SilverWook said:

The sad fact is trained professional projectionists are a vanishing breed. I've seen the quality of presentations go way downhill the past two decades. The guy working the snack bar is often the one who turns the projectors on.

The last time I had to complain about focus issues, it took three trips before anything was done and half the movie was over. Sad thing is, I was the only one who got off my ass to complain!

Seeing Empire all those years ago in 70mm six track Dolby will always be a cherished memory for me. I really need to see 2001 on the big screen, and maybe a Cinerama film before I die.

I think most people don't like to complain, or feel awkward doing so. Just human nature. But you do sit there wondering to yourself, Doesn't this bother anyone else? And there are probably dozens thinking the same thing.

I went to see 2001 at a special screening at a local arthouse theater about ten years ago, which was a very good experience and it looked spectacular on a big screen (complete with Intermission, like the old days where there was a break to visit the candy bar). I wish more older movies would get regular screenings, since I'm sure many people would love to see classic films at the cinema.