Don't Forget the Popcorn

Class starts tomorrow.  A mad rush has taken over campus to see friends, socialize, have cookouts with your "bros" and stir up trouble until the wee hours of the morning while sleeping until 2 p.m. is still a possibility.  While I have made a legitimate attempt to check many of these items off my list, I also saw the past few days as a good opportunity to go out to the movies, which is something I haven't done in a long time. 

The only problem with going to the movies these days is how expensive it's gotten.  A trip to a regular movie theater will probably set you back $10 - $20 depending on snacks, when you go, and any discount.  I think these rising prices have helped fuel illegal movie downloading (the MPAA would probably say the opposite, chicken or egg?) Regardless, there are ways to get out to the movies (legally) without breaking the bank.

-Go to matinees, they are generally a few dollars cheaper than going at night.
-Bring your student ID, most theaters give discounts to students
-Look for theaters in your area that show older or independent movies at a discount

We ended up going to a campus movie theater that shows older and independent movies.  We thought we were going to see the movie Delirious, but it turned out they were showing Dr. Strangelove.  It ended up being a great movie I had been meaning to see and it only cost $4.00!   We had a little snack beforehand, so we also were able to pass by the popcorn without being tempted. 

There are several movies coming up on their schedule that I would like to see, but I have a feeling they will be dropped down on my priorities list starting tomorrow.