Quote from: Luddite on 13 January 2013, 08:28:36 PM


* People who talk, make noise, or other distractions at the cinema should the flayed and dipped in salt.

Ahhhh Luddite, what would a cinema visit be without some random violence

I rarely go to the cinema these days; only now for the 'big events' like The Hobbit.  When we do go, the wife and i tend to take time off work and head over on say a Wednesday morning in the hope of us being the only people in.

I find the whole thing a miserable experience.

Having to be on time - hate
Massively overpriced concessions - hate
Cripplingly uncomfortable seats - hate
People talking 'et. al.' - rage-hate   

I have been known to stand up in the middle of a movie, head over to those talking and shout, 'WOULD YOU MIND NOT TALKING PLEASE, I'M TRYING TO WATCH THE MOVIE'. 

This little group during the Hobbit talked all the way through the 3 hours.  I mean why?  Why go to see a movie and then talk all the way through it?  Baffling.

Luckily the movie sound was cranked up to 11 so i could only hear them during the quiet moments (like the Riddles in the Dark scene).

Yeah...cinema-going...gruelling.

It's true, going to the cinema is torture! I only go for must see things.

The hobbit , like all the other LOTR movies, is something you must see on the big screen though, gives it that "wow" feeling.

Similar experiences for me too regarding watching things in the cinema..

What Peter says is true....But even that consideration's very unlikely to drag me out of the house.

Cheers - Phil.

Depends what film you go to see. Went to see Quartet last Friday afternoon with the missus. No-one under fifty in the house. Perfect peace. The wrinklies at least know how to behave. 

Quote from: Hertsblue on 14 January 2013, 09:45:00 AM
Depends what film you go to see. Went to see Quartet last Friday afternoon with the missus. No-one under fifty in the house. Perfect peace. The wrinklies at least know how to behave. 

We went to the 11.55am Tuesday showing...unaware that Tuesday at the local is 'Silver discount day'.  Place was heaving with Saga-louts.

Definately 50+ 'wrinklies' whittering on throughout the film.      

So perhaps not all wrinklies know how to behave?

Bet you fit right in eh Lud?  

I thought it was quite good actually, not as good as LOTR but I was happy I went and ill defo be there next winter for another instalment.

I also find the seats uncomfortable. I'm always sitting up and then I get uncomfortable and so slouch, then my back plays up and the hole process starts agin. I actually forgot my 3D Glass's went to order them and said "two pairs of x-ray glasses please" don't quite no what I was thinking at the time...

Price wise, yeah, around £10.00 each plus popcorn etc. I am considering the membership at Boldon. It's £15per/mnt and you have to sign up for at lest 1 year. But as many films as you like. Admittedly I recon I only go to see 12 films a year but I would like to go more. Also, I was thinking that when there is a bunch of good films out, go for a hole day. Mid day film, out quick drink and refresh, 2nd film, out, meal across the road, 3rd film... I think you could even squeeze 4 into a day!  Just depends on film lengths and start times.

Quote from: Luddite on 13 January 2013, 08:28:36 PM
* People who talk, make noise, or other distractions at the cinema should the flayed and dipped in salt.

Apart from 50 Shades of Grey the film. They might see that as a bonus