Our "No outside food and drink policy", what does that mean to customers? Nothing!

[Crime Scene Scarf]

I can think of two films in the last 5 years that have had intermissions - Kingdom of Heaven and Pirates of the Carribean 3. These got used then.

I guess watching anything with Orlando Bloom really would require a break in the middle, just in case you honestly cannot stand another second.

[cinema guy]

Sadly, this used to be the case ... It's now gone the way of the dodo

We have one of these at the cinema, as well as atrolley that can be ladled full of ice, to keep ice cream cold. I can think of two films in the last 5 years that have had intermissions - Kingdom of Heaven and Pirates of the Carribean 3. These got used then.

They have also made a comeback during the operas, ballets and theatre that gets screened via satellite and digital.

Never heard of anyone asking that wrappers should be opened before the film.

The National Film Theatre prohibits food and drink. Which is great.

[Crime Scene Scarf]

Just because the cast and crew aren't in the theater with you doesn't mean they still didn't put a lot of work into making the film...but I'm sensing this is turning debate-y and hence fratching-y.

I don't care if other people eat during films, so long as they do it unobtrusively. It's just something I don't do. I give my full attention to the film.

Some of us watch films that don't require a lot of attention!

I see your point though. I don't care if people eat, but if you're over five, you should be able to do it quietly. If you're under five, I'm not sure what you're doing watching the horror movie, but I feel bad for the nightmares that'll happen later.

[underemployeed]

Most of what I planned to say was already said

I buy from the theater if it's on the discount day, otherwise, I'm bringing my own damn snacks. Already paid $18 in tickets, then they want another $18 in snacks? No wai! :P </rant>
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Agreed

I comprimise.

.... I'll buy a frozen coke at the candy bar.

.....the new rules are:

-No hot food.
-No glass.
-Obviously no alcohol.

I prefer the slush puppie brand cherry there just something about the consistently of the mix that you can't seem to get anywhere but the movies. I like the rules you listed for your local theater, as they sensible.

.... Now, I used to LOVE getting their popcorn but now I'm hearing they just use stale prebagged popcorn and then make it LOOK LIKE it's freshly popped. ......

I'll just get the DVD (or preferably Blu-Ray) and my own popcorn/sodas thank you....

Let me be another person to agree that it tastes horrible. Also, it appears movies end up on DVD significantly faster than the old days (10-15 years ago??). I think they finally realized it easier to sell a move that is still hyped up. especially to the people such as yourself.


Unless it the previously mentioned drink of amazing that I occasionally treat myself too. I refuse to purchase anything and ignore no food policy because I think it is a joke with their prices. Of course, if I'm caught I will take my food back to the car. That said I don't make it obvious to the point that a worker needs to stop me. policy is policy and I understand you need to do your job. People need to learn they won't be "hassled" if they don't make it obvious.
Ex) passing marked police car in no passing zone when he doing the limit.

[TheSHAD0W]

I haven't been to a movie theater in a very long while, but I can understand why they charge so much for food. Out of the ridiculous price we pay for the movie tickets, the theater typically gets less than a dollar per ticket. If it weren't for the refreshment sales they would rapidly go out of business.

However, while I may understand the high prices, that doesn't mean I want to pay them! It is one of the reasons I no longer watch the big screen.

[Estil]

And that whole "no outside food or drink" is why I've not been in a movie theater in at least ten years. Why the heck should I pay (at that time) $2 or something for a kiddie Coke when I can get at least three cans of Pepsi from the nearby Wal-Mart for much less (I don't drink Coke)? Now, I used to LOVE getting their popcorn but now I'm hearing they just use stale prebagged popcorn and then make it LOOK LIKE it's freshly popped. That policy is nothing more than a scheme to make a monopoly at the confession stand (and thus charge outrageous prices).

I'll just get the DVD (or preferably Blu-Ray) and my own popcorn/sodas thank you. Theaters obviously don't give a flying fig newton about the customers so they'll never get my business as long as they insist on that stupid "impose a monopoly" policy.

[Rapscallion]

ddblsanta: Not true. According to my professor (specializes in Shakespeare and Irish drama), theaters in the UK hawk snacks before the show and during intermission. They just ask very politely for people to unwrap their candy before the show begins in order not to be disruptive.

Sadly, this used to be the case, with the intermission and the usher wandering up and down the aisles trying to get people to buy half-melted ice cream from the tray around her neck (think Cut Me Own Throat Dibbler, but with something marginally more edible). It's now gone the way of the dodo and it's US style - take in a swimming pool of heavily sugared drink and a vat of popcorn from the concession stand. Doesn't quite have the same charm.

Rapscallion

[fireheart]

I comprimise.

If I feel like popcorn, I get a combo, but that's sparingly. (they're anywhere from $9-$11 depending on size)

Otherwise I'll buy lollies elsewhere, but I'll buy a frozen coke at the candy bar.

The theatre I go to on a regular basis once tried to enforce this policy. My mum used to still smuggle in stuff. They got rid of that rule a few years later, but the new rules are:

-No hot food.
-No glass.
-Obviously no alcohol.

[flutes_and_fabric]

Don't they know to hide their food? I have a tiny bag that can fit 5 bags of candy, 3 bottles of water, and a bag of chips without looking stuffed. It's awesome. Sorry, I just can't spend $5 for a soda. If I was caught though I wouldn't try to beg my way in. One time I did ask if I could bring a drink in because for some reason the theater only had soda, not even water, and I hate carbonated stuff. They said yes, so it was all fine, but if they said no I wouldn't have pressed the issue.

[Mystic]

I buy from the theater if it's on the discount day, otherwise, I'm bringing my own damn snacks. Already paid $18 in tickets, then they want another $18 in snacks? No wai! :P </rant>

I get that they make most of their money from the snack counter, but they would make a lot more if they lowered their prices to compete with the shops down the road. I'm just sayin'...

[dbblsanta]

Just because the cast and crew aren't in the theater with you doesn't mean they still didn't put a lot of work into making the film...but I'm sensing this is turning debate-y and hence fratching-y.

I don't care if other people eat during films, so long as they do it unobtrusively. It's just something I don't do. I give my full attention to the film.

[Lindsey]

It's disrespectful to eat during movies. Whatever happened to the grand movie palaces? You wouldn't be caught dead eating in those. You also wouldn't eat popcorn in a theater watching a play. (Warning, I am a cinema studies major and hence a film snob).

Those are two different situations. The movie won't get offended if you eat in the theater, but the actors and crew in a play might.

[dbblsanta]

Ah. I stand corrected. I still never eat when I see a movie; I focus entirely on the film.

[Marszenka]

ddblsanta: Not true. According to my professor (specializes in Shakespeare and Irish drama), theaters in the UK hawk snacks before the show and during intermission. They just ask very politely for people to unwrap their candy before the show begins in order not to be disruptive.

[dbblsanta]

It's disrespectful to eat during movies. Whatever happened to the grand movie palaces? You wouldn't be caught dead eating in those. You also wouldn't eat popcorn in a theater watching a play. (Warning, I am a cinema studies major and hence a film snob).