EmeraldSkies said:

There's simply no way to recreate some movies in a home theater the way you experience an IMAX.

I saw Prometheus and The Dark Knight on opening day in the Metreon IMAX cuz my work rented out the theater. I would not have changed that.

Also saw Ted and that was awesome even though it was on my dime.

I don't have kids and am not a shut-in or too crotchety to spend 15 bucks on myself for a night out. lol. I also don't have the urge to splurge on food during a movie as I despise hearing people crackle, crunch, and slurp through each scene.

Also, if your kid is too young for a movie, stick that thing in the oven or a closet or tie it to a post outside the theater. Don't bring it to the movies.

DiminutiveRocker said:

SUPRMAN said:

I'm sorry but I must . . .

'Lord of the Rings' Trilogy. 'The Hobbit,' is the book that preceded the LOTR Trilogy.

Right, and director Peter Jackson is now going to film a trilogy about The Hobbit.

It is already done-It's just being redone (editing wise) to make 3 movies out of the Hobbit.

ZombieKitten said:

EmeraldSkies said:

It's to damn expensive to go to the movies. lol

It is! The only reason I've been twice in the same week last month was with free tickets. For my family of 5 it costs us $75 (more for a 3D film) How many bluray DVDs can we rent for that amount? 24+

I took my nephews once,and it cost about that much just for the 3 of us!!

[Edited 8/4/12 1:05am]

EmeraldSkies said:

ZombieKitten said:

EmeraldSkies said:

I took my nephews once,and it cost about that much just for the 3 of us!!

[Edited 8/4/12 1:05am]

We got in trouble for smuggling our own snacks so now I tell them we all have coeliac disease

They actually check the snack thing in some cinemas? That is harsh! We've always smuggled stuff and I've never seen staff checking. If they ever did, they'd get an earful from me about their ridiculous prices!!! £2.50 for a large lemonade? You can stuff that up your odeon!!

Spinlight said:

There's simply no way to recreate some movies in a home theater the way you experience an IMAX.

I saw Prometheus and The Dark Knight on opening day in the Metreon IMAX cuz my work rented out the theater. I would not have changed that.

Also saw Ted and that was awesome even though it was on my dime.

I don't have kids and am not a shut-in or too crotchety to spend 15 bucks on myself for a night out. lol. I also don't have the urge to splurge on food during a movie as I despise hearing people crackle, crunch, and slurp through each scene.

Also, if your kid is too young for a movie, stick that thing in the oven or a closet or tie it to a post outside the theater. Don't bring it to the movies.

Want 2 bet?

Graycap23 said:

Spinlight said:

There's simply no way to recreate some movies in a home theater the way you experience an IMAX.

I saw Prometheus and The Dark Knight on opening day in the Metreon IMAX cuz my work rented out the theater. I would not have changed that.

Also saw Ted and that was awesome even though it was on my dime.

I don't have kids and am not a shut-in or too crotchety to spend 15 bucks on myself for a night out. lol. I also don't have the urge to splurge on food during a movie as I despise hearing people crackle, crunch, and slurp through each scene.

Also, if your kid is too young for a movie, stick that thing in the oven or a closet or tie it to a post outside the theater. Don't bring it to the movies.

Want 2 bet?

NEC TriDigital HD4K The HD4K is regarded as one of the best high-end projectors ever made for screen sizes from 120" inches up to an amazing 240" inches. This reference world class NEC HD4K 3 chip DLP projector provides a HD picture that's breath taking with it's amazing 1000 WATTS Xenon Lamp and 3500 ANSI of (Lumens) Brightness. The HD4K provides true high-end reference film quality, the color accuracy, contrast, black levels, detail and natural flesh tones are faithfully replicated. It's one of the best for really big screens. Link to NEC TriDigital HD4K Brochure. Additional information at HD4K at Projector Central. The SRX-R110 and SRX-R105 are Sony’s all-new large theater projectors, tailored with stunning features and picture performance to address the quality-critical demands in Digital Cinema applications. Combining the highest-resolution “4K” SXRD imaging device with contrast ratio of 2000:1, the SRX-R110 and SRX-R105 achieve high-quality images with rich and precise color tonal reproduction. Silicon X-tal Reflective Display (SXRD) imaging device "4K" Resolution (4096 H x 2160 V pixels at 1.85:1 aspect ratio) Provides the resolution needed for either one 4096 x 2160 image or dual 1920 x 1080 images or quad 1920 x 1080 images to be displayed. High 1800:1 contrast ratio 1000 and 2000 WATTS x 2 Xenon lamps. The SXRD device used by the SRX-R110 and SRX-R105 is a 1.55-inch (measured diagonally) Liquid Crystal on Silicon based imager Four types of optional zoom lenses Link to the SONY SRX-R110 and SRX-R105 brochure and manuals. Add to that the front end recording device that will display full 4K rez - http://hollywoodindustry....p?id=41553

And how many households do you think have all that ^ ?

OnlyNDaUsa said:

SUPRMAN said:

I'm sorry but I must . . .

'Lord of the Rings' Trilogy. 'The Hobbit,' is the book that preceded the LOTR Trilogy.

Now I must: Are we talking about books or movies? The book the Hobbit is being made into 3 movies. A Trilogy. The first in the trilogy is set to come out this December.

? That makes no sense. There isn't enough material to make three movies. I can read that book in a day.

jon1967 said:

I went to the Arc Light in Hollywood down here in LA awhile back .. 20 n change to get in n the screen is the biggest ive ever seen .. nice but damn ... We go alot if its something we wanna see locally n we gotta budget for it with kids .. u can lose a house payment after tix prices n food ... Sad for those familys that lost loved ones in Colo .. Hope they fry that fucker ..

Love the Arclight Hollywood. I live in the Valley now so go the Arclight Sherman Oaks. Very enjoyable and big screens but that Arclight Hollywood is probably my favorite in my experiences.

Spinlight said:

There's simply no way to recreate some movies in a home theater the way you experience an IMAX.

I saw Prometheus and The Dark Knight on opening day in the Metreon IMAX cuz my work rented out the theater. I would not have changed that.

Also saw Ted and that was awesome even though it was on my dime.

I don't have kids and am not a shut-in or too crotchety to spend 15 bucks on myself for a night out. lol. I also don't have the urge to splurge on food during a movie as I despise hearing people crackle, crunch, and slurp through each scene.

Also, if your kid is too young for a movie, stick that thing in the oven or a closet or tie it to a post outside the theater. Don't bring it to the movies.

When that place opened I was there to see everything. I'd drive over from the EastBay (El Sobrante) just for a movie. After AMC in Emeryville opened, it replaced Metreon.

SUPRMAN said:

OnlyNDaUsa said:

Now I must: Are we talking about books or movies? The book the Hobbit is being made into 3 movies. A Trilogy. The first in the trilogy is set to come out this December.

? That makes no sense. There isn't enough material to make three movies. I can read that book in a day.

http://www.huffingtonpost...30218.html

I don't think Peter Jackson cares if you think there isn't enough material

[Edited 8/4/12 12:14pm]

kewlschool said:

DiminutiveRocker said:

Right, and director Peter Jackson is now going to film a trilogy about The Hobbit.

It is already done-It's just being redone (editing wise) to make 3 movies out of the Hobbit.

Three movies doesn't make sense to me. I just finished reading 'The Hobbit' last night. My Houghton Mifflin paperback 4 book set, 'The Hobbit' runs 272 pages. 'The Fellowship of the Ring' is 398 pages and that was one movie. 'The Two Towers is well over 300 pages also, and again one movie, so I am very suprised this is a trilogy. That ruins it. What- A whole movie in Mirkwood? The last one has to be the Battle of Five Armies and going home. Dullsville after the battle cinematically. Just traveling the same road again.

DaveT said:

DiminutiveRocker said:

Graycap23 said:

Want 2 bet?

NEC TriDigital HD4K The HD4K is regarded as one of the best high-end projectors ever made for screen sizes from 120" inches up to an amazing 240" inches. This reference world class NEC HD4K 3 chip DLP projector provides a HD picture that's breath taking with it's amazing 1000 WATTS Xenon Lamp and 3500 ANSI of (Lumens) Brightness. The HD4K provides true high-end reference film quality, the color accuracy, contrast, black levels, detail and natural flesh tones are faithfully replicated. It's one of the best for really big screens. Link to NEC TriDigital HD4K Brochure. Additional information at HD4K at Projector Central. The SRX-R110 and SRX-R105 are Sony’s all-new large theater projectors, tailored with stunning features and picture performance to address the quality-critical demands in Digital Cinema applications. Combining the highest-resolution “4K” SXRD imaging device with contrast ratio of 2000:1, the SRX-R110 and SRX-R105 achieve high-quality images with rich and precise color tonal reproduction. Silicon X-tal Reflective Display (SXRD) imaging device "4K" Resolution (4096 H x 2160 V pixels at 1.85:1 aspect ratio) Provides the resolution needed for either one 4096 x 2160 image or dual 1920 x 1080 images or quad 1920 x 1080 images to be displayed. High 1800:1 contrast ratio 1000 and 2000 WATTS x 2 Xenon lamps. The SXRD device used by the SRX-R110 and SRX-R105 is a 1.55-inch (measured diagonally) Liquid Crystal on Silicon based imager Four types of optional zoom lenses Link to the SONY SRX-R110 and SRX-R105 brochure and manuals. Add to that the front end recording device that will display full 4K rez - http://hollywoodindustry....p?id=41553

And how many households do you think have all that ^ ?

Just responding 2 the question. U can purchase every single piece of commercial equipment that they use in the theatre.

[Edited 8/4/12 15:27pm]

DiminutiveRocker said:

SUPRMAN said:

? That makes no sense. There isn't enough material to make three movies. I can read that book in a day.

http://www.huffingtonpost...30218.html

I don't think Peter Jackson cares if you think there isn't enough material

[Edited 8/4/12 12:14pm]

Audiences might.

SUPRMAN said:

Spinlight said:

There's simply no way to recreate some movies in a home theater the way you experience an IMAX.

I saw Prometheus and The Dark Knight on opening day in the Metreon IMAX cuz my work rented out the theater. I would not have changed that.

Also saw Ted and that was awesome even though it was on my dime.

I don't have kids and am not a shut-in or too crotchety to spend 15 bucks on myself for a night out. lol. I also don't have the urge to splurge on food during a movie as I despise hearing people crackle, crunch, and slurp through each scene.

Also, if your kid is too young for a movie, stick that thing in the oven or a closet or tie it to a post outside the theater. Don't bring it to the movies.

When that place opened I was there to see everything. I'd drive over from the EastBay (El Sobrante) just for a movie. After AMC in Emeryville opened, it replaced Metreon.

I really like the IMAX out in Dublin, too. I've never been to the Emeryville theater, though. My one gripe with the Metreon IMAX is that the seats feel like... I dunno, not modern. Its like they were ripped out of an old theater after decades of Rocky Horror showings and plopped into an IMAX. The screen and sound is unparalleled though.

Graycap23 said:

Spinlight said:

There's simply no way to recreate some movies in a home theater the way you experience an IMAX.

I saw Prometheus and The Dark Knight on opening day in the Metreon IMAX cuz my work rented out the theater. I would not have changed that.

Also saw Ted and that was awesome even though it was on my dime.

I don't have kids and am not a shut-in or too crotchety to spend 15 bucks on myself for a night out. lol. I also don't have the urge to splurge on food during a movie as I despise hearing people crackle, crunch, and slurp through each scene.

Also, if your kid is too young for a movie, stick that thing in the oven or a closet or tie it to a post outside the theater. Don't bring it to the movies.

Want 2 bet?

NEC TriDigital HD4K The HD4K is regarded as one of the best high-end projectors ever made for screen sizes from 120" inches up to an amazing 240" inches. This reference world class NEC HD4K 3 chip DLP projector provides a HD picture that's breath taking with it's amazing 1000 WATTS Xenon Lamp and 3500 ANSI of (Lumens) Brightness. The HD4K provides true high-end reference film quality, the color accuracy, contrast, black levels, detail and natural flesh tones are faithfully replicated. It's one of the best for really big screens. Link to NEC TriDigital HD4K Brochure. Additional information at HD4K at Projector Central. The SRX-R110 and SRX-R105 are Sony’s all-new large theater projectors, tailored with stunning features and picture performance to address the quality-critical demands in Digital Cinema applications. Combining the highest-resolution “4K” SXRD imaging device with contrast ratio of 2000:1, the SRX-R110 and SRX-R105 achieve high-quality images with rich and precise color tonal reproduction. Silicon X-tal Reflective Display (SXRD) imaging device "4K" Resolution (4096 H x 2160 V pixels at 1.85:1 aspect ratio) Provides the resolution needed for either one 4096 x 2160 image or dual 1920 x 1080 images or quad 1920 x 1080 images to be displayed. High 1800:1 contrast ratio 1000 and 2000 WATTS x 2 Xenon lamps. The SXRD device used by the SRX-R110 and SRX-R105 is a 1.55-inch (measured diagonally) Liquid Crystal on Silicon based imager Four types of optional zoom lenses Link to the SONY SRX-R110 and SRX-R105 brochure and manuals. Add to that the front end recording device that will display full 4K rez - http://hollywoodindustry....p?id=41553

Homeboy, we're in a thread where folks are bitching about the price of matinee over evening shows and you're showing me how to present 4000 resolution at home? GTFO!!!

ZombieKitten said:

DaveT said:

They actually check the snack thing in some cinemas? That is harsh! We've always smuggled stuff and I've never seen staff checking. If they ever did, they'd get an earful from me about their ridiculous prices!!! £2.50 for a large lemonade? You can stuff that up your odeon!!

I know right??? The first time we got called out we weren't trying to hide it and came in with grocery bags full and the candy at girl said we couldn't bring that in unless we had allergies or intolerances, so that's when I told her I was bringing in all gluten free stuff. I'm actually lactose intolerant so I can bring in some dark chocolate It's not everywhere, small independent country cinemas that totally depend on that income. Though even if I didn't bring my own, I'm still not paying $10.95 for one popcorn

I'm loving the gluten free thing! If I ever get called out for having my own snacks I'm soooo using that one!

DaveT said:

ZombieKitten said:

DaveT said: I know right??? The first time we got called out we weren't trying to hide it and came in with grocery bags full and the candy at girl said we couldn't bring that in unless we had allergies or intolerances, so that's when I told her I was bringing in all gluten free stuff. I'm actually lactose intolerant so I can bring in some dark chocolate It's not everywhere, small independent country cinemas that totally depend on that income. Though even if I didn't bring my own, I'm still not paying $10.95 for one popcorn

I'm loving the gluten free thing! If I ever get called out for having my own snacks I'm soooo using that one!

People here do take it a bit far though, a friend of mine was complaining he had to sit next to a little old lady who pulled out one of those thermos lunch boxes and started chowing down on chicken feet

Spinlight said:

Graycap23 said:

Want 2 bet?

NEC TriDigital HD4K The HD4K is regarded as one of the best high-end projectors ever made for screen sizes from 120" inches up to an amazing 240" inches. This reference world class NEC HD4K 3 chip DLP projector provides a HD picture that's breath taking with it's amazing 1000 WATTS Xenon Lamp and 3500 ANSI of (Lumens) Brightness. The HD4K provides true high-end reference film quality, the color accuracy, contrast, black levels, detail and natural flesh tones are faithfully replicated. It's one of the best for really big screens. Link to NEC TriDigital HD4K Brochure. Additional information at HD4K at Projector Central. The SRX-R110 and SRX-R105 are Sony’s all-new large theater projectors, tailored with stunning features and picture performance to address the quality-critical demands in Digital Cinema applications. Combining the highest-resolution “4K” SXRD imaging device with contrast ratio of 2000:1, the SRX-R110 and SRX-R105 achieve high-quality images with rich and precise color tonal reproduction. Silicon X-tal Reflective Display (SXRD) imaging device "4K" Resolution (4096 H x 2160 V pixels at 1.85:1 aspect ratio) Provides the resolution needed for either one 4096 x 2160 image or dual 1920 x 1080 images or quad 1920 x 1080 images to be displayed. High 1800:1 contrast ratio 1000 and 2000 WATTS x 2 Xenon lamps. The SXRD device used by the SRX-R110 and SRX-R105 is a 1.55-inch (measured diagonally) Liquid Crystal on Silicon based imager Four types of optional zoom lenses Link to the SONY SRX-R110 and SRX-R105 brochure and manuals. Add to that the front end recording device that will display full 4K rez - http://hollywoodindustry....p?id=41553

Homeboy, we're in a thread where folks are bitching about the price of matinee over evening shows and you're showing me how to present 4000 resolution at home? GTFO!!!

Dude.......I'm responding 2 your comment which is incorrect.

[Edited 8/5/12 6:07am]

ZombieKitten said:

DaveT said:

I'm loving the gluten free thing! If I ever get called out for having my own snacks I'm soooo using that one!

People here do take it a bit far though, a friend of mine was complaining he had to sit next to a little old lady who pulled out one of those thermos lunch boxes and started chowing down on chicken feet

That's the funniest thing I've read in ages!!!

ZombieKitten said:

sexton said:

Ugh. I hate reading my response 100 times for errors before posting and then seeing the typo after I post.

Yeah, it's theatre

Graycap23 said:

Spinlight said:

Homeboy, we're in a thread where folks are bitching about the price of matinee over evening shows and you're showing me how to present 4000 resolution at home? GTFO!!!

Dude.......I'm responding 2 your comment which is incorrect.

[Edited 8/5/12 6:07am]

I said you can't reproduce the IMAX experience at home. I referenced the Metreon IMAX. Know how much that set up is? Including the car-sized IMAX projector? About 100,000 dollars. Trust, nobody is reproducing an IMAX presentation at home. Especially when the IMAX Metreon screen is taller than the tallest wall in most folks' homes.

sexton said:

ZombieKitten said:

Yeah, it's theatre

We aren't talking about Broadway plays.

Spinlight said:

Graycap23 said:

Dude.......I'm responding 2 your comment which is incorrect.

[Edited 8/5/12 6:07am]

I said you can't reproduce the IMAX experience at home. I referenced the Metreon IMAX. Know how much that set up is? Including the car-sized IMAX projector? About 100,000 dollars. Trust, nobody is reproducing an IMAX presentation at home. Especially when the IMAX Metreon screen is taller than the tallest wall in most folks' homes.

Interesting. So the 20 plus people that I KNOW personally with IMAX quality setup don't exist?

Graycap23 said:

Spinlight said:

I said you can't reproduce the IMAX experience at home. I referenced the Metreon IMAX. Know how much that set up is? Including the car-sized IMAX projector? About 100,000 dollars. Trust, nobody is reproducing an IMAX presentation at home. Especially when the IMAX Metreon screen is taller than the tallest wall in most folks' homes.

Interesting. So the 20 plus people that I KNOW personally with IMAX quality setup don't exist?

Every once in a while, you become indistinguishable from folks like, say, RodeoSchro or laurarichardson.

Just an observation.

Spinlight said:

Graycap23 said:

Interesting. So the 20 plus people that I KNOW personally with IMAX quality setup don't exist?

Every once in a while, you become indistinguishable from folks like, say, RodeoSchro or laurarichardson.

Just an observation.

Ignoring the question.

Graycap23 said:

Spinlight said:

I said you can't reproduce the IMAX experience at home. I referenced the Metreon IMAX. Know how much that set up is? Including the car-sized IMAX projector? About 100,000 dollars. Trust, nobody is reproducing an IMAX presentation at home. Especially when the IMAX Metreon screen is taller than the tallest wall in most folks' homes.

Interesting. So the 20 plus people that I KNOW personally with IMAX quality setup don't exist?

IMAX isn't a quality standard. It is a filming/projection standard.

You personally know 20 people with, what 60' screens at home to show IMAX movies on?

You can show IMAX movies on televisions but that's not what IMAX is for.