and shorter viewing period). You'll also be able to purchase over the internet download. This will eventually be the way movies are released. It’s not IF, but WHEN. Movie theaters will go the way of the drive-in. They will probably be released to the internet to coincide with DVD/rental releases, then gradually move that date forward with correspondingly higher buy-in costs (and shorter viewing period). You’ll also be able to purchase over the internet download.

]]> By: Joe http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/#comment-54655 Joe Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:17:01 +0000 http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/#comment-54655 I think the best point you make for this is "Most movie theaters are switching to digital projectors instead of traditional film." Despite everything else you mention...going to the theater can not be beat for me because film still looks the best and the big screen in the dark room is still the best setting as well (I don't have a room devoted to my home theater or a super big HD television, surround sound, etc.) But if all theaters eventually switch to showing movies digitally and seeing movies on film becomes the novelty (and I can afford a projector, etc) then I think your plan has merit. But I'll be the one driving 25 miles to the last remaining film projecting theater...that is as long as movies are still being shot on film! I think the best point you make for this is “Most movie theaters are switching to digital projectors instead of traditional film.” Despite everything else you mention…going to the theater can not be beat for me because film still looks the best and the big screen in the dark room is still the best setting as well (I don’t have a room devoted to my home theater or a super big HD television, surround sound, etc.) But if all theaters eventually switch to showing movies digitally and seeing movies on film becomes the novelty (and I can afford a projector, etc) then I think your plan has merit. But I’ll be the one driving 25 miles to the last remaining film projecting theater…that is as long as movies are still being shot on film!

]]> By: Michael G http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/#comment-54647 Michael G Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:28:18 +0000 http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/#comment-54647 I agree that the studio's would make a ton of money off of this there's lots of times where I can't get to a theater to see something and then end up waiting for it to show up on Netflix, when I would gladly watch it in HD on the 42" in the living room. I agree that the studio’s would make a ton of money off of this there’s lots of times where I can’t get to a theater to see something and then end up waiting for it to show up on Netflix, when I would gladly watch it in HD on the 42″ in the living room.

]]> By: boundsj1830 http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/#comment-54646 boundsj1830 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:43:05 +0000 http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/#comment-54646 I would love to see that happen as well. Having kids makes it hard to plan out ahead what is coming out when and to line up childcare, pay the sitter, then for all the stuff at the theater $25 makes perfect sense to me. I would love to see that happen as well. Having kids makes it hard to plan out ahead what is coming out when and to line up childcare, pay the sitter, then for all the stuff at the theater $25 makes perfect sense to me.

]]> By: Bryan http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/#comment-54644 Bryan Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:34:21 +0000 http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/#comment-54644 Today's movie theater is just sad. It smells like plastic,new carpet, and the arm pits of the guy they shoehorn in next to you to maximize profits. I remember the old, dark, and spacious theaters of my youth. Why is the food wrapped in cellophane? So that it can be as loud as possible when someone opens it up? And why do they sell the loudest foods available? Popcorn munchers are the primary reason I hate to go to theaters. I just watch my 27 inch SD. Stephen's idea would bring the studios more money. Most movies make their money early. To cash in on the hype and buzz, make it available to people who are not going to go to the theater. If I don't see a movie right when it comes out, I forget about it and rarely ever see it. Today’s movie theater is just sad. It smells like plastic,new carpet, and the arm pits of the guy they shoehorn in next to you to maximize profits. I remember the old, dark, and spacious theaters of my youth.

Why is the food wrapped in cellophane? So that it can be as loud as possible when someone opens it up? And why do they sell the loudest foods available? Popcorn munchers are the primary reason I hate to go to theaters. I just watch my 27 inch SD.

Stephen’s idea would bring the studios more money. Most movies make their money early. To cash in on the hype and buzz, make it available to people who are not going to go to the theater. If I don’t see a movie right when it comes out, I forget about it and rarely ever see it.

]]> By: Stephen Schleicher http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/#comment-54639 Stephen Schleicher Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:20:46 +0000 http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/#comment-54639 1) Metal is so much easier to recreate in a 3D environment than organic textures (this coming from a guy who was heavy into 3D for about 10 years) 2) So may I sign you up for some of our literature? Perhaps you would like to come to our facility and take an exam on how you can improve your life? 3) You should see the New Frontier projected in 1080p on that 108-incher...simply amazing 4) in the living room, we only have a 42" screen, of course we sit 10 feet away, so we are still within the optimum viewing range. 1) Metal is so much easier to recreate in a 3D environment than organic textures (this coming from a guy who was heavy into 3D for about 10 years)
2) So may I sign you up for some of our literature? Perhaps you would like to come to our facility and take an exam on how you can improve your life?
3) You should see the New Frontier projected in 1080p on that 108-incher…simply amazing
4) in the living room, we only have a 42″ screen, of course we sit 10 feet away, so we are still within the optimum viewing range.

]]> By: Young http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/#comment-54638 Young Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:15:43 +0000 http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/3150.htm/#comment-54638 1. Whoever (or whoevers, if there is such a word) was responsible for the textures for the Iron Man 3D model deserves an Academy award...they did a splendid job. 2. I like your $25 per movie idea, however, as much as a time limit on the rentals is something the movie industry would demand, and is actually quite reasonable, I am loathe to see it. 3. My puny 65" DLP is crying in shame at the corner compared to your 108" projection screen. 1. Whoever (or whoevers, if there is such a word) was responsible for the textures for the Iron Man 3D model deserves an Academy award…they did a splendid job.

2. I like your $25 per movie idea, however, as much as a time limit on the rentals is something the movie industry would demand, and is actually quite reasonable, I am loathe to see it.

3. My puny 65″ DLP is crying in shame at the corner compared to your 108″ projection screen.

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