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Worst I've dealt with is someone behind me having to explain the movie to someone else, the whole entire way through the film. Oh and people bringing babies to Pirates of the Caribbean.

I'm actually in favor of having a babies night due to this. I know parents would like to head out for the night but the baby does have to come with them. If one night every month or so were setup I think this could stop this problem from happening at other times. Still if you have a crying or screaming baby then don't take them at all. Or if you want to take them then do it during the day or afternoon when it's clear the baby doesn't want to sleep and there are less people. Taking them out late at night makes no damn sense. Or have some patience and wait a few weeks or month for the dvd or better yet pay per view.

As for texting. I have no problem with people being thrown out. If they don't have the courtesy of turning off their sound and at least covering the screen when they can then they deserve to be thrown out.

 

[Grimm Fandango]

I think it's silly to not give a refund but if there are clear warnings then I guess it's okay.

 

[samus i am]

Winchester - seems to play current movies from what I can get to load up

Winchester? Geez, I grew up there. Who knew they'd get anything good.

 

[Gruco]

Gruco
Texts during movies

I assume you're being funny, but in the event that you actually believe that a) not finding movie texts annoying and b) not finding that voice mail funny, requires that I text during movies, please let me know.

 

[Zoe]

i love the place but it's expensive

I used to think so, but after going back to a normal theater and buy two drinks and a large popcorn... yeah, they're not that expensive.

 

[Baron Doggystyle von Woof]

she is so fucking annoying. Couldn't finish the video. What a voice..

 

[ConfusingJazz]

I'm actually in favor of having a babies night due to this. I know parents would like to head out for the night but the baby does have to come with them. If one night every month or so were setup I think this could stop this problem from happening at other times. Still if you have a crying or screaming baby then don't take them at all. Or if you want to take them then do it during the day or afternoon when it's clear the baby doesn't want to sleep and there are less people. Taking them out late at night makes no damn sense. Or have some patience and wait a few weeks or month for the dvd or better yet pay per view.

As for texting. I have no problem with people being thrown out. If they don't have the courtesy of turning off their sound and at least covering the screen when they can then they deserve to be thrown out.

The one in Austin used to have a babies day or something.

 

[Magnus]

Seriously man.

The motherfucker next to me crunching on his nacho laden chips is probably far more distracting than cell phone light could ever be.

This. Bunch of babies in here. People texting around you is that much of a nuisance? Holy shit.

Texting is silent, and there's no way the 'light from their phones' (are you kidding me?) could possibly interfere with your movie to that degree.

If you're that sensitive about the conditions under which you watch a film, don't go to a theatre.

Talking and phone use is an entirely different animal though.

 

[bengraven]

When we adopted our strict no talking policy back in 1997 we knew we were going to alienate some of our patrons. That was the plan. If you can't change your behavior and be quiet (or unilluminated) during a movie, then we don't want you at our venue

This guy is a gentlemen among men.

 

[Apple Sauce]

I don't really get annoyed by people texting or the light from their mobile phones, what's more distracting is the sheer contempt I have for people whose attention spans are so low that they can't turn their fucking phones off and watch a movie that they paid to see.
You don't need to 'send a text real quick, 10 seconds', you don't need to reply to a text because you shouldn't have received it in the first place. No one gives a shit about your trivial problems or relationships.

 

[Tenck]

on the opposite side you can argue stay at home if you don't want to see people doing things on their own free time. It's one thing to talk above a whisper and a whole other thing to text while your phone is on silent.

You can't be serious. Every theater I've gone to has shown an ad on the screen to inform people that texting or talking while watching a movie is frowned upon. Why should we stop going to a movie theater because we get annoyed by people who break the rules?

It amazes me how ignorant some people are.

 

[Teppic]

I think I have a pretty high tolerance to noise and things going on around me when I watch movies in a theatre . I have no problem with people talking a little and sending a few text messages. Unless these things go on for too long, I see no reason to complain.

 

[kai3345]

This is why I love the Alamo

 

[Hilbert]

I think one of my theaters around here does a babies morning, with free admission for moms. It is actually a pretty sweet deal.

I don't really have a problem with people texting in movies. it doesn't bother me much. Watching a movie in the theater there are a whole legion of things that happen that prevent it from being an ideal experience. People talking, people coughing, walking out, walking in, crunching popcorn, spilling soda on the floor, etc... I never expect a perfect time at the theater, and if I couldn't ignore distractions and just getting lost in the movie, I wouldn't go to theaters at all.

 

[Arment]

This. Bunch of babies in here. People texting around you is that much of a nuisance? Holy shit.

Texting is silent, and there's no way the 'light from their phones' (are you kidding me?) could possibly interfere with your movie to that degree.

If you're that sensitive about the conditions under which you watch a film, don't go to a theatre.

Talking and phone use is an entirely different animal though.

Why would anyone need to text during a movie? I turn my phone off during movies (as requested).

And it is very distracting. It's dark. Cell phones are bright. Do you have weak eyeballs? I don't. Mine detect the light easy. Someone 4 rows down powers on a phone and all of a sudden there is an angelic glow from that section. The screen becomes a batman beacon to my eyes.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Theatre rules:

1. Put your fucking phone away
2. Don't bring kids (especially if it's a late night showing of a non-kids movie, and especially if it's a fucking INFANT)
3. No smelly food.

 

[flyover]

If you're that sensitive about the conditions under which you watch a film, don't go to a theatre.

Talking and phone use is an entirely different animal though.

See, but right after saying people shouldn't be sensitive, you just admitted that even you have conditions for enjoying the film... They just may be different from others'.

That's why the only policy that works is no tolerance for talking, texting, etc.

The responsibility doesn't fall on those of us who do behave well. It falls on those who are tempted to engage in any behavior that could disturb others.

 

[Tenck]

If you're that sensitive about the conditions under which you watch a film, don't go to a theatre.

It's a rule to keep your phones on silent and away. Why would you even suggest not going to a theater? Are rules supposed to be broken, and are we supposed to accept it?

It's a rule for a reason. It's not optional, it's required to be followed.

 

[kai3345]

Someone brought their infant baby to Scream 4 when I went. I mean, what the fuck?

 

[Hilbert]

Someone brought their infant baby to Scream 4 when I went. I mean, what the fuck?

Back in the 70s drive in theaters were awesome for new parents.

 

[Buckethead]

A guy I know got his life threatened when he told a dude to STFU (he was on the cell phone during the movie).

The guy said he'd knife him in the back basically.

Lovely culture.

 

[Magnus]

Why would anyone need to text during a movie? I turn my phone off during movies (as requested).

And it is very distracting. It's dark. Cell phones are bright. Do you have weak eyeballs? I don't. Mine detect the light easy. Someone 4 rows down powers on a phone and all of a sudden there is an angelic glow from that section. The screen becomes a batman beacon to my eyes.

I don't know what to say. The immensity of the visual on screen and the intensity of the sound dwarfs any phone that might come on. A text may actually be an urgent or important matter (coordinating something time-sensitive) and in my opinion, the miniscule degree to which it interferes with the convenience of others is dwarfed by the convenience to the user. It's a watch for a lot of people (like me), as well.

I guess I just can't comprehend the hyper-sensitivity being described in this thread.

And I'm sorry, I've never seen a rule on screen in a theater prohibiting cell phone use. I've seen rules to not make calls or talk, or record footage on screen; those are rules for keeping things quiet and legal alone.

 

[samus i am]

What a sicking sense of entitlement she has. You don't own the theater lady.

 

[CygnusXS]

I don't typically text during movies, but I will occasionally whip out the phone to check baseball scores. I also usually sit in the back row in the middle of a group though.

 

[KernelPanic]

If you need to text/call/check something on your phone then leave the theatre and do it outside.

You may not find texting in a theatre annoying but others do.

 

[HELLA_MONEYZ]

You can't be serious. Every theater I've gone to has shown an ad on the screen to inform people that texting or talking while watching a movie is frowned upon. Why should we stop going to a movie theater because we get annoyed by people who break the rules?

It amazes me how ignorant some people are.

On my list of things to get worked up over someone minding their own business and texting is low on it. It sounds like an elitist establishment so it's not like I'm going to go there. Now talking over a movie that's just disrespectful.

 

[MC Safety]

I don't know what to say. The immensity of the visual on screen and the intensity of the sound dwarfs any phone that might come on. A text may actually be an urgent or important matter (coordinating something time-sensitive) and in my opinion, the miniscule degree to which it interferes with the convenience of others is dwarfed by the convenience to the user. It's a watch for a lot of people (like me), as well.

I guess I just can't comprehend the hyper-sensitivity being described in this thread.

I can't fathom why people can't obey simple rules: Mouth shut, phone off.

It's not hypersensitivity by any means. You're in a public place, not your living room. What you do affects others, and it's not as if anyone is asking you to do anything difficult.

 

[Magnus]

I can't fathom why people can't obey simple rules: Mouth shut, phone off.

It's not hypersensitivity by any means. You're in a public place, not your living room. What you do affects others, and it's not as if anyone is asking you to do anything difficult.

I can't fathom how in the world people can be so affected by something so small. It's really no different.

What if I sneeze? That's going to be more distracting than anything else we've been talking about. If you go to a public place like a movie theatre, you should be prepared to be around people who aren't going behave to a perfect standard of 'theatre going practices'. I can understand bitching about bringing babies to a theatre, or talking during a movie, or whatever, but come on. A small light?

Should people not applaud or cheer in theatres either when they get excited? You'll miss entire bits of soundtrack and dialogue sometimes, but that's the nature of seeing a movie in a theater.

What about people who come in late? That's infinitely more distracting than a small light, but they paid for the movie, and the theatre allows that.

 

[Cyan]

I can't fathom...

I can't fathom...

ITT, we learn that everyone is different!

 

[HELLA_MONEYZ]

I can't fathom how in the world people can be so affected by something so small. It's really no different.

What if I sneeze? That's going to be more distracting than anything else we've been talking about. If you go to a public place like a movie theatre, you should be prepared to be around people who aren't going behave to a perfect standard of 'theatre going practices'. I can understand bitching about bringing babies to a theatre, or talking during a movie, or whatever, but come on. A small light?

Should people not applaud or cheer in theatres either when they get excited? You'll miss entire bits of soundtrack and dialogue sometimes, but that's the nature of seeing a movie in a theater.

What about people who come in late? That's infinitely more distracting than a small light, but they paid for the movie, and the theatre allows that.

Don't forget kicking someone out for texting in a theatre is probably more distracting than the texting itself.

 

[Magnus]

ITT, we learn that everyone is different!

 

[MC Safety]

ITT, we learn that everyone is different!

The difference is, one of us is campaigning for rudeness and entitlement. The other is me.

 

[Devolution]

ITT for some reason people can't fathom being polite in a theater.

Don't forget kicking someone out for texting in a theatre is probably more distracting than the texting itself.

She won't be back to distract more viewers again. It's a positive.

 

[Hitokage]

If you're that sensitive about the conditions under which you watch a film, don't go to a theatre.

Guess what, that's what many are doing! Why put up with inconsiderate assholes and screaming kids when we can just stay home?

 

[ConfusingJazz]

Guess what, that's what many are doing! Why put up with inconsiderate assholes and screaming kids when we can just stay home?

Or go to the Alamo Drafthouse.

 

[AntoneM]

I don't know what to say. The immensity of the visual on screen and the intensity of the sound dwarfs any phone that might come on. A text may actually be an urgent or important matter (coordinating something time-sensitive) and in my opinion, the miniscule degree to which it interferes with the convenience of others is dwarfed by the convenience to the user. It's a watch for a lot of people (like me), as well.

I guess I just can't comprehend the hyper-sensitivity being described in this thread.

And I'm sorry, I've never seen a rule on screen in a theater prohibiting cell phone use. I've seen rules to not make calls or talk, or record footage on screen; those are rules for keeping things quiet and legal alone.

Yet, this theater goes out of it's way to tell the patrons that texting will get you kicked out. Some people obviously attend movies at that theater for the fact that they enforce rules like no texting.

If you're expecting an urgent message or call, then take it outside, or, don't go to the movies at that time.

Additionally, when someone is texting in a dark theater, despite the "immensity" of the screen, if the phone is in your field of view or if they are next to you, it is distracting. Like how a firefly can distract you from a camp fire.

 

[Magnus]

Guess what, that's what many are doing! Why put up with inconsiderate assholes and screaming kids when we can just stay home?

I regret that comment a little. Everyone's entitled to the theater.

I'm just still raw about it because a friend and I were actually told to "shut the fuck up" by people at a comedy once for LAUGHING in a theatre. We were just laughing. I couldn't believe it. THEIR sense of entitlement was completely overboard in that case.

I'll back off and quietly leave the discussion, lol.

Yet, this theater goes out of it's way to tell the patrons that texting will get you kicked out. Some people obviously attend movies at that theater for the fact that they enforce rules like no texting.

Ah, I missed that detail. And yeah, if the woman was told it was a rule after she broke it, and was warned, she should have stopped.

 

[ConfusingJazz]

I regret that comment a little. Everyone's entitled to the theater.

I'm just still raw about it because a friend and I were actually told to "shut the fuck up" by people at a comedy once for LAUGHING in a theatre. We were just laughing. I couldn't believe it. THEIR sense of entitlement was completely overboard in that case.

I'll back off and quietly leave the discussion, lol.

Did you just conflate someone acting like an asshole because you had a genuine and expected reaction to a movie, and compare it to people who were annoyed by outside distractions that are in no way applicable to the movie?

 

[sefskillz]

There are plenty of things to be distracted by at the Alamo. The waiters walking down the aisles, the discussion when a food order is wrong, the discussion when someone's tab is wrong, the moment late in the film when they bring the check and everyone is leaning over to figure out what the total is in order to know what to tip, the guys swimming their hands around in a bucket of half melted ice for their last PBR that will be popped open loudly. but yea, she was warned twice apparently, so good for them

 

[Rokam]

I'm actually in favor of having a babies night due to this. I know parents would like to head out for the night but the baby does have to come with them. If one night every month or so were setup I think this could stop this problem from happening at other times. Still if you have a crying or screaming baby then don't take them at all. Or if you want to take them then do it during the day or afternoon when it's clear the baby doesn't want to sleep and there are less people. Taking them out late at night makes no damn sense. Or have some patience and wait a few weeks or month for the dvd or better yet pay per view.

As for texting. I have no problem with people being thrown out. If they don't have the courtesy of turning off their sound and at least covering the screen when they can then they deserve to be thrown out.

The theaters around here have crying rooms, soundproof room so you can still watch the movie with your kid without bothering the other people.

 

[dskillzhtown]

I don't take my movie going that seriously to get worked up over someone texting. I would much rather them text that start having a conversation on the phone.

There are plenty of things to be distracted by at the Alamo. The waiters walking down the aisles, the discussion when a food order is wrong, the discussion when someone's tab is wrong, the moment late in the film when they bring the check and everyone is leaning over to figure out what the total is in order to know what to tip, the guys swimming their hands around in a bucket of half melted ice for their last PBR that will be popped open loudly. but yea, she was warned twice apparently, so good for them

I was thinking the exact same thing. The Alamo theater is not the place to go see a movie if you are expecting not to be distracted.

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

Fantastic.

 

[Devolution]

I don't take my movie going that seriously to get worked up over someone texting. I would much rather them text that start having a conversation on the phone.

Some of us would rather them shut the damn phone off.

 

[HELLA_MONEYZ]

ITT for some reason people can't fathom being polite in a theater.



She won't be back to distract more viewers again. It's a positive.

I don't hold others to a standard I hold myself.

 

[Evlar]

I regret that comment a little. Everyone's entitled to the theater.

I'm just still raw about it because a friend and I were actually told to "shut the fuck up" by people at a comedy once for LAUGHING in a theatre. We were just laughing. I couldn't believe it. THEIR sense of entitlement was completely overboard in that case.

I'll back off and quietly leave the discussion, lol.

There are assholes all around. I don't want texting in the theater but I don't support the "sit in absolute silence" gestapo either.

 

[msdstc]

I have a few friends who just text all the time during movies... hate when people do that.

 

[Zoe]

I was thinking the exact same thing. The Alamo theater is not the place to go see a movie if you are expecting not to be distracted.

When you go to the Drafthouse, your expectations are already set.

You will be served food and drinks throughout the movie.
You will receive a bill that has to be paid before the end of the movie.
Kids are generally not welcome.
There is a lengthy warning right before each movie not to talk or text during the movie.

 

[Risible]

This. Bunch of babies in here. People texting around you is that much of a nuisance? Holy shit.

Texting is silent, and there's no way the 'light from their phones' (are you kidding me?) could possibly interfere with your movie to that degree.

If you're that sensitive about the conditions under which you watch a film, don't go to a theatre.

Talking and phone use is an entirely different animal though.

There are signs all over the place saying "Don't text or talk during the movie or we will kick you out."

If you can't abide by that rule don't go to that theater, how fucking hard is that to understand? And what is so important that you HAVE to text during a movie? As is quite apparent from this thread it annoys the shit out of a lot of people so why not stop being rude and let it go for two hours?

A lot of people don't find talking during the movie to be offensive as is evidenced by all the assholes talking during the movie, but according to you that's a bad thing to do. If we were to go by your argument you should just shut the fuck up about it and stay home because you're being too sensitive.

For the life of me I can't understand all of the people defending texting in the theater.

 

[Ashhong]

I don't see anything wrong with talking if it's just a whisper or something. What if my friend misses a part of the movie or doesn't understand something?

However this Alamo place seems pretty cool. I want to order food at a theater.

 

[HELLA_MONEYZ]

I don't see anything wrong with talking if it's just a whisper or something. What if my friend misses a part of the movie or doesn't understand something?

Is your friend my Mom?