We thought movies would kill live theater. We thought television would kill movies. Now we ask whether video/computer/ virtual-reality images streaming into our homes will keep us on the couch Saturday night.
I doubt it. Entertainment works as a private but also a social event. Movies on the VCR don't keep people from going to the multiplex, just as boxing on pay-per-view doesn't stop fans from craving ringside seats. The senses are a huge part of the experience. The smell of popcorn, the crush of bodies, the communal sense of anticipation and the space itself all add to the story of...
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