Good Movie Manners Cost Nothing

[LAX]

Mar 12, 2010 17:06:53 GMT -4 magazinewhore said:

There was actually a movement to make movie theaters dead zones and unable to receive cell calls, but some people say that's bad because there could be terrorist attacks in movie theaters.

That's a risk I'm willing to take. Besides, I would assume a theater employee would come in and stop the movie and make an announcement.

I think what people were afraid of was a terrorist attack, or something like a hostage situation, happening inside the theater, and people inside being unable to contact the outside world to let them know what was happening. Guess there is a slight chance that could happen, but I'd rather take my chances on a freak terrorist attack rather than be subjected to rude a-holes chatting, texting, or twittering while I'm trying to enjoy a movie.

[divasahm]

I think a lot of parents would be more concerned about not receiving an emergency message from a babysitter or from one of their children--I know I would be.

[ennui]

I think what people were afraid of was a terrorist attack, or something like a hostage situation, happening inside the theater, and people inside being unable to contact the outside world to let them know what was happening.

I'd think the terrorists would make sure the outside world knew about it. Not much point in taking hostages unless you tell someone.

I'd like to see cell phones confiscated. You can pick it up after the movie is over. Because even if it isn't ringing, and you're not texting, the little screens are very distracting. I freely acknowledge that I'm mean, and long for the days of yore when no one could get hold of you. For hours at a time, even.

[Spinderella]

I still can't believe that attack happened with a meat thermometer. That's outrageous! And they're still on the loose? Shit!

I'm all for dead zones. If there is a way to make them be only in the actual theater, and not outside in the lobby, that's fine. I get that people may need to reach their child or what have you, but if it's during the film and they're not answering, then you know where they are (hopefully!).

[magazinewhore]

I'd like to see cell phones confiscated. You can pick it up after the movie is over. Because even if it isn't ringing, and you're not texting, the little screens are very distracting. I freely acknowledge that I'm mean, and long for the days of yore when no one could get hold of you. For hours at a time, even.

I'm with you.

[Neurochick]

I'd like to see cell phones confiscated. You can pick it up after the movie is over. Because even if it isn't ringing, and you're not texting, the little screens are very distracting. I freely acknowledge that I'm mean, and long for the days of yore when no one could get hold of you. For hours at a time, even.

A few years ago, I went to a movie premiere where they did confiscate everybody's cell phone. I agree that they should make theaters a dead zone, so no one can call or receive calls, I mean people survived without cell phones for centuries, I think folks can survive without them for 2-3 hours.

[magazinewhore]

Besides, if someone really wanted to check and see how their child was doing, they could step outside the theater and check it, no?

[Neurochick]

I had to bump up this thread because of an experience I had yesterday at the OPERA, which shows that even if the ticket prices are a lot of $$$, people can still have zero class.

Yesterday I went to see Madama Butterfly and there was this twentysomething couple sitting next to me, the girl was wearing too much perfume and the guy kept Twittering, what a fucking tool. Luckily they left after the first act, probably couldn't see the subtitles at the top of the stage since they were sitting off to the side. Look if you want to Twitter then STAY THE FUCK HOME, DON'T COME TO THE OPERA, and don't wear nasty perfume either, especially if it smells like Poison.

[Mugsy]

I'm convinced that Twitter is the devil's work. There is absolutely no good use for that abomination.

And I'm with those who are old enough to realize that life can go on just fine for two hours without contacting the outside world. Hostage-takers, terrorists and babysitters all got the job done just fine in days of yore. Those parents who cannot be away from their spawn for more than two hours without checking in can step outside the theatre and do so. People leave to get snacks and go to the bathroom; why is it inconceivable to do the same to check in with the sitter?

And really, terrorism or hostage taking at a movie theatre? Really? This is the excuse people use?

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Apr 19, 2010 13:44:24 GMT -4 Mugsy said:

Hostage-takers, terrorists and babysitters all got the job done just fine in days of yore.

Love it! And I will totally be using it in future.