>>m463+(OP)
https://archive.is/0BnXk

>>m463+(OP)
Netflix is what you put on while you are doing other things. That’s not a criticism, really, that’s their product focus

https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/netflix-backlash-casual-vi...

I had been a Netflix subscriber since the days of DVDs by mail and finally cancelled last month. It’s not worth +$20/mo for casual viewing. And they have a bad track record of cancelling shows I actually liked and promoting hallmark quality programs instead.

I don’t think much needs to be said about movie theaters. When most shows are remakes, sequels, superhero movies or other franchises, it’s all so tired.

So sure, movie theaters might be dead, but they share a grave with Netflix.

>>dzink+83
Special effects when done right make the movie a lot more watchable. There is a decade-old movie (besides many others), Oblivion, which I can re-watch repeatedly. The effects there seem to have been done with the right purpose and meaning. Of course, there are a lot more but this is the one I remember from my recent re-watch.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oblivion_(2013_film)

>>Brajes+04
Agree on Oblivion, also like it a lot and rewatch it from time to time.

Saw The Abyss[1] at the big screen recently, and that too held up very well in terms of special effects, despite being 35 years old and breaking CGI ground when it was released.

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Abyss

>>dzink+83
Matt Damon had the best explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF6K2IxC9O8&pp=ygUibWF0dCBkY...

>>m463+(OP)
This is mainly to steal attention from Amazon in this news cycle.

"Amazon’s New Movie Strategy Starts With Theaters: The streaming giant is planning to release at least 14 movies a year in theaters around the country, rivaling other major studios."

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/business/media/amazon-mov...