Zak Forsman
Major Contributor
Wish everybody could have an Arclight Hollywood in their neck of the woods. Rarely go anywhere else and I can't think of a single bad experience.
The big screen experience is doomed.
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Shame. They threw out the wrong guy!
Postmaster
Dark Side of the Camera
Yeah, but it was worth seeing his face :evil:
Luis Caffesse
Admin
Hats off to you, Frank.
:thumbsup:
That theater owes you an apology and your money back, for doing their job.
That's probably why he was thrown out. The security guys were like, "If anyone's dumping soda and popcorn on a person's head, it's gonna be us!"
Live in NYC... You don't even know what a bad experience is.....
Want to see dark knight with my girlfriend at the time. Those of you out here know the AMC in Times Square and why you don't go watch movies there. It's the biggest most awesome theatre in the city, 99% crammed full of mouth breathers. It's impossible. So....
We decided not to go to that theater for the expressed reason. We go to the beautiful 66th street Lincoln center, settle in, and I s*%t you not, on our right a guy lights up a cigar, on our left the couple is doing....."things" with each other, the couple in front keeps taking pictures, with flash, and behind us a family with crying 3 kids.... All of what ima bout to say happened at the same time, within about 30 seconds.
So, the family behind us starts yelling at the cigar guy, while the couple in front is filming the whole thing, the cigar guy is arguing with the wife of the family... The photo couple notices the frisky couple to our left. And start snickering, e frisky couple starts screaming at the photo couple cause he sees the camera, which bring the attention of family behind us to the now, arguing slightly undressed couple, and then they start into each other.
All in all, they all wound up getting thrown out, but I thought I was in crazy world. And the main credits hadn't even started rolling yet.
Want to see dark knight with my girlfriend at the time. Those of you out here know the AMC in Times Square and why you don't go watch movies there. It's the biggest most awesome theatre in the city, 99% crammed full of mouth breathers. It's impossible. So....
We decided not to go to that theater for the expressed reason. We go to the beautiful 66th street Lincoln center, settle in, and I s*%t you not, on our right a guy lights up a cigar, on our left the couple is doing....."things" with each other, the couple in front keeps taking pictures, with flash, and behind us a family with crying 3 kids.... All of what ima bout to say happened at the same time, within about 30 seconds.
So, the family behind us starts yelling at the cigar guy, while the couple in front is filming the whole thing, the cigar guy is arguing with the wife of the family... The photo couple notices the frisky couple to our left. And start snickering, e frisky couple starts screaming at the photo couple cause he sees the camera, which bring the attention of family behind us to the now, arguing slightly undressed couple, and then they start into each other.
All in all, they all wound up getting thrown out, but I thought I was in crazy world. And the main credits hadn't even started rolling yet.
robmneilson
Veteran
Man the times square AMC is usually horrible. I remember going to see Sunshine there, and the usual teenage characters are talking **** to the screen....but then five minutes in everyone is blown away by the visuals and just shuts up. One of the most pleasant theater experiences Ive ever had. I've never seen anything as crazy as your Lincoln Square...that must have been worth the experience.
Dude,it was better than the movie....
Actually screenings at the museum of the moving image in queens was amazing. Saw 2001 space odyssey there this summer. Theatre was packed but so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Perfect.
Actually screenings at the museum of the moving image in queens was amazing. Saw 2001 space odyssey there this summer. Theatre was packed but so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Perfect.
Postmaster
Dark Side of the Camera
A cigar? Really? Wow - you would get instantly crucified for doing that in Germany.
Well that sounds at least like a good show - can I include that in my next screenplay?
Frank
Wll the things was this, he only lit it one puff then put it out, but the match drew so much attention. Plus it's a cigar... It smells like death...
I have no idea what exists in people's brains..... Like did he think if he did one puff no one would notice?
I have no idea what exists in people's brains..... Like did he think if he did one puff no one would notice?
robmneilson
Veteran
I really miss the Museum of the Moving Image had some great screenings there. I lost that, and BAM, but gained the Alamo Drafthouse at least.
I saw 2001 at the Zeigfield a few years ago, and they had the lights on during the 3 minute overture at the top of the film. I was so psyched to sit in the dark and get myself ready for the film until that happened.
I saw 2001 at the Zeigfield a few years ago, and they had the lights on during the 3 minute overture at the top of the film. I was so psyched to sit in the dark and get myself ready for the film until that happened.
maranfilms
Veteran
You guys had it way to good!! Heck my t.v. only had two channels, on and off
But on a serious note. I couldn't agree more with the op thread. It's so much more comfortable to watch movies in your home, at least for me it is. The problem is I rarely have time to watch them because i'm usually working on some sort of project. I think the majority here get more gratifacation from making them then watching them? hmmm
Matt Gottshalk
Resident Preditor
I would have said "Oh, I don't mind people, it's idiots like you that ruin it for everyone."
Matt Gottshalk
Resident Preditor
If you are ever in the states or I am in Deutschland, the beer is on me sir.
Kudos.
Batutta
Major Contributor
+1. Was just there on Tuesday to see Lincoln.
Nektonic
Veteran
I sort of agree with the premise of this post, but also don't think the movie theater will go away real soon. Maybe in the next 20 years, but not in this current decade.
I love going to the theater but it has also been a hassle in recent years. I always seem to have this odd bit of bad luck with movies in that every time some films come out I really want to see, work and other crap just piles on top of me and sucks up all my time and energy. By the time I have a chance to go to the cinema, all the good new movies are already gone and we have Twilight or Transformers hogging up five screens in every multiplex.
Although, I suppose that is sort of a sign of cinema being alive, in the sense that we still have all these big event movies that get people to visit the theater. I think that is more the problem than the whole of theatrical moviegoing dying. Nearly everything from Hollywood these days is either a no-budget little film with a very limited audience or a mega-budget tentpole FX extravaganza that nearly bankrupts the studio if it underperforms. Those two extremes are not healthy IMO.
Skyfall was excellent btw. Best Bond in a long time, and perhaps could be the best of the series you are more into the darker brooding Bond. Personally I like that better than the zany Roger Moore style Bond.
I love going to the theater but it has also been a hassle in recent years. I always seem to have this odd bit of bad luck with movies in that every time some films come out I really want to see, work and other crap just piles on top of me and sucks up all my time and energy. By the time I have a chance to go to the cinema, all the good new movies are already gone and we have Twilight or Transformers hogging up five screens in every multiplex.
Although, I suppose that is sort of a sign of cinema being alive, in the sense that we still have all these big event movies that get people to visit the theater. I think that is more the problem than the whole of theatrical moviegoing dying. Nearly everything from Hollywood these days is either a no-budget little film with a very limited audience or a mega-budget tentpole FX extravaganza that nearly bankrupts the studio if it underperforms. Those two extremes are not healthy IMO.
Skyfall was excellent btw. Best Bond in a long time, and perhaps could be the best of the series you are more into the darker brooding Bond. Personally I like that better than the zany Roger Moore style Bond.
aethericwave
Member
I've taken to going to the theater less and less over the years, but it's more because of the inflated expense and the nature of the films that make it to broad distribution.
(Too many copycat movies, not enough emotional cinema.)
But, I will say that the best solution I've found to the inconsideration and rudeness of popular crowds over time is to attend the theater at times that they are not likely to be there at all.
As in, not prime-time (7PM and later)
I also never see a movie that has been out for less than two or three weeks, and often try to go to showings that are in the afternoon or early evening.
I love being in a theater with twelve other truly interested patrons. It's a pleasure to watch like that.
I've had pretty good experienced overall in Wilmington, especially in the newer Mayfaire theater, where the riff-raff are less riff-raffy.
(Too many copycat movies, not enough emotional cinema.)
But, I will say that the best solution I've found to the inconsideration and rudeness of popular crowds over time is to attend the theater at times that they are not likely to be there at all.
As in, not prime-time (7PM and later)
I also never see a movie that has been out for less than two or three weeks, and often try to go to showings that are in the afternoon or early evening.
I love being in a theater with twelve other truly interested patrons. It's a pleasure to watch like that.
I've had pretty good experienced overall in Wilmington, especially in the newer Mayfaire theater, where the riff-raff are less riff-raffy.
Egg Born Son
Veteran
Perhaps the solution is special screenings where the audience must carry a license issued by the DMW (dept of movie watchers) is in order...
You would have to sit a written exam covering the basics - sitting quietly, turning off your phone, taking care of ablutions before the movie begins, finishing noisy snacks before the end of the previews, considering the size of your bladder before buying the super cup...; be accompanied by an instructor to your first screenings while on your provisional licence; and then subject to penalties for infringements up to and including suspension of your licence, relegating you to watch movies with the inconsiderate masses. Perhaps a minimum age requirement too, youth in groups generally being the loudest while possessing the most disposable income (so they're always there) for attending the cinema and candy bar purchases.
I started this post as a joke but as I read it back, I'm liking it.
You would have to sit a written exam covering the basics - sitting quietly, turning off your phone, taking care of ablutions before the movie begins, finishing noisy snacks before the end of the previews, considering the size of your bladder before buying the super cup...; be accompanied by an instructor to your first screenings while on your provisional licence; and then subject to penalties for infringements up to and including suspension of your licence, relegating you to watch movies with the inconsiderate masses. Perhaps a minimum age requirement too, youth in groups generally being the loudest while possessing the most disposable income (so they're always there) for attending the cinema and candy bar purchases.
I started this post as a joke but as I read it back, I'm liking it.
Unfortunately, that is where my above story happened, at a 1 pm matinee on a Wednesday.