re: Will we ever hit a point where movie theaters

I haven't been to a movie after 7pm on a weekend in years b/c of the problems you encounter. But the problems, rude people on phones, talking, texting, getting up constantly, etc. are creeping into what was once considered the safe zone. I saw the re-release of Lion King in 3D at 9pm on a Wed. night. The jackass teenager next to me was on his phone the whole time. I was trying to figure out why what appeared to be an 18ish male would be in the movie alone. I repeatedly asked him to put his phone away and he would sigh heavy and do it for a while, but then get back on it.

At a weeknight showing of Dark Shadows in a nearly empty theater an older couple with their grandchildren came and sat right in front of us and then proceeded to be rude the entire time(kids talking, pulling Subway sandwiches out of grandma's purse and rustling the paper, dropping the coke bottles on the floor that grandma also took out of her purse, etc.

At a Sunday matinee(1st showing of the day at 10am) of Les Miserables with mostly older watchers(like 50 and up older), phones ringing, constant getting up to leave the theater and come back etc. Raised whispers to explain what was going on to their companion, loud snoring etc. etc.

I HATE going to the movies nowadays. I am looking forward to the Alamo Drafthouse which is being built not far from my house. They have a strict policy on talking, phones, etc. and they will kick people out. I will patronize them often if they can keep the distractions away.