First In-theater, Big Blockbuster you ever saw...

[xripper]

It was Titanic. I saw that movie with my uncle and cousin. I also remember that we were 10 mins late

[megabyteme]

It was Titanic. I saw that movie with my uncle and cousin. I also remember that we were 10 mins late

That addition there is a great indicator that the event held some meaning for you. That's cool- I really wish the movie-going experience still packed that kind of importance.

On a related note, going out to eat used to be a treat, too. Now, so many places (similarly to the movies) use premade, nothing-special ingredients that has lost much of its appeal as well. Now, the special meals are all made either by myself, or by family or close friends- that is what makes for a memorable event.

[mjmacky]

I think I started toning down my movie going experience when I saw anti piracy ads plastered all over the walls of the theatre, taking the place of legitimate movie posters. Like handheld cams are destroying the industry... That and the price jumped up again. My first theatre experiences were drive-in theatres, usually 2 in a row. Even if the movie sucked, it never really ruined the night out.

On my road trip, I went to Alamo Drafthouse in Houston area, that's a fun but expensive way to enjoy the theatre experience as the drive-ins die out.

[clocker]

On a related note, going out to eat used to be a treat, too. Now, so many places (similarly to the movies) use premade, nothing-special ingredients that has lost much of its appeal as well. Now, the special meals are all made either by myself, or by family or close friends- that is what makes for a memorable event.

I agree that dining out was more specialer in olden days but somewhat disagree on your reasoning why.

Not only was disposable income lower but Moms were homemakers, it was their job to put dinner on the table.
I can't recall a single working mother during my formative years, it just never seemed to happen.
And remember, there were far fewer convenience foods and no microwaves (not too many dishwashers, either), so cooking dinner was a much more involved task.
Moms weren't ferrying their little budgies hither and yon to soccer practice/violin lessons, she had a damn meal to make.
You wanted to go somewhere, you hopped on your bike and pedaled there, cause chauffeur was definitely NOT part of Moms job description.

Restaurant food has actually increased in quality over the years, IMO...but you certainly have to ignore fast food/chains (like Applebee's, etc.) since they aren't really trying to be "food" places, more "lifestyle/convenience" dispensers.

Hell, going to MacDonalds (in the days when they served real milkshakes) was an event to us as kids and don't get me started on the frosty mugs at A&W drive ins*...


*They were real glass- heavy as fuck- rimed with frost and filled with slushy root beer...fucking heaven.
Cost a nickle for the kid size and a dime for the adults.
Root beer ain't the same in a cardboard cup.

[IdolEyes787]

..... and don't get me started on the frosty mugs at A&W drive ins*...


*They were real glass- heavy as fuck- rimed with frost and filled with slushy root beer...fucking heaven.
Cost a nickle for the kid size and a dime for the adults.
Root beer ain't the same in a cardboard cup.

You must have been in the car two parking spots down from us.
Did the waitresses use rollerskates at your place as well?
I always had the Teenburger and the root-beer( well chilled of course) btw .As you could buy the mugs I still have one lying around someplace I think. I'd upload a picture of it but then who really cares to see it?

It was a drive-in thingy btw -hence the rollerskates and they attached the meal tray to your rolled down window.

[clocker]

I remember the trays but not the rollerskates.
You must have lived in a wealthy suburb.

[iLOVENZB]

I think it was rocky 3. I remember cause i am half Italian and thought i could beat up everyone after i saw the movie. I think i was 8 or 9.

Reality is a bitch aint it .

After watching Lord of the Rings I wanted to shrink a few inches and walk around corn fields . Turns out I just stayed on a farm and harvested Maccas .