AMC A-List & other theater subscriptions (5 Viewers)

[Malcolm R]

It's a Colin-spiracy.

 

[Colin Jacobson]

It's a Colin-spiracy.

Sorry, but my "Tino Combo" used up this thread's pun quota!

 

[steve jaros]

For the first time, I will be using A-List to see the same movie twice in a week. I will see Captain Marvel again, because (a) there are literally no other new releases in my two AMC theaters this week**, and (b) I liked it a whole lot.

But this second time will be in the Dolby Cinema format. Friday I saw CM in 3D.

** Well, in a sense. My third choice will the "encore" Director's Cut presentation of A Star is Born, which one might call a new release.

 

[Colin Jacobson]

For the first time, I will be using A-List to see the same movie twice in a week. I will see Captain Marvel again, because (a) there are literally no other new releases in my two AMC theaters this week**, and (b) I liked it a whole lot.

But this second time will be in the Dolby Cinema format. Friday I saw CM in 3D.

** Well, in a sense. My third choice will the "encore" Director's Cut presentation of A Star is Born, which one might call a new release.

How was the 3D? I was planning on IMAX - assuming it uses the usual expanded aspect ratio - but if the 3D's great, I'll go that way...

 

[Josh Steinberg]

I thought it was above average 3D for Marvel - on par with Guardians/Avengers 1/Doctor Strange/Ant-Man.

 

[Colin Jacobson]

I thought it was above average 3D for Marvel - on par with Guardians/Avengers 1/Doctor Strange/Ant-Man.

I think I'll go that way. I can hope to see the IMAX ratio replicated on BD - maybe - but I'll never see it 3D.

Thanks for the info!

 

[steve jaros]

How was the 3D? I was planning on IMAX - assuming it uses the usual expanded aspect ratio - but if the 3D's great, I'll go that way...

I really liked the 3D presentation. The SFX looked outstanding.

 

[Wayne_j]

Apparently Sinemia has been randomly terminating memberships:

 

[Robert Crawford]

Apparently Sinemia has been randomly terminating memberships:

Yeah, I've been keeping track of that situation. People are also complaining about submitting two images to them with a government issued ID by itself and then with a picture with you holding the ID.

 

[steve jaros]

Sinemia says an over-zealous fraud detector is responsible for the erroneous account deletions, but I'd be curious to see the usage rates of those who have been purged who haven't violated any terms of service.

 

[Wayne_j]

And if they know it is over-zealous they should stop relying on it. It is better to have a small amount of fraud then to destroy your credibility with your customers by terminating those who haven't done anything wrong.

 

[Robert Crawford]

Sinemia says an over-zealous fraud detector is responsible for the erroneous account deletions, but I'd be curious to see the usage rates of those who have been purged who haven't violated any terms of service.

I'm probably going to cancel my subscription when it runs out at the end of the year. After what's happening with them and my experience with MoviePass, I don't trust these type of companies. Depending on my usage, I might give up A-List too, but not because of their service. It's my local AMC theater. It's one of their classic theaters with seating that hasn't been upgraded in 30 years. It's just an uncomfortable place for a big guy like myself to watch a movie and because of Disney's screen requirements, it's not even playing Captain Marvel right now. I have to drive 60 miles to the nearest AMC theater that meets those Disney requirements.

 

[Malcolm R]

it's not even playing Captain America right now. I have to drive 60 miles...

...and take a time machine.

 

[Robert Crawford]

...and take a time machine.

You know which Captain I was referring to.

 

[steve jaros]

I'm probably going to cancel my subscription when it runs out at the end of the year. After what's happening with them and my experience with MoviePass, I don't trust these type of companies. Depending on my usage, I might give up A-List too, but not because of their service. It's my local AMC theater. It's one of their classic theaters with seating that hasn't been upgraded in 30 years. It's just an uncomfortable place for a big guy like myself to watch a movie and because of Disney's screen requirements, it's not even playing Captain Marvel right now. I have to drive 60 miles to the nearest AMC theater that meets those Disney requirements.

That really sucks. I sometimes forget how lucky I am to have two nice AMC theaters within 15 minutes of my house. I saw Captain Marvel twice this week using A-List, once in 3D, the other in Dolby Cinema.


Without that convenience, A-List wouldn't work for me either.

 

[Johnny Angell]

That really sucks. I sometimes forget how lucky I am to have two nice AMC theaters within 15 minutes of my house. I saw Captain Marvel twice this week using A-List, once in 3D, the other in Dolby Cinema.


Without that convenience, A-List wouldn't work for me either.

You are lucky, we have one AMC and one Imax in the same theater. Most of the imax showing are not 3D.

 

[Colin Jacobson]

That really sucks. I sometimes forget how lucky I am to have two nice AMC theaters within 15 minutes of my house.

Same here - little farther than you, but at least 8 AMC complexes within 30 minutes of my house, and the closest is 10 minutes.

Plus free parking!

 

[Johnny Angell]

Same here - little farther than you, but at least 8 AMC complexes within 30 minutes of my house, and the closest is 10 minutes.

Plus free parking!

I forgot to mention, one imax in the state of Arkansas.

 

[Malcolm R]

I forgot to mention, one imax in the state of Arkansas.

You're lucky. We have zero in Vermont. Closest is in New Hampshire (their only one) over 100 miles away.

 

[benbess]

Today's A-list double feature: Wonder Park and Five Feet Apart. A good enough kid movie and a good teen/medical drama. I'd rate both of them a "B" for what they were.