Movie theatres with leather electric recliners? (2013, to move, eat)

[hertfordshire]

Originally Posted by kelly237

Agree and it is now harder to meet friends with everyone getting their own tickets and meeting in the lobby.

My friends and I just coordinate by using our apps at the same time. "Okay, I'm grabbing G5 ... G6 through 8 are still available. Grab 'em."

Before reserving seats, we often had to split up because there weren't enough seats together.

[pierretong1991]

I also like going to the Rialto Theatre/Six Forks Cinema for movies. If I do like a spruced up theatre, I go to Park West or Raleigh Grande.

[Ed_RDNC]

Originally Posted by Jkgourmet

... I've looked at MoviePass. ... It seems like a bit of a hassle to use at the theater, and I can't figure out how in hell their business plan makes any sense unless they want to LOSE money. But I'll revisit it and reconsider. Thanks for the reminder.

It's just a loss-leader. I'd not be surprised to find out that MoviePass was owned, or subsidized by the theaters.

Keep in mind that the revenue to the theaters from ticket sales is a small part of their economics.
If you buy a ticket, they get you in the door where you are also more likely to buy concessions, where their real profits come from.

[Poggly Woggly]

Originally Posted by Ed_RDNC

Keep in mind that the revenue to the theaters from ticket sales is a small part of their economics.
If you buy a ticket, they get you in the door where you are also more likely to buy concessions, where their real profits come from.

We bring our own

[Jkgourmet]

Originally Posted by Repatriot

Do they allow for seat selection?

At the theater, yes. But you can't use MoviePass online, afaik.

[RedZin]

Originally Posted by blktoptrvl

The worst thing about this kind of seating is that theaters seem to think they also have to assign seats. So, buying tickets at the door has become a 5 minute per person ordeal.

Which is why you buy these online.

[RedZin]

Originally Posted by hertfordshire

My friends and I just coordinate by using our apps at the same time. "Okay, I'm grabbing G5 ... G6 through 8 are still available. Grab 'em."

Before reserving seats, we often had to split up because there weren't enough seats together.

Or, one person buys all the tickets and the others reimburse that person when they arrive at the theater.

It's not rocket science.

[hertfordshire]

Originally Posted by RedZin

Or, one person buys all the tickets and the others reimburse that person when they arrive at the theater.

True. Especially easy if the purchaser can receive funds through something like PayPal or Venmo.

[RedZin]

Originally Posted by hertfordshire

True. Especially easy if the purchaser can receive funds through something like PayPal or Venmo.

Or, now... ApplePay also works for cash transactions. There are many ways to manage this easily.

[jelenap]

We stopped going to the movies years ago. Got fed up with high prices, other people talking, uncomfortable seats, etc.

Last year we went with the kid to Cinebistro and were pleasantly surprised. In our aisle, there was plenty of legroom: with fully reclined seat and footrest, there was enough space for the servers to walk through comfortably. We didn't order any food, just drinks and popcorn. Popcorn is served in a fancy bowl and it's unlimited. But the bowl is not very large and you have to go to the stand to get a refill. This is rather inconvenient, especially with the kids. Other than that I have no complaints though. Had a great time. And I like that their evening shows are adults only.