One of the most common forms of entertainment that people indulge themselves in is cinema. Whether the film is based on your favorite book, legend, or you simply were captivated by the preview you saw on television, movies have constantly brought in large revenues for the producers and theaters. However, with the growing availability of online streaming people now have the ability to access movies in the comfort of their own homes, which brings about the debate of whether watching a movie at home or in a theater creates the most enjoyable experience. The Nielson Company is a business that produces television program ratings and as of 2011, the company reported that 96.7% of American households own at least one television set (Stetler). …show more content…
As many of us have experienced, theater seats are typically not the most comfortable, especially when it is compared to your new $700 recliner from Bed, Bath and Beyond. Also, since you are in the comfort of your own home, there is no immature child sitting behind you constantly kicking the back of your seat, or strangers next to you who like to claim the arm rests for themselves and leave you wedged uncomfortably into your seat.
Also, regarding the crowd in a theater, people have a tendency to disregard the instructions of turning off all cell-phones and refraining from talking during the film to ensure that all paying viewers can enjoy the film. For other viewers the constant bright light of a phone screen or conversation occurring next to them can ruin the movie and their evening. Until the courtesy rules are more strictly enforced people will continue to disobey them. However, at home the viewer can decide to completely turn off their phone if he or she wants to focus solely on the movie or they can freely text message or talk to friends while watching. Home viewing allows for the viewer to tailor their environment to their personal preferences, unlike a theater.
Finally, when watching movies at home, the viewer is running according to his or her own schedule. There is no stress trying to plan out when to leave or rushing to arrive at the theater on time. Rather, the viewer can settle in, ensure that their popcorn
Chester Inc. is a client of SNHU, LLC who prepares the financial statements and financial analysis for Chester Inc. This report will detail several key items including the accounting effects of international expansion as it relates to differences between Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the United States standards, and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the standards that would govern a portion of the financial reporting with an international expansion. This report will also review the financial performance of Chester Inc. Additionally; it will use ratio analysis to compare Chester Inc. with two of its main competitors.
Today, Film and Television are among the most internationally supported commodities. Financially, their contributions are enormous: both industries are responsible for the circulation of billions of dollars each year. Since their respective explosions into the new media markets during the mid-twentieth century, film and television have produced consistently growing numbers of viewers and critics alike. Sparking debate over the nature of their viewing, film and television are now being questioned in social, political, and moral arenas for their potential impact on an audience. Critics claim that watching films or television is a passive activity in which the viewer becomes subconsciously
Although cinema is now a priority, some feel as if cinema is no longer the cinema when it was first established. Movies no longer have that special feeling like viewers once had. Today, films are not only shared within a theater, if one pleases they could always have the same experience elsewhere. Moreover, with technology expanding, it takes away the importance cinema once had. “The
The world has grown and evolved in so many ways. One of the most revolutionary, man-made, everyday appliance for your house hold is the TV. The TV has brought so much more to a person’s finger tips at a click of a button and flipping to a channel to what they want to see. You can watch different food programs, where to buy things, what is going on in everyday American life knows as the “News”. Or just a show on TV for entertainment. And the list goes on and so forth.
Technological advances during the last fifty years of human history have given billions of people instant access to unprecedented communication methods. Individuals are no longer limited to letter writing and sending telegrams to convey a verbal message. E-mails, text messaging, video chat, instant messenger, and various social media outlets are all platforms for human communication in the modern world. One of the most significant communication devices to surface from the technological serge is the cellular telephone. Every individual with a cell phone has the ability to call any person, place, or agency at anytime as long as the individual is within the service provider's coverage area. The prevalence of cell phone owners has increased the use of cell phones in public places, such as schools, restaurants, and theaters, and their use in public is associated with both positive and negative implications. Some argue cell phones should be banned from public places because they are a social distraction, inhibit the user from being able to focus properly, and can cause safety concerns by interfering with airplanes and hospital equipment. Despite the negative impacts associated with cell phone use in public places, cell phones must be allowed in public for safety reasons, emergency scenarios, and to support the individual's right to personal freedom.
In essence, we learned many important lessons. First, when the business is new and its’ future is uncertain it should not invest in large capital. Next, the business should outsource only when it is appropriate considering the risks and benefits. And most importantly, we learned that in a small business situation, the company should focus on its’ core competency in bringing value to the business and the customers.
| Drive-in theaters were perfect for the suburban family because they were so cheap and close that parents didn’t have to drive all the way to the city to see a movie. Their popularity faded once property value increased and color television and VCRs were introduced.
Sarah Moran continues to state in her article about how much easier it is to rent or own movie and watching it at home where most televisions are flat and widescreen. The TV’s we have now
With the advancements in home entertainment systems, consumers are investing thousands of dollars into their own home viewing systems. They have several options to stream video content into the comfort of their own homes. Home entertainment systems have also made a large impact on the theater industry. In 2005, this technological advancement was the most sought after electronic system for new homes. It seems that consumers have finally said no to the rising price of movie tickets and concession stand snacks and beverages.
No matter where one decide to watch a movie, whether at home or at the cinema, hopefully one is still doing something fun and relaxing. When deciding, think about the advantages and disadvantages of each before you make your choice. The decision is to be made by the one about to watch the movie. When the decision is about to be made, there is no need for hesitation and hope the decision made will be the best one made.
I am surprising to know that some of the theatres have the reserve seat called “Tweet seats.” I know that many theatres offer different prices for different seat. The front seat is always expensive than the back seat because of the good view. But I never know that there is a seat called tweet seats, and this seat is reserved to patrons that they can tweet what happen in the theatre. I heard that in movie theatre, we are not allow to take photo or video while playing, and I am not sure is it this also the rule in living theatre? For those people who are not in tweet seat, are they not allowing to using their phone to take picture or videos during
Watching a film on TV is better than watching in theaters this how I’m going to prove my comparisons. It's annoying when you hear from friends what happens in the movie and it ruins the whole thing. It just isn't the same! It depends on, how good your surround system is and how big your TV is, and economic hardships today. It does not mean that the enjoyment of watching movies needs to be sacrificed. There is something to be said for big screen viewing; however, the home provides a comfortable, intimate, and common place for families to enjoy classic or newly released movies. Choosing to watch a movie at home is comfortable,
In a theater, one can watch movies as soon as they are released without having to wait until
Finally, after a hard-working day, what can be more satisfying than watching films and concentrating with amusement on the plots? Dancing, Swimming requires a specific time to be followed. After getting very much tired I basically like to watch movies or watch Television. It is an excellent medium for mass education & recreation. We enjoy drama, sports, events, news etc and utilize our time efficiently.
What do we really mean by television? The way we watch television has drastically changed over the last fifteen years due to new technologies such as digital television and services providing on-demand access. These drastic changes have had a huge effect on viewers and have “allowed online streaming platforms to dominate and revolutionize the way the audience consumes” (Aliloupour) media, ultimately allowing the viewer to be in total control of how, when and where they want their content. The idea of only being able to watch television on a television set is now a thing of the past. Due to technology, the audience now has a vast variety of options on how they can access content. By using scholarly articles, research in new media and Internet sites I will be analyzing current television and where the future of television will be heading.