It’s definitely something I’ve noticed as well. I’m in my early 40’s, but I’ve got the same issue.
When I’m at home, just doing one thing feels wasteful. I’m always multitasking. So when streaming a movie on my PC for example, I’m usually too tempted to do some browsing. As a result, I just don’t finish a lot of streaming movies.
Two years ago we got a new cinema, which offered unlimited movie passes. You pay 22 euros per month and can see as many movies as you like.
I saw 142 movies in cinema last year. And I have no problem seeing three hour plus movies. Because it’s a forced no phone zone, I’m actually able to focus on just the movie.
It’s something I’ve heard from other, younger moviegoers as well.
Back in the early days of Movie Pass in the US, I was hoping we’d get something similar in the Netherlands. But our local cinema didn’t offer anything like that. When the new chain opened two years ago, I got their movie pass immediately.
‘Going to the movies is expensive’; that’s the common complaint many people have. But, those tend to be people who see maybe a handful of movies per year, if that. The average consumer here in the Netherlands sees three movies in cinema per year. So, they buy a ticket for Saturday night, which costs 15 euros. Now add a popcorn and drink, and it’s easily 25 euros per person. That feels expensive for the average person.
But when you look at the pass… it gets really attractive. I pay 22 euros per month. That allows me to see every movie, every day, as much as I want. No limit.
You only really need to watch two movies per month to be cheaper off with the pass. Except I’m not seeing two per month. I see on average three movies per week. Sometimes on the same day. I’ve done cinema days from 10 am to 10 pm.
And the best part? It’s a modern nine screen cinema with all luxury recliners. Every single seat.
I know I’m very lucky that I can do this, so I’m taking full advantage.
It’s definitely something I’ve noticed as well. I’m in my early 40’s, but I’ve got the same issue.
When I’m at home, just doing one thing feels wasteful. I’m always multitasking. So when streaming a movie on my PC for example, I’m usually too tempted to do some browsing. As a result, I just don’t finish a lot of streaming movies.
Two years ago we got a new cinema, which offered unlimited movie passes. You pay 22 euros per month and can see as many movies as you like.
I saw 142 movies in cinema last year. And I have no problem seeing three hour plus movies. Because it’s a forced no phone zone, I’m actually able to focus on just the movie.
It’s something I’ve heard from other, younger moviegoers as well.
I recommend:
Picnic blanket under tree at nice park, just nap, read a book, or listen to music on your headphones. Ideally, kinda stoned.
Don’t forget to bring plenty of water.
Yeah, I don’t know why, but I feel it too.
It’s nice to just get out of the house. I even buy the overpriced popcorn.
This sounds amazing.
Oh it is, I’m enjoying every minute of it.
Back in the early days of Movie Pass in the US, I was hoping we’d get something similar in the Netherlands. But our local cinema didn’t offer anything like that. When the new chain opened two years ago, I got their movie pass immediately.
‘Going to the movies is expensive’; that’s the common complaint many people have. But, those tend to be people who see maybe a handful of movies per year, if that. The average consumer here in the Netherlands sees three movies in cinema per year. So, they buy a ticket for Saturday night, which costs 15 euros. Now add a popcorn and drink, and it’s easily 25 euros per person. That feels expensive for the average person.
But when you look at the pass… it gets really attractive. I pay 22 euros per month. That allows me to see every movie, every day, as much as I want. No limit.
You only really need to watch two movies per month to be cheaper off with the pass. Except I’m not seeing two per month. I see on average three movies per week. Sometimes on the same day. I’ve done cinema days from 10 am to 10 pm.
And the best part? It’s a modern nine screen cinema with all luxury recliners. Every single seat.
I know I’m very lucky that I can do this, so I’m taking full advantage.