Banning cell phones in theatres.

Maybe they need to do the Laser Show Policy. Here, before the Laser Show and announcement is made - "During the show, If we see a laser pointer, flashlight, cellphone, or lighter, we will immediately stop the show, point out the offender, and the show is over. The offender will then have to deal with all of you out in the parking lot." There was one drunk idiot that tested this during laser metallica...it took the police to save his ass out in the parking lot.
 
CB2001 said:
All theaters should make it, and talking in the theater, a standard like the Alamo Drafthouse. And if anyone complains, make it a great "don't use your cell in our theater" promo.
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Thats amazing. Funny thing is thats the kind of girl that goes on a date and doesnt have any interest in the film. She was probly seeing underworld or Iron Man. Standard "Theater Twit" lol
 
0neiros said:
Maybe they need to do the Laser Show Policy. Here, before the Laser Show and announcement is made - "During the show, If we see a laser pointer, flashlight, cellphone, or lighter, we will immediately stop the show, point out the offender, and the show is over. The offender will then have to deal with all of you out in the parking lot." There was one drunk idiot that tested this during laser metallica...it took the police to save his ass out in the parking lot.
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If you tell me everyone stands up and does the Gladiator thumbs down deal I am moving to your town. That would be amazing. After 2 weeks you would have no distractions.:lol
 
What about usher call buttons? It couldn't be that expensive to install at every other seat or so. If they get enough calls, they come in and boot the jerk...
 
this highlights one reason why i dont go to the cinema much anymore - apart from the high cost i dont want to watch a film with phones illuminated on silent as people are texting or talking - id rather buy the dvd and watch it in my own premises in under the conditions i like to watch a film - no interuptions.

what we cant see is if a phone text or call may be genuine - always that possiblity that someones phone beeps informing them of a death or relative in an accident or a family member broken down......... its too hard to enforce a no phone policy imo.

its why i choose not to go very often - if its not phones its people talking, then when you ask them politely your told to pee off and mind your own - alot of rude arrogant people in todays society ruining it for others :( - in my day you had respect and many people these days simply lack it.

policing the cinema with ushers on the look out for phone users will only end in tears, joe public will simply tell the usher where to go, confrontations lead to brawls esp off most of todays youth - no respect
 
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".
 
Zombie_61 said:
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".
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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.
 
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.
 
cavx said:
No, I disagree. If I go to the cinema and pay $11+ (3D is what $18 now?) for a ticket, I want to hear the movie soundtrack, not the person behind me yabbering away about, whatever. I've told many a teenager (or early 20s) off for using their phone in a cinema.
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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.

Oh, I'm in WA by the way - 3D sessions are about $22 here.

Zombie_61 said:
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.
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I CALLED IT! I CALLED IT!!!!!!! :lol
 
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. :facepalm


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.
 
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