Is audience behavior a problem? In my limited experience, it has never been a problem.
The showings of non-mainstream media interests me, as a MST3K/RiffTrax fan.
The showings of non-mainstream media interests me, as a MST3K/RiffTrax fan.
The only time out of the past six or so theater trips that I did not encounter rudeness (excessive/loud talking, cellphone use, etc.) was when I saw the new Star Wars at a late night showing a month or so ago. And that was mainly because I was (literally) the only attendee.
Theater behavior was essentially churchlike before the advent of home video.
The only negative is that they are so popular that tickets often sell out nearly a week in advance. It's a great way to spend a Friday or Saturday night in Austin.
I hate, deeply and profoundly, the sound of people eating. If it doesn't bother you then you might not have noticed this, but about 50% of popcorn eating cinema-goers cannot chew with their mouths closed.
Regardless, does the theater in question seriously notify loud eaters to quiet down or risk being removed from the theater? That is way too strict. Or maybe the theater uses sound-cancelling tech?
The other big annoyance at the moment is people checking their phones. It's like getting flash lights out and shining them around.
He'd been scrolling through his timeline for a few minutes before I said anything, he put his phone away and started watching the movie but started checking every setting for iOS shortly after which I spoke louder so everyone could hear that he was being an annoying prick.