Movies have been a big part of people’s lives for years. Thanks to theaters, movie lovers are provided with entertainment, laughs, and a place to relax and not have to worry about things for a while. But thanks to the ever-changing currents of time and technology, more people are renting their movies and staying at home. Pretty soon, these changes will undoubtedly turn theatres into abandoned warehouses.

Seeing as how staying home to watch a DVD is ultimately cheaper and less of a hassle, it’s only natural that people would choose some alternatives. HDTV’s provide watchers with a big screen, surround sound, great picture quality and the power of his or her decision. With one of these TVs, the theatre atmosphere is there for you 24/7 so there is really no need to dish out $10 for a ticket that will literally expire in just over an hour and a half! Internet downloading is another shortcut to avoiding high-ticket prices or over-priced snacks.

There are no lines to stand in, no person in the back with their feet on your chair, or worse -- someone who decides to talk with their friends on their cell phone during the movie. Watching at home gives the advantage of pausing the movie when you want to or rewinding to watch a scene again. Bathroom breaks and trips for refills don’t cause you to miss anything.

So whether you are going to Blockbuster, Movie Gallery, or are using Netflix for finding DVDs on your “must see” list, you are ultimately saving yourself time, effort, and money by not going to a theatre. Theatres may be bigger but let’s face it, when it comes to watching a DVD, there’s no place like home.