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DependentFeature3028 17h ago

What are your thoughts about this?

https://lemmy.world/post/46950513

DependentFeature3028 17h ago

Shrinkflation

https://lemmy.world/post/46950263

KillBait UK 🇬🇧1d ago

Why Generation Z is Reviving Cinema Attendance

📰 Original title: ‘It’s a distraction-free zone’: Gen Z on why they love going to the movies

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Why Generation Z is Reviving Cinema Attendance

Young adults born between 1997 and 2012 are increasingly becoming regular cinema-goers, surpassing some older generations in frequency, according to a Fandango survey in the US. Many cite the cinema as a rare distraction-free environment where they can fully immerse themselves in a film, away from phones and social media pressures. For Emma Balfour, 19, the darkened theatre allows complete focus, while Alex McAleer, 22, values the opportunity to spend two hours entirely disconnected from the constant demands of modern life. Beyond personal immersion, the cinema provides communal experiences, such as shared laughter or emotional reactions, which are harder to find elsewhere. Social media, particularly TikTok, also plays a role in glamorising the cinema experience, with users showcasing film recommendations and personal visits, contributing to its trendy appeal. Platforms like Letterboxd allow cinephiles to track and review films, creating a sense of online community. Cost remains a factor, with affordable local cinemas or subscription models like Odeon's myLimitless encouraging attendance. Despite concerns about the survival of theatres, given closures and underinvestment post-Covid, Gen Z remains committed to supporting cinemas. Many express a conscious effort to attend more frequently, recognising the value of the shared and immersive cinematic experience.

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