When I was going to movies as a kid under 12 (I turned that in 1955), I went to the two first-run theatres in town and paid 25 cents for admission. At the second-run theate that played double features and had our Saturday kiddie matinee it was 10 cents for the movie, 10 cents for the popcorn and 5 cents for a coke. With the same 5 cents for bus fare each way, I could spend Saturday at the movies for a total of 35 cents!!! And believe me, those Roy Rogers and Jungle Jim movies were worth it!!!!! Along with the cartoon, the obligatory serial (everything from Rocket Man to Clyde Beatty), the occasional short, previews (loved 'em!) and even the newsreel. Were those better days at the movies???? Well, I think so. No stereo, special effects and still boisterous kids----- but NO flashing lights and silly ring-tones from the then unheard-of cell phones. But when CinemaScope came along, I became a grown-up moviegoer. Those were indeed the days! Joe B PS- The fresh-popped popcorn was sooooooo much better!! Just the smell could draw you in from a block away. Joe
________________________________ From: John Waldman <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 3:00 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks Actually, I think a large popcorn and drink here is around $20. I see a lot of people buying high priced snacks when we go to the movies. I guess if you can afford it, why not? JW ________________________________ From: Evan Zweifel <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 2:49 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks I'm sorry, I think you've forgotten what you learned in your econ classes. The price of popcorn is not related to the percentage of the gate. They would charge $100 for a small popcorn if the audience would pay it. Certainly you don't believe that if the studios reduced their percentage, the theaters would charge less, do you?? Really?? Evan ----- Original Message ----- From: Kirby McDaniel <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:20:53 -0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks Yes, that's my point, Steve. They should make something on the ticket price and lower the cost of those concessions. I've heard exhibitors complain about it for years. The studios are greedy on this point. Of course, they have their "reasons" but the business model for movies is out of whack in my view. Kirby On Mar 7, 2012, at 10:04 AM, Steve wrote: > Theaters make next to nothing on the admission tickets. The cost of food and drinks keep them going. If families/individuals cannot afford the concessions they should stay away from them. How about the cost of the video games? When I go to the theaters I see those rooms filled to capacity with mostly school age students spending lots of money for a minute or two worth of play. Big bucket of popcorn and largest sodas usually include free refills. Certain nights there is unlimited popcorn for one price. > > From: Kirby McDaniel <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 9:32 AM > Subject: Re: [MOPO] Man Sues over cost of Movie Snacks > > Who can defend $13.00 popcorn-packs? But, honestly, someone should sue the producers for > unjust sharing of film revenues with the exhibitors. It's been this way for > years. A few percentage points > in the exhibitors favor and they could well afford to make popcorn $2.00 a > box. Or some such price. > > Kirby > > > On Mar 7, 2012, at 9:05 AM, Cory Glaberson wrote: > >> http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/03/06/michigan-man-sues-over-cost-of-movie-snacks/ >> >> Cory Glaberson >> [email protected] >> Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com >> ___________________________________________________________________ >> How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List >> Send a message addressed to: [email protected] >> In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L >> The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. >> > > Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com > ___________________________________________________________________ > How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List > Send a message addressed to: [email protected] > In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L > The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. > > > Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com > ___________________________________________________________________ > How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List > Send a message addressed to: [email protected] > In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L > The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. > Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. 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