By Mitch Rice
With so many streaming options available these days, you might prefer watching movies online rather than going to movie theaters. After all, the former is more convenient than the latter. But there are good reasons to watch the latest Hollywood blockbuster at a movie theater near you.
Have you gotten used to simply logging onto Netflix, Prime Video, or some other streaming platform for your movie-viewing fix? While doing so every now and then is okay, it’s not good to stay cooped up in your home.
Here are three reasons why going to the cinema makes sense.
- You Can Get a Unique Experience
One reason it makes sense to visit a movie theater is for the experience. It’s easy to use a streaming service, sort through the genres of movies or documentaries, and watch what you want. But going to a theater filled with other moviegoers, getting a tub of popcorn and a soda, and watching a great flick on a big screen is all about the experience.
It’s something you’ll look forward to and enjoy. The atmosphere makes the experience like an event. Even if the movie doesn’t turn out to be as good as you had hoped, the experience will still be worth it. It’ll be something you can’t recreate sitting on your sofa watching a TV screen.
- You Can Pair it With a Birthday Event
Another advantage of going to a movie theater is that doing so can be the perfect event for a birthday celebration. Does your child love seeing movies at the cinema? If so, why not include a movie in their birthday celebration? It’s the perfect venue to celebrate a special occasion.
Speaking about birthdays, you can up the ante by planning an outdoor movie party on your property. Trying to handle the logistics on your own can be stressful. After all, you’ll need a projector, screen, and other things to make the outdoor birthday party/movie viewing successful.
The good news is some companies can make planning an outdoor movie event as easy as 1-2-3.
“If you’re a parent choosing to host an outdoor movie night for a large group of your kid’s friends, we make it super easy to set up the event,” says Tim Masters, founder of Freedom Fun USA, a party equipment rental service. “It’s also easier to control all the kids than if you take them to a theater. And a bonus is that you won’t have to worry about cleaning soda and popcorn off the carpet and furniture.”
- Watch the Latest Hollywood Blockbusters
One of the biggest reasons it makes sense to go to movie theaters is that you’ll have access to the latest Hollywood blockbusters. Streaming services can be convenient since you can watch them from home or even in transit if you view movies from your smartphone or tablet. But if you want to watch the latest and greatest movies, you must wait a while.
The only way to watch the latest releases is at a movie theater. So, if the latest installment of your favorite movie franchise is hitting movie theaters on the weekend, you won’t be able to stream it then. Instead of waiting months before you can stream movies on your must-watch list, why not head to a movie theater so that you can experience it right away?
Now you know why going to a movie theater or hosting an outdoor movie event for family and friends can be much better than streaming in your living room. So, go online to search for what movies are playing at a theater near you, choose a film and a venue, and enjoy the show!
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