Picture this: You walk into a dark room with a giant bright screen at the other end of the room. Then, you walk down the rows of red seats, and you step on something sticky on the floor.
You decide to not think about it and keep moving forward till you find the perfect spot. You’re enshrouded by the darkness with the screen being your only source of light; you experience thrills, comedy, action, all in one sitting.
That was my experience watching “The Three Stooges” (2012) inside the Cinemark Movies McAllen 6.
Movie theaters have been a place for people to have new experiences and watch the latest comedies, action movies and horror thrills.
Streaming services have been a commodity that spun heads in the beginning. You can watch any movie at the click of a button in the comfort of your own home with a subscription to Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Discovery+, Peacock and then some.
I used to love streaming services because of the convenience. Some of my favorite movies would be available, and I would watch them nonstop. But recently, I have been going back to the movie theaters, and I forgot how much fun it was to just sit in a giant room with strangers and lose yourself in the movie.
I remember going to the dollar theater with my parents every weekend and having to translate certain things for them since English isn’t their first language. I haven’t gone with them in a while, so my recent return to movie theaters would be a great excuse to go back with them.
I strongly encourage everyone to go to their local theater or drive-in with their friends or family. Think of the memories you’ll make, the conversations you’ll have after the movie and about having an entire dissertation in the parking lot with your friends about how “Sinners” is already the best movie of the year.
It’s just an overall better experience. You can argue about concession prices being too high, but you also have free will, which means your friend could sneak in an entire sushi platter in her tote bag.
I’m all for convenience, and I don’t want to sound pretentious, but movie theaters are just better to watch the newest blockbuster, rom-com and comedy in, as intended.
