So, this may be more like a rant, but it's necessary. I was thinking about what to write and drew a blank. However, when I thought about watching the movie Superman yesterday, movies in general came to mind. And then, from there, movie theaters.I feel very strongly about movie theater etiquette. When I pay for a movie, I expect the movie in its entirety, and nothing less.
(Photo from New York Magazine)
Personally, when I watch a movie, I go into "movie mode". If the movie is one that I haven't seen before, I am focused and do not talk to the people next to me. I guess I like getting into the story. Either way, my question is, why are people disruptive in movie theaters? They paid to sit and watch a movie, but instead, just make everyone else upset.
Why do people make out in movie theaters? Why, why, why, are movie theaters the best place to do that? Honestly, I do not pay to see that when I go to the movies, and no, it is not a bonus. Take it outside lovebirds!
Also included in less-than-proper movie etiquette are boisterous audience members that throw food and yell things at the screen. I do not see how this enhances the movie-watching experience. It's definitely not in my interests to know what you are thinking at all times. And, I really don't need any gummy bears in my hair.
I could go on about this for days. Instead, I included a site I found that gives tips for proper movie theater etiquette. Use them well.
3 comments:
There is research out there that says theaters as we know them today are not that attractive for the "millennial" demographic.
http://articles.latimes.com/2006/aug/08/entertainment/et-pollmovies8
I spent six months in juvie for stabbing a kid who wouldn't shut up during a movie.
Well, maybe not. I probably just removed him from my Facebook friends, which is almost as shocking. Either way, I don't think a rational jury would convict me of that crime.
Removal from friends on facebook = totally worth it.
Paying for a movie and having people be obnoxious = not worth it.
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