Many of us are no longer going to the movies like we used to
High concession prices, including a bucket of popcorn that can cost as much as $10, may be one of the key factors keeping moviegoers away.
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Not so long ago, the announcement of the Oscar nominations was a big deal to me. I immediately took stock of what films made the cut — and, just as important, what films didn’t — and debated the selections with fellow moviegoers.
But this year’s announcement? It was barely a blip on my personal radar — for a good reason. I haven’t seen a single one of the films nominated for best picture. For that matter, I haven’t seen almost any films, at least in theaters. The great American pastime of sitting inside the local multiplex,…
