• BobbyNevada@discuss.tchncs.de
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      Yeah, we are old now, man. I remember seeing this in the theater. I was just talking about how Netflix used to come in the mail.

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      I actually really love this current trend of releasing older movies to theaters. There are some that I’ve always felt I missed out on. I recently got to see Alien in a theater and the experience is so much more vibrant it’s hard to describe

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        Getting to see The Matrix in theatres for a re-release is an experience I’m so grateful for. I wish there was a dedicated revival theatre in my area.

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          a lot of theaters show old movies on random weekdays

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            Oh yeah, I go to the Fathom events and whatnot, but I’d still like the feel of a dedicated revival theatre. There was an old Laemmle theatre in my hometown that had that vibe. Maybe I’m just chasing the nostalgia…

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    Why do I see so many news about re-releasing movies? Do people seriously want this? Especially with how expensive movie theaters are? This seems more like the last breaths of a dying branch of entertainment, milking people one last time.

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      It can be fun to go see a classic movie in theaters with the hindsight of the cultural impact it’s had since release. Like I can’t go back in time and watch SOTD in theatres on opening day, but I could go participate in this and it might give a similar sense of being part of the fandom for this movie. Maybe even moreso since the fandom wouldn’t have existed in the same form 20 years ago.

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      Id like to see some of my favorite movies in a theater setting sometimes. I’d be more likely to buy a ticket to this than gamble on another new generic superhero release.

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      It’s a play on nostalgia and FOMO as an advertising / service offering to get people back into theaters. Their decline due to digital / streaming has been exacerbated by the pandemic, so that’s why you see / hear about this a lot more now.

      Personally, I think it’s the right call because I’ve been loving seeing or re-seeing classics in the theater. The experience is nice and like the other poster mentioned, helps me feel more connected to the fanbase. Definitely going to see this!

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      This seems more like the last breaths of a dying branch of entertainment, milking people one last time.

      Between this and popcorn buckets, it is.