The movie-going experience has undergone massive changes since the early days of five-cent nickelodeons.
10The Big Screen
Some movies are absolutely meant to be seen on it.
“The following film has been modified from its original version.
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It has been formatted to fit this screen.”
9The Sound
It’s 50% of the movie.
8The Immersion
Theaters bring us into the movie.
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People relax when they’re at home; they lean back when they watch movies.
In a movie theater, though, people lean in because there’s nothing else for them to do.
7The Atmosphere
It’s about more than just the movie.
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For movie theaters,the experience is built around an engagement of all our senses.
It’s the distinctive smell of popcorn seems to permeate every room.
It’s the plush red velvet of the curtains that slides out from the screen.
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Movie theaters have evolved far beyond four walls and a screen to eventize the experience.
for a fistful of popcorn, it’s something that becomesan indelible link in a collective generation’s memory.
6No Spoilers
Theaters are the only guaranteed way to watch something fresh.
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For some movies, this may not be a big deal.
5No Changes
Movies keep changing long after release.
Changes can range from simple color correction towholly new visual effects work.
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3IMAX
The big screen can be even bigger and better.
Far more than just visual gimmicks, the IMAX format has become an increasingly popular format for major movies.
2The Innovation
Movie theaters show a lot more than just movies.
1The Communal Experience
Movies are better when they’re watched together.
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