Or they could like have a special number they like show you at the beginning
of the movie so you can call it like you know when someone is annoying you
by using their cell phone. OMG that would so cool to have if they would come
throw the person/s out.
Somebody make it stop!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shylaah
When I saw the Avengers over the weekend they played a PSA I hadn't seen before. Basically it said turn off the phones because if you use it during the show, we WILL escort you out. I didn't hear or see any phones so I don't know if they meant it or not.
They need one with Hawkeye up in the projector booth, some guy takes out his phone, and it gets hit with an arrow, and he does the whole "I'm watching you" eye point thing.....
Localized phone jammers would be ideal. But they are illegal. I would vote for exemptions.
How about every time someone uses the phone the picture goes off? That would make people 'hulk out' on the guy.
If theaters were built a certain way the signal couldn't get through.
Or, Somehow, teach people manners?
I just don't get why people pay so much for tickets and then spend the whole time on their phone!. Its like an addiction. I hate sitting near someone who is texting, the phone screans are so darn bright!.
Here's the bad news. Last week a good friend told me about an article he'd read recently that stated there are groups around the country (here in the U.S., that is) that are petitioning the major theater chains to allow texting during movie screenings. Apparently these inconsiderate imbeciles can't be without their precious cell phones for the duration of a single movie, and they're attempting to coerce theater owners into allowing this behavior; particularly teens, who like to text their friends at home and in adjoining theaters so they can review whatever movie they're seeing "on the fly".
So far none of the theater chains have given in, but if they see enough of a decline in ticket sales (particularly in the target audience groups) because these groups begin a passive-aggressive boycott...well, we've all heard the phrase "money talks".
Only reinforces the ignorance and audasity of these d-bags. One again back to the whole problem it seem A-Holes are breeding little A-Holes.Zombie_61 said:
Alamo Draft House has a ZERO tolerance policy for talking or texting during their films. Good on them! They even made an ad out of some ***** with an attitude to prove their point. The ad was posted by another member here, but you can find it on YouTube.
I can't STAND when I see this crap. If you want to talk or text on your phone, go for it, just don't do it in the theater. If I get an important call or message and I need to take it while I'm at the theater, I do like AN ADULT WITH MANNERS DOES AND EXCUSE MYSELF TO GO INTO THE LOBBY AND TAKE THE CALL, WAITING UNTIL I AM OUT OF THE ROOM BEFORE I PICK UP THE PHONE OR TALK! When I'm done I quietly go back and enjoy the movie, or leave if need be.
Simple.
It all comes down to having manners. Some people have them. Some don't. And when someone doesn't, they NEED to be called out on it and held responsible. Plain and simple. It's not a lot to ask. It's called respect.
I really would like some reliable data on the number of people who are killed or injured because they respounded to their cell phone calls at inappropriate time (including those nearly beaten to death for using them during a film). Several times over the last few years I've almost run into people, particularly teenagers, stepping out into the road whilst answering their mobiles. One lad had actually taken one of his I-Pod earphones out whilst answering his phone before he decided just to walk out infront of me. He looked pretty startled after I swerved past him braking , then got out the car to berate him, but unbelievably he was STILL talking on the phone whilst stood in the middle of the road !
I find this obsession with "personal performance" tech that converts an everyday mundanity into a newsreporting event for some people really irritating. Its as if they have this absolute compulsion to text or speak every single incident, thought and opinion they have immediately to a desparately waiting audience of probably about three people.
When I go to the cinema to see a film its generally to escape from the actual world for a while and go somewhere a bit more interesting and entertaining instead and I would expect it to involve my full attention for just a couple of hours.
For a growing minority that seem to think their immediate commentary is a required secondary soundtrack to the film this seems to be an impossible consideration of other peoples perspective. And even if they don't speak, given the size and brightness of some of the screens of some mobiles now its almost as if they wanted to shine a pale blue torch in your face, such is the back wash of light from them.
Whilst I applaud the technological advantages and skillsets that mobiles bring to the world, like almost every invention of mankind, some people need to be trained how to use them properly. I'd suggest an etiquette test that if they fail three times (like using them in the cinema whilst the film is showing)gets them a ban of three months. Or a finger broken. Whatever works.
I think there needs to be a nice petition made up and proposed to the theaters to take action on this problem as well as get Hollywood involved because it's just disrespectful to be in there with your head buried in your cell phone completely ignoring the film and bothering others around you.
"Whilst I applaud the technological advantages and skillsets that mobiles bring to the world, like almost every invention of mankind, some people need to be trained how to use them properly."
I agree with your sentiment, but I will paraphrase and say that people need to be trained properly. Period. If you don't have manners then you need to be taught them. And young people especially need to understand that the universe does not revolve around the status of their facebook, twitter accounts. NO ONE CARES! As much as social networking can be a great resource to connect with others from long distances, it will never replace face to face contact with a person. I find it ironic that the initial intention of using a telephone tends to be overshadowed to use it for every purpose OTHER THAN to talk with someone through speaking and listening. What a novel idea!
You can actually hear one another and speak to one another! Cell phones, and texting have their place, but not in the theater. I work in retail (mostly working a register) and have to deal with people and their self absorbed sense of false importance. If you must make a call while in my line, at least say hello to me and thank me. If you don't say hello, I won't say a damn thing to you. The issue is more about technology and people needing to be reminded to use their manners. It extends to the theater, to the stores, and every walk of life. Technology is great, but in the hands of someone rude, it becomes a societal crutch.
I don't say *I agree* with it! Far from it. But it is what it is. WE are the dinosaurs here, and we're going to be outbred and replaced by the numpties who think it is fine. Who think it is SERIOUSLY UNCOOL, in fact, that we object to it.cavx said:
Oh, I'm in WA by the way - 3D sessions are about $22 here.
I CALLED IT! I CALLED IT!!!!!!!Zombie_61 said:
I typically go to movies by myself, but a few of my friends asked me to go to the midnight showing of the avengers. What sucked was that the two girls I went with kept talking and had their cells on to text. It was pissing me off so badly, but I couldn't say anything because they're friends. And the funny thing was that one of them was complaining. That she would start getting angry if people started talking or making noise during the movie.
I really want every theater to start a cell phone/********* ban. I would gladly pay extra for such services. And if my friends get kicked out, ill just wave to them as they're leaving.
You don't ban something because some people abuse it. You go after the abusers.
It absolutely sucks when you have to leave the theater to get an usher (are they even ushers anymore?) because someone's talking too loud or using the phone... or something's wrong.
Once was if you made a complaint about something gone awry, the local theater chain automatically gave you a coupon for a free pop/soda and even on occasion a free movie pass. That local chain was swallowed alive by AMC and I don't frequent them as much, so I don't know if that policy holds true.
The current theater chain I frequent is locally owned - and while the theaters are very nice, their customer service kinda sucks. I've exchanged a few e-mails with them regarding an issue or two (one a disturbance and another trying to get an event)... it's amazing how some big corporations lack customer service skills.
I can't believe no one has posted this video from Alamo Drafthouse.
Don't Talk - Angry Voicemail (Uncensored) - YouTube
Maybe the way is to corral these universally important texters into one theater. For high pop culture movies where or whatever and have a text allowed theater, and then have an absolute zero tolerance through the rest of the place. So if u dont want to be around it you wont, and if you feel so the need to look like u have friends across the world and need to tell FB you just squeeked out a damp one next to your first date than you can do it in a room full of likeminded people. May I say like a theater shortbus? lol JK I dont like to mock mentally challenged people it was a figure of speech. I think I made my point lol.
Zombie - not sure if you caught the other news from CinemaCon, seems the 48fps 'issues' kind of hogged the limelight.Zombie_61 said:
Regal Entertainment Chief Executive Amy Miles, one of several panelists debating the ways theaters can lure "today's savvy moviegoer," suggested that exhibitors consider allowing younger patrons to use their cellphones with certain types of movies such as "21 Jump Street."
I saw Cabin In the Woods yesterday at a morning showing, only three other people there - it was great but there's something to be said for the full crowd, shared experience when they behave.
The film before that I saw was The Descendants at a regular evening slot and I lost count of the number of clowns texting openly during the performance, one girl was unabashedly having a full on phone conversation.
I'm close to giving up now, just sets me on edge when all I want is to experience a movie without distraction.
But like Nwerke says, it's becoming more apparent now that this 'always on' generation are the ones who will displace us and define 'acceptable' behaviour, sadly.
How good can a movie be if your screwing around with a cellphone. That's just as much a statement about the quality of movies as it is the audience.
I haven't had a problem with this since I started exclusively going to the Cinebarre for my movie viewings. The most annoying thing I've experienced lately is a couple half-drunken women who felt the need to take ten pictures of themselves in their seats for the 3D viewing of Avengers prior to the movie starting. I wouldn't have minded so much if the flash didn't seem to be perfectly positioned to blind me every time they snapped a pic. Ultimately, I couldn't look directly toward the screen until the movie started to avoid the experience.
Fortunately, it stayed stowed during the actual movie itself.
The only time a cellphone should be messed with in a theater is in case of an emergency (I mean a real emergency, like if someone sitting next to you is having a heart attack), or if its meant to be used in the movie like this (and even THIS is pushing it a bit): 13th Street: Last Call (The First Interactive Theatrical) - YouTube
Emergencies are another thing entirely. Like a medical emergency. Not, ohmygawdmyboyfriendjustsleptwithmybestfriendandimm akillemboth, emergency.
We may be dinosaurs, but to sit idly back and allow bad behavior only encourages it. If people stand up for what is right then there is a chance to correct it. Even if it fails at least we can live with ourselves by knowing we tried and that applies to most areas of life, not just dealing with ******** talking or texting during a movie.
I don't care how **** the movie is. everyone in there has a right to see a **** movie without phone distractions. I think thats a horrible rationale. Not to mention alot of the time it;s the people not interested in the type of movie itself that do this. Just cuz it's crap or someone doesnt have their little mind wrapped up in the film gives absolutely no right to disturb others. Going back to the girlfriend that goes to a movie with her boyfriend and has no interest and cant stand having no attention on her from her date so she needs to FB and text to feel relevant for 90 min or so. It should be instant ejection regardless of whats on screen. Dont like the movie? leave before it's halfway done and the theater will give you a gift voucher for a free film. It's all of their policy to do this.Commander Max said:
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