The sound of popcorn buckets and excited whispers before the movie starts is an experience you won’t get anywhere else.
It’s convenient to be able to watch movies on Netflix while sitting in the comfort of your living room.
However, nothing can compare to the excitement and effect you get when you go to the theater to watch a movie for the first time.
Unfortunately, since 2017, movie theater attendance has declined by 15.5%. the study From a 2023 study by Public Participation in the Arts.
As the number of students going to movie theaters decreases, they miss out on the cinematic and social experiences that can only be had at movie theaters, and end up becoming isolated from society.
According to a survey conducted by Oracle in April, about 51% of USF’s 75 students would prefer to stay home and watch a movie rather than go to the theater.
Part of this problem may also be due to the high price of movie tickets.
The average price of movie tickets nationwide is The price has increased by more than $3 In the last 10 years.
Sadly, the rise of streaming services has made it easy for us to watch thousands of movies, leading to social isolation.
By choosing to go to the theater instead of staying at home, people can share experiences with strangers and feel connected.
Watching a movie at home is different from laughing and crying with strangers in a movie theater. Movies provide a common space for viewers to interact with each other beyond normal social interactions.
When viewers use streaming services, they no longer go through the effort of getting ready and heading out to watch movies with friends, family, and loved ones.
Despite the rising prices for movies, paying for streaming services isn’t all that great.
According to a 2024 study, Americans spend an average of $46 per month on streaming services. investigation Conducted by Forbes magazine.
Students end up paying hundreds of dollars a year for streaming services that don’t offer the same benefits as a movie theater atmosphere, even though these platforms allow for a higher number of movies to watch at once.
In any case, students should divert more from streaming services, and Netflix seems to be encouraging this.
Streaming services are becoming increasingly difficult for college students to use.
services such as Netflix This means you can no longer share your Netflix account with students at home.
As guidelines for streaming services become stricter, students should be more encouraged to visit movie theaters and recapture that entertainment culture.
On the other hand, a movie ticket at a nearby movie theater costs approximately $12 per person without discount.
AMC Theater It also offers a $20 monthly membership, which allows members to watch up to three movies each week in theaters instead of using streaming services.
The theater closest to USF, Look Dining Cinema We are located less than 10 minutes from campus and do not offer student discounts. However, on Tuesdays he is offering $6 tickets.
With these discounts offered by movie theaters, students will appreciate lower movie prices.
Don’t just stay home and watch Netflix, experience a good movie at the theater to take a break from studying at home.
