The Sad End of an Era - I Think I've Seen My Last Movie in a Theater

sunflowergirl68 · 11-17-2009, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by willow650

When parents started trying to make sure their little angels had high self esteem they didn't teach how to esteem others above themselves, therefor created self centered, self serving brats. Parents started focusing 100% of their attention on their kids and didn't teach the kids to pay attention to others. I believe most ADHD cases stem from kids not being told to sit down and be quite nearly enough.

Yeah, I wasn't raised like that, and to be honest, when I'm a parent, I won't be raising them like that too. Self esteem is important, but you earn it by being a good person, you don't give it, which is what parents do.

My sister was sent to a school in Mexico for troubled youth. She was very troubled, and was getting into a lot of trouble and my parents couldn't help her anymore, and when she came back, she was better.

Basically put, kids and teenagers aren't put in their place. Sometimes, they do need to be smacked and have everything taken away from them. Parents worry too much about their kids liking them, when really, if your kid says that they hate you, you're doing something right. Parents should be feared and respected, and trust should be earned. You should be afraid of what your parents will do when you screw up. That means you're being disciplined. I was terrified of what my parents would do to me when i was in high school. I'm 24, and I have a small tattoo on my wrist (tattoos were strictly forbidden), and I STILL hide it from them even though I'm 90% on my own now. That is a sign of good parenting.

Ugh, I'm sorry, I just really, really hate teenagers today. i call them the "Me generation." They just honesty don't care about other people besides themselves, because their parents taught them that. Parents just give, give, give, give, and there is no such thing as earning.

When I have kids, they will not have computers, cell phones, or a car, and when they do start driving, their cell phones will have two functions: dialing home, and dialing 911. Internet access will be severely limited and there will be one family computer, like there was at my home.

Parents just don't want to parent, and they don't want to upset or anger their kids. It should be the opposite. You break them down, and then build them up.

Wannabeskinny · 11-18-2009, 12:43 PM

I only go to the movies on weekdays during the day when I'm not working, and only after a movie has been out for at least a week if not more. It's a matinee price and the theaters are nearly empty

Sonata · 11-18-2009, 01:05 PM

Wow, I feel you!

The thing that aggravates me the most is people bringing their tiny children to the movies. Now, I LOVE babies and toddlers. I have a 1 year old and 3 year old myself, and I would NEVER impose their racket and whining on people who are paying $10 a pop to enjoy their movie. If it's a G-rated kids' movie, that is to be expected, but I sat behind a family with two toddlers and a newborn at the last Star Wars movie some years ago, and all three of those kids cried throughout the film.

People are so inconsiderate and self-involved!

CanadianCutie · 11-18-2009, 06:01 PM

My worst theatre experience was seeing Paycheck, years ago with my ex. We were sitting in a half full theatre, a group of 13 to 18 year old boys comes in,and sits behind us. Repeated I got knocked in the head with a boot (it was stadium style seating). I told them repeatedly to stop it. Eventually I got up and went to get the manager (missing an important part of the movie). I came back with him, and of course they'd moved. My ex did watch where they moved to, and the manager talked to them. Didn't kick them out of course, but did give us free passes for another movie. All in all, not a fun day.

Shopaholic1204 · 11-19-2009, 09:45 AM

See..that is why I move. When we went to see Zombieland the first time, these stupid, annoying guy with crusty feet, put his sandle on the seat next to mine. Which is how I knew his feet were crusty. Then him and all his annoying friends were talking during the previews. I LOVE the previews, and hate it when anyone talks during them. So we moved to someplace else. I refuse to let other people ruin my movie experience.

I'm going to see New Moon tonight..and if it was anything like Twilight..girls are going to be screaming, and talking loudly during the movie. But whatever. I refuse to let them bother me. I'm planning on getting there early..sitting either in a space just for 2 people..or sitting on the bottom level, near a speaker!!!

Not to be mean or anything..but I really hate it when I see little kids at rated R movies. A lot of people actually brough their kids to see Paranormal Activity. This one woman actually YELLED at her child for crying during it. Well ya lady..the movie was probably scaring them!!! They have a really nice play area where you can sign in your children, so you can watch the movie.

I swear, when I was a teenager (which was like 5 years ago, lol)..I NEVER talked during a movie. So I dunno what is wrong with teens today. Some of them are just so rude and annoying.

ANOther · 11-19-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by nelie

You might want to see if they have any 'adult' theaters in the area (I'm not sure if SD does, I know I've been to one in the Chicago area). They serve alcohol and food so I don't think kids are allowed or at least I don't remember seeing kids.

Hmmm, interesting. We'd had some "cinema cafes" in the Twin Cities area a few years ago that sold beer, pizza, hamburgers, that sort of fare, but they were way out almost into the boonies and the movies they showed were near the end of their theatrical run. But just today I see in the Star Tribune that one of these new "adult" theaters is opening in one of the western suburbs (too far from where I live alas): kids under 17 are not admitted to the evening shows unless they're with an adult. Here's the article:
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle...aPc :_Yyc:aUU
Of course the whole point of this thread is people yacking on their cellphones (why oh why? Don't people want to be off the grid for a couple of hours anymore?) and if theaters like this police the yackers, hallelujah, but the article doesn't say that they do crack down on gabbing (I assume the reference to "no video games" means there are no games in the lobby: it's been so long since I saw a movie in a theater I couldn't say whether theaters today DO have video games, but I wouldn't put it past them). Many years ago some fancy theaters used to have a soundproofed "crying room" in the balcony where moms could take their fussy babies: maybe theaters could revive that concept for people who feel their lives just aren't complete if they can't yack?

Thighs Be Gone · 11-19-2009, 12:05 PM

I am so sorry. I went to see Precious yesterday. I loved it. I saw the 11:45 showing and there was almost no one there. I got my favorite seat (4/5 of the way up, dead center) and enjoyed myself in the dark quiet. I even went alone--it doesn't get better than that IMO.

For the record, I got to the concession stand and started looking around--said, "I will come later" and never went back. LOL! GO ME!

sunflowergirl68 · 11-20-2009, 01:01 AM

Thighs, did you like Precious?

Shopaholic, I totally feel you.

However..... I have to admit, I acted pretty rude when I saw Twilight with my fiance. I read the books, and I was kind of excited to see it, until my friend who was also a fan of the books saw it first and told me how awful it was, and to expect to actually laugh some parts were so ridiculous. So I went, sat near the front, (the whole theater were tweens and their parents) and I just laughed my butt off during those parts, I just couldn't help myself and ended up pissing off a whole lotta tweens. Oh well. Laughing during funny movies is acceptable, isn't it?

Shopaholic1204 · 11-20-2009, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sunflowergirl68

However..... I have to admit, I acted pretty rude when I saw Twilight with my fiance. I read the books, and I was kind of excited to see it, until my friend who was also a fan of the books saw it first and told me how awful it was, and to expect to actually laugh some parts were so ridiculous. So I went, sat near the front, (the whole theater were tweens and their parents) and I just laughed my butt off during those parts, I just couldn't help myself and ended up pissing off a whole lotta tweens. Oh well. Laughing during funny movies is acceptable, isn't it?

OKay..I will admit, I did laugh at the really lame corny parts in Twilight. But there were just some people talking during the whole movie. It was annoying. I just got back from seeing New Moon..and I dunno if it was because everyone was excited or what. But nobody talked!! LOL!! We laughed at the funny parts..but for the most part..everyone was quiet!! It was like 10000000000000x better than Twilight thats for sure!!! Twilight does seem very laughable now.

Thighs Be Gone · 11-20-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sunflowergirl68

Thighs, did you like Precious?

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Thighs Be Gone · 11-20-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sunflowergirl68

Thighs, did you like Precious?

Yes, I did. I thought the actresses all did a fine job in the roles. Monique--oh, just WOW! The story line was difficult to watch but quite believable. It is riveting. I wanted to jump into that screen and run like **** with Precious!!! The main character--Precious (is her real name Gabourey?) is absolutely fantastic. I read today she is already positioned for the lead in another movie this next year.

sunflowergirl68 · 11-24-2009, 05:29 AM

I'm glad because I've just heard so many good things about it, but I've also heard it's over-hyped.

Sunnigummi · 11-25-2009, 08:12 AM

I had to chime in on Precious. I saw it against my will (I get queasy seeing abuse on the big screen, tv, hearing about it etc) but I thought it was well-made. Really well made. Apparently the book goes into detail about the horrendous experiences of this young woman and the movie hints at it but doesn't go into detail, which I really appreciated. I thought the way they interjected humor into the movie was also well done.

Lovely story line.

OT: I watched it just last weekend and I was amazed when I got up to leave that there were 6 year olds a couple rows down from us. Holy moley!! The first (?) scene is such a powerful GRAPHIC scene that is not meant for anybody under the age of 16 (IMO). What the heck are these parents thinking? If hiring a babysitter is too expensive, rent a G movie and watch it at home. Sacrifice your movie going experience to save your child's innocence, geez.

Wannabeskinny · 11-25-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunnigummi

Lovely story line.

OT: I watched it just last weekend and I was amazed when I got up to leave that there were 6 year olds a couple rows down from us. Holy moley!! The first (?) scene is such a powerful GRAPHIC scene that is not meant for anybody under the age of 16 (IMO). What the heck are these parents thinking? If hiring a babysitter is too expensive, rent a G movie and watch it at home. Sacrifice your movie going experience to save your child's innocence, geez.

I would think that considering it's a true story that it would be appropriate for kids to watch and become sensitive to the nature of this subject. I didn't see it yet but I assumed there would be educational value to it - as opposed to seeing Transformers for example. I think the parents were probably taking their kids there for that reason, not to be bad parents and weren't aware of the graphic nature of the movie.

nelie · 11-25-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Wannabeskinny

I would think that considering it's a true story that it would be appropriate for kids to watch and become sensitive to the nature of this subject. I didn't see it yet but I assumed there would be educational value to it - as opposed to seeing Transformers for example. I think the parents were probably taking their kids there for that reason, not to be bad parents and weren't aware of the graphic nature of the movie.

I don't have kids but it is an R rated movie. I don't want to spoil anything as I haven't seen the movie myself but imdb has a parental guide that and just an overview says this:
"The entire movie is disturbing and quite intense."