dskillzhtown
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Zoe said:
And someone texting is more distracting that some dude taking a swing from a bottle of beer or smacking on some wings or a waiter delivering food? Please.
She texted, we kicked her out
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And someone texting is more distracting that some dude taking a swing from a bottle of beer or smacking on some wings or a waiter delivering food? Please.
HELLA_MONEYZ
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Go google the drafthouse the place the girl was kicked out of.Degen said:
Joel Was Right
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This is nothing. When watching X-Men First Class last week, someone brought their baby in. Not a problem you wonder? It is when it starts crying throughout the film. Who the heck brings in a baby to a theatre?
Grimm Fandango
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Meus Renaissance said:
Hate that. People too cheap or lazy to find a sitter. Someone brought a baby into Watchmen and it was so annoying.
There is a big difference between.Risible said:
"Hey want more popcorn?"
"Sure"
Compared to
"OMG Like, Why did that happen"
"Who is that guy again"
"Remember that guy in the beginning, Well thats him!"
You know the minute you sit next to some who has a fucking story to tell or starts asking questions, you're in for hell.
Zoe
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Ashhong said:
The rare whisper won't get you in trouble. It has to be bad enough for someone to raise a flag about you.
They actually made the policy more strict not too long ago.
ConfusingJazz
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Kusagari said:
They aren't, surprisingly. Plus, they deliver beer.
Dude Abides
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On the one hand, people who text during movies are inconsiderate assholes. On the other, this Drafthouse place seems awful proud of itself. Apparently there are plans to open one in New York. I'm sure it will be in Williamsburg.
Alligatorjandro
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What if a guy drinking beer gets drunk and starts making a ruckus?
Totally agree with what they did and the PSA. I'm very easily annoyed while watching movies in a theatre. In fact, I often choose to skip the theatre and wait for Blu-ray just I can watch certain movies in peace. If I knew that my theatre of choice would be this strict on stamping out these issues, I certainly would go more often.
Sho_Nuff82
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This is a bit extreme. While it sounds good on paper, you really can't see 99% of the fucking patrons in a movie theater, you're too busy looking at the giant ass screen.
Talking on the phone or having obnoxious ringtones would be an obvious no-no, but texting doesn't bother me.
Talking on the phone or having obnoxious ringtones would be an obvious no-no, but texting doesn't bother me.
HELLA_MONEYZ
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Why is it that the sensible people come into these threads so late?
Sho_Nuff82 said:
Hmm, I see what you mean and I'm kind of in agreement. Maybe they're going for a "thin end of the wedge" policy.
But in all matters GAF we must take sides. Given her voicemail and the general degradation of society (can only be witnessed when, like me, you get older!) I'm with the theatre. Boo that woman and her rambling vmail.
lazybones18
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Greatest Movie Theater EVER
Why can't all movie theaters be like it? ;_;
Why can't all movie theaters be like it? ;_;
dskillzhtown said:
I actually agree. It is really annoying. There was a theater in Tampa when I lived there that served food during movies. It was so damn annoying (much more annoying than someone texting). I only went there once. Couldn't pay attention to the movie. But I'm not saying texting isn't annoying too. It is.
ConfusingJazz
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Sho_Nuff82 said:
Its a restaurant and a theater. You order food by putting it on a piece of paper, and then placing it where it can flag a waiter. If someone is talking or texting, instead of writing down a food order, you write down a complaint.
The offender will get one warning, then get booted the second time.
HAL_Laboratory
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Hell yeah. Hate bitches like this. Good work, Alamo!
thoughthorizon
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Why the hell do people insist on texting during a movie anyway? Is your life so busy that you can't got a couple of hours without being in constant communication: if so, get the fuck out, because you can't afford the time to watch a movie.
dark_chris
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Good work! I love it. Its annoying to me when people text in the movies. Like its so goddamn important one can't wait 1-2 hours.
Stephen Colbert
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So this is a draft house theater? Where waiters are running around serving people food and drinks, taking orders and what not?
Where people are munching on food and slurping on drinks in the middle of the movie, and a girl with a lcd light on to find her seat was such a problem?
These guys are just looking for free publicity from what I can tell. Either that, or they're just assholes.
Where people are munching on food and slurping on drinks in the middle of the movie, and a girl with a lcd light on to find her seat was such a problem?
These guys are just looking for free publicity from what I can tell. Either that, or they're just assholes.
BakedPigeon
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I could give a fuck less if someone wants to text during a movie. them pushing buttons does not interrupt me looking at a screen.
WickedAngel
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Stephen Colbert said:
Punish them by not going to their venue.
BakedPigeon said:
Cool. A glaring beacon of light does, however, bother other people. Their house, their rules. Don't like it? GTFO.
Joe Shlabotnik
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Where is this "munching on food and slurping on drinks cacophony" idea coming from? The only food-related sound that's ever been remotely annoying in a theater--or anywhere--is someone unwrapping cellophane. How loud is a hamburger? It's like you're making up cartoon sounds in your head.
BakedPigeon
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WickedAngel said:
Agreed. Doesn't bother me though, im not justifying it.
keeblerdrow
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I don't necessarily need a whole theater complex like this. Just let me pay a few dollars extra on some showing or another where they can guarantee no one talking or texting. Enforce this policy on just a few showings and normal, polite, non-mouth breathers will flock to those showings. I'd pay almost double ticket price just to be able to watch a movie with asshole fucks with their cell phones.
HAL_Laboratory
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It's policy. Good for them for making an example of this chick. Using the phone (in any capacity) may not be a big deal to you, but kicking people out when they violate the rules keeps the distractions to a minimum, which is really awesome.Stephen Colbert said:
Here's the thing about that. You go in knowing that that's okay. At any theater, you know they serve food, so you've already made peace with it happening (even if you don't like it).dskillzhtown said:
Texting and talking, on the other hand, are discouraged at all theaters and expressly prohibited at the Drafthouse. So, you shouldn't have to deal with them, and it's okay to be bothered when they occur.
ConfusingJazz
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Stephen Colbert said:
Um, yes, it is publicity. What their advertising: We say shut your phone off and shut up, or we'll toss you. If you like a theater like that, come on in.
Tornado Condor
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I wish more movie theaters would do the same.
Rafa=FedKilla
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Voicemail is probably viral marketing. it worked.
Anyone ever went to a Studio Movie Grill? They have a similar setup with waiters coming in and people ordering food & drinks during the movie. I feel that the overall design of the theater rooms in regard to spacing between tables and seats makes it a very unobtrusive experience.
ConfusingJazz
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Kaizer said:
Yes, and while I applaud the effort, I really like Alamo way more.
elrechazado
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People like you are a top reason I don't go to theaters anymore.Magnus said:
Byakuya769
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Never understood how people are that distracted by the light of someone texting. -shrugs-, I wonder if it's just one of those things that is SUPPOSED to be annoying so when you see it, it must become a distraction.
Funny vid though. She was warned.
Funny vid though. She was warned.
DUFFMCWALIN
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Its a private business and if the business doesn't want you to use your cellphone then you abide by those rules or you get kicked out. That easy.HELLA_MONEYZ said:
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