cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/6578850

After 23 years of film criticism, I was back in front of the screen as a civilian. I had no idea what I would find. --by former NY Times film critic A.O. Scott

  • realcaseyrollins@narwhal.city
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    1 year ago

    It’s absolutely worth it. You’d need so many tens of thousands of dollars to get similar fidelity at home that you might as well shell out $15 or $20 for a movie ticket instead

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      1 year ago

      My system output Nolan mumble speech just as good as the theater. Plus no assholes on their phones, my seats are comfy, the snacks reasonably priced, and I can pause it whenever I want for whatever reason.

      Going to the movies is a concept that should just quietly go into the night.

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        1 year ago

        It doesn’t seem like you care much about audio and visual fidelity, and those are the only real reasons to go to the theater IMHO