Bad Idea of the Day: See Sherlock Holmes in a Motion Seat Dan Koelsch, December 2, 2009December 2, 2009 Thanks to the guys at Cinema Blend, we’ve learned that you can watch the upcoming Sherlock Holmes in a moving seat, at least in the select theaters that offer the technology. You may be familiar with the concept: While watching something on a screen, your seat moves to mirror the motion you see. This is very popular in theme parks and even in arcades to a smaller extension, where it is usually done in a first-person perspective. For example, in Disneyland’s Star Tours, you are in a ship that is rocking around. Sounds great, right? It is…for rides. The technology (called D-Box) is only used in a few theaters, and for good reason. It distracts from the film and doesn’t really add anything to non-action films. Could you imagine watching The Proposal in a motion seat? The point is, Sherlock Holmes does not meet the requirements for the type of film that could benefit it from the gimmick. You need a film experience like 2012 (which has used the tech), otherwise you’re paying for either nothing or a lot of random jostling around. Josh at Cinema Blend brings up an interesting question. Doesn’t anybody just want to sit and watch a movie anymore? We’ve had 3D, motion seats, and many other distractions. I understand this point, but I’m going to play devil’s advocate here. With home entertainment technology improving exponentially and prices dropping just as fast, it’s hard for actual movie theaters to compete. Why overpay for tickets and food just to sit next to (not to mention have the film shown by) people you don’t know and usually don’t act appropiately? Just wait 3 months and you can buy the movie on Blu-ray and watch it on your 50″ HDTV with surround sound. In order for theaters to survive, they have to find innovative ways to get butts in the seat. The experience is what has to draw audiences. Right now it looks like they are investing in 3D, with fringe technologies peeking through as well. Will any of this actually work to help the ailing theaters? Would you see Sherlock Holmes or any major studio film in a motion seat? Let us know in the comments below! Sherlock Holmes opens nationwide Christmas Day. News Sherlock Holmes
New Surrogates Trailer September 11, 2009Disney’s Touchstone Pictures has released a new trailer for Surrogates. Not a whole lot more footage, but it does tell the narrative a little better, which should help some people who are on the fence about the film. Check out the trailer below or watch it in HD here. FBI… Read More
Featured App: “The Devil Inside” for iPhone, iPod, And iPad December 28, 2011July 29, 2012There are far more ways to experience a film beyond the theaters. Apps for your smart phone or tablet are the newest form, and that’s where I come in. My job is to weed out the bad and send through the good. Today’s featured app is “The Devil Inside” for… Read More
French Student Film Mimics Cloverfield May 19, 2010May 22, 2010Go to YouTube. Search for “Cloverfield”. Watch all the crappy amateur videos that try desperately to imitate the 2008 hit film. With its handheld camera style and unique intensity, J.J. Abrams’ Cloverfield brought a great new spin to the monster movie. Given its style, many have tried to replicate its… Read More
Dude, go check it out. They really do add something to the movie, I’ve watched 2012 in the seats and I was amazed by the response… Definitely made that movie better. It’s very tough to explain what it does, so go check it out if you can