Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Movies on the Cheap

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A person could spend a small fortune taking a family of 4 to see the latest movie at the theater. With all the summer blockbusters that are scheduled to come out this year, the avid moviegoer can easily rack up a big bill. And that's before they even get to the concession counter. Now let's be realistic about our finances and still get to see a movie before it leaves the theater -- even on the first week of release.

Some theater chains have promotions that can make I trip to the movies more affordable. By combining a few of them, you can take a family of 4 to the movies right here in Tyler, TX -- including popcorn and drinks -- for only $26.50!! Here are the deals I have found at Carmike Cinemas (Tyler):

Refillable popcorn bucket: (initial cost $15, good throughout 2011) refill $2.50
Stimulus Tuesdays deals: Small popcorn $1, Small drink $1, Boxed candy $2.50
Super-Saver price: Any movie starting between 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM is only $5/person

Now, assuming you already have the refillable popcorn bucket and throwing out the candy deal because it is still overpriced, this is how a family of 4 can see a movie for $26.50:

Go on Tuesday evening for the $1 drinks (x4 = $4). Pick a start time that is between 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM for the $5 tickets (x4 = $20). Use your refillable popcorn bucket for the cheap popcorn ($2.50).
$20 tickets
+ $2.50 popcorn
+ $4 drinks
=$26.50 TOTAL!!!

Another plus is that, by waiting until Tuesday, the crowd is loosened up after a movie release on Friday so you won't have to fight the traffic of other moviegoers.

1 comment:

  1. Sounds like you've got it figured out girl. What are movie tickets now 7? 8? They last one we saw in the theater was Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix, before that Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and then Signs. Yep, 10 years and those are the only three we've seen together in the theater. I saw one for a field trip with my class and he saw one when he was out of town. But that's it. I'll take my couch and cheap chocolate any day :-) But there are some movies that are better seen in the theater. Wish we had a 2nd run theater with $2 tickets. That would entice me to go more.

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