There is little about this vast, diverse country that all Americans share, except for our love of movies. It's practically un-American not to.
Motion pictures form a brilliant thread in the American cultural fabric.
We invented them and, dammit, we love them. Sure, if you select a showing that begins before 6 p.m. or so, you can save a couple of bucks in most markets. The admission price also usually drops for students and those who've graduated from middle age or have yet to reach puberty. Even for those who are living in prime time, there are still advantages to paying full price and venturing out to the local theater. Nothing beats being startled in step with 50 other people by the seat-rattling sound of an explosion on the big screen.