Films/DVD Asylum

Posted by Klaaren (A) on August 08, 2003 at 10:17:53

In Reply to: The left speaker in theatre 2 isn't working... posted by SR on August 07, 2003 at 10:05:59:

Well, going to movies got a lot more painful. Once you realize that the picture isn't framed correctly (a simple adjustment to center the image on the screen) or the shutter didn't open (resulting in several trailers with sound and now picture, particularly irritating when the first star wars trailor came out...) you really want to buy a projector and stay at home (which I did). The job really isn't rocket science and with minimal training I think many problems could be fixed with no problem. Seems like with all the automation, people never take the time to simply look through the little window to make sure the film stated right and is in focus and framed. Other problems I found stem from the person who assembles the films (they come in several reals and must be taped together). People seem to get that wrong sometimes as well...

Seems the mega plexes are the worst, particularly the ones with unionized projectionists (go figure). Oh well, until I can afford to buy my own theater (which will most likely not happen) guess I am stuck.

As for complaining. I have several times and people mostly say stupid things about me not knowing what I am talking about. Even when I tell them I will go up to their projection room and fix it myself if they can't find the projectionist. Many times I am not even offered passes (except for a small theater in Holland Michigan who was more then accomodating during a film break).

-Klaaren