Malls and Movies

Well, since the last post got so many comments, I thought I would update you on this weekends' shopping adventures.


We saw a movie in the mall tonight, and when I was telling my parents about it, I realized how different the movies are here, and thought that maybe you would be interested in the differences.

• You pick out your seats on a screen when you buy your tickets.
• You are escorted to your seats at the movie.
• It is comparable to a nice movie theater in the States with stadium seating and nice big chairs!
• 90% of the movies are in English with both French and Arabic subtitles
• 85% of the movies are Hollywood movies, a few are from the Arab world, and occasionally there is a Bollywood, I think.
• The matinee is about $5 and the evening show is $8, so that is comparable or better than the States
• Most of the movies from the States are fairly recent although we may be a month or so behind what is showing there, but if you want to see a movie here that is not showing in the theater, you can get a pirated dvd for $3.
• And of course, there are still those same middle school/high school kid that sit in front of you, talk, and change seats multiple time during the movie!

Okay, so I have more stores to add to list that you may recognize:
Aramani
ESPIRT (I got 3 shirts there)
Guess
Nine West
Claire's
Mango