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Rough Patch for the Theatre Industry

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Introduction  The global movie theatre industry is experiencing a decline in attendance as people increasingly prefer home entertainment options. Factors contributing to this trend include the rise of streaming services and shifting consumer preferences. Survey Insights Our recent survey data highlights the challenges theatre's face. Only 60% of respondents reported attending a theatre performance in the past year. When asked about the main reasons for not attending theater performances more frequently, 60% of respondents preferred other forms of entertainment, while 40% cited time constraints. Regarding changes that could make theaters more appealing, 40% of respondents indicated a preference for interactive and modern experiences, followed by lower ticket prices (20%), more diverse performances (20%), and better advertising (20%). Future Outlook Theaters must innovate to survive, focusing on unique, high-value experiences that cannot be replicated at home. Enhancing the in-person...

Road to maturity: «The Car» by Arctic Monkeys

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World’s most favourite guys from Sheffield are finally back, not only with a new album, but with completely new sound. Yes, even after 20 years of existence, Arctic Monkeys are still experimenting and exploring different genres, while musically growing up together with their fans. Tumblr is dead, so the band saw no need in dramatic guitar riffs or explosive drum sequences. That’s why «The Car» is giving mellow dreamy whiskey evening, rather than conquering the dance floor while being wasted vibes. No wonder adjectives like «dreamy», «tender», «mature» are coming to mind. Album is representing art rock, orchestral rock, lounge pop genres, opening a window in a stuffy room full of noisy pop music. «The Car» logically picked up where «Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino» (2018) stopped, sound-wise and lyrics-wise. Although last album wasn’t a huge success, the second time for Arctic Monkeys happened to be a charm. Similar to previous eras, vulnerable poetic soul of a band’s f...