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Movie Theaters Haven't Innovated Beyond Popcorn, Says Netflix CEO (variety.com)

Posted by msmash on from the how-about-that? dept.

Janko Roettgers, reporting for Variety: Asked about his company's relationship with major theater chains, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings didn't pull any punches on Thursday. "How did distribution innovate in the movie business in the last 30 years? Well, the popcorn tastes better, but that's about it," he quipped. "What Netflix wants to do is to unleash film," he said. "It's fundamentally about growing the movie business." [...] On Thursday, Hastings pushed back against the notion that the company aims to bypass theaters. "We are not anti theater," he said. "We just want things to come out at the same time."

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  1. Been to a VIP movie lounge lately? by mark-t · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I can't stand going to general admission shows since I first tried it a couple of years back now. Reserved seating for the movie, in-seat menu service for meals or concession before the movie starts, wider and more comfortable seats than GA, and with a bit more legroom to boot. Tickets are a bit more than GA, but man are they worth it!

    Gonna go see Disney's classic tale of Stockholm syndrome tomorrow afternoon with my wife in a VIP lounge....and there won't be any screaming kids. I heartily recommend it if you are willing to shell out the extra couple of bucks per ticket for an improved theater experience.

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    File under 'M' for 'Manic ranting'
  2. Re:Not really true by 0100010001010011 · · Score: 3, Interesting

    We had a theater that cost less or the same for most shows that had tables and food. Alamo Drafthouse Theaters are popular for serving beer.

    I'd say our local theater has started doing a lot of 'innovative' things compared to how I remember theaters growing up.

    Our local theater has started serving beer as well.

    For 9PM and later shows rated R movies are no one under 17. With or without a parent.

    They have early morning AM shows for kids.

    They have shows with lower volume and higher house lights for autistic kids that are sensitive to the dark and loud noises. So they can get out and socialize.

    They replay old movies all the time and will have a "Back to the Future" or similar Marathons.