TheAssMan wrote:
Don't worry. Biden is gonna crack down on corporate greed. No company shall make a profit on his watch! Free popcorn for all.
Have you heard anything about snickers
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Airport Starbucks is $7.75 for a normal grande coffee now. $5.50 on January 12, 2021 (the last time I flew in Trump’s first term).
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He's posting on LR so he doesn't have a gf
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Oh Please wrote:
I can't see myself ever going to a movie theater, it won't be my problem. Imagine paying all that to be force fed a marvel super hero movie. The goofiest crap ever created.
Not even to go see Dune? 🤔
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Who still goes to movie theaters? wrote:
My daughter makes it at home, puts it in a bag, and puts the bag in the sleeve of her jacket when going in.
Shhh! Don't let the secret out! Next time she would have to smuggle popcorn in her vagina.
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Flagpole wrote:
poppycock wrote:
I hadn’t really looked at the price in the recent past but was surprised to see the cashier ring me up for $10.69 for the smallest sized popcorn at the movies yesterday. I realize that’s how they make their money and all that, but still WTH.
Movie snacks have always been very expensive. I haven't been to a movie theater in several years now just due to the streaming services I have somewhat not-on-purpose acquired. I would have guessed $12 for a small popcorn, so to me that looks like a good deal.
We are missing the forest for the trees.
Times are changing. Movie theater attendance is way way way down. Probably due to streaming availability,
So, theaters are desperate to make revenue however they can, and that means jacking up the prices of things like refreshments.
I went to see a movie recently and was shocked at how empty the theater was. That is the story here - a very desperate industry grasping to stay afloat.
Not an anomaly, by any means:This post was edited 2 minutes after it was posted. Reason provided: added link to cinema closure20 -
Flagpole wrote:
poppycock wrote:
I hadn’t really looked at the price in the recent past but was surprised to see the cashier ring me up for $10.69 for the smallest sized popcorn at the movies yesterday. I realize that’s how they make their money and all that, but still WTH.
I haven't been to a movie theater in several years now just due to the streaming services I have somewhat not-on-purpose acquired.
It sounds as if you don’t entirely know what you are doing Flagpole. Are you OK?
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poppycock wrote:
I hadn’t really looked at the price in the recent past but was surprised to see the cashier ring me up for $10.69 for the smallest sized popcorn at the movies yesterday. I realize that’s how they make their money and all that, but still WTH.
People actually go to a movie theater?
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grumpyoldman wrote:
poppycock wrote:
I hadn’t really looked at the price in the recent past but was surprised to see the cashier ring me up for $10.69 for the smallest sized popcorn at the movies yesterday. I realize that’s how they make their money and all that, but still WTH.
People actually go to a movie theater?
This thread made me think about the last time I went to a movie theater.
”The Wrestler” with Mickey Rourke. 2008.
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Prices are up everywhere still. Whatever is reported is probably a small snapshot of reality either way.
Movie popcorn has always been expensive. There was news circulating that a meal at Five Guys costs $24 now. It always cost more than other fast food burger joints.
I’m more concerned about thing I can’t control, like the cost of housing, transport, education.
Whining about movie popcorn shows your privilege.
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Shtcoins solve this. Don’t miss out or have fun staying poor
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poppycock wrote:
I hadn’t really looked at the price in the recent past but was surprised to see the cashier ring me up for $10.69 for the smallest sized popcorn at the movies yesterday. I realize that’s how they make their money and all that, but still WTH.
Theaters only keep 40% of the ticket price on average. They have to make money in other ways to offset that and do so via concessions.
The problem is that people are just not as excited about going to the movies anymore compared to the past. No need to with giant home TV's and the various digital rental options. So theaters will probably keep jacking up the prices of concessions to handle dwindling ticket sales.
Movies are just not as exciting as they were from say 1990 to mid 2010's when Marvel was at it's heyday.
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Never understood why people who buy cinema concessions ever look at the price. It's always been gouging.
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Odoe wrote:
Flagpole wrote:
I haven't been to a movie theater in several years now just due to the streaming services I have somewhat not-on-purpose acquired.
It sounds as if you don’t entirely know what you are doing Flagpole. Are you OK?
Kind of funny, but I hope to ease your mind with this explanation:
1) I purposefully subscribed to Netflix. It is still the best streaming service. When I got that service, I thought that might be it. But...
2) I am an Amazon Prime member just for the shipping, but they have a streaming service as part of that. So, didn't really go get that for the streaming service.
3) I have Max (formerly HBO Max) because it is part of my cell phone plan. Again, didn't get my cell phone plan for the streaming service.
4) A few years ago, I got Disney+ because I wanted to watch The Mandalorian. I considered getting rid of it when I was done with that, but then they had a CHEAP bundle with Hulu and ESPN+ that was too good to pass up. ESPN+ mostly sucks, and I'd never get it on its own, but I have watched several things there. Hulu has many things I like, so it has been worth it.
5) Once The Olympics start, I MIGHT get Peacock for the Olympic coverage, but I haven't decided yet.
6) Oh, I am also a Flotrack/milesplt subsciber. Did that one on purpose. Still enjoy it.
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seattle prattle wrote:
Flagpole wrote:
Movie snacks have always been very expensive. I haven't been to a movie theater in several years now just due to the streaming services I have somewhat not-on-purpose acquired. I would have guessed $12 for a small popcorn, so to me that looks like a good deal.
We are missing the forest for the trees.
Times are changing. Movie theater attendance is way way way down. Probably due to streaming availability,
So, theaters are desperate to make revenue however they can, and that means jacking up the prices of things like refreshments.
I went to see a movie recently and was shocked at how empty the theater was. That is the story here - a very desperate industry grasping to stay afloat.
Not an anomaly, by any means:The product Hollywood is furnishing the theates is sh1t.
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How much is a bottled water inside Oracle Park?
How about a Pepsi at a Great America amusememt park?
How about bloated breakfasts at the airport?
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I remember back in college, my friends and I used to joke about having to take out a loan just to afford a bucket of popcorn at the movies. But hey, it's part of the experience, right? As for the whole Five Guys situation, yeah, it's definitely getting pricier to grab a burger these days. But you know what's cool? Sometimes, instead of shelling out big bucks at the cinema concession stand, my friends and I rent a popcorn machine for movie nights at home. It's way cheaper and just as fun!
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OP, they charge that much because they know you'll pay it. You don't have to buy the popcorn.
Bad Company - that was a great movie.00 -
poppycock wrote:
I hadn’t really looked at the price in the recent past but was surprised to see the cashier ring me up for $10.69 for the smallest sized popcorn at the movies yesterday. I realize that’s how they make their money and all that, but still WTH.
and biden doesn't charge you for the popcorn, some business does. and no one checks if the business has record profits while they charge "inflation" prices.
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If you're interested, I found this cool website where you can rent popcorn machines for events: . It's a small way to take back a bit of control over those pesky expenses.00
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