I see no reason to go to the movies, attempting to enjoy a good character-driven drama, and have to hear cell phones, or the guys in the front whistling at the screen, or the couple arguing in Spanish two seats away, or a baby crying somewhere when it's R-rated, or etc etc etc.
Go to better theaters.[/QUOTE]
The theaters of my imagination play certain movies and the ones out there play others.
It's not a matter of theater; it's a matter of crowd. One night at Theater A can have an awesome crowd, and the next night it can suck. Could be the same or a different movie, you're pretty much rolling dice. Theater B will be the same situation. You won't know what you're walking into until it's too late.
Release dating doesn't help either. Opening night is likely to draw the biggest crowd, and this could mean the people who really want to see the movie, or it could mean lots of bored people seeing whatever and don't give a shit about interrupting someone else's night. Midway through a movie's run may be safest, so perhaps I should give that a try, as others trying to avoid the idiots may come then. Going too late means stragglers in empty theaters who think it's fine to chat and do what they please, let their kids run through the aisles like it's a playground.
Timing of day assists. Although I like movies at night, seeing a movie in the morning does mean less shitheads, and also cheaper movie tickets.
So now that I think about it, while I disagree that the theater makes a difference, there do appear to be things I could do to better my chances at a good experience.
