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Are The Days Of Going To The Movies Over? Andy Doesn't Think So!


by apb1006 December 17, 2006 11:39 PM EST: Just watched Andy Rooney's commentary on going to the movies vs. renting them to view at home. Going to the theater can be fun - sometimes. But it's ALWAYS expensive. Last night, in fact, my husband and I treated my two teens and three friends to the movies (Casino Royale)and the tickets alone came to $70.00. After a few snacks and drinks, we spent over $100.00 for the "privilege" of seeing a movie in a theater! Naturally, I am very selective about which movies I'll invest my money in to see in a theater.

Consequently, I am a big fan of Netflix. Depending on how many movies I see during a month, I can see a movie for as little as $3.00 per movie(with the whole family watching)and I never feel shafted if the movie is a bomb. In fact, with all the garbage Hollywood puts out, if it wasn't for Netflix, I probably wouldn't see any movies at all. Go Netflix!!!!!; Reply to this comment


by shaftk December 17, 2006 11:38 PM EST: As others are saying, it must have been some time since Andy has been to an actual public movie theater. I'm sure he gets to go to "private" screenings put on by the networks and their parent companies. All I can say is,, $30 for parking, ticket, eats, drinks, and listening to someone elses cell phone ring and then the inherent conversation that comes with it? I don't think so.
Being comfortable at home with better popcorn, fresher drinks, the ability to turn off the ringer on my phone and be able to pause the action if absolutely neccessary? You bet, any day of the week. Mark; Reply to this comment


by jrwa1 December 17, 2006 11:28 PM EST: Mr. Rooney must go to the movies on Mars because my local theaters have plenty of talking, phone ringing, unpleasantly loud popcorn chewing, and overall unpleasant behavior. As a movie lover, I am being forced to seek refuge in my own living- room from the obnoxious behavior so prevalent in most theaters. Netflix and personal DVD purchases have given me my freedom. I do not wish, "to bond," with any of these people. Mr. R. obviously attends private screenings otherwise he would know what it really is about for most theater goers...Personal gratification with no respect for anyone but yourself...What a shame!; Reply to this comment


by djlndc December 17, 2006 11:19 PM EST: Tuned in to watch Survivor tonight and I guess because of the football game, 60 minutes was still on. I don't watch CBS news because you are blatantly bias. So I catch the last segment with way over the hill and long, should be gone, dopey Andy Rooney yapping his fat head about going to the movies. Many people like me don't go to the movies because the *** Hollywood produces sucks. I won't give my money to a bunch of leftist elitist that try pushing their demented agendas. Rooney isn't it time to retire? Any you wonder why CBS news ratings are an all time low...; Reply to this comment


by honzlp December 17, 2006 11:16 PM EST: I just finished watching Andy Rooney's commentary on going to the movies and had to laugh. While I personally still go to movie theatres about once a week, obviously, Andy has not been to a movie theatre lately -- or he would know that the experience has become nothing other than ringing cell phones and yes, people talking about Bush, etc. With the ringing phones and conversations going on during the movie, the movie-going experience has, unfortunately, become less enjoyable than watching it in your living room.; Reply to this comment