• stoly@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Keep in mind that you have fancy media devices at home. Cinema served a purpose that may not be as necessary now. That said, cinemas have always made money on food and not on tickets. It will die, but it’s not like they are stupid people suddenly for doing this.

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      3 months ago

      Cinemas made all their money on tickets before TV.

      Then TV came along, then ridiculously predatory movie distribution contracts, then the Internet.

      Their response? Apparently. Using the police to enforce their terms of service regarding food sales.

      What’s next; calling the police when you don’t watch the advertisements?

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        3 months ago

        The police were called for trespass after the patron(s) refused to leave for violating the rules. There’s a difference.

        Hanging around in the foyer to try and argue the point is not leaving.

        Obviously it was excessive, but they’re still within their rights to have someone removed.

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      3 months ago

      I have a feeling you or a member of your family owns a struggling (dare I say failing) theater.