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Message: <blockquote data-quote="chachi" data-source="post: 2889034" data-attributes="member: 29483">I too would rather watch a movie at home.  I have created a happy home and I like to spend my time in it.  My home theater is nothing more than a TV and DVD player, but given the distractions that entail a trip to a movie theater, it is a more enjoyable experience at home.  For me, the flexibility to watch the movie that I want, when I want, and bring along any diversions or snacks that I want makes theaters seem silly in comparison.  My bare bones Netflix account costs less per month than one trip to the theater, and I have much more control over my entertainment.   But I also have a growing dislike for big budget movies with effects that you 'must see' in the theater.I have never seen movies as a social outlet.  Even before cell phones and the general rudeness that pervades our culture, I never talked to people at the theater or engaged with them at all.  If I am feeling social, I will arrange for a dinner with friends, either out or at home, go see a live performance, either musically, a play, or even sports, or play games like RPGs, board games, cards or Odovacar's favorite, pool.  All of those are much more socially engaging for me than movies.  But cell phones are a pain in the butt with many of those too!  I believe that our culture does encourage a brashness or rudeness, and it doesn't stop with cell phones.  I make it a point to hold doors open for strangers and to greet them as often as I can, but rarely see others engaging in these basics of courtesy.</blockquote>

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