I've discovered that going to the opening of a major release is still exciting. "Spiderman2" on opening was great... people were watching it. The second and third "LOTR" movies had a midnight showing... and we packed the theatre with quiet watchful fans teetering between apprehension and appreciation. Most art movies such as "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" or "Ghost in the Shell2" are great, too, until they get into the mainstream. I prefer watching in a theatre with other people who are also watching intently. You see details on the big screen. Some moves just need that sort of canvas. However, some movies are "events" and then one is hoping to be with like-minded people, even if they make noise. The first Star Wars movie back in the 70s? The audience spontaneously erupted into applause when the Millenium Falcon went into hyperspace. They weren't applauding the escape (the heroes always get free), but the effect. Life is made of moments. Who wants to lose the opportunity to be there when something unfolds? Carolly