Art House Cinema reading

I'm one of those people who can't help but whisper about a movie during a slow part or after the showing. Hearing how other people react to a film is important to me as a filmmaker, because I want to know what people like and what they don't like. I love the idea of sitting in a quaint little room or bar, watching an obscure movie no one has ever heard of, and asking questions about it after the credits roll. Who isn't tired of paying $10-15 for a ticket+$10 for popcorn+$4 more for a drink?! When watching a movie I'd like to feel included instead of feeling robbed. From this reading and everything I have learned in Kreul's Avant Garde history class, I wish I lived in the 60's. In my hometown of Asheville at the Cinebar there is always a showcase of short local films before the showing which is exciting, and of course Cucalorus is a place that student filmmakers can go and learn from other filmmakers as well. Last week I attended Kreul's screening at the Opera room and that was a neat experience too! I recommend that everyone go. I find it very important for people to build communities and be able to enjoy these things together. There are still micro cinemas around according to the reading and I'm hoping that they will catch on. It's a difficult situation though because if a micro cinema was advertised like crazy it would probably grow into a large popular "mainstream" cinema and then no one would think it was cool anymore. I guess the trick would be to gather people you know who appreciate good foreign, classic, or independent cinema (in its true context) and find a small venue to invite a group of people.