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CNET: Forget Netflix. Going to the cinema alone is life's greatest guilty pleasure
- Thread starter Dalek
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I go to the movies alone -almost- every week depending on what is playing. I'm a fan of everything from small dramas to Hollywood blockbusters, so I say "almost" due to the fact that there's always that off week where there genuinely isn't anything to see.
I have a wonderful indie theater right down the street from me, and my favorite movie theater with reserved seats is only about 10 minutes away. Convenience plays a huge part in this for me, and for that I'm grateful.
At first though, I was a little bit hesitant because I would think, "what will people think that I'm going to a movie alone? Will they think I'm weird?" And honestly, I found out really quick that nobody gives two fucks. I've gotten incredibly comfortable taking off on a particularly stressful day, no matter the day, and catching something and just clearing my head while getting sucked into a great film. I still go with my friends and family a lot, especially during blockbuster season, but nothing stops me from seeing a film I am interested in. Tickets are cheap as hell during the day, and nobody is ever really around. It actually does wonders for people with anxiety, and I genuinely suggest that people who want to but are hesitant to take that first step to just do it. It's really no big deal at all.
I have a wonderful indie theater right down the street from me, and my favorite movie theater with reserved seats is only about 10 minutes away. Convenience plays a huge part in this for me, and for that I'm grateful.
At first though, I was a little bit hesitant because I would think, "what will people think that I'm going to a movie alone? Will they think I'm weird?" And honestly, I found out really quick that nobody gives two fucks. I've gotten incredibly comfortable taking off on a particularly stressful day, no matter the day, and catching something and just clearing my head while getting sucked into a great film. I still go with my friends and family a lot, especially during blockbuster season, but nothing stops me from seeing a film I am interested in. Tickets are cheap as hell during the day, and nobody is ever really around. It actually does wonders for people with anxiety, and I genuinely suggest that people who want to but are hesitant to take that first step to just do it. It's really no big deal at all.
I don't see how this is a big deal anymore, especially with how smartphones do everything nowadays so you have something to keep you occupied before the movie starts. When I go with other people, we are mostly on our cell phones anyway before the movie starts....
Aside from releases that should be watched in IMAX for best experience, I usually only go the movies because friends drag me to it. It's very expensive here that I can't justify paying a cinema ticket when I can watch the movie a few months later at a much higher quality.
Never in my life have I found myself thinking, "I wanna watch this movie, but I really need to find someone to go with."
It's a movie. I can watch it on my own. I'm in a different world. Why do I need another human being right next to me?
It's a movie. I can watch it on my own. I'm in a different world. Why do I need another human being right next to me?
I do this often. The theater is 5 minutes down the road so sometimes I just like to go see random movies during the day. I don't have to sync my schedule and make sure the movie is something someone else wants to see. For bigger releases I'll usually wait for friends.
I do this all the time, because my favorite theatre has a full bar in it. Just go watch something terrible during off hours, with the staff bringing me whiskey every 20 minutes
Just got home from watching it. Other than not having someone to talk to about the film, it was great. Well being one of the only three people watching at the time helped as well. It was like my private theatre complete with footrest and a bell to call for food and drinks.
I was waiting for a friend a few months back so I decided to see a movie alone before I met him (I have an Unlimited card anyway so why not?).
Two teenage boys walked up the stairs and saw me and were saying shit like "Look at that guy all alone, I hope we aren't sitting next to him". Then later on "Who even comes to the cinema alone? It's something you just do when out with a friend and there's nothing else to do".
Two teenage boys walked up the stairs and saw me and were saying shit like "Look at that guy all alone, I hope we aren't sitting next to him". Then later on "Who even comes to the cinema alone? It's something you just do when out with a friend and there's nothing else to do".
I go alone every four or so days. It's like self care, my only moment not occupied with my daughter or my fiance or work or school.
I've always preferred matinees. Actually reasonable pricing on movies and I can stretch my legs.
Since I'm a cinema-lover, I watch a lot of artsy and experimental stuff, and I also go pretty often to the Toulouse's cinematheque in order to see a lot of great, old movies. (They air a lot of horror movie !) So, I go most of the time alone, since my girlfriend isn't really into cinema that isn't big and fun american blockbusters, or japanese animes, or french comedies.
And it's great. Going to watch a film on a sunday morning is sooo good. There's almost nobody.
It's not weird to do that. Of course cinema is supposed to be a public's experience. You're supposed to be with other people that you may or may not know, people are supposed to whisper, to eat, there's a lot of sound, you can hear the projector, etc.
But sometimes it feels good when the only thing you hear outside of the film, is the sound of the projector, it's pretty magical.
And it's great. Going to watch a film on a sunday morning is sooo good. There's almost nobody.
It's not weird to do that. Of course cinema is supposed to be a public's experience. You're supposed to be with other people that you may or may not know, people are supposed to whisper, to eat, there's a lot of sound, you can hear the projector, etc.
But sometimes it feels good when the only thing you hear outside of the film, is the sound of the projector, it's pretty magical.
Every time I go to the movies some asshole is constantly pulling out his phone. All the theaters by my house went to assigned seating as well and half the time there's someone that completely ignores it which inevitably makes for an awkward situation. Going to the movies sucks.
One the one hand cinema has a huge screen and superior sound. On the other hand, Solo: A Star Wars Story looked like shit compared to the 4k HDR disc.
Yeah some people are weird about it, but I've always enjoyed going to the movies by myself. Not that I don't enjoy going with my wife or others as well, but going solo can be a really enjoyable experience. No one to think about or talk to, just turn off and focus in on the movie.
I wouldn't do it during peak hours though. I would not enjoy being in a packed theater by myself
I wouldn't do it during peak hours though. I would not enjoy being in a packed theater by myself
My theater has a bar in it but it is only open at night, and I will never not do matinee
I go to the theaters alone all the time. It's difficult finding people who like going to the movies on a regular basis (I have one friend group that does, and we go every Thursday now) and it's nigh impossible to find people to go watch indie flicks nowadays. If it's not Marvel, why go seems to be the mentality of a lot of people. I also find it's easier to digest and think about the movie afterwards if I'm on my own. With people, I have to pretend to not be a huge movie nerd and start explaining what exactly the problems are with movies like Suicide Squad or Justice League.
If I want to people to talk to about it, I go online and vomit out a short think piece on the movie and post it to social media.
If I want to people to talk to about it, I go online and vomit out a short think piece on the movie and post it to social media.
Going solo is awesome. Obviously this isn't the best option for all movies, but it's so nice to just go by yourself and essentially experience something in private. Everyone deserves to treat themselves sometime without worrying about bringing friends/etc.
It's big allright but those grey blacks just look wrong. Sound can be better depending on your setup but some smaller theaters sound worse than at home.
Going at a 9 AM showing on a weekday and having almost the whole theater to yourself is even better.
