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Rant about Movie Theaters
Posted on 2/9/12 at 6:53 am
Posted on 2/9/12 at 6:53 am
My wife and I have now decided to stop going to movie theaters all together, even places like Alamo.
The reason? Moviegoers themselves.
Every single time we go there is either someone talking during the movie or texting/playing a game on their phone. Even when you ask them they don't stop or give you a rude or aggressive reply.
Even at Alamo where you aren't supposed to talk we've experienced this. The last two times we've went someone has been speaking through a movie.
The reason? Moviegoers themselves.
Every single time we go there is either someone talking during the movie or texting/playing a game on their phone. Even when you ask them they don't stop or give you a rude or aggressive reply.
Even at Alamo where you aren't supposed to talk we've experienced this. The last two times we've went someone has been speaking through a movie.
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Posted on 2/9/12 at 7:15 am to lsufanintexas
I quit going about 8 years ago.
I feel like my bloodpressure goes through the roof with all the punks running their pieholes through the entire thing.
Also, the volume is sooo damn loud. Who are they playing these films so loud for? I'm in my 30's and if I were to keep going, I'd be deaf before I hit 40!
I feel like my bloodpressure goes through the roof with all the punks running their pieholes through the entire thing.
Also, the volume is sooo damn loud. Who are they playing these films so loud for? I'm in my 30's and if I were to keep going, I'd be deaf before I hit 40!
Posted on 2/9/12 at 7:15 am to lsufanintexas
Nine out of ten times I go to the theater I only do matinees. Can't remember the last time I had a problem during the day.
Posted on 2/9/12 at 7:17 am to lsufanintexas
So grow a pair and tell them to shut up.
Either that or <insert some deal with it pic here, i'm too lazy>
Either that or <insert some deal with it pic here, i'm too lazy>
Posted on 2/9/12 at 7:18 am to lsufanintexas
Retiring to suburban enclaves, gated communities, and private theaters only exacerbates the problem. As Martin Luther King wrote, "He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it." Fleeing and avoiding are not protesting. All movie-goers have certain privileges when watching movies. At the same time, we have certain duties. And one of those duties is holding each other accountable and making sure those who break the rules of etiquette and good manners do not get away with their rudeness without encouraging reproving. If we sit back and stew in our anger without saying anything or if we just figure it's not worth our time and decide to boycott the theater as a result, we have let one more pillar crumble. As a people we must stand up to selfishness and moral ineptitude. One very visible and easy way we can do this is in the movie theater when people are talking or texting, and in general, ruining the experience for others.
It may seem a trivial thing, but if we are too afraid to stand up to those who are careless and so blatantly anti-social in theaters, where it is so very easy to correct them, how will we stand up to people when they are doing injustice and it will actually cost us our comfort to correct their injustice? As Mr. Marley said, "Get up, stand up. Stand up for your rights."
It may seem a trivial thing, but if we are too afraid to stand up to those who are careless and so blatantly anti-social in theaters, where it is so very easy to correct them, how will we stand up to people when they are doing injustice and it will actually cost us our comfort to correct their injustice? As Mr. Marley said, "Get up, stand up. Stand up for your rights."
Posted on 2/9/12 at 7:21 am to lsufanintexas
quote:I experienced this when I was back living in La.
My wife and I have now decided to stop going to movie theaters all together, even places like Alamo.
The reason? Moviegoers themselves.
My solution was to see movies during the day. I always avoided going on fri or sat nights.
I dont have that problem here, people seem to know to STFU during movies
Posted on 2/9/12 at 7:34 am to Pilot Tiger
7.1 sound and 120" projector screen FTW
Posted on 2/9/12 at 7:34 am to lsufanintexas
Not to sound like a hard arse, but all you have to do is throw them a look once, then when they keep going (which they will) say something to them in a pissed tone but with calm words, if that doesn't work say/yell, "Were trying to watch a movie, shut the frick up!" as loud as you'd like. This works every time for me but in the rare situation that it doesn't you just go tell a manager and get their arse kicked out.
I don't go often because it's expensive but I do like to go, so when I'm there if they aren't completely quiet and not playing on their cell phones, I won't hesitate to be an a-hole.
I don't go often because it's expensive but I do like to go, so when I'm there if they aren't completely quiet and not playing on their cell phones, I won't hesitate to be an a-hole.
This post was edited on 2/9/12 at 7:37 am
Posted on 2/9/12 at 8:01 am to lsufanintexas
Going to the movies is still a very important and worthwhile experience. I wrote this a while back for someone who had the same sort of complaint:
quote:
Here it goes: It is your fault that you were distracted by people texting. Why? Here's why. You could have controlled this in 4 different ways.
1) Go to the movie during a time that would have less people that are prone to text at it. Matinees on weekdays help. If you can't make it then, then do matinees on the weekends. The earlier the showing the better. Why? The average age of the patrons to the movie theater is greater than at later weekend hours.
2) Don' sit in the back of the theater. Those are the worst seats possible. You don't want to see every single movement by every single person. Get the front row center right in front of bar and the alley way that divides the top section from the bottom section. Or get the very top of the bottom section if you don't like seeing the occasional silhouette pass in front of you.
3) Go to a movie where people won't text at. Don't tell me you went to see Captain America or some comedy and was surprised people were texting. I promise you not a single text was swapped in any theater screen room around the country that showed Tree of Life.
4) Ask them not to text or tell management. You kindly ask them to stop texting to follow the theaters standards of courteousness towards the other attendees.
See? It takes practice, but you can have an enjoyable movie experience in the theater. I know I do.
Posted on 2/9/12 at 8:06 am to Drew Orleans
Maybe its where I live or the theaters I go to, but I've rarely had a problem at theaters. I won't say never, but it is rare. I exclusively go to Movie Studio Grill or the Angelika. Though I will go to a low rent theater in a bad neighborhood for horror movies FOR the commentary and audience reaction.
Posted on 2/9/12 at 8:09 am to lsufanintexas
quote:
The reason? Moviegoers themselves.
Every single time we go there is either someone talking during the movie or texting/playing a game on their phone. Even when you ask them they don't stop or give you a rude or aggressive reply
That's always been my biggest complaint. Last year was the first year I didn't see a single movie in the theater.
And I think it's only getting worse too cause the people like us aren't going so all your left with are the rude ill mannered people.
Posted on 2/9/12 at 8:15 am to Baloo
I agree. We go to the Studio Movie Grill and it is quiet even with people eating and drinking.
Posted on 2/9/12 at 8:24 am to TigerRad
quote:
7.1 sound and 120" projector screen FTW
Just finished my cave, and got a 106" (the 120' wouldn't fit) so I'm content on staying in.
Posted on 2/9/12 at 8:29 am to Murtagh
did this in the master bedroom 4 years ago and its the BEST money I've ever spent....we watch it everyday and are still blown away every time
Posted on 2/9/12 at 9:04 am to lsufanintexas
I very rarely go to movie theatres and when I do people are always talking and texting and it gets old but I typically don't care because I expect it. But a year or do ago the guy directly in front of me had his iPhone out non stop for no joke the first 30 minutes of the movie. I just got tired of it a kicked the back of his chair about as hard as you can without breaking it. He turned around like wtf and I gave Hume the Sam Jackson black snake moan stare and he just turned back around and kept his phone in his pocket the rest of the movie. That was a grown man probably 45 or so.
Posted on 2/9/12 at 9:05 am to lsufanintexas
I go to the big one about 3 times/ year.
Go to the small indie/foreign one about once/month
Go to the small indie/foreign one about once/month
Posted on 2/9/12 at 9:08 am to lsufanintexas
I think movie theater etiquette is a lost art nowadays. I just go during the day at lunchtime on fridays and I have no problem whatsoever. Avoid Friday and Saturday nights if possible.
Posted on 2/9/12 at 9:16 am to BRgetthenet
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Who are they playing these films so loud for?
To drown out all the assholes talking.
I rarely go for the reasons that have been stated. I would pay more for a movie ticket if it meant having ushers that stood by and either told people talking to STFU or just straight escorted them out.
Posted on 2/9/12 at 9:28 am to TulaneLSU
quote:Didn't you run down to jump around in front of the screen at the Justin Bieber movie?
It may seem a trivial thing, but if we are too afraid to stand up to those who are careless and so blatantly anti-social in theaters, where it is so very easy to correct them, how will we stand up to people when they are doing injustice and it will actually cost us our comfort to correct their injustice? As Mr. Marley said, "Get up, stand up. Stand up for your rights."
But to the OP, I only see matinees.
Posted on 2/9/12 at 9:32 am to NaturalBeam
Yes, I did, but that was the expected, accepted behavior. It was even encouraged by the staff who had cleared an area out and turned some of the lights on in the front. It was akin to clapping at the end of a rousing movie.
And was it fun. Greatest time I've ever had in a movie theater. I pity those who, for prideful or other reasons, did not get to lose themselves and take part in a joyous, child-like moment of movie history.
And was it fun. Greatest time I've ever had in a movie theater. I pity those who, for prideful or other reasons, did not get to lose themselves and take part in a joyous, child-like moment of movie history.
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