SHHH … I’M TRYING TO WATCH A MOVIE!

Jan 26 | Author: Kelly Frey

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It is very rare when I express my personal opinion in my blogs. The main purpose of our blogs here at CineVegas is to inform you of what’s happening in terms of art, film, alumni, web, technology and Las Vegas. However, I am blogging about the following because I feel it will serve as a public service for everyone out there. I know a lot of you have been thinking about this for awhile and just haven’t said it, so I’m going to say it for you …

When you go to see a movie … SHUT UP! Seriously. I have been to 3 movies in the past week, and in each movie, people cannot seem to shut up. And it’s not just whispering, it’s people talking out loud in the middle of the movie. Asking each other what just happened or what theu is going to happen or what so-and-so actor just said. I understand that movies oftentimes leave us confused. Being a blonde, I have been left in the dark many-a-time. However, this is no excuse to disrupt the movie watching of other patrons. Movies cost at least $10 per person these days, and I would really prefer to enjoy my film watching experiences without having someone in the seat behind me chit-chat throughout the entire movie.

Furthermore, has anyone noticed that the screen before previews which reminds people to turn off their cell phones is lasting longer and longer? And yet people still haven’t figured out how to turn off their phones. Really? It’s 2009. Cell phones have been in popular use for over 10 years now. It should be second nature to switch off your phone when entering a movie theater. During two movies this past week, someone’s cell phone not only rang in the middle of the movie … THEY ACTUALLY ANSWERED IT AND STARTED TO HAVE A CONVERSATION! In the middle of the movie! I’m sorry, did I miss something? Did we suddenly all land on a planet where it’s ok to be rude and completely dismissive of other people?

Please people. I am begging you to be more respectful of others when going to tbe movies, theaters, etc. In these crazy times, movies can be our saving grace and escape from reality. It has always been one of my favorite pasttimes. I would hate for anyone else to hesitate going to the movies because they are afraid their movie-watching experience will be ruined by a handful of disrespectful patrons. Let’s all help each other have the best time possible at the movies!