CNN has a great article here on the future of cinema. As the whole home distribution system becomes more popular and goes digital, struggling theaters are going to have to start pulling rabbits out of their hats to get people to leave their homes to watch movies. Fortunately, it appears the technology’s coming along. 3D is becoming the gimmick of choice for major studios, thanks to the success of things like the Miley Cyrus 3D concert and “Chicken Little.” Theaters are gradually making the shift to digital projectors. The technology is advancing to the point that we may not even need the glasses for digital projectors to produce what appears to be a 3D image in high definition.
It’s great that theaters are finally overhauling in order to attract people. I just hope in all the confusion that the studios don’t forget that they have to make movies worth watching in 3D high-def. I love going to the movies, but there are times where the choice is spending $10 to see a movie I know I’m going to hate or staying at home and watching something I might enjoy. Based on the grosses last week, I’d say the blockbuster summer is over, which means the next movie I look forward to seeing will be “Quantum of Solace,” and that’s not until November.
