1.   Cinemark is one of several companies building multiplexes with sparkling sound systems and fresh popcorn that have moviegoers giving up the VCR in favor of a flick.

2.   Instead, while the adults sample smoked salmon wraps, the youngsters can have a bowl of fresh popcorn.

3.   Like past Opening Days, the smell of fresh popcorn and optimism filled the air.

4.   Then again, maybe it was the smell of fresh buttered popcorn the woman was wearing in the seat in front of me.