Tomo
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Post by Tomo on Aug 7, 2023 7:37:51 GMT
Everyman take orders before the film starts and then waiters bring it to you. Pretty sure you can't order midway through. Also, vastly preferable to popcorn munchers as sourdough pizza gobblers don't make nearly as much noise.
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Post by Vandelay on Aug 7, 2023 7:55:26 GMT
Must be something weird about your cinema if it doesn't go dark. Certainly do at the ones I go to.
I believe lights are actually often controlled by the film itself, which is why you sometimes get a bit of variety on whether the lights come up immediately when the credits start to roll or they may stay down for the first part of the credits.
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Post by Dougs on Aug 7, 2023 8:40:26 GMT
All those people getting up to go to the loo need to be able to see where they are going. And how else are the rest going to find their phones?
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Post by geefe on Aug 7, 2023 10:26:34 GMT
It's infuriating. There was a Cineworld (now a car park) that just basically left the lights on and the Printworks cinema barely dimmed them the other week for Mission Impossible.
That and I could see the crinkles at the top corners of the screen.
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Post by mrpon on Aug 7, 2023 10:54:14 GMT
Were you on a booster seat?
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Post by Dougs on Aug 7, 2023 10:55:26 GMT
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Post by geefe on Aug 7, 2023 10:57:06 GMT
POTD and it's not even noon
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Post by Youthist on Aug 7, 2023 11:43:35 GMT
I have asked about the lights issue in the past at one screen that was dimmed rather than dark, and was told it was health and safety that they had to keep the lights dimmed, fire exits clearly showing, being able to see the steps properly etc etc. it does seem to be very random between cinemas as to how dark or light the room is.
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Post by drhickman1983 on Aug 7, 2023 13:55:59 GMT
Yeah, I've definitely been to cinemas where the lights are dimmed a bit, and nowhere near the actual dark I've experienced elsewhere.
The bright green emergency exit signs can be annoying too.
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Post by technoish on Aug 7, 2023 15:16:43 GMT
There is very little more in life that I want that I don't have than a decent size proper home cinema. 120inch screen,proper 4k projector, 13 channel audio, acoustic treatment.
Hotdog stand at the back.
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Post by Dougs on Aug 7, 2023 15:42:39 GMT
With that subscription that gives you access to theatrical releases at the same time as your local multiplex.
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Post by HoyaWobmaJ on Aug 7, 2023 15:45:22 GMT
There is very little more in life that I want that I don't have than a decent size proper home cinema. 120inch screen,proper 4k projector, 13 channel audio, acoustic treatment. Hotdog stand at the back. Would you be okay with a sausage in a Thermos? |
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Post by Lizard on Aug 7, 2023 16:25:22 GMT
I have asked about the lights issue in the past at one screen that was dimmed rather than dark, and was told it was health and safety that they had to keep the lights dimmed, fire exits clearly showing, being able to see the steps properly etc etc. it does seem to be very random between cinemas as to how dark or light the room is. Partly down to customers:'too dark, too loud, too cold, too light, too quiet, too warm.' |
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Post by gamingdave on Aug 7, 2023 17:15:35 GMT
There is very little more in life that I want that I don't have than a decent size proper home cinema. 120inch screen,proper 4k projector, 13 channel audio, acoustic treatment. Hotdog stand at the back. I used to have a projector and 110inch screen when I lived up North. Then I moved back to London and now have a 55" TV. It's 4K/HDR and looks stunning, but the impact really isn't anywhere near close. Still got the same sound system, with added upfiring front Atmos speakers, and whilst that adds a lot to the experience, it's just not as good for films (thought does work in the day). Hoping to move into a house again sooner than later and whilst it would certainly be a luxury, i'll be doing everything I can to see if I can get a projector setup again (though would be happy with 5.1.4 or even just 5.1). |
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Post by technoish on Aug 7, 2023 17:53:49 GMT
I do actually have a fake 4k projector and 90inch screen, but the screen I have is one that rolls away, and it is a faff to setup for general watching (and to put away again).
I also have a 120inch outdoor screen, and it is awesome, but needs to be non windy, and also lots of faff to set up (plus due to neighbours we use headphones...).
I'm going to see if I can rearrange the loft to make it a bit more multi purpose, with a nice sofa that pulls out instead of a bed that gets used for a small fraction of the year for guests, and an in ceiling screen.
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