一探二輪電影院 / Exploring Second-Run Cinemas
二輪電影院對於斤斤計較的學生族群及小資上班族，是個能提供合理價錢的娛樂場所，二輪電影院大多位於較偏遠的舊商圈地區，以支應較低的租金，沒有轟天雷般的杜比環繞音響效果，沒有美輪美奐的電影主題佈景，有些人可能會被老舊的環境和設備嚇到，但是二輪電影院可以用一百多元的價錢，觀賞多部院線片，對於經濟拮据的人們，還是有著不小的吸引力，然而，在疫情期間，幾乎所有娛樂活動都轉到線上，讓二輪電影院等傳統娛樂場所備受打擊，紛紛宣告停止營業，現在還繼續營業的二輪電影院真是寥寥無幾了。
林園電影城是家二輪電影院，隱藏在老舊商圈，有著不醒目的招牌，很容易被經過的路人所略過，我是在用餐期間，滑地圖尋找附近有無好玩的場所時，無意間發現的，我學生時代的時候，是位二輪電影院的好顧客，常常和同學放學後，背包揹著，和家人說不回家吃飯後，隨便買個晚餐，就和同學一起去電影院報到，一張電影片可以看兩部剛下檔的院線片，對於學生族群，真是便宜又有趣的娛樂方式。
可惜的是，以前學生時代常去的幾家二輪電影院，全都倒閉或停止營業，現在，幾乎找不到二輪電影院，所以，要去電影院看大製作的特效電影的話，幾乎都是去威秀影城看，因為以前曾經是二輪電影院的常客，我本來就不排斥去二輪電影院看電影的，只是二輪電影院的資訊，相對較少，很多人甚至不知道有專門撥放二輪片的電影院，總之，我特別繞路去林園電影城查看一翻，果然，這家電影院位於商圈內的一條小巷子裡，雖然有懸掛著招牌，但是不起眼的外觀讓人很容易錯過，它並沒有奢華的佈景裝潢，只有擺放幾台過時的街機，售票櫃台沒有開放，只要求觀眾直接到三樓買票入場。
看起來，該電影院現在主打的是《水行俠失落王國》，《水行俠失落王國》是我認為應該到電影院看的特效片，可惜的是，我下午還有事情，要不然，我很想直接買票衝進去觀看了，研究一下，該電影院應該是一張票一百八十元，可以觀看所有的影片，這價錢真是蠻划算的，其它我想看的電影還有《旺卡》、《愛愛愛上你》及《機密特務：阿蓋爾》，都是西洋片，正常一部影片的片長大概兩小時上下，四部影片就要快八小時左右，假如沒有一大早就買票入場的話，應該是無法看完四部影片，總之，今天我是無法入場觀看，期待改天有空再來回味。
For budget-conscious students and working-class folks, second-run cinemas like Lin Yuan Cinema offer a pocket-friendly entertainment option. Situated in old commercial districts to accommodate lower rents, these cinemas lack the thunderous Dolby surround sound and extravagant movie-themed decor. Some might be put off by the dated environment and equipment. However, with ticket prices around a hundred NT dollars, patrons can enjoy multiple recent releases, making it an attractive option for those on a tight budget. During the pandemic, traditional entertainment venues like second-run cinemas took a hard hit as most activities shifted online. Many cinemas had to close their doors, leaving only a few still operating.
Lin Yuan Cinema is one such surviving establishment, nestled inconspicuously in an old commercial area. I stumbled upon it during my lunch break while searching for nearby hangout spots on the map. Back in my student days, I frequented second-run cinemas like Lin Yuan. After school, my friends and I would grab a quick dinner, skip going home, and head straight to the cinema. For just a hundred NT dollars or so, we could catch two recently released movies, making it a cheap and fun way to spend our time.
Unfortunately, most of the second-run cinemas I used to visit have shut down. It's rare to find them nowadays. So when I heard about Lin Yuan Cinema, I decided to check it out. Tucked away in a small alley within the commercial district, it doesn't draw much attention. There's no fancy decor, just a few outdated arcade machines. The ticket counter isn't even manned; patrons are directed to purchase tickets directly on the third floor.
It seems their current highlight is "Aquaman: Lost Kingdom," a movie I'd definitely want to watch in a theater. Unfortunately, I have other commitments this afternoon, so I'll have to miss out this time. From what I gathered, tickets are priced at a reasonable 180 NT dollars and grant access to all screenings. That's quite a steal considering the variety of movies available. I'm particularly interested in "Willy Wonka," "Love Love Love You," and "The King's Man." All Western flicks, each with an average runtime of around two hours. If you don't catch the early screenings, there's no way you'll make it through all four movies in one go.
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