Talking in a movie theater!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Alamo Drafthouse is the only theater we go to because of this reason.

I would love to go there, but I can’t get my husband to not look at his phone during a movie.

You take it away, as you would with any child. That's ridiculous.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm guilty. I met up w/a friend hadn't seen in years ran our mouths. During the previews, wouldn't have said a word during the main feature .. we got called-out by another couple. We totally deserved it. Sincerely apologized, were embarrassed. But then even though we were stone-quiet the rest of the time - -the other couple wouldn't let it go ...continued making ugly comments and glaring at us. It was like they went looking for this kind of confrontation to fill their day.

Talking during the previews is fine and pretty much expected. Everyone is discussing the previews and "oh, I want to see that," "that looks good!" etc.

The stern "no cell phones, no talking warning" always comes on right after all previews and right before the movie actually starts. That's when the silence should begin.

[Anonymous]

I would have turned around & asked them kindly if they could please refrain from conversing during the film.

Most people likely will comply.
But I wouldn’t rudely tell anyone to hush up until I asked them once nicely.

Problem being that most folks would get very passive/aggressive in return and may just ignore you.

If I couldn’t get them to comply on my own, I would have notified the usher or theater management for assistance.

People who gab during movies annoy the heck out of me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You got yourself in a tizzy and kept going “humph!” and shot dirty looks and are largely to blame that you had a bad time. I guarantee you the other people had a good time and never gave you a second thought. Roll with the punches in life, and you’ll be much happier.

No, I don’t talk in movies. I just don’t sweat these things.

I'm all for rolling with the punches and picking battles, but in this case, your post is total BS. When someone is sitting behind you talking away, it is virtually impossible to ignore. This is not one of those situations you can just shrug off.

[Anonymous]

If you got in my face in a movie theater, I'd be ready to throw down. Think about that before you decide to turn around and give someone attitude

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you got in my face in a movie theater, I'd be ready to throw down. Think about that before you decide to turn around and give someone attitude

Whatever. Not impressed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Alamo Drafthouse is the only theater we go to because of this reason.

I would love to go there, but I can’t get my husband to not look at his phone during a movie.

He needs to be tossed too.

+1. That is so distracting. You and he shouldn’t see movies in the theater until he can control himself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Alamo Drafthouse is the only theater we go to because of this reason.

I would love to go there, but I can’t get my husband to not look at his phone during a movie.

He needs to be tossed too.

+1. That is so distracting. You and he shouldn’t see movies in the theater until he can control himself.

+ 1. so rude! The glow bothers everyone

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:So went to see a movie with my husband last night, this couple behind us would not stop talking. It was almost a non stop narration..I felt my blood boiling. Several times I made a loud shhhhh sound. I heard them stop but then they would start up again, i felt my nerves on edge the second half of them movie anticipating their next "conversation". Even to a point where when one scene came on in Europe they started to talk about having been there! It was very annoying and I don't know why I did not turn around and say could you PLEASE for the love of God stop talking. I know many would right? What would you have done? It is so disrespectful!

I have no problem confronting people in a movie theater. I would have said, “I’ve paid good money to watch this movie without distraction. Please stop talking entirely or leave.”

If you did this in VA where the idiots have open/concealed carry or whatever, some asshole might wheel around and shoot you

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you got in my face in a movie theater, I'd be ready to throw down. Think about that before you decide to turn around and give someone attitude

^^See what I mean? Violent, crazy assholes...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you got in my face in a movie theater, I'd be ready to throw down. Think about that before you decide to turn around and give someone attitude

+1
I worked at a few movie theaters in high school and college. I've seen enough fights break out over someone talking to know that the best course of action is to just ask for a refund. I went to college in an open carry state and had two instances where someone unholstered their weapon. One guy shot a hole in our ceiling to make a point. People are crazy, especially up here. Just go to the front and ask for a refund and a courtesy ticket.

[Anonymous]

At least the rats won't pull a knife on you in the movies.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Going to a movie theater is low class. It's what people who can't afford theatre rooms do, so it's not surprising that it would be filled with that sort of people

So do you also get early releases of the videos or just wait months for them to come out like those "low, low class" Redbox watchers?

I'm a SAG-AFTRA member. I see current releases in my home. If you can tolerate an occasional "for your consideration" chyron banner during your viewing, it more than makes up for not having to deal with sticky floors, talking people and all the other things that make public theaters unbearable

Bless your heart.

[Anonymous]

My husband is great in situations like this. He'll turn around and very politely, but in a very low and stern voice, say "Please stop talking." That's usually all it takes, because the tone in his voice is not something people want to mess with. And he actually doesn't really mind when people talk; he just knows it drives me insane. I love that man.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Going to a movie theater is low class. It's what people who can't afford theatre rooms do, so it's not surprising that it would be filled with that sort of people

Puhleeeze bitch!