Comments on: Is it really that bad at the movies? http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2008/07/17/is-it-really-that-bad-at-the-movies/ Movie reviews from award-winning journalist Christian Toto Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:55:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: cftoto http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2008/07/17/is-it-really-that-bad-at-the-movies/comment-page-1/#comment-1470 cftoto Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:00:45 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=231#comment-1470 Heidi, Your PS points to a bigger problem, one in which parents attack their kids' teachers because their lil' darling is incapable of any wrongdoing (even though he's the scourge of the school, perhaps_. That syndrome is on full display in these movie theaters ... my little Poopsie should be allowed to kick, scream or pull hair at a theater. But it's more pernicious, and damaging, when it spreads to the school and other important venues. Heidi,

Your PS points to a bigger problem, one in which parents attack their kids’ teachers because their lil’ darling is incapable of any wrongdoing (even though he’s the scourge of the school, perhaps_. That syndrome is on full display in these movie theaters … my little Poopsie should be allowed to kick, scream or pull hair at a theater. But it’s more pernicious, and damaging, when it spreads to the school and other important venues.

]]> By: Heidi http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2008/07/17/is-it-really-that-bad-at-the-movies/comment-page-1/#comment-1468 Heidi Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:54:17 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=231#comment-1468 PS My only comment about the comments on the CNN poll is this: we need to institute a test before we allow people to father and mother children. Why is it that some people with children think having a child somehow gives them special rights to be jerks? I emphasize SOME, because I know a lot of very good parents who would never behave as the parent in my previous post. PS
My only comment about the comments on the CNN poll is this: we need to institute a test before we allow people to father and mother children.

Why is it that some people with children think having a child somehow gives them special rights to be jerks? I emphasize SOME, because I know a lot of very good parents who would never behave as the parent in my previous post.

]]> By: Heidi http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2008/07/17/is-it-really-that-bad-at-the-movies/comment-page-1/#comment-1467 Heidi Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:47:22 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=231#comment-1467 I had to update my comment because it was as if I jinxed myself!! We had a screaming child in our packed theater (for "The Dark Knight"). This is classic - the mother, instead of simply removing the child - would go and stand in the hallway so she could continue watching the movie, but no one would be giving her those "stares." But we could all continue listening to her child scream. I wish I'd had enough guts to yell out "Go Home!!!" But I didn't - no one else did either. We should have reported her - the bahavior went on for the entire movie. Even after all this time and many, many movies, I still am amazed by this type of incredibly rude behavior. I'd pay $1 for an usher (as long as he didn't kick me out for sneaking in candy!!!). :-) I had to update my comment because it was as if I jinxed myself!!
We had a screaming child in our packed theater (for “The Dark Knight”).
This is classic – the mother, instead of simply removing the child – would go and stand in the hallway so she could continue watching the movie, but no one would be giving her those “stares.” But we could all continue listening to her child scream. I wish I’d had enough guts to yell out “Go Home!!!” But I didn’t – no one else did either. We should have reported her – the bahavior went on for the entire movie.

Even after all this time and many, many movies, I still am amazed by this type of incredibly rude behavior. I’d pay $1 for an usher (as long as he didn’t kick me out for sneaking in candy!!!). :-)

]]> By: cftoto http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2008/07/17/is-it-really-that-bad-at-the-movies/comment-page-1/#comment-1192 cftoto Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:33:51 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=231#comment-1192 Well put, Heidi. What amazes me is that people defended their boorish behavior in that CNN posting. Pathetic. That's precisely why the movie experience has taken a hit in the public eye. Real simple fix. Charge $1 extra for film where real, live ushers will be on guard for this behavior. A two-strike, you're out policy is in effect. Problem solved. Well put, Heidi. What amazes me is that people defended their boorish behavior in that CNN posting. Pathetic. That’s precisely why the movie experience has taken a hit in the public eye.

Real simple fix. Charge $1 extra for film where real, live ushers will be on guard for this behavior. A two-strike, you’re out policy is in effect. Problem solved.

]]> By: Heidi http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2008/07/17/is-it-really-that-bad-at-the-movies/comment-page-1/#comment-1191 Heidi Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:29:13 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=231#comment-1191 Movie tickets have gotten too expensive to have the experience ruined by: 1. Screaming/crying/kicking spoiled brats 2. Ringing/buzzing/texting cell phones 3. People who eat their popcorn so loudly that I can't hear the movie 4. Teenagers who chat/flirt/text 5. Elderly people who keep having to ask their spouse "what did he just say?" using their every day voice 6. Did I already mention cell phones?? Grrr. I'm headed off to watch Dark Knight - I may have #7 & #8 by the time I get back. ~Heidi Movie tickets have gotten too expensive to have the experience ruined by:
1. Screaming/crying/kicking spoiled brats
2. Ringing/buzzing/texting cell phones
3. People who eat their popcorn so loudly that I can’t hear the movie
4. Teenagers who chat/flirt/text
5. Elderly people who keep having to ask their spouse “what did he just say?” using their every day voice
6. Did I already mention cell phones??

Grrr. I’m headed off to watch Dark Knight – I may have #7 & #8 by the time I get back.

~Heidi

]]> By: cftoto http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2008/07/17/is-it-really-that-bad-at-the-movies/comment-page-1/#comment-327 cftoto Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:11:13 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=231#comment-327 James, I know kids will be dying to see Batman, but this one is really dark and for mature audiences. Kids may appreciate the action, but everything else will either go over their heads or visit them in their nightmares... James,
I know kids will be dying to see Batman, but this one is really dark and for mature audiences. Kids may appreciate the action, but everything else will either go over their heads or visit them in their nightmares…

]]> By: James Frazier http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2008/07/17/is-it-really-that-bad-at-the-movies/comment-page-1/#comment-323 James Frazier Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:06:27 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=231#comment-323 I'm afraid that "The Dark Knight" will be packed with kids. Not only does the movie sound fairly inappropriate for children, I'll have to listen to their commentary the whole screening. Fingers crossed. I’m afraid that “The Dark Knight” will be packed with kids. Not only does the movie sound fairly inappropriate for children, I’ll have to listen to their commentary the whole screening. Fingers crossed.

]]> By: cftoto http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2008/07/17/is-it-really-that-bad-at-the-movies/comment-page-1/#comment-322 cftoto Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:34:49 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=231#comment-322 K - Thanks for the wisdom. I have a lot to learn about where to take babies ... and how to keep them relatively at peace. I'm thinking a packed Dark Knight showing isn't a baby match in any way, shape or form, though! K – Thanks for the wisdom. I have a lot to learn about where to take babies … and how to keep them relatively at peace.

I’m thinking a packed Dark Knight showing isn’t a baby match in any way, shape or form, though!

]]> By: K http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2008/07/17/is-it-really-that-bad-at-the-movies/comment-page-1/#comment-321 K Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:31:41 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=231#comment-321 <em>My wife and I are expecting our first child in January, and I would no sooner drag the tot to the movies than I would bring him/her to a heavy metal concert. Amazing, isn’t it?</em> Bravo. My parents wouldn't take me to a movie until I could sit still and be quiet. The folks who bring their noisy kids to shows are vandalizing the movie for the rest of the audience to save themselves the price of a babysitter. That being said, I've seen some parents perform remarkable duty keeping the youngsters in line and not bothering anyone. The general modus operandi for these folks is to wait until the movie has played for a while so that the theater is nearly empty, and then sitting somewhat removed from the other customers. So in principle, it can be done. And for some movies, the twinkle of childish laughter (at the appropriate moments, of course) can enhance the movie going experience. My wife and I are expecting our first child in January, and I would no sooner drag the tot to the movies than I would bring him/her to a heavy metal concert. Amazing, isn’t it?

Bravo. My parents wouldn’t take me to a movie until I could sit still and be quiet. The folks who bring their noisy kids to shows are vandalizing the movie for the rest of the audience to save themselves the price of a babysitter.

That being said, I’ve seen some parents perform remarkable duty keeping the youngsters in line and not bothering anyone. The general modus operandi for these folks is to wait until the movie has played for a while so that the theater is nearly empty, and then sitting somewhat removed from the other customers. So in principle, it can be done. And for some movies, the twinkle of childish laughter (at the appropriate moments, of course) can enhance the movie going experience.

]]> By: cftoto http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/2008/07/17/is-it-really-that-bad-at-the-movies/comment-page-1/#comment-320 cftoto Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:15:17 +0000 http://whatwouldtotowatch.com/?p=231#comment-320 Kevin, My wife and I are expecting our first child in January, and I would no sooner drag the tot to the movies than I would bring him/her to a heavy metal concert. Amazing, isn't it? Kevin,

My wife and I are expecting our first child in January, and I would no sooner drag the tot to the movies than I would bring him/her to a heavy metal concert. Amazing, isn’t it?

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