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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-04 23:53:39
January 04 2013 00:15 GMT
#1
Fun blog just wanted to write!

I'm a pretty frequent cinema-goer. back in junior college, I used to go to the cinema every week, once a week. I'd watch any film almost and usually alone. When it comes to cinema etiquette and the activity I'm going. I'm pretty strict and unusual in what I like to be done (otherwise it upsets my experience).

I love the cinema. There's something about the atmosphere that makes me feel so comfortable, giddy almost. I associate cinemas with airports where people enter various waiting lounges to eventually travel into either imaginary worlds set by talented directors or through their own real-life adventures to another country, life, opportunity.

To me, both of them symbolically represent what I love doing the most: discovering.

Planning & Time Consideration

As I said, I have a lot of rules when it comes to moves and the cinema. Before even considering of going to the movies or seeing a certain film, I must consider the following:

  • Has this popular movie been released and open for viewership for at least two weeks?
  • Is it available for viewing on non-weekend (or Tuesday).
  • Is it playing after Noon, before 6pm?
These are odd questions to ask, but it's because of past experiences and ultimately: my personality and interest in a movie. One thing I can't stand is people checking their phones and those who talk throughout the whole movie. To avoid this, I tend to see movies when everyone is either done seeing it or not available to see it. Thus the 2-week notice and the weekend/Friday rule (Tuesday is half-off, so you get a lot of loud-mouth university students going).

I like watching my movies around 2-3pm on a weekday because everyone's either working, in school or having lunch (I eat my lunch at the movies, it's like watching a giant television alone in a very comfortable seat). When I used to go every week, I used to do my homework or other things while the movie played, it was somehow very relaxing and comfortable for me. When you're alone in a theater, you can laugh as hard as you want, sit anyway you want and relax a lot more.

Everytime I see movies without following at least two of the rules above, I get loud-mouth brats with their foot on my head. A dating couple who won't fucking shut up (there were these two people next to me when I saw Rise of the Planet of the Apes [Terrible movie btw] who would fucking go "Oh no!" all the time and exclaim everything that the movie wanted to invoke, but did it verbally and fucking loudly or people who like to rest their arms, coat sleeves, napkins on the armchairs entirely.

Other rules I have are the timings. I always leave my house for the cinemas 30 minutes before the movie starts. I arrive 15 minutes before the movie, it takes me 8 minutes to purchase my ticket, get my popcorn and drink [these are a must, I always get popcorn, with butter!] and hit the bathroom. That means I have 7 whole minutes to get comfortable, unbutton my coat, put away my bag, place my phone in a secure location after answering calls, etc.

Permissions: Talking & Snack Consumption

If I'm seeing the movie with other people, I permit whispering in each others ears for questions/jokes, etc. But you must whisper, I don't want to hear your tone out loud, be considerate of others and whisper in my ear. I also permit sharing popcorn and drinks (same straw, two straws, doesn't matter) . However, eating etiquette is important, only eat one popcorn piece at a time and during tense moments, popcorn cannot be consumed because the rustling of the bag is too damn loud. I also hate people who stuff their face with popcorn because you're just filling your stomach rather than enjoying the taste + you'll drink more because of the intake of salt at that pace (which means less of a shared amount).

When my mother used to take us to the movies, she would stuff her face before the movie even started. She would also buy diet coke which my brother and I despised. At first, we would push her to buy the bucket-size popcorn bag [it's literally a large round plastic pail], because it came with free refills, so we'd have her eat the whole thing, then I'd go and refill it before the movie started.

Soon they removed that feature when they realized my brother and I would keep bringing the same bucket over and over each time we went to the movies (if we went frequent enough, the bucket's design wouldn't be changed and we'd abuse the system by washing out any marks they put to show that it was refilled). When the feature was removed, we made sure to put enough extra salt and butter so my mother would be put off eating the popcorn at a simple one-piece rate.

Recently, I saw Django Unchained and this guy next to me was so disinterested in the movie (his snarky girlfriend who would mutter profanity before the movie even started), that he continued to read his magazine. As the lights dimmed and the preview started, I saw him squinting and trying to capture as much light as he could to read his magazine. Whenever something happened, he'd look up for a second, before returning to read. It annoyed the shit out of me even though it shouldn't affect my enjoyment.

Seating Arrangement

Lastly, for seating arrangements, I like the center spots, and the first 3 rows. If I'm really desperate, I'll consider the 4th row, but that's it. Anything closer to the screen and I catch the next one or get a refund.

With friends, the number of my group depends. Three is ideal, seat-saving for two people is easy. Seat-saving for one while the two sit in-between that empty seat is my favourite strategy. Four is ok, five is pushing it, I refuse to go as six.

With seating amongst friends, I hate being the centered or the outer-edges. For Three, the seat doesn't matter. For Four, I like to be the two center pieces. For Five, the one after the center guy is fine. I don't enjoy being next to a friend and then next to a stranger, you're on the edge and it's like you're at the kids table sitting next to strangers and your friends who are obviously all huddled towards the middle.

As you can see, I'm very strict about movies. I'm pretty strict about restaurants as well ranging from restaurant service, food, timings and table manners, but I'm not a stickler in the sense that I'll call you out, but it sinks in my mind who's doing what at certain restaurants or at movies, etc.

I wrote this blog just because I found it amusing how serious I was about a silly social outing! It's completely ridiculous when I thought about it and I simply had to share just how stupidly tight I am about these things!



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Animzor
Profile Joined March 2011
Sweden2154 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-04 00:25:54
January 04 2013 00:24 GMT
#2
I rarely go see films if I can't sit in the middle row. Luckily, here in Sweden we choose our seats when we buy the ticket, so I always get my seat.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 04 2013 00:25 GMT
#3
On January 04 2013 09:24 Animzor wrote:
I rarely go see films if I can't sit in the middle. Luckily, here in Sweden we choose our seats when we buy the ticket, so I always get my seat.


We have that too for AVX films. But I dont like paying more for that or 3D or Imax
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luckylefty
Profile Joined November 2010
United States272 Posts
January 04 2013 00:25 GMT
#4
I really thought i was picky, until I read this. I now realize I'm just a peon movie goer compared to you Michael.


:D :D
m3rciless
Profile Joined August 2009
United States1476 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-04 00:26:42
January 04 2013 00:26 GMT
#5
haha what a shit blog and i hate you as a person for the things you wrote here. I cant believe you're self-absorbed enough to think 1) anyone gives a shit about your cinema bullshit 2) youre actually right about any of this

edit: wait now i cant tell if youre srs

User was temp banned for this post.
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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 04 2013 00:28 GMT
#6
On January 04 2013 09:26 m3rciless wrote:
haha what a shit blog and i hate you as a person for the things you wrote here. I cant believe you're self-absorbed enough to think 1) anyone gives a shit about your cinema bullshit 2) youre actually right about any of this

edit: wait now i cant tell if youre srs


oh wow,

tell me what you really think now
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docvoc
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States5491 Posts
January 04 2013 00:39 GMT
#7
On January 04 2013 09:28 Torte de Lini wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 04 2013 09:26 m3rciless wrote:
haha what a shit blog and i hate you as a person for the things you wrote here. I cant believe you're self-absorbed enough to think 1) anyone gives a shit about your cinema bullshit 2) youre actually right about any of this

edit: wait now i cant tell if youre srs


oh wow,

tell me what you really think now

How could even possibly say this to TDL? He made a very nicely structured blog about a quirk of his and your response is to shit talk him? Not cool dude. I for one enjoyed this blog, and I hope you tell us more of your quirks TDL. Not being creepy or anything, I for one find it awesome how some people live very rule and structure based lives while I just kinda jellyfish it and go with the flow. Living radically different from me is something I will always read about. Great blog TDL , but why aren't you featured?
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MCDayC
Profile Joined March 2011
United Kingdom14464 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-04 00:43:36
January 04 2013 00:43 GMT
#8
LOL wow what a strange blog, pretty interesting though, if only to see the depths of an otherwise normal person's insanity about a very specific topic.
I enjoyed reading it though ^;^
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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-04 00:47:23
January 04 2013 00:46 GMT
#9
On January 04 2013 09:39 docvoc wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 04 2013 09:28 Torte de Lini wrote:
On January 04 2013 09:26 m3rciless wrote:
haha what a shit blog and i hate you as a person for the things you wrote here. I cant believe you're self-absorbed enough to think 1) anyone gives a shit about your cinema bullshit 2) youre actually right about any of this

edit: wait now i cant tell if youre srs


oh wow,

tell me what you really think now

How could even possibly say this to TDL? He made a very nicely structured blog about a quirk of his and your response is to shit talk him? Not cool dude. I for one enjoyed this blog, and I hope you tell us more of your quirks TDL. Not being creepy or anything, I for one find it awesome how some people live very rule and structure based lives while I just kinda jellyfish it and go with the flow. Living radically different from me is something I will always read about. Great blog TDL , but why aren't you featured?


I mean, he can say what he thinks. I just think he's being a bit too blunt about it. I wrote this because I realize how ridiculous and strict it is over something so stupid and silly (social outings are meant to be relaxing and fun, but my routine makes it feel like hell lol).

Thanks!

I am not sure why I am not featured, you can privately ask staff to feature me if you like the content, I'd appreciate it ^^

I have some very weird quirks, believe me. Going to restaurants with me can be pretty silly.

*Thanks for having my back :D!

On January 04 2013 09:43 MCDayC wrote:
LOL wow what a strange blog, pretty interesting though, if only to see the depths of an otherwise normal person's insanity about a very specific topic.
I enjoyed reading it though ^;^


yeah, it's a bit insane. I definitely wanted to see if people have other similar instances where they like things to be just perfect
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brian
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
United States9633 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-04 00:58:01
January 04 2013 00:48 GMT
#10
On January 04 2013 09:26 m3rciless wrote:
haha what a shit blog and i hate you as a person for the things you wrote here. I cant believe you're self-absorbed enough to think 1) anyone gives a shit about your cinema bullshit 2) youre actually right about any of this

edit: wait now i cant tell if youre srs

you're a dick.

I love movies too, read every word, agree with everything (except sitting in the front wtf?)
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-04 00:55:59
January 04 2013 00:53 GMT
#11
On January 04 2013 09:48 Gene wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 04 2013 09:26 m3rciless wrote:
haha what a shit blog and i hate you as a person for the things you wrote here. I cant believe you're self-absorbed enough to think 1) anyone gives a shit about your cinema bullshit 2) youre actually right about any of this

edit: wait now i cant tell if youre srs



I love movies too, read every word, agree with everything (except sitting in the front wtf?)

And you're a dick.


LOL YOU AGREE WITH THE POPCORN THING?

I can't stand people digging handfuls into popcorn bags, it's such a waste T_T It's a snack, why eat it like it's you're starving for dinner!

I can't stand people behind me, too many shoes hitting my head or pushing my seat! I also like being very high up and in the darker areas.

I dunno, I used to go to a pretty shit theater in New Jersey that was very angled well (meaning it was just a small inclined slope to the back) and in Montreal, the theaters is setup with stairs and inclined very highly.

This is similar to how the Jersey theater looked like:

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This is how my Montreal theater is like:



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brian
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
United States9633 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-04 00:59:56
January 04 2013 00:55 GMT
#12
I need to sit in the back and middle. I'm too easy going to have any serious reactions to anything else. But ideally, yes. Less noise is better. Less people being disrespectful is great. People talking above a whisper is downright rude. I get embarrassed when my snack makes noise. I love having the seats in front of me empty so i can slouch with my feet up.

The steep incline only makes sitting in the back better. Craning your neck up to see the screen is painful and if I have to look left or right to catch things happening on the side of the screen I feel like I'm missing shit.

for the sake of clarity, clearly, I did not mean you're the dick. fixed that little ambiguity. love you.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 04 2013 00:57 GMT
#13
Oh dear Lord, you're like the ideal movie-goer!
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Epishade
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
United States2267 Posts
January 04 2013 01:02 GMT
#14
I don't buy popcorn at the movies anymore. Part of it might be because whenever I got some, my dad would grab popcorn by the handful and waste it (as opposed to my 1-piece at a time, like you). The bigger reason though is that the popcorn just got to be so darn expensive and unhealthy for you. I rarely go to the movies but I share most of your exact reactions to movie etiquette. I sigh when my dad takes out his phone during the movies to check for any calls. How rude lol. Other people might get annoyed by the light from the phone.

Since you mentioned it in your blog, I'll also state something about restaurants. I'm always a very courteous and pleasant customer. I say "thanks" when my water is refilled, I say "please" after ordering my meal (even though I know I don't have to), and I'm generally a very nice person to the employees. I seem to be the nicest one in my family, but my dad really is the worst at restaurants compared to me. He always back-talks the waiters/waitresses when they make a slight mistake, don't check up on us while we're eating (which they probably should, but he still makes a scene), brings something to our table a little late etc. I can remember a time we've gotten free food because he started yelling at the waitress for not taking our orders correctly and being very late. Sometimes it's helpful, but often it's much more than I'd care for.
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fiskekarl
Profile Joined December 2012
Denmark2 Posts
January 04 2013 01:17 GMT
#15
I agree with most things.

But! And I cannot stress this enough. The seating is the most important for me. I HAVE to sit in the middle of the screen back/front wise. And that should always be in the middle of the theater, so that I get the most out of the sound systems as well (they are calibrated to be at the middle of the room, and this experience is why I go to the cinema). If I cannot get those seats, I will book for another day.

But nice blog
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 04 2013 01:27 GMT
#16
On January 04 2013 10:02 Epishade wrote:
I don't buy popcorn at the movies anymore. Part of it might be because whenever I got some, my dad would grab popcorn by the handful and waste it (as opposed to my 1-piece at a time, like you). The bigger reason though is that the popcorn just got to be so darn expensive and unhealthy for you. I rarely go to the movies but I share most of your exact reactions to movie etiquette. I sigh when my dad takes out his phone during the movies to check for any calls. How rude lol. Other people might get annoyed by the light from the phone.

Since you mentioned it in your blog, I'll also state something about restaurants. I'm always a very courteous and pleasant customer. I say "thanks" when my water is refilled, I say "please" after ordering my meal (even though I know I don't have to), and I'm generally a very nice person to the employees. I seem to be the nicest one in my family, but my dad really is the worst at restaurants compared to me. He always back-talks the waiters/waitresses when they make a slight mistake, don't check up on us while we're eating (which they probably should, but he still makes a scene), brings something to our table a little late etc. I can remember a time we've gotten free food because he started yelling at the waitress for not taking our orders correctly and being very late. Sometimes it's helpful, but often it's much more than I'd care for.


holy balls! I am the same way in restaurants + one step further!
I'm kinda bad with tips though, I'm so... conflicted.
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Leyra
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States1222 Posts
January 04 2013 03:28 GMT
#17
Very bizarre habits, but mostly understandable. I never ever go to new movies. Crowded theatre = ruined movie-going-experience, for me, at least.

Restaurants... Ahhh I'm so similar to the fellow above, my mother is the "grouchy customer" type, while on the other hand I'm the most courteous customer they have on that particular night, I'm sure. :D

Anyways, fun read!
ne0lith
Profile Joined August 2011
537 Posts
January 04 2013 03:30 GMT
#18
One thing you don't seem too picky about is the threads you post on TL. I haven't seen a single one without you in it.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 04 2013 03:32 GMT
#19
On January 04 2013 12:30 ne0lith wrote:
One thing you don't seem too picky about is the threads you post on TL. I haven't seen a single one without you in it.


What a stretch!
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RiceAgainst
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
United States1849 Posts
January 04 2013 03:55 GMT
#20
That's a strange way to go to and enjoy the movies. I'm usually not that disturbed when I go to the movies because I rarely have nuisances enough to bother me (though like you, some that shouldn't end up disturbing me anyways). Then again, I rarely go to the movies.

We're all strange in some way or another, it's interesting to find out about other people's habits.
deathly rat
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United Kingdom911 Posts
January 04 2013 04:31 GMT
#21
I'm with you OP. I wish the cinema had nights for people who have consideration for other people. You're not some strange quirky person, you've just got old. Most adults would love to go to the cinema, but putting up with teens and general low lives makes the whole experience not worth it.
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SupaChicken
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Australia273 Posts
January 04 2013 05:07 GMT
#22
I agree with most of this actually. Fortunately I'm a projectionist and can go watch movies whenever I want, even if the cinema is closed. It's fantastic!
I need a new quote...
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 04 2013 05:12 GMT
#23
On January 04 2013 14:07 SupaChicken wrote:
I agree with most of this actually. Fortunately I'm a projectionist and can go watch movies whenever I want, even if the cinema is closed. It's fantastic!


You BASTARD!
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StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
January 04 2013 05:13 GMT
#24
On January 04 2013 10:27 Torte de Lini wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 04 2013 10:02 Epishade wrote:
I don't buy popcorn at the movies anymore. Part of it might be because whenever I got some, my dad would grab popcorn by the handful and waste it (as opposed to my 1-piece at a time, like you). The bigger reason though is that the popcorn just got to be so darn expensive and unhealthy for you. I rarely go to the movies but I share most of your exact reactions to movie etiquette. I sigh when my dad takes out his phone during the movies to check for any calls. How rude lol. Other people might get annoyed by the light from the phone.

Since you mentioned it in your blog, I'll also state something about restaurants. I'm always a very courteous and pleasant customer. I say "thanks" when my water is refilled, I say "please" after ordering my meal (even though I know I don't have to), and I'm generally a very nice person to the employees. I seem to be the nicest one in my family, but my dad really is the worst at restaurants compared to me. He always back-talks the waiters/waitresses when they make a slight mistake, don't check up on us while we're eating (which they probably should, but he still makes a scene), brings something to our table a little late etc. I can remember a time we've gotten free food because he started yelling at the waitress for not taking our orders correctly and being very late. Sometimes it's helpful, but often it's much more than I'd care for.


holy balls! I am the same way in restaurants + one step further!
I'm kinda bad with tips though, I'm so... conflicted.



You're a university student so it's understandable. Everyone has ticks.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 04 2013 05:14 GMT
#25
On January 04 2013 14:13 StarStruck wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 04 2013 10:27 Torte de Lini wrote:
On January 04 2013 10:02 Epishade wrote:
I don't buy popcorn at the movies anymore. Part of it might be because whenever I got some, my dad would grab popcorn by the handful and waste it (as opposed to my 1-piece at a time, like you). The bigger reason though is that the popcorn just got to be so darn expensive and unhealthy for you. I rarely go to the movies but I share most of your exact reactions to movie etiquette. I sigh when my dad takes out his phone during the movies to check for any calls. How rude lol. Other people might get annoyed by the light from the phone.

Since you mentioned it in your blog, I'll also state something about restaurants. I'm always a very courteous and pleasant customer. I say "thanks" when my water is refilled, I say "please" after ordering my meal (even though I know I don't have to), and I'm generally a very nice person to the employees. I seem to be the nicest one in my family, but my dad really is the worst at restaurants compared to me. He always back-talks the waiters/waitresses when they make a slight mistake, don't check up on us while we're eating (which they probably should, but he still makes a scene), brings something to our table a little late etc. I can remember a time we've gotten free food because he started yelling at the waitress for not taking our orders correctly and being very late. Sometimes it's helpful, but often it's much more than I'd care for.


holy balls! I am the same way in restaurants + one step further!
I'm kinda bad with tips though, I'm so... conflicted.



You're a university student so it's understandable. Everyone has ticks.


I actually hate the concept. I tip 10% and 15 if the service met my standards (20 on my favourite restaurants where the service is always beyond excellent).

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TerranosaurusWrecks
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Canada187 Posts
January 04 2013 06:02 GMT
#26
On January 04 2013 14:07 SupaChicken wrote:
I agree with most of this actually. Fortunately I'm a projectionist and can go watch movies whenever I want, even if the cinema is closed. It's fantastic!


damn, that sounds sooo nice. I hate to say it, but i feel like i have to come forward and say that I am one of the big bucket popcorn eaters who just scarfs it down before we're even ten minutes in the movie haha. Those big buckets with the refills are my only way of purchasing anything at the theater, everything is just so outrageously priced. I need to be able to refill so i don't feel ripped-off. Otherwise i just hit the penny candy store before i hit the cinema, that way i get a sick deal on some stale candy and get a huge adrenaline rush on smuggling the stuff in.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ "Like you can train a n00b, but they will just be a trained n00b."
Yurie
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
11953 Posts
January 04 2013 07:01 GMT
#27
I never buy anything at the cinema. 3 hours isn't that long of a time that I need anything to eat and I bring something to drink. No point in buying at the prices they have.

As for seats, middle of the cinema tends to be the best in my experience. Front means I am looking up, back means it is smaller.

Noises of others going to the cinema is why I stopped watching camera rips, it annoys me as well. Havn't talked to somebody it doesn't annoy though.

As for restaurant topic, there is no such thing as tips over here. Employees have a normal hourly wage, same as anywhere else. If you don't like the service, go some place else the next time and they will close down sooner or later.
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
January 04 2013 07:01 GMT
#28
On January 04 2013 14:14 Torte de Lini wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 04 2013 14:13 StarStruck wrote:
On January 04 2013 10:27 Torte de Lini wrote:
On January 04 2013 10:02 Epishade wrote:
I don't buy popcorn at the movies anymore. Part of it might be because whenever I got some, my dad would grab popcorn by the handful and waste it (as opposed to my 1-piece at a time, like you). The bigger reason though is that the popcorn just got to be so darn expensive and unhealthy for you. I rarely go to the movies but I share most of your exact reactions to movie etiquette. I sigh when my dad takes out his phone during the movies to check for any calls. How rude lol. Other people might get annoyed by the light from the phone.

Since you mentioned it in your blog, I'll also state something about restaurants. I'm always a very courteous and pleasant customer. I say "thanks" when my water is refilled, I say "please" after ordering my meal (even though I know I don't have to), and I'm generally a very nice person to the employees. I seem to be the nicest one in my family, but my dad really is the worst at restaurants compared to me. He always back-talks the waiters/waitresses when they make a slight mistake, don't check up on us while we're eating (which they probably should, but he still makes a scene), brings something to our table a little late etc. I can remember a time we've gotten free food because he started yelling at the waitress for not taking our orders correctly and being very late. Sometimes it's helpful, but often it's much more than I'd care for.


holy balls! I am the same way in restaurants + one step further!
I'm kinda bad with tips though, I'm so... conflicted.



You're a university student so it's understandable. Everyone has ticks.


I actually hate the concept. I tip 10% and 15 if the service met my standards (20 on my favourite restaurants where the service is always beyond excellent).



You can dislike it all you want but it`s a reality. Ask your friends who wait tables in Montreal. Students are poor tippers on average. I`m glad you tip the 15-20%.
VenomBRA
Profile Joined September 2010
Netherlands168 Posts
January 04 2013 11:23 GMT
#29
Man, I thought I was strict. Close to you, I'm like the most relaxed movie-goer ever.

I almost never buy popcorn in movies anymore. Sometimes I just get some candy, sometimes I just grab a beer. Yeah, cinemas in the Netherlands are super cool and sell beers. Some independent cinemas just have a bar outside and you can walk in with your beer glass -and I'm talking about awesome Belgium beer or local microbreweries.

Chain theaters just have commercial beer, but it's ok for me every now and then. And they serve them in these bottles:
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which makes some *pop* sound when you open them, so some "funny" people wait for the first silent moment in the movies to pop them up. It doesn't help that they play a freaking commercial for these beers *every damn time* before the movies.

Back to the popcorn subject: in the theaters I mostly go, they don't cook their own popcorn. Someone already delivers them, pre-cooked, in bags. If I wanted some old and cold popcorn, I'd just bring it from home or something. And people here really like sweet popcorn. I always got confused when I first moved here, when I ordered popcorn and people asked: "sweet or salted?"

I miss some warm fresh popcorn. And butter. They don't even have butter to add to it here
The best one I used to have was back home in Brazil, which I had to buy outside the cinema from a guy who walked around with a cart like this:
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The staff was fine with it, as they didn't serve food inside the cinema anymore.

And I have a thing for old cinema rooms. This particular one back home was amazing:

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entrance

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the room

too bad I could not find a pic of the ceiling inside the room, it had some great paintings and details.


But still it's nothing compared to Tuschinski in Amsterdam. The whole building and pretty much everything inside is a work of art:
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the room from the first "VIP" balcony

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second balcony, with the center light in frame

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the entrance hall. This "dome" keeps changing colors with some programmed lights. They have some similar ones inside, on the access to the balconies.

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outside

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the screen with the curtains open.
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divito
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada1213 Posts
January 04 2013 12:23 GMT
#30
Very interesting read. That said, I usually follow the 2-week rule you mentioned; pretty much for the same reasons. However, I suppose I'm far more tolerant for the rest of the issues you have. I also avoid buying drinks and snacks, simply because of the price.
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galtdunn
Profile Joined March 2011
United States977 Posts
January 04 2013 15:26 GMT
#31
lol to each his own but I found this very strange
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Recognizable
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Netherlands1552 Posts
January 04 2013 15:56 GMT
#32
This man takes his movies very serious The only thing I get annoyed about is when people talk/eat too loud.
Lyter
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United Kingdom2145 Posts
January 04 2013 16:20 GMT
#33
Yea I get pretty pissy when people clearly dont give a fuck and have their phones out or just chatting away.
Also, people that get up mid-film because they want to go to the toilet or get some food or a drink or w/e. Like what the actual fuck, you're gonna miss the movie you dumb fuck, get some bladder control or go beforehand
Steveling
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Greece10806 Posts
January 04 2013 16:22 GMT
#34
I solved the popcorn tragedy pretty handily.
I now buy 2 megapackets instead of 1.
My dick has shrunk to the point where it looks like I have 3 balls.
JOJOsc2news
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
3000 Posts
January 04 2013 16:41 GMT
#35
This made me laugh so hard. Thanks for sharing this.
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QuanticHawk
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
United States32095 Posts
January 04 2013 16:43 GMT
#36
what kind of fucking savage sits in the third row!?!

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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 04 2013 20:54 GMT
#37
Haha, I'm surprised I'm getting better reception than I thought.
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brian
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
United States9633 Posts
January 04 2013 21:47 GMT
#38
seriously though. the third row. savage.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 04 2013 21:57 GMT
#39
On January 05 2013 06:47 Gene wrote:
seriously though. the third row. savage.


Sometimes, it is socially possible for me to bow out and leave my friends ):

In good news, my city is opening a VIP Cinema: http://www.cineplex.com/Theatres/VIP.aspx

looooool
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corumjhaelen
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
France6884 Posts
January 04 2013 22:12 GMT
#40
So you are almost as quirky as me, but you buy popcorn ?
Thank god most cinemaz I go to don't sell popcorn. Popcorn eaters and candy openers are pretty high on my list of annoying people.
And funnily enough, all the terrible sittings I had were for blockbusters. I think the worst I had was for The Return of the King. The film wasn't really good, but the theater full of annoying people made it near unberable, I almost left before the end...
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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 04 2013 22:35 GMT
#41
On January 05 2013 07:12 corumjhaelen wrote:
So you are almost as quirky as me, but you buy popcorn ?
Thank god most cinemaz I go to don't sell popcorn. Popcorn eaters and candy openers are pretty high on my list of annoying people.
And funnily enough, all the terrible sittings I had were for blockbusters. I think the worst I had was for The Return of the King. The film wasn't really good, but the theater full of annoying people made it near unberable, I almost left before the end...


I saw Wreck-It Ralph twice.
Once at an early time where it was just superb to relax and watch.
Then again at around 8 on a Friday. Fucking brutal, kids all over the stairs and alleys. OH GOD
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3FFA
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States3931 Posts
January 04 2013 23:07 GMT
#42
K time for writing :3

I personally feel the same way as does my older brother. We usually go together to the movies because 1) We always find a way to be the ONLY ONES IN THE THEATER(or close to it) which gives you the most wonderful feeling in the world! Seeing The Guardians w/ my brother and being the only ones in the theater was so fun. I noticed one of the staff come in and sit in the far back during the movie too.

I never get popcorn and neither does my family (yay no family-caused bag rustling :3). When I go out w/ friends to the movies, we usually either bring our own food or just get a small snack, and I always request a time of like 2:00. This usually ends up in my friends and I only seeing movies during our vacations from school, but it is so worth it.

I also love to wait until the end of the credits before leaving our chairs for things like the ending of The Avengers that might pop up. Also, I like to see what people do with the credits to make them more or less enjoyable (The Guardians did a nice job with their credits imo).

I don't like to be close to the screen but I usually prefer 5th-6th row and the middle seats are best. If someone requests, I will sit elsewhere to fit their sitting want, but not if it is the very last or first rows. I hate fake IMAX theaters and I have a good chance of asking for my money back when going to them. (Is there a site where you can see all the REAL IMAX theaters?!?) I watch in NJ so if there is any really good theaters you've found in NJ do tell
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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 04 2013 23:10 GMT
#43
I personally feel the same way as does my older brother. We usually go together to the movies because 1) We always find a way to be the ONLY ONES IN THE THEATER(or close to it) which gives you the most wonderful feeling in the world! Seeing The Guardians w/ my brother and being the only ones in the theater was so fun. I noticed one of the staff come in and sit in the far back during the movie too.


Someone gets it! Being alone in a theater and just acting incredibly charged about the movie is a wonderful feeling. I love it.

I buy popcorn, I like it and I love the butter (extra melted butter ,oh god yes). I used to bring burgers, sandwiches, I even got chinese food and sushi in during those lunchtime showings. Good times. Sometimes my cinema shows classics, 4$ for the movie, no one attending. God, what a life.

I like checking out the credits for song titles, artists, etc. Always cool to see that.
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3FFA
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States3931 Posts
January 04 2013 23:14 GMT
#44
On January 05 2013 08:10 Torte de Lini wrote:
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I personally feel the same way as does my older brother. We usually go together to the movies because 1) We always find a way to be the ONLY ONES IN THE THEATER(or close to it) which gives you the most wonderful feeling in the world! Seeing The Guardians w/ my brother and being the only ones in the theater was so fun. I noticed one of the staff come in and sit in the far back during the movie too.


Someone gets it! Being alone in a theater and just acting incredibly charged about the movie is a wonderful feeling. I love it.

I buy popcorn, I like it and I love the butter (extra melted butter ,oh god yes). I used to bring burgers, sandwiches, I even got chinese food and sushi in during those lunchtime showings. Good times. Sometimes my cinema shows classics, 4$ for the movie, no one attending. God, what a life.

I like checking out the credits for song titles, artists, etc. Always cool to see that.

Sweet! Thing with the popcorn is that my family and I are allergic to Yellow food coloring(Yellow 5, Yellow 6, etc. on ingredients list). It sucks sometimes when I really want to try certain foods but the best foods tend not to have any of it
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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 04 2013 23:17 GMT
#45
Wow, really? What an odd allergy
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3FFA
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States3931 Posts
January 04 2013 23:20 GMT
#46
On January 05 2013 08:17 Torte de Lini wrote:
Wow, really? What an odd allergy

I know

My Mom says to blame her love for colored ice creams before she became pregnant with me, got allergic to this in the process somehow, and then she found out that all the food she was being fed by the hospital AFTER she told them of this, had food coloring. Yellowest eggs ever, 'umm, excuse me?' => Yellowest pancakes ever "hello?" => Yellow bread and cheese for a sandwich "sigh..." (eats everything but the bread and cheese)
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Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 04 2013 23:23 GMT
#47
I mean so...

whats your favourite color lololol
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3FFA
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States3931 Posts
January 04 2013 23:25 GMT
#48
On January 05 2013 08:23 Torte de Lini wrote:
I mean so...

whats your favourite color lololol

Red lol

The story behind this being that when I was in kindergarten I LOVED RED. Then a group of the guys at school started making fun of me and calling me a girl cause red is like pink which is a 'girly color'. These guys I soon learned to be the bullies. Years later, I see them wearing pink shirts, so there
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