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Today is US National Cinema Day! What are you going to go see for $4?

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  1. [6]
    MIGsalund
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    I am finally headed to go see Oppenheimer. Would have loved to have already seen it, but work has had me far too busy to do so. What are you going to go see? The National Cinema Day site allows...

    I am finally headed to go see Oppenheimer. Would have loved to have already seen it, but work has had me far too busy to do so.

    What are you going to go see? The National Cinema Day site allows you to search your closest participating theaters, so if you were not aware of this and have some free time today then search out a theater and get to watching a movie!

    6 votes
    1. Abrown
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      I went and saw Oppenheimer on 70mm, great experience!

      I went and saw Oppenheimer on 70mm, great experience!

      2 votes
    2. [4]
      cfabbro
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      All I am seeing on the page is a Donate link. :( But to even see that much I had to create an exception to get past the Firefox Security Warning due to the site having an expired SSL Certificate:

      The National Cinema Day site allows you to search your closest participating theaters, so if you were not aware of this and have some free time today then search out a theater and get to watching a movie!

      All I am seeing on the page is a Donate link. :( But to even see that much I had to create an exception to get past the Firefox Security Warning due to the site having an expired SSL Certificate:

      Warning: Potential Security Risk Ahead

      Websites prove their identity via certificates, which are valid for a set time period. The certificate for www.nationalcinemaday.org expired on 2022-12-11.

      1. [3]
        MIGsalund
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        I just tried the link and had no problem getting the full site to load on desktop, but I am only seeing the donate link on mobile. Perhaps trying to switch to desktop mode? You can also use...

        I just tried the link and had no problem getting the full site to load on desktop, but I am only seeing the donate link on mobile. Perhaps trying to switch to desktop mode? You can also use Fandango to search participating theaters.

        Not sure about the security warning as I also use Firefox on both mobile and PC. There is a support email you could try here: http://info@thecinemafoundation.org/

        Edit: The mobile link also says "Thank you for making National Cinema Day a success," so I am presuming that since it's late in the day that the information there has changed. That's not what the desktop site shows, and not what the mobile link had shown previously.

        2 votes
        1. [2]
          cfabbro
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          I'm on desktop, not mobile. It could be because I'm from Canada though, maybe? Although weirdly, checking the site on Chrome I get the version of site you all seem to be seeing, and no security...

          I'm on desktop, not mobile. It could be because I'm from Canada though, maybe? Although weirdly, checking the site on Chrome I get the version of site you all seem to be seeing, and no security warning. So maybe my Firefox security/privacy settings are just too strict for the site, so I get shuffled to some old version or something. :(

          Ah well, at least I can check it out on Chrome.

          1 vote
          1. MIGsalund
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            I wish I had some better answers for you, but I am not affiliated with the organization in any way. Just wanted to let people know about it if they had not already heard. Theaters are an expensive...

            I wish I had some better answers for you, but I am not affiliated with the organization in any way. Just wanted to let people know about it if they had not already heard. Theaters are an expensive outing these days and being able to get there at such a discount is pretty nice. I saw the 70mm version of Oppenheimer for $4. It would have been a lot more than that otherwise.

            If you're in Windsor and can get across the border for next year the Monroe Street drive in near the Renaissance Center does participate. I don't think any theaters in Canada do, though, as it's a national promotion for theaters within the States.

            2 votes
  2. [2]
    drannex
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    Bought tickets for it a few days ago for today, so the new TMNT, really looking forward to it.

    Bought tickets for it a few days ago for today, so the new TMNT, really looking forward to it.

    4 votes
    1. drannex
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      It was great! I highly recommend checking it out sometime. It feels like a fever dream of everything 90s teen grunge, in comic book form, takes some heavy inspiration from Big Hero Six, which is a...

      It was great! I highly recommend checking it out sometime. It feels like a fever dream of everything 90s teen grunge, in comic book form, takes some heavy inspiration from Big Hero Six, which is a definite positive.

      2 votes
  3. [3]
    cloud_loud
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    I didn't do Cinema Day last year because I was on vacation, and the group I was with would not have liked to go to the theater. I probably would have watched Three Thousand Years of Longing. This...

    I didn't do Cinema Day last year because I was on vacation, and the group I was with would not have liked to go to the theater. I probably would have watched Three Thousand Years of Longing.

    This year I'm doing Talk to Me. I was thinking, maybe, the American Graffiti re-release but I'm not sure how worth it that would be considering I've already seen it a few times.

    In terms of movies I haven't seen there's only Blue Beetle, Strays, Meg 2, Gran Turismo. And I don't have any interest in them. Thought about maybe rewatching Barbie, but I'll just wait until I can torrent that.

    3 votes
    1. [2]
      Team0bliterate
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      Regarding Gran Tursimo, I saw it last week with my youngest daughter (11) who--to my surprise--asked me to see it. I explained what it was about to make sure since she's fickle about movies, and...

      Regarding Gran Tursimo, I saw it last week with my youngest daughter (11) who--to my surprise--asked me to see it. I explained what it was about to make sure since she's fickle about movies, and off we went. I found it to be a video game-based version of 'Days of Thunder'. Should that peak your interest, then I'd say give it a whirl on day like today. Otherwise, wait for streaming to check it out at all.

      I mention this knowing that the worst kind of vice is advice, especially the unsolicited kind...hahaha! Enjoy your viewing!

      4 votes
      1. cloud_loud
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        I read that like this.

        I mention this knowing that the worst kind of vice is advice

        I read that like this.

        4 votes
  4. NoblePath
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    My local cinema only offers a deal on popcorn, not admission :(

    My local cinema only offers a deal on popcorn, not admission :(

    3 votes
  5. [2]
    Halian
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    I wish I had known earlier so I could go. Unfortunately, the film I wanted to see most, Oppenheimer, is already out of my local cinema.

    I wish I had known earlier so I could go. Unfortunately, the film I wanted to see most, Oppenheimer, is already out of my local cinema.

    2 votes
    1. MIGsalund
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      Keep an eye out for it next year. This is the second annual National Cinema Day. I believe the plan is to keep it going on the last Sunday of August.

      Keep an eye out for it next year. This is the second annual National Cinema Day. I believe the plan is to keep it going on the last Sunday of August.

      1 vote
  6. jujubunicorn
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    Seeing a rerelease of American Graffiti

    Seeing a rerelease of American Graffiti

    2 votes
  7. [2]
    Whom
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    We saw Jurassic Park in 3D. Made for a nice night, even if the conversion was really goofy and everyone looked like cardboard cutouts.

    We saw Jurassic Park in 3D. Made for a nice night, even if the conversion was really goofy and everyone looked like cardboard cutouts.

    2 votes
    1. MangoTiger
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      That's what I saw too. Maybe it's because I haven't seen a 3D movie in well over 10 years, so I don't have a great frame of reference for a well or poorly done one, but I didn't think it was that...

      That's what I saw too. Maybe it's because I haven't seen a 3D movie in well over 10 years, so I don't have a great frame of reference for a well or poorly done one, but I didn't think it was that bad. Fantastic movie either way, well worth a rewatch if anyone hasn't seen it in a while. I forgot how many memes originate from it!

      1 vote
  8. [2]
    EmperorPenguin
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    Well, I sure wish I saw this post BEFORE the day was over, or if someone posted this a few days beforehand as a warning!

    Well, I sure wish I saw this post BEFORE the day was over, or if someone posted this a few days beforehand as a warning!

    1 vote
    1. MIGsalund
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      It's only the second annual occurrence. Now you know to keep the last Sunday in August on your radar. Apologies that you didn't see this in time. I'm not generally one to post topics, but I saw...

      It's only the second annual occurrence. Now you know to keep the last Sunday in August on your radar.

      Apologies that you didn't see this in time. I'm not generally one to post topics, but I saw that this didn't have a dedicated post (though I have seen it mentioned within other posts) and decided to make my first and only submission. Hope you get the chance to join us next year!

      1 vote
  9. legogizmo
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    I saw blue beetle and really enjoyed it. It is a decent, by the numbers super hero film so it was a lot easier to enjoy at $4.

    I saw blue beetle and really enjoyed it.

    It is a decent, by the numbers super hero film so it was a lot easier to enjoy at $4.

    1 vote
  10. [4]
    bioemerl
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    Honestly I wouldn't go see a movie for $4. Not when I can be more entertained from more genuine sources for free on the internet.

    Honestly I wouldn't go see a movie for $4. Not when I can be more entertained from more genuine sources for free on the internet.

    1. [3]
      dr_frahnkunsteen
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      I genuinely do not know what the point of this comment is.

      I genuinely do not know what the point of this comment is.

      17 votes
      1. mofugginrob
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        I had a similar response, but I felt like there is no point to post it, other than to try and make people feel bad. WWRD? What Would Reddit Do? Think about that and then do the opposite. As a real...

        I had a similar response, but I felt like there is no point to post it, other than to try and make people feel bad. WWRD? What Would Reddit Do? Think about that and then do the opposite.

        As a real response, I'm fortunate enough to get off work at 12:30 PM, so my partner and I watch movies early on Tuesdays with an empty theater for $5. I'd take that over $4 in a crowded theater any day.

        3 votes
      2. bioemerl
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        To say that I wouldn't see a movie even if it was $4?

        To say that I wouldn't see a movie even if it was $4?