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Compare and Contrast Watching a Movie at Home vs. Going to the Theatre
Tricia Fischer
English 1010
Professor Busi
9/9/11
CHOOSING TO WATCH A MOVIE AT HOME OR IN THEATRES.
Watching a film on TV is better than watching in theaters this how I’m going to prove my comparisons. It's annoying when you hear from friends what happens in the movie and it ruins the whole thing. It just isn't the same! It depends on, how good your surround system is and how big your TV is, and economic hardships today. It does not mean that the enjoyment of watching movies needs to be sacrificed. There is something to be said for big screen viewing; however, the home provides a comfortable, intimate, and common place for families to enjoy classic or newly released movies. Choosing to watch a movie at home is comfortable, inexpensive among all ages. Watching a movie at home is convenient and cost less instead of going to the theater and spending as much money.

Some people prefer to watch movie at the theater and some people prefer to watch
-a movie at home. It all depends on if they can afford it or May be they can’t afford a night-out in the city. Perhaps they want to enjoy the movie at home privately, because they are not in the mood to be with other people.

A person or people would love to watch a movie at home if they’re sound system has a better resolution and the sound is clear and loud enough for me. I’ve had many great nights of movie watching with friends and family. Besides, renting a movie is inexpensive, and easy to get. There are so many different movies to choose from. My reasoning is because I can watch a movie in my living room on my couch or chase and enjoy my dinner and maybe some snacks in-between. I can push pause and go to the bathroom and continue to watch it without missing anything. If my phone rings, I can choose to answer it and then return to my movie. I can invite friends or family to watch the movie with me too. I might need more snacks but, to add to them; it surely wouldn’t be as expensive as the theater.

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