How not to go to the movies

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Lets talk about Gold Class. Actually let’s not do that quite yet. Let’s talk about last Wednesday.  

Last wednesday we wanted to go to the movies to see Finding Dory.  We had some movie vouchers and a plan - Jon and the kids were going to pick me up from work at 5pm so we could be at the cinema in good time for the 5.30pm session. 

So my pickup was on schedule and in typical Tasmanian style we parked about 20 metres from the cinema.  But as we pushed through the doors I was surprised at the lack of people in the ticket queue. It made perfect sense when the ticket seller explained that the 5.30 session of Finding Dory was actually a Gold Class only session. whoops!

Thinking that we could maybe splurge since it was holidays and all, I asked how much it would be.. ‘ah’ - $40 per person’ said the ticket seller apologetically.  So that’s $160 for the family.  Yeah - that wasn’t going to be happening.  We went home.  

So NOW let’s talk about Gold Class…I think it’s stupid.

It’s just not worth it. It’s not even close to worth it.  Maybe if you have a gift voucher it’s tolerable, but only just - the standard Gold Class gift voucher is worth $100 - for that you get 2 tickets plus $20 to spend, which, according to the Gold Class Menu that I souvinered last time I went, will get you 1 cocktail to share. Or, if you are hungry, you could order a gold class hot dog instead and have $2 change. Or maybe a bowl of wedges.  Wow - such decadence!   And what about the movie selection? Maybe I have unusual tastes but they never seem be showing the movies I want to see - only the stupid blockbusters I don’t want to see.

So I believe Gold Class is a crazy waste of money - If you want to watch a movie in a tiny intimate cinema on comfy lounge chairs then guess what ? you could do it at home with Netflix for gods sake!   Gold Class is maybe good if you are you some sort of snob who doesn't want to sit with the unwashed masses and also isn't able to operate modern technology.

If you want the full cinema experience with money left over for snacks and the atmosphere of a few hundred people all enjoying themselves, then go to the regular cinema, where you can even afford to bring the kids as well.

2016summary
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Noosa - Day 5 Thursday, 15 December 2016
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Noosa - Day 3 Monday, 12 December 2016
Noosa - Day 2 Sunday, 11 December 2016
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Swimming tour of Brisbane part 2 Sunday, 11 December 2016
Paver Project Wednesday, 23 November 2016
Swimming tour of Brisbane Wednesday, 23 November 2016
The end of an era Tuesday, 8 November 2016
Snowvember Tuesday, 8 November 2016
Tramp-a-bag Monday, 31 October 2016
Mt Wellington Monday, 31 October 2016
Online Only Challenge Monday, 31 October 2016
3 Capes Monday, 10 October 2016
Packing Regrets Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Fantasy Amazing Race Tuesday, 4 October 2016
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That's DR McComb to you.. Friday, 26 August 2016
'Mrs', 'Miss', or 'Dammed feminist'? Sunday, 14 August 2016
Who is really paying for the bake sale? Friday, 12 August 2016
Running Sunday, 31 July 2016
The Kettering Incident and Why I am the Smartest in the Room Friday, 29 July 2016
Before and After Sneak Peak Tuesday, 26 July 2016
Vacuum Cleaner Update Tuesday, 26 July 2016
How not to go to the movies Tuesday, 12 July 2016
How Not to Sell Vacuum Cleaners Monday, 11 July 2016
Melbourne Mini Break Monday, 27 June 2016
60 Walks Challenge - Walk #35 Thursday, 23 June 2016
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Shark House! Saturday, 11 June 2016
Before and After #35 - CD Tower to Mirror Tuesday, 31 May 2016
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60 Walks Challenge - Walk #35 Friday, 22 April 2016
Sheffield Rail Trail & Derby Thursday, 21 April 2016
60 Walks Challenge - Walk #34 Wednesday, 20 April 2016
60 Walks Challenge - Walk #31 & #32 & #33 Wednesday, 20 April 2016
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Un armed.. Wednesday, 16 March 2016
Full day of activities Sunday, 13 March 2016
Dumped Saturday, 12 March 2016
Double Tromble Friday, 11 March 2016
Million Dollar Lane Wednesday, 9 March 2016
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