Discussion Post: Let's go to the movies?
Discussion Prompt: Since the early eighties, many analysts have speculated that the advent of movie-watching at home on cable channels like HBO or on VHS/DVD (or, looking forward, available for download or streaming) would spell imminent doom for the theatrical experience. But today, movies still rake in millions and millions of dollars in the theaters each week. How would you explain this ongoing profitability? What is it about the movie-going experience that might explain this? What about the experience of watching a movie at home? What are the differences (both positive and negative) between the two experiences? How has the movie industry tried to adapt to the changing circumstances? Will the home experience ever outpace the theatrical experience?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.