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Re: "...sworn off going to the theaters."

Well, I think Dennis's point (it is "Dennis", right "late"?) is that a film that never makes theatrical release is, as the article says, being released to some non-broadcast TV net just drives the whole process in a bad direction. The theatrical audience gets narrower (and ultimately, smaller); the number of outlets continues to shrink. IOW, a "death spiral."

Although I can't speak for him, I imagine Dennis would agree with you that theatrical releases are best seen in a big movie theatre, not in a "home theatre" (although I've debated you before about the degree to which being in a movie theatre full of strangers is a social experience. Yes, it's more social than being home alone in front of the toob; but that's not saying much.) The real issue is whether there is a choice.

Having said that, I have the good fortune to have one big, old-time movie theatre 2 blocks from my house and another 5-theatre complex that's a long walk or a 3-minute drive.

My "home theater" is a 13-year old 27 inch TV set and a VCR.

But I do have DirecTV.

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