Oh man, that is awesome. I wish wish WISH that more theatres would institute rules like this. I can't stand people who text during movies. Not bothering anyone? You're bothering EVERYONE. Everything I've heard about the Drafthouse makes me want to live there forever. I wish I lived in Austin so I could go to this theatre exclusively.

Oh, and *quality!

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Man. I wanna watch my movies there.

>> ^braindonut:

Man. I wanna watch my movies there.

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Really the only theater i go to... and that probably won't ever change...

I've seen them actually turn people away who try to bring kids in... (they have a designated day for it...)

And ridiculing people on phones is kind of a staple... Not a huge movie person but it's defiantly where i go when i do.

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So we're all going to show up there in the middle of a movie and dance, right?

This is awesome. I hate going to the theater mainly because of the entitlement crowd that wants to text and talk throughout the movie. I applaud this theater. I would switch to any theater that made this policy.

Can we get some theater to do a similar thingie for the shows that start with advertisements?

So like I was gettin all set for watchin the Pirates of the Carry Bin an
you know
the Ko Tex ad?
the one with the applicator and wings and shit?
That ad came on the screen.


And like
...I aint paid good money
... ...for watchin that shit.

Specially not in 3d.

THANKS FOR SHOWING ME THAT TAMPON AD IN MY MOVIE

ASS HOLE.

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Talking and texting during movies is dickish. Kicking people out without warning and no refund for using their phone's screen to find their seat is dickish. Can't people find a middle ground like one warning and you're kicked out with a refund?

Im sure they have signs and warnings pre-movie about not doing either.

Besides if this is an actual customer, she contradicts herself. She says she was using the phone as a flashlight, but says she was texting and had her phone on silent. I'd be sympathetic if she couldn't see to get to a seat, but I suspect she couldn't see because she had a small glowing screen killing her night vision.

Few things to note about that.

The way they present the rules here, is not at all a stretch from the norm. They are always WAY over the top and in keeping with the "Don't be an asshole theme"

Another is that she switches her story even as she is telling it... "i was trying to find my seat... I was texting..." Understand, it isn't your typical theater with hundreds of seats... The chairs are much larger (recliner-esq) and spaced out into groups so that servers can quickly move through and not interrupt peoples view.

It's really well setup and i guess what i'm trying to say (badly i suspect) is that trouble 'finding your seat' is really unlikely in this type of theater. And it would be virtually impossible to miss their garish warnings.

>> ^alizarin:

Talking and texting during movies is dickish. Kicking people out without warning and no refund for using their phone's screen to find their seat is dickish. Can't people find a middle ground like one warning and you're kicked out with a refund?

>> ^alizarin:

Talking and texting during movies is dickish. Kicking people out without warning and no refund for using their phone's screen to find their seat is dickish. Can't people find a middle ground like one warning and you're kicked out with a refund?


Actually, before EVERY movie they display something to this effect. They do warn you, if you talk or use your cellphone during the movie you will be asked to leave without refund. VERY simple. If I ever move out of Austin, I will likely buy a plane ticket to fly back anytime I want to watch a movie because that is how much I love this theater.

On one hand, 1000 miles seems like a long drive to watch a movie, but then I only watch a couple movies a year... then again if assholes didn't ruin every movie I go to I might go to more movies...

That's it, I'm stealing their idea and opening one in Phoenix.

I live in Austin TX and the drafhouse is the _only_ theater I will go to. This woman had it coming, shes blatantly lying her ass off when she stated that she didn't know she couldn't text/talk on the phone/talk at all during the film. Before EVERY film they show you get a warning that states:

“DON’T TALK DURING THE MOVIE

& TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE

OR WE’LL TAKE YOUR ASS OUT.”

&

“FROM THIS MOMENT ON

THIS THEATER IS A

QUIET ZONE

IF YOU TALK DURING THIS PRESENTATION

YOU WILL RECEIVE ONE WARNING.

IF YOU CONTINUE TO TALK, YOU WILL BE

EJECTED WITHOUT A REFUND”

Usually during/following some very funny video, one of their previous PSA's for not talking during a film included an elderly lady that used very colorful language for expressing how she feels about people talking during the film. During movies from warner brothers they often use "cut you up with a linoleum knife" intro to the aqua teen hunger force movie (seen most recently when I went to see the hangover part 2).

Bottom line. Don't fucking talk, text, or use your phone during the film. Or they will take your ass out.

>> ^alizarin:

Talking and texting during movies is dickish. Kicking people out without warning and no refund for using their phone's screen to find their seat is dickish. Can't people find a middle ground like one warning and you're kicked out with a refund?


Alamo Drafthouse claim she persisted to text despite two warnings, so I think they were pretty reasonable here.

It's been a few years since I've been to the theatre, mainly because it's easy to throw together a decent home cinema together for little money these days. The other reason is, unless the cinema is very quiet, you can almost guarantee someone's inconsiderate behaviour is going to piss you off. Talking, texting, eating loudly, knocking seats, throwing popcorn....Having said that, if my local theatre was less like a kids nursery and more like the Alamo Drafthouse, they'd see my money again. Still the best way to watch a movie.

The best part is you can order a beer and a burger from your seat while nobody is talking. I love that theater. It's the only place I'll go.

Also the air-sex championships, and master pancake (live Mystery science theater) are pretty sweet.

your theater is not around me, but i will pay your extra. The customer is not right and you have standards. I will buy tickets for you to keep bitches like her out.

excellent work

I don't really understand why someone texting bothers anyone ? Cinemas i goto you cant even see people's laps anyhow, and with the floor slanted slightly you're looking over their heads anyhow and straight to the screen. Is there some sort of glare issue ? Are people using their screens as flood lights or something ? Maybe that'd be annoying i guess.

recording the movie, kicking the backs of seats infront, talking, and throwing food about fair enough that sucks alot, but texting ?! Couldnt care less personally. (I dont do it though, I turn my phone off cos i wouldnt pay for the movie if i didnt wanna watch it).

I'm not following what is obnoxious about silent texting in a movie. Is it the glowy screen? I see maybe 10 movies a year at cinemas but never have a problem with texters. (Never noticed any...)

Waiting for GDGD to downvote my comment.

>> ^deathcow:

I'm not following what is obnoxious about silent texting in a movie. Is it the glowy screen? I see maybe 10 movies a year at cinemas but never have a problem with texters. (Never noticed any...)
Waiting for GDGD to downvote my comment.


Nothing enhances the immersion of a good film like a bright moving light in my peripheral vision.

>> ^Retroboy:

Can we get some theater to do a similar thingie for the shows that start with advertisements?
So like I was gettin all set for watchin the Pirates of the Carry Bin an
you know
the Ko Tex ad?
the one with the applicator and wings and shit?
That ad came on the screen.

And like
...I aint paid good money
... ...for watchin that shit.
Specially not in 3d.
THANKS FOR SHOWING ME THAT TAMPON AD IN MY MOVIE
ASS HOLE.


Hmmm, a tampon with wings, you say? Your story doesn't ring true, LIAR!

Or, maybe, I'm some guy who just doesn't listen closely for the distinctions between feminine hygiene ads...?

*win

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