Submitted by iced-macchiato t3_11vxflj in springfieldMO
iced-macchiato OP t1_jcvelml wrote
Reply to comment by tdawg-1551 in I miss The Palace theater by iced-macchiato
Everyone raves about Alamo but I have yet to go. I’m not really willing to spend that much every time I go see a movie.
Bright-Lion t1_jcvimx1 wrote
To be honest, I was on the fence about the Alamo when it opened, but I’ve gone several times and I do enjoy it. It feels like a treat. The chairs are huge and comfortable and the food (while very expensive) actually kinda slaps. The reserved seating is nice too. But it’s a once in a very while thing. I, like you, miss the shitty theaters that you go to two or three times a week.
Mrallen7509 t1_jcvk7fc wrote
I miss the Palace, but since COVID the Alamo is the only theater I can see a movie at where chucklefucks don't ruin the experience by having full volume conversations or bringing a baby that either screams and cries or runs through the aisles the whole time.
I'll gladly pay more once every couple of months to see a movie in peace and quiet, rather than gambling 15 bucks on the chance that someone won't ruin the experience for me.
I'd also say that moving to an "experience" model is the only way theaters are gonna compete with VOD. It's like 20-25 bucks for me to rent a movie to watch at home where I can control everything, and I'd pay that much for my wife and me to go see something in a theater. If there's nothing more than a big screen to attract people to the theater, people are gonna watch from home more and more. Not to mention the fact that turn-around on films from the theater to streaming is crazy fast now. Puss in Boots is already on Peacock. The Marvel movies are on D+ a month after they're in theaters, and WB's deal with HBOmax means a lot of smaller films end up streaming there before they come to theaters around here.
Bright-Lion t1_jcw2mrv wrote
I think this is absolutely the answer. You don’t have to go to a theater to see a movie, so the theater has to be selling something besides the movie itself to draw you in. Theaters that just show movies and sell popcorn won’t be profitable. I think it’s a bit sad, because that was a really special experience when I was young, but it’s not really much of a pull these days.
Netzapper t1_jcwc8wm wrote
> I think it’s a bit sad, because that was a really special experience when I was young, but it’s not really much of a pull these days.
How I feel about arcades for sure. I'm a little more meh on movie theaters.
itsjustajoe t1_jcwpdyc wrote
I’ve honestly had more bad experiences with talkative groups in alamo theaters than amc tbh
Mrallen7509 t1_jcwplzn wrote
Do you put up the card when that happens? There's only been one time I've had an issue, and the attendant talked to them and it wasn't an issue the rest of the movie.
Nanookthesealtrapper t1_jcvg6fr wrote
Tickets for alamo are actually pretty cheap
tdawg-1551 t1_jcvh15g wrote
I haven't either. I get why some might like it, but I don't care to have dinner served during a movie and have someone coming in and out the whole time.
mysickfix t1_jcvjmg7 wrote
Look into it, they make sure to not to disturb. It’s a cool experience.
Why_T t1_jcvox7w wrote
You don’t have to eat dinner there. Although their good isn’t bad. Also you’ll rarely notice people moving around. They take the peace of the theater very seriously. And if an employee bothers you just a little, it will still be less distracting than the people on their cell phones at a normal theater.
BathrobeDave t1_jcvw13s wrote
Tuesdays are $7 tickets if you wanted to give it a shot, though there is a small convenience charge with online orders.
I go exclusively to them for their very enforced policies on noise and disruption. The food is good, albeit on the high side but it is a theater. Only thing I've really been disappointed with is the popcorn
nofretting t1_jcwpx4h wrote
I'm a cheap bastard, but I think the Alamo is worth it. It's a nice treat.
mcnew t1_jcwylns wrote
Immediately prepandemic they had a movie pass thing at Alamo, up to 1 movie per day for 20/month.
I think I watched probably 15 movies there in that month and I loved it so much.
Most days I just bought a root beer, but occasionally I’d get a boozey milk shake.
Only got to go a couple times after it got really opened back up after the pandemic then I moved away.
Anyways, we have a baby now so we don’t go to the movies at all 🫠
jss728 t1_jcxw98q wrote
They still have the season pass!
LurkingOakleaf t1_jcylb62 wrote
It’s not worth it IMO. Spent almost $50 on some chicken wings and a burger. Could have gone to a restaurant for less than half that, and the food quality was mid. The recliners aren’t worth the fees when if you need to drink while watching a movie that badly, just invite some friends over.
AceTheRed_ t1_jcypg9m wrote
I can’t go anywhere else after the Alamo. Nothing in town compares even slightly.
randomradomski t1_jcwx8zw wrote
I'm in the minority here, but I don't care for Alamo. The screens are fine and the audio is actually nice and loud, but it's ruined for me because the seats have these little desk things in them that can't be moved. I'm a big guy and that stupid desk just feels like I'm locked in to a roller coaster or something. I never buy food in a theater either so it's just there with no purpose. Most people don't mind it but it ruins the experience for me
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