The Moviegoer's Guide to Movie Theatres

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Getting the Best Auditorium - tips on selecting the ultimate auditorium.
Time Savers - wait times will be a thing of the past.
Sneak Previews - see the movie before everyone else.
THX - The Audience is Listening.
Digital Sound - Sony Digital Dynamic Sound (SDDS), Digital Theater Systems (DTS), & Dolby Digital (SRD).
Analog Sound - Dolby Spectral Recording (Dolby SR), Dolby Stereo (Dolby A), & Ultrastereo.
Movie Designations - get an idea of what Special Engagement really means.
Pricing Structure - this somehow relates to which films your local movie cinemas play.
Missing the Point - trying to make sense out of a world of chaos.
Highlights - spectacular points from the last nine pages.
Links - where to go from here.
Movieguide Guestbook - sign my guest book with your own personal moviegoing experiences.

Why do we spend $7 to $10 each to watch movies in theater auditoriums? Usually for the social aspect. Theaters also offer an immersive audio/visual environment. Yet, the same movie played in different auditoriums may exhibit dramatic differences in sound quality. Memorable moviegoing experiences depend on the auditorium design. How do we identify the best theaters?

While managing movie theaters, I answered many questions and compiled them into the moviegoer's guide. This guide...

improves your moviegoing experience by explaining sound designations, auditorium amenities, and image issues
reduces the stress of weekend crowds by highlighting ways to save time
offers exposure to simplified technical concepts

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