One of the coolest memberships I've discovered recently is probably the best membership I've ever become a part of. If you love movies, but can't stand the huge ticket price ($14.50 in NYC these days...$19-$20 for 3D movies), then you need to become a member of MoviePass.
For $34.99/month, you can see unlimited 2D movies. Here's the fine print though...it's ONE 2D movie a day, no 3D movies, and you can only see the movie once in movie theaters. BUT there are ways around it. If you're an AMC Stubs or Regal Crown Club member, you can rack up points for each movie you watch and use the points towards extra tickets and those 3D movies.
Everyone I've spoken to that has signed up for this club have been raving about it. One of the best things about it is that I can use it at the local community center's movie nights. They're a not-for-profit, so ticket prices are only $7. I can still use my MoviePass to get in.
All I can say is that this membership has been well worth my $25 annual fee (due when you first sign up) and the $34.99/month (if you Google 'coupon codes for MoviePass,' you should be able to find some sort of coupon; I found one for $10 off my first month). It's allowed me to actually have an entertainment budget and find a way to stay in the air conditioning during the hottest parts of the day during the weekends.
How does this work? Well, first you need to have an android/iPhone. After you sign up, they will send you a MoviePass card that works just like a debit card. You'll also need to download their app. When you arrive at the theater, check-in at the theater using the MoviePass app. You will also need your GPS turned on in order to select the movie/time. After it says "Purchase your ticket now," it immediately activates your debit card. The card will work for only 30 minutes. Once the app accepts the movie/time, you immediately head to the kiosk to purchase your ticket. It works the same for the smaller budget theaters that don't have a kiosk. They just swipe the card as a regular credit card.
At the kiosk/teller, you can swipe your movie rewards card to collect points.
It's all very simple when you get the hang of it. I've seen people complain about sold out movies, etc. That's why they tell you to check-in 100 feet from the theater. It will automatically update what movies are sold out.
The downside to this is if you're meeting friends and decide to go to X movie at X time, you can't purchase the ticket online ahead of time. You would have to go to the theater itself to purchase the tickets for that time. If you wait until movie time, no guarantee it won't be sold out.
For me, I just show up at the movie theater and look to see when the next movie is playing and then I purchase the ticket.
Also another downside is that you can only view the movie once. For me, that's not an issue, but there are some people that like to see a movie while it's still in the theater more than once. Consider this your one discounted admission...you'll have to pay for all the extra entries to the same movie.
The membership pays for itself in 2.25 movies/month (in the big city standards). For me, I go 2-3 times a week. That's like paying only $2.91 - $4.37 per movie. Not bad considering the present day movie prices.
How do you join? Well, first you'll need an invitation: CLICK HERE. The first ten people to join through that linked invitation ARE IN. After that, you'll be put on a waiting list.
Before joining, please make sure to read the fine print and to make sure the theaters you go to are on their list. Most likely, they are, but just check to make sure.
After you get your card, go out and enjoy the movies (and get out of this heat!). Share your movie reviews on Twitter with your followers. A lot of us MoviePass members do. I also pass on hockey player reviews too on my feed. You can find my reviews for movies HERE on this site, as well as on Twitter: @MichelleKenneth.
Trust me, this is the best membership I've come across in a long time. It's worth every single penny.
xxoo,
Michelle
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