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Movies

SharonClark

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7. Movies are designed for a big screen

Reply to yallerdawg (Original post)

Wed Dec 6, 2017, 12:31 AM

Dec 2017

You lose a lot of the detail if you watch it on a smaller screen, such as teevee. Although most of us watch movies on teevee, go to the theater when you can.

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Why I still GO to the theater! [View all] yallerdawg Jul 2017 OP

I agree about it being a visual medium. For me, it's also about the shared experience. LonePirate Jul 2017 #1

I used to go when the shared experience was unavoidable. yallerdawg Jul 2017 #2

Saw it last night, in 3D... SeattleVet Jul 2017 #3

There's something rather primal in watching a movie in the theatre. Staph Jul 2017 #4

I guess most directors - the artist with the creative vision - yallerdawg Jul 2017 #5

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2017 #6

Movies are designed for a big screen SharonClark Dec 2017 #7

I make a point of going to theaters to see movies for grown ups TexasBushwhacker Dec 2017 #8