Why You Should Go To The Movie Theater

Summary by Krater

An essay analyzing why the cinematic experience of big movies matters, arguing that massive close-ups of human faces on big screens provide a uniquely powerful emotional connection that cannot be replicated at home.

From the video

Answers: Why do big movies need big screens?

• Movie theater industry trends
• Streaming services vs theatrical releases
• The power of cinematic close-ups
• Human facial expressions in cinema
• Domestic box office rankings

What it concludes

• The pandemic accelerated industry trends where only blockbusters get theatrical releases while independent and mid-budget movies are relegated to streaming services.
• Action movies and superheroes dominated the top 13 domestic box office hits for 2021.
• Massive close-up faces emoting on giant screens are more epic and impactful than explosions and battles.
• The human brain craves and is attuned to reading faces, making cinematic close-ups in theaters an irreplaceable storytelling medium.