Theater or Stream?
I am not a huge fan of movie theaters. They are cold, the seats usually aren’t very comfy, and the snacks are expensive. I did go to a theater in State College once that had recliners that I think should become the standard for all theaters. That being said, there are some movies that you just need the theater experience and some that I would rather just wait for streaming and watch in jammies on my couch with my cat.
Summer brings some of the biggest movies of the year. Not necessarily Oscar worthy submissions, but big money makers. Out of the movies I’m interested in seeing, which ones, in my humble opinion, are going to be worth price of admission, and which ones are worth the wait? Let’s discuss…
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
The newest Spider-Man entry has been out for just over a month, but I just recently saw it in the theater. And I’m super glad I did. This movie is visually stunning, and the story is great. This one was 100% worth going to the theater for!
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Theater. Absolutely theater. I’m so excited to see this movie and convinced it will be worth the trip to the movies. This will be the last installment of the “Indiana Jones” franchise, and I think seeing it on the big screen is the way to go.
Barbie (July 21)
I’m torn on this one. I think this is going to prove to be the biggest hit of the summer. And I think it may be worth a trip to theaters to see. My only problem is, I’m fairly sure I’ll have to do this one solo. I’m fine with that, but also, may just wait and enjoy it at home with TacoCat.
Talk to Me (July 28)
This Australian horror hit out of Sundance centers on a group of friends who unwittingly unleash malevolent spirits when they discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand and take the game too far.
This one isn’t destined for blockbuster status, but I’ve been looking forward to it. I’ll probably be talked into seeing this one in theaters.
The Meg 2: The Trench (August 4)
Based on the 1999 novel The Trench by Steve Alten and is the sequel to 2018’s The Meg. Jonas Taylor (Jason Statham) and his research team are attempting to survive their journey to the deepest parts of the ocean among all the underwater danger they encounter.
I love a good bad movie, the “The Meg” is right up that alley. However, I’m not paying an arm and a leg to see it. This one will wait for streaming for sure.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (August 4)
Call it nostalgia, call it living with two boys, but this will be a theater movie. I didn’t even know about it until I saw the trailer before Spider-Man, but I was hooked. The animation looks fantastic, and I think it deserves a big screen.
The Last Voyage of Demeter
A new angle on the story of Dracula, charting the fates of the people aboard the titular merchant ship that transported the famous vampire’s body from Carpathia to London.
I’ve been excited about this one for a hot minute. Again, I don’t think this one will be breaking any box office records, but I do believe it will be worth the trip to the theater for. Maybe even those comfy seats in State College.
Strays (August 18)
Strays, a comedy voiced by a star-studded cast including Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx, tells the story of a border terrier named Reggie (voiced by Ferrell) who is abandoned by his owner Doug, who was sadly never fond of the dog. Reggie and his stray friends, including Boston Terrier Bug (played by Foxx), set out to seek revenge on his former owner.
We are divided in my house on this one. I think the movie looks super funny and really good, but not necessarily worth a trip downtown. Others in my household disagree. I think I’d be good watching this one at home.
What movies are you seeing this summer? And are you a theater person or streaming?
