MoviePass Is Dead

[RAMROD 109,745]

They don't have funds anymore to keep the business running.

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1040792/000121390018009741/f8k072618_heliosmatheson.htm

 

Not personally affecting me since I am not member and I can already see this is not a good business type so not surprising tbh.

Feel symphaty for y'all MP members tho. Cancel it as soon as you can before they charged your money and don't give you anything in return.

[Method 45]

Never used it but it sounded so great. Are there any alternatives?

[River 117,464]

This shows how ridiculously the prices of the tickets is high..

Like when I was a kid the price was half price, even more.. we could go 4 people and still buy snacks without selling a kidney..

 

(also just see how much Titanic did compare to how the most sold movie of each of recent years, to understand how high the price is..)

[RAMROD 109,745]

Just now, Method said:

Never used it but it sounded so great. Are there any alternatives?

The are, but only for AMC theatres. Forgot its exact name, something like Club A or something. The difference is, unlike MoviePass, this AMC member stuff also will allow you to benefit from watching at premium theaters or IMAX

[RAMROD 109,745]

Just now, River said:

This shows how ridiculously the prices of the tickets is high..

Like when I was a kid the price was half price, even more.. we could go 4 people and still buy snacks without selling a kidney..

 

(also just see how much Titanic did compare to how the most sold movie of each of recent years, to understand how high the price is..)

Yea, well, I mean, depends on locations usually.

In some countries movies have always been luxury, I believe. It is kind of unfortunate.

 

[River 117,464]

7 minutes ago, RAMROD said:

Yea, well, I mean, depends on locations usually.

In some countries movies have always been luxury, I believe. It is kind of unfortunate.

 

yeah now in Costa Rica we pay 2 tickets for 12$ for the 3D vip or 4DX and 7$ for 2D

But in France we payed 14$ for the 2D

and in Israel we payed 20$ for 2D

I don't know the prices in the US but I read that it's also depends on the location.. like in LA it can cost 18$ for 1 ticket..

[RAMROD 109,745]

Just now, River said:

yeah now in Costa Rica we pay 2 tickets for 12$ for the 3D vip or 4DX and 7$ for 2D

But in France we payed 14$ for the 2D

and in Israel we payed 20$ for 2D

I don't know the prices in the US but I read that it's also depends on the location.. like in LA it can cost 18$ for 1 ticket..

Yep, also the screening hour counts too.

Matinee shows are lower priced than evening shows. On cinema I frequent to in San Fran, regular theatre for matinee is $12 and evening shows $15 for adult, Senior and child $11.25 on either. For premium with recliner seats, adult is $15, Senior and child remain the same. And 3D $15.25 for adult, $14.75 for Senior and child on Matinee shows, While on Evening shows, it will be $18.50 for adult, Senior and Child are unchanged.

[River 117,464]

13 minutes ago, RAMROD said:

Yep, also the screening hour counts too.

Matinee shows are lower priced than evening shows. On cinema I frequent to in San Fran, regular theatre for matinee is $12 and evening shows $15 for adult, Senior and child $11.25 on either. For premium with recliner seats, adult is $15, Senior and child remain the same. And 3D $15.25 for adult, $14.75 for Senior and child on Matinee shows, While on Evening shows, it will be $18.50 for adult, Senior and Child are unchanged.

damn it's so expensive.. then with the snacks is even worst.. and it's not like they are good.. the popcorn is dry like hell and the coke is 90% sink water and 10% Coke lol

I can understand that the movie production wants to make a profit and also the cinema, but things needs to change a bit..

[RAMROD 109,745]

Just now, River said:

damn it's so expensive.. then with the snacks is even worst.. and it's not like they are good.. the popcorn is dry like hell and the coke is 90% sink water and 10% Coke lol

I can understand that the movie production wants to make a profit and also the cinema, but things needs to change a bit..

Yea, well at concession I usually would get candies like caramel balls and such. Just trying to support them since it is where they got most profits. The theatres don't usually receive royalties for the first 2 weeks of screenings of movies, especially block busters, aka the most crowded weeks. They only got their part on the 3rd week and on, hence some films can be played until months in here.

 

[River 117,464]

4 minutes ago, RAMROD said:

Yea, well at concession I usually would get candies like caramel balls and such. Just trying to support them since it is where they got most profits. The theatres don't usually receive royalties for the first 2 weeks of screenings of movies, especially block busters, aka the most crowded weeks. They only got their part on the 3rd week and on, hence some films can be played until months in here.

 

I didn't know that, it's not really fair actually, just imagine how much money they lost from IW...

I also noticed a decline in 3D and 4DX movies, I think it'll go away very soon and the 2D will be the major type once again..

[RAMROD 109,745]

Just now, River said:

I didn't know that, it's not really fair actually, just imagine how much money they lost from IW...

I also noticed a decline in 3D and 4DX movies, I think it'll go away very soon and the 2D will be the major type once again..

not very fair, indeed. Sometimes, some studios also dictate the cinemas how many screens they want them to play for their movies or they will not play at all at theirs. 

I think 4DX can last longer than 3D, just for the fact it is more fun. It feels like on a ride, honestly. While people only stationary with 3D. Also not many movies actually make use the 3D to its best potential. Honestly, only Avatar that make use of it to the max.

I am not sure where this movie business are leading to, especially some of major studios have been bought by another major studios, so they can always introduce new business plan altogether. I hope it's for the best tho.

[River 117,464]

47 minutes ago, RAMROD said:

not very fair, indeed. Sometimes, some studios also dictate the cinemas how many screens they want them to play for their movies or they will not play at all at theirs. 

I think 4DX can last longer than 3D, just for the fact it is more fun. It feels like on a ride, honestly. While people only stationary with 3D. Also not many movies actually make use the 3D to its best potential. Honestly, only Avatar that make use of it to the max.

I am not sure where this movie business are leading to, especially some of major studios have been bought by another major studios, so they can always introduce new business plan altogether. I hope it's for the best tho.

Yeah 4DX is fun, I really like it, but it's also depends on the movie, like the car chase scene in Black Panther was amazing and fun but during JW we had so many standby scene..

I think the best would be a MP like subscription.. just like streaming, we pay a fixed amount of money and we get a fixed amount of movies to watch per month.. it's the best formula..