Digital Home Thoughts: People Prefer Movies at Home over the Theater

"Could it be the whining children, the ringing cell phones or the annoying kids sitting in front of you? Or could it be the high ticket prices. A new poll by the AP and AOL showed that 75% percent of those questioned prefer to watch movie in the comfort of their own home. With HDTV television prices falling and movie ticket prices rising, this only makes sense right? According to an article at AudioVideo Revolution, Hollywood is suffering one of their worst slumps in history, despite record sales by movies like Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. And because of movie services like Netflix and Blockbuster Online, people can rent movies without ever leaving their home."

I saw my first movie at the theater in a couple years last week. I've been busy with my son being born and just not having time to go. I couldn't believe how much it has changed. If I have to sit and watch 10 commercials before even the trailers start, why should I bother. Give my my Netflix and PPV and I'll stay home and watch on my 65" HDTV. I don't mind spending $10 on movie, but don't show me ads for Viagra. :x