Movie ticket sales peak in the summer.
With more free time and a desire to escape the heat, audiences go to the theaters in higher numbers, and studios release their biggest blockbusters from May to August.
Movies at Gabriel Homes
A day at the movies with the residents of Gabriel Homes looks different from person to person. While some residents channel surf or rent movies at home, others prefer to catch the latest releases and summer blockbusters on the big screen.
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gabriel Homes rented out the entire Cinema Arts theater, an independent Fairfax cinema. Residents hurried to their seats with popcorn and drinks in their hands like it was any other year seeing any summer blockbuster. Housemates sat with each other while socially distancing from other residents. Joe, Sam, Sean, and Gabe (left to right) were so excited to leave their home for the movies that they dressed in suits to mark the occasion.
Some Gabriel Homes residents gave their thoughts on their favorite movies:
Chris:
“I’ve loved The Little Mermaid since I was a kid. Sebastian the crab is funny, and his song ‘Under the Sea’ is really catchy. Also, Ursula’s a scary villain. My favorite character is Ariel, though. I want to see more of the world like she does at the beginning of the movie.”
Patrick:
“Transformers is the coolest movie I’ve ever seen. A bunch of cars turn into Autobots, led by Optimus Prime. Bumble Bee is the best Transformer because he starts as a Volkswagen but looks strong. I worry about the people who drive the Transformers: What happens to them when the Autobots fall over during a fight? I couldn’t fight inside a Transformer.”
Joe:
“I grew up watching the old Star Wars movies. Han Solo is cool because he acts tough, but he also cares about his friends. Darth Vader scared me when I was younger: I could never forget his dark costume and deep voice. The best part of Star Wars is that the movies take place in outer space.