Deep down in the dim belly of a basement hideaway you’ll find the Old Man Ski’s movie theater. Grauman's Chinese Theater of home screening rooms it may not be – but it gets the job done with at least a little flair. A respectable 110-inch screen looms like some blinding wall of light in a windowless pitch black room. The controlled lighting helps the projection pop (just like the traditional movie theater popcorn available on site). The sound? More than enough to rattle the bones of even the most jaded cinephile. We’ve never cranked the volume to full throttle — there’s a fine line between immersion and auditory assault, after all. But what truly elevates this experience is Old Man Ski's Basement Tiki bar, where you can sip on a beer or tropical concoction while keeping a steady eye on the cinematic chaos unfolding before you.
Browse My Movie collection . List of my favorite films
”Why do you have all those blu rays taking up space?” ... someone always asks while I just shake my head. Physical media holds a unique type of supremacy in an increasingly online world. It offers tangible value that purely digital formats often cannot match. No change in streaming rights or political sensibilities are going to make my films go down the memory hole. Physical media provides a sense of permanence and ownership; unlike digital files that can be lost in the ether or pulled off services at a whim (try to watch the D&D episode of Community). A well-maintained collection of physical media can endure for decades. Maybe my library isn’t as extensive as say... Netflix... but it’s twice as deep in a lot of ways. Limited fluff here. If you come on by, pick out a movie and let's put it on. Or you can borrow a film... But know I WILL get it back!
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