Don't text at the movies!

[+ deej]

The Alamo Drafthouse is a movie theater chain in Texas.

 

We do not tolerate people that talk or text in the theater. In fact, before every film, we have several warnings on screen to prevent such happenings. Occasionally, someone doesn't follow the rules, and we do, in fact, kick their asses out of our theater. This video is an actual voicemail from a woman that was kicked out of one of our Austin theaters. Thanks, anonymous woman, for being awesome.

 

[video=youtube;1L3eeC2lJZs]

 

Clueless, party of one.

 

(The comments are amusing to read through too.)

[Guest Rich.]

Deej, thank you so much for posting this vid, I reckon the theatre should run it before every screening!

 

I was unwillingly forced to take a small child to see Lord of the Rings and had a group of German tourists behind me, only one of whom spoke English. He started to do a running German translation for his group. The cinema actually had to stop the movie while they quelled the ensuing riot (that's the second time that's happened to me, the first is when I got thrown out of The Exorcist!). :o

 

Richard

[wayout]

I hardly go to the movies any longer because there is a total lack of proper etiquette.....phone calls, texting, talking/commenting out loud, rude behavior, etc. I remember how much I enjoyed going to the movies years ago but not any longer and I feel sad about it.

[Mark450]

Same with me. I loved going to the movies. Now with the prices and the noise, I just don't bother. Such a shame since it really was one of my passions.

[Steven_Draker]

phone calls, texting, talking/commenting out loud, rude behavior, etc.

 

Did you mention popcorn fights ...?

 

http://www.aboutrc.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/0001-foodfight.jpg

 

 

I can still manage to avoid noisy crowds and unruly teens in mainstream theaters.

 

I pick an early afternoon session whenever I can.

[Guest Rich.]

I pick an early afternoon session whenever I can.[/color]

 

Who doesn't? Oh, oops, we're talking about movies... !

 

Richard

[+ sam.fitzpatrick]

I've seen a movie at Alamo during visit to TX. Yes, the warnings are there.