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Phentex

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6. I have only recently returned to the movie theaters...
Wed Oct 16, 2013, 10:10 AM
Oct 2013

I don't like watching with people who talk or kick the seat or have crying babies. But some theaters have changed. The seats are larger and more comfortable so you don't feel like you are all crammed in together. Most of them are stadium style which is good for us short people. Many of them offer food and drink service. And in some cases, you can select your seats ahead of time so you aren't stuck way in the front or back or separated from your guest.

I went to see The Butler when it opened and was sitting about 4 seats away from another woman. Because of the light of her phone, I did look toward her when she was texting. I wasn't distracted as much as dismayed that she was texting during some key parts of the movie and was missing out! And then at one point, she actually took a call and whispered for a little bit. I just think it's strange.

All the theaters I go to OriginalGeek Oct 2013 #1
Thanks Shampoobra Oct 2013 #3
Oh and I love movie nachos too lol OriginalGeek Oct 2013 #5
When the previews are over, PUT YOUR FUCKING PHONE AWAY! onehandle Oct 2013 #2
I stopped going way back when they decided to Shampoobra Oct 2013 #4
I have only recently returned to the movie theaters... Phentex Oct 2013 #6
I don't see movie theaters caring when there are only maybe 5-6 people in that huge room. Xyzse Oct 2013 #7
If one is expecting a world-shattering, all-important text that just can't wait... Aristus Oct 2013 #8
The glare of phones texting MicaelS Oct 2013 #9
Yes, it's the light. Iggo Oct 2013 #10
Some people also have ringtones on their texts ... so it chimes or makes a noise when one comes in . Myrina Oct 2013 #11
I don't even own a cell phone aint_no_life_nowhere Oct 2013 #12
The Alamo Drafthouse is super strict on this, has a huge preamble ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #13
that's why I mainly go to the movies on Tuesday nights now charlie and algernon Oct 2013 #14
Anyone so distracted by incidental light in the theater should wear horse blinders Orrex Oct 2013 #15
it's too expensive to buy out the whole theater charlie and algernon Oct 2013 #16
That's another good solution Orrex Oct 2013 #17
yeah, but in traffic you expect to see lots of different lights charlie and algernon Oct 2013 #18
I don't know. It all seems a little too delicate to me. Orrex Oct 2013 #19
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