Going to the movie theater is such a treat. This past week, I watched Furiosa in IMAX and ate a bag of Skittles, and it was a wonderful evening. But the theater was not crowded. And when I got back, I looked at the numbers for Memorial Day weekend, and they were abysmal. Movie theaters are hurting. there are lots of reasons for that, from ticket prices, to the quality of what's in theaters, to the audience's appetite, to the availability of movies on streaming, and all the little nuances in between.So, how can we save movie theaters?And how will these moves help a struggling film industry find its footing? Let's dive in. Bigger Screens, Better ProjectionMy first idea to save movie theaters is just to bring the screens and projections up to a new standard. Americans are still going to the movies when they're IMAX movies. So let's double the amount of IMAX screens out there and also create new projectionist jobs. We need qualified professionals to run these projectors and to make sure the movies you sit down for are shown in the best and clearest format. The bigger the screen, the better. We want to separate movies from TVs at home. TVs are huge now. Our screens need to be at least IMAX size. If we do that, we can justify the ticket prices. Make More MoviesI know this seems crazy, but I think we are relying way too much on blockbusters to carry the industry. Instead,...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 28 August, 2024