Visiting the Movies
by J.Langan
revised by ME
I am a movie buff. When friends want to know which film won the Academy
Award in 2001, they come to me. When folks ask who voiced Optimus Prime in
Transformers, I tell them I was the one. My friends, on the other hand, have ceased asking
if I want to go to the movies. Because of the hassle of going out, the temptations of the
concession stand, and the behavior of some patrons, I find it more delightful to wait for
a movie to be released on Netflix.
To begin with, simply getting to the theater is challenging. On a cold or rainy night,
leaving a home with an HDTV and surround sound isn't appealing. Even if the weather
is nice, there is the trouble of finding a parking spot and dealing with the lineups. You
may also be concerned about whether you and your pals will be able to acquire all of
your seats together. Although none of these obstacles are insurmountable, being seated
on your sofa is considerably easier.
Second, the cinema provides enticing snacks that I do not require. I can manage
myself at home since there is no ice cream in the freezer, no soda in the fridge, and most
of my snacks are healthy, such as fruits, nuts, and juices. Even if I merely get a Diet Coke
at the movies, the aroma of fresh popcorn oozing with butter eventually overpowers me.
What about the cheese nachos, as well as the Snickers and M&Ms? I'd be better off if I
didn't have to deal with all those temptations.
Finally, some of the other customers are a bigger issue than the concession stand.
Little children scurry up and down the aisles, making a racket. Teenagers strive to
impress their peers by imitating the actors on screen or otherwise embarrassing
themselves. Some grownups aren't much better, making loud comments that betray plot
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twists that are supposed to be kept hidden until the end of the film. What am I doing
here, I question myself.
I decided I'd had enough after returning home from the movies one night. I was
no longer going to the movies. I was fed up with the hassles of getting to the theater,
avoiding bad snacks, and interacting with the audience. I obtained a Netflix membership
the next day and had premium movie channels added to my cable TV package the next
day. I may now see movies a bit later than other people, but I’ll be more relaxed watching
box office successes in the comfort of my living room.
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