Nowadays, watching a movie become more and more convienient as we could watch it anytime, anywhere through online platforms, for instance Netflix, Youtube, etc. However, I believe that there is an element created by a movie theather that could not be replaced: Experience.
Undoubtly, we, as audience, are influenced by the surroundings while watching a movie.
From the reading, Barnes mentioned about the sharp contrast of the darkness of the theater and the only light from a movie creates an immersive experience for the audience。
Moreover, Barthes also mentioned about the “lure” that a theater can create, and the “lure” could shorten the distance between the audience and the movie by utilising great sound equipment and realistic image
These elements built a “hypnosis” environment for the audience while watching a movie in theater, and also provide us time and space to pull us away from the world of reality and immerse ourselves to fully concentrate on the film.
Martin Lee (3035929839)
I appreciate your clear analysis of the experience of watching a movie in the theater. I would suggest you dig your reflection deeper based on the title “Leaving the Movie Theater”, especially the term “leave,” considering how the concept “leave” shapes this unique experience. Also, I am looking forward to hearing more about how you situate yourselves during watching films in the theater. Keeping rational, falling into the cinematic ideological world or other ways?