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Seems to me that me issue isn't really whether it's cheaper to
rent a video or go to the theater. As .-1 points out, it's
clearly cheaper to rent.
The real issue is that two of the films listed haven't been in
general theater release for quite some time. This provides the
opportunity to see them on the "big screen", if you're so
inclined.
Tom
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| I went to the brandt(sp?) with my girlfriend about a week ago and
saw "True lies" . I'll tell ya' , 1.50 a seat for 2 hours entertainment
on the big screen , surrounded by other townsfolk is an something
far better than being a couch potato/video shutin . 1.50 is a great
value ( and a cheap date B*) ) JMHO expieret
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It was just about a week ago when my husband and I and another couple
went to the Brandt to see Exit to Eden. The following was our
experience:
Went to ladies' room before movie. Shoes stuck to floor. Went to
enter one stall and almost "blew my cookies" (for easy clarification)
at the sight that greeted me. Had a great fear of what I might find
in the next stall, but found it relatively safe. Rushed to wash my
hands and get back to the "safety" of the group. One sink clogged and
over flowing. Other sink with bad faucet spewed water all over the
place. No paper towels. Proceeded to concession stand to get napkins
and inform attendant about the "condition" of the ladies' room and got
a look to kill. On to the viewing room. Many seats to choose from,
took five minutes to find four together that were in a good location to
the screen that were not ripped, broken or ladden with gum on the
seats. Movie was to start at 7:00, at 7:06 curtains open and voice of
previews is heard, but no picture. Projectionist plays with film.
Next, picture but no sound. Previews lost, movie begins minus opening
credits. Voice, no picture. Picture, no voice. Curtains close,
Projectionist slamming things and cussing can be heard throughout. We
were patient and waited until 7:30 at which time anyone who was left in
the theatre went and got a refund. We proceeded to rent a movie and
the four of us went home to watch it.
To be fair though, we did go back and give it a second try. The sink
in the ladies' room still spews water everwhere and the film started out
off kilter and a few minutes late, but it was worth the $1.50.
We'll give it another try in a week or two.
I feel though, that if they keep their present personnel and do not
make changes soon, that the Brandt will not last much longer. It has a
lot of potential. I feel as though the folks that are there (mostly
teenagers) just don't care about the place.
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