Movie dates

[Anonymous]

Is it me, or does it seem like people don't like to go out on movie dates anymore? They would rather sit at home and watch a movie. While I don't mind that sometimes, but it would be nice to get out and see a movie. I know there are other things you can do, but I'm finding most people would rather do things at home (or someone else's home) then to get out and explore different options.

[Anonymous]

"Netflix and chill"

[Anonymous]

I like going out to the movies. I get distracted at home. And it's just not the same as the big screen. So yeah, I drag my husband out on movie dates every so often.

[Anonymous]

Honestly, it's expensive. By the time I get a sitter and tickets, I'm easily at $60/$80 for mediocre entertainment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, it's expensive. By the time I get a sitter and tickets, I'm easily at $60/$80 for mediocre entertainment.

+1
Dinner: $35
Movie Tickets:$25
Drink And Popcorn: $25
Babysitter:$50
Total: $135 to watch a movie I could have bought for $20 on Amazon and had delivered on the day of release and could watch again if I felt like it. Even if you don't have a sitter, that's $85.

We have no issue spending money on experiences. We go to live theater, concerts, museum exhibits, wineries, etc. Half the fun of the date is the interaction.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, it's expensive. By the time I get a sitter and tickets, I'm easily at $60/$80 for mediocre entertainment.

+1
Dinner: $35
Movie Tickets:$25
Drink And Popcorn: $25
Babysitter:$50
Total: $135 to watch a movie I could have bought for $20 on Amazon and had delivered on the day of release and could watch again if I felt like it. Even if you don't have a sitter, that's $85.

We have no issue spending money on experiences. We go to live theater, concerts, museum exhibits, wineries, etc. Half the fun of the date is the interaction.

I haven't met anyone that's interested in doing any of those.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, it's expensive. By the time I get a sitter and tickets, I'm easily at $60/$80 for mediocre entertainment.

+1
Dinner: $35
Movie Tickets:$25
Drink And Popcorn: $25
Babysitter:$50
Total: $135 to watch a movie I could have bought for $20 on Amazon and had delivered on the day of release and could watch again if I felt like it. Even if you don't have a sitter, that's $85.

We have no issue spending money on experiences. We go to live theater, concerts, museum exhibits, wineries, etc. Half the fun of the date is the interaction.

I haven't met anyone that's interested in doing any of those.

How are you meeting people? You should look at joining a group on MeetUp or a similar site. You'll be introduced to lots of people who share your interests and can introduce you to others.

[Anonymous]

I've never once gotten food at the movies. A bottle of water a couple of times but that's it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've never once gotten food at the movies. A bottle of water a couple of times but that's it.

No one beats hot, buttered popcorn @the movie theatre.

I know it costs a ton, but it is my guilty pleasure.

[Anonymous]

I'd much rather watch at home. Most movies strike me as so bad, I turn them off and go do something worthwhile.

"Oh look, a car chase. They're shooting at each other and things are blowing up!!!" Never seen that before.

Or just as bad, the "dystopian future" crap like Hunger Games.

Or the "let's cheer for thieves because we're supposed to dislike the people they're stealing from" movies...

99% of what gets produced now is pure crap and I hate being stuck in the theater having to watch it. I prefer to save time, money and aggravation.

Only go to the theater because DW likes it.

[TwistdMike]

We like going to the movies every once and a while. Usually we try to go on a weekday while others are working, no crowds and can choose the best seats.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, it's expensive. By the time I get a sitter and tickets, I'm easily at $60/$80 for mediocre entertainment.

+1
Dinner: $35
Movie Tickets:$25
Drink And Popcorn: $25
Babysitter:$50
Total: $135 to watch a movie I could have bought for $20 on Amazon and had delivered on the day of release and could watch again if I felt like it. Even if you don't have a sitter, that's $85.

We have no issue spending money on experiences. We go to live theater, concerts, museum exhibits, wineries, etc. Half the fun of the date is the interaction.

This is truly the problem. Once we became empty nesters we started going to the movies but now only to theaters with cushy seats and where you can book your seats in advance. We skip the absurdly expensive popcorn/drinks but do enjoy a nice dinner about half the time.

[Anonymous]

DW and I prefer to watch movies at home - sharing great bottle of wine, snuggled under a blanket together, often leading to making out and having sex. We can then of course go back and rewind the movie to watch what we missed.

can't really do that in a crowded theater.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've never once gotten food at the movies. A bottle of water a couple of times but that's it.

No one beats hot, buttered popcorn @the movie theatre.

I know it costs a ton, but it is my guilty pleasure.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've never once gotten food at the movies. A bottle of water a couple of times but that's it.

No one beats hot, buttered popcorn @the movie theatre.

I know it costs a ton, but it is my guilty pleasure.

+1

Huh. I look at that popcorn and just see chemicals. Zero desire to put that in my body.