Posts by Kyle Nelson3

I don't mind people snacking in the AMC Theatres, actually 😁
But since I’m not much of a popcorn fan, I usually sneak in some salty chips instead. It feels like the trailers go on forever lately... maybe I should start carrying a bigger bag. 🙂

How?
If you aren't interested in explaining, no worries—it's all Greek to me.

I have a Dell, and lately, if I leave a webpage open for a few minutes without touching anything, the whole thing freezes up. Nothing works except for holding down the power button to force a shutdown.
Either that, or it just restarts itself if left alone long enough.
It doesn't happen every single time, so I'm wondering if this is a sign of something bigger brewing.
Should I take it to a repair shop?

David Barrett7 said:To dodge the crowds of obnoxious people, I started hitting up those early morning showtimes—like Sunday mornings—and honestly, the crowd during those slots is actually pretty decent so far.

When it comes to movies I absolutely love and can't wait to see on the big screen (like Star Wars), I make it a point to catch them on the very first or second day. That way, I’m guaranteed to be surrounded by actual movie lovers who know how to stay quiet and respect the film. 😁

You can really feel the difference in the vibe of the audience on opening night versus two weeks later if you're someone who watches the same movie multiple times.

I agree. I went to see the > yesterday, and the crowd was great. You could tell everyone was there to actually watch the movie rather than mess around.
It was a pleasant experience; I left feeling recharged.

wearyangler55 said:Look, I’m super sensitive about this topic, and honestly, over the last year or two, just going to the movies has become a massive stressor for me. I feel like I'm constantly on the verge of getting into a physical altercation with someone. The sheer amount of pure disrespect I run into is just unreal. I mean, get this: I was at an AMC Theatres recently, and this guy—maybe mid-30s—standing right in front of me in line pulls out his phone, switches it to video mode, and starts filming the screen with his phone held high in the air. It was during that scene where Pennywise is lurking in the sewer. Thank God—though I'm not sure if he was doing me a favor or if I was doing him one—that he actually stopped once I called him out on it. Then there was this other kid sitting next to me. He wouldn't stop whispering to his girlfriend. I warned him twice, and he finally shut up for maybe ten minutes before starting right back up again. Then, the little jerk decides he needs to hit the restroom right in the middle of a crucial scene. As he’s shuffling past me, I "accidentally" clipped his foot, and the guy went flying right into the aisle between the rows. Do I even need to say that once he scrambled back to his seat, he sat there in total silence for the rest of the movie? I'm not exactly proud of how I handled that, but man... the selfishness I see in people, whether it's in a theater or just in life in general, it drives me absolutely insane.

I dealt with the camera issue too, though he wasn't directly in front of me.
We have our preferred seats, and since the theater is usually half-empty, we almost always find them available.
Then we arrive, only to find two older guys have already staked their claim, even using extra seats for their jackets.
When we told them those were our seats, they insisted they could sit wherever they liked since there was plenty of room. Unbelievable. If you buy a ticket, you pick a specific seat; it shouldn't be an open seating arrangement.
They eventually moved, but not without making a scene.

Daniel Perez6 said:You’ll actually end up spending less money at the Alamo Drafthouse. The lineup is solid, and you won't have to deal with those kids throwing popcorn from an XL bucket at you (if you catch my drift). 😉

Fair enough, I haven't been there in forever.
Maybe drive down to Newport for a movie, then hit the Boardwalk, grab a seat at a cafe, and just relax while watching a film with friends. 🎉

Daniel Perez6 said:You're really struggling with the facts here! 😳

🥱

I try to avoid hitting the theater on weekends or during prime showtimes, but work and life usually have other plans for me.
Besides, since there isn't much variety here in Cleveland, I end up at AMC Theatres mainly because it's right by the Empire State Building, making it easy to run errands nearby.
I haven't had the pleasure of sitting with grandmothers yet, though it wouldn't surprise me; unruly teenagers didn't just fall from Mars.
Prices aren't too bad if you're flying solo, but for two people in 4DX with some food, you're looking at about $67.
To be honest, going to the movies is a treat I mostly save for sci-fi spectacles with heavy effects; everything else can be found on torrent sites.

Perhaps the title should be about a lack of basic decency, but here we are.
I don't know about you all, but hitting the theater isn't just a way for me to kill two hours when I'm bored.
I only go to AMC Theatres for specific films—the ones I actually think are worth paying premium prices to see on a big screen.
Sometimes I make a mistake, sometimes I don't, but that's a risk I'm willing to take.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not expecting dead silence during a screening, but a little decorum wouldn't hurt. It seems like the issue is mostly with the younger crowd who act like they're just hanging out on their couch with friends.
They talk loudly, laugh, yell, and chat about random things, essentially disrupting the entire experience.
I almost went to see a movie in 4DX recently, and instead of being able to zone out and enjoy it, it was a disaster. Some teenager spent the whole movie narrating it like she was watching a football game. That’s just one example.
I'm not sure how everyone else feels, but it bothers me.
I try to tune it out, but it's difficult.
Am I being too demanding? Maybe times have changed, even if I'm not forty yet.
Or perhaps when a person finds the time and pays for a ticket, they have a right to expect at least a minimum level of respect and peace to enjoy the film.
What do you think?