• Temple Square@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Before the pandemic, the US wasn’t too bad. Large cities got expensive, but most places a movie ticket ran around $10.

    Now, to make up for lost money, some chains are trying to charge extra for getting “a good seat” or other perks that used to be just part of the price of the ticket.

    I think they overestimate demand. I haven’t been to a movie since 2019. I don’t think I’m missing out. Home TVs are just so big now.

    • ScreaminOctopus@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      It’s crazy these days, it makes no sense to go pay $20+ each to see a movie when I can wait a month and stream it on an 80 inch OLED at my buddy’s place if it doesn’t break any records at the box office. Color quality is better, couch is more comfortable and I don’t have to worry about anyone dragging their screaming kids in.

    • kamenLady.@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Seems like the whole world became a lot more expensive after the pandemic. Same here in Germany and my family in Brazil tells no different story.

      Especially all kinds of recreational activities, day or night. I for myself can’t afford many things i used to do before the pandemic.