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The Average Movie Theater Has Hundreds of Screens
theodp writes "The "average" movie theater reportedly has a capacity of 200-300 people. Which, thanks to the wonder of mobile devices, means that it also has hundreds of screens. And — thanks to Facebook, Twitter, and texting — hundreds of potential annoyances. Which prompts NY film critic David Edelstein to ask: How Should We Treat Texters and Talkers at Movie Theaters? 'Has our culture become so private that no one knows how to behave anymore in public?' Edelstein wonders. 'Is selfishness the rule rather than exception? Are people who say, "Shut up and turn off your phone" today's version of "You kids get off my lawn"?' Jason Bailey argues that the only way to solve movie theaters' talking and texting problem is to give in to it, perhaps with anything-goes phone-friendly talk-amongst-yourselves screenings in the seven and eight o'clock hours coupled with no-tolerance shows later in the evening. Any other ideas?" You could always throw it.
What movie theater do you frequent? I'll make sure to shine a flashlight in your eyes and tell you your attention span sucks and that maybe instead of complaining like a little girl that you should just go back to watching the movie.
"His name was James Damore."
I don't think anyone who's posted has actually expressed a "pro cell phone in movies" sentiment.
You did about 9 times now in 9 different posts on the subject, in the span of about 9 minutes.
What are you trying to cover for there chief? So many posts, telling people they must have a shitty attention span, telling people to just watch the movie regardless of how you behave right in front of them, and so forth... what gives chief?
"His name was James Damore."