[dorfsmay]

I understand about movies being released early in cinemas, but that's artificial. If everybody stopped going to the cinema, they'd release movie online/DVD/whatever.

> socializing is a thing

Surely you don't talk while the movie's on! And if you like to drink/eat while socialising, all cinemas I've ever been to have worse and more expensive drinks and food than any bar/restaurant/home.

[jkaunisv1]

Socialising doesn't have to mean conversation. I almost never see movies in theatres but when I do I love going with friends, just for the little moments, hearing each other laugh or react at particular parts, when we turn to each other and go "WOAAAH!" or "Did you see that?" and then we go back to watching.

We bring our own food and drinks.

And sure I could do that at home but then I'd have to buy a screen or a projector, make sure my place is tidy, etc.