Comments on: Something important to say http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/ Film Director, Writer, Producer Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:15:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Scott http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-372 Scott Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:36:58 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-372 Dude, let me start off by saying you're one of my favorite directors. I love the Saw movies. Repo! was my pick for 2008's best movie. I've gotten my friends into it. However, I cannot help but agree with this. I swear to fucking God, these types of assholes need to either die or have a silencer on them before going into a theatre. Reading this whole blog brought me back to when I went and saw Edge of Darkness on opening weekend. I was by myself, my sister was working and my parents were away, I had the day off, so I hopped on the train to the City Centre Theatre to catch a 12:45 PM screening of it. The WHOLE movie, these two assholes behind me kept making comments like "This is gonna be SOOOOO SICK" or "Watch, he's gonna do it, he's gonna do it!" *Mel Gibson does something badass* "OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHH SNAP!!!!" About halfway (before the "Car" scene which made me jump out of my seat!!!) I turned around and gave them a psychotic death stare, which quieted them down. Then near the end, during the "Zombie Mel" scene (OK he doesn't become a zombie but still), they began doing it. They pretty much fucking SHOUTED it. Thankfully it was at the end so I wouldn't have to deal with those assholes any longer. Another not so fond experience Pirates 3. Needless to say I don't need the blu-ray because I already got the commentary track from the 2 kids behind me. I shit ya not, they actually spoiled WHOLE LINES. Some of those lines were the best in the film. If there's one thing I like though, it's high energy packed crowds. My dad took me to "The Departed" when it came out. I was 14. We were lucky to get the seats we did, it was a sold out showing in a gigantic ass theatre. Quite possibly, I've never had an experience like that ever. The crowd ranged from people my age to elderly (Quite odd for an 18A movie!), and the whole movie, you could tell they were having a blast. We all laughed at the right times, went "oooh" and "aaaah" at the right times. Hell, during some of the shooting near the end, a woman next to my dad screamed! It was fantastic because it was an amazing movie and it was such an amazing time at the theatre. I had similar experiences with numerous movies like Grindhouse, Inception, Slumdog Millionaire, Star Trek, etc. But The Departed still stands IMO as the best time I've had in the theatre. I'm 18 now, and to me, the movie theatre is a place where you see this movie in its true form, with it true look and sound. It's like a temple almost. Not a place to talk and ruin a movie. I couldn't watch Daybreakers properly because the theater was full of obnoxious assholes. Dude, let me start off by saying you’re one of my favorite directors. I love the Saw movies. Repo! was my pick for 2008′s best movie. I’ve gotten my friends into it.

However, I cannot help but agree with this. I swear to fucking God, these types of assholes need to either die or have a silencer on them before going into a theatre.

Reading this whole blog brought me back to when I went and saw Edge of Darkness on opening weekend. I was by myself, my sister was working and my parents were away, I had the day off, so I hopped on the train to the City Centre Theatre to catch a 12:45 PM screening of it. The WHOLE movie, these two assholes behind me kept making comments like “This is gonna be SOOOOO SICK” or “Watch, he’s gonna do it, he’s gonna do it!” *Mel Gibson does something badass* “OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHH SNAP!!!!” About halfway (before the “Car” scene which made me jump out of my seat!!!) I turned around and gave them a psychotic death stare, which quieted them down. Then near the end, during the “Zombie Mel” scene (OK he doesn’t become a zombie but still), they began doing it. They pretty much fucking SHOUTED it. Thankfully it was at the end so I wouldn’t have to deal with those assholes any longer.

Another not so fond experience Pirates 3. Needless to say I don’t need the blu-ray because I already got the commentary track from the 2 kids behind me. I shit ya not, they actually spoiled WHOLE LINES. Some of those lines were the best in the film.

If there’s one thing I like though, it’s high energy packed crowds. My dad took me to “The Departed” when it came out. I was 14. We were lucky to get the seats we did, it was a sold out showing in a gigantic ass theatre. Quite possibly, I’ve never had an experience like that ever. The crowd ranged from people my age to elderly (Quite odd for an 18A movie!), and the whole movie, you could tell they were having a blast. We all laughed at the right times, went “oooh” and “aaaah” at the right times. Hell, during some of the shooting near the end, a woman next to my dad screamed! It was fantastic because it was an amazing movie and it was such an amazing time at the theatre. I had similar experiences with numerous movies like Grindhouse, Inception, Slumdog Millionaire, Star Trek, etc. But The Departed still stands IMO as the best time I’ve had in the theatre.

I’m 18 now, and to me, the movie theatre is a place where you see this movie in its true form, with it true look and sound. It’s like a temple almost. Not a place to talk and ruin a movie. I couldn’t watch Daybreakers properly because the theater was full of obnoxious assholes.

]]> By: Charles http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-371 Charles Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:38:30 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-371 man, I agree with you 100% I'm an aspiring director, I work at Full Sail University right now, I know you went through the film program here, and my passion for film completely consumes me. When there are people like that in a theater, I quickly leave, tell the manager, and have them get me another ticket for the next showing. I refuse to deal with it. How many times do we get to visit our 'zen?' our HOME, I don't know about you, but I can't afford to go very often, but when I do, its my vacation, its MY TIME, and I just won't have it. I'll be moving out to L.A. soon, can I sleep on your floor? one alum to another? ;) man, I agree with you 100% I’m an aspiring director, I work at Full Sail University right now, I know you went through the film program here, and my passion for film completely consumes me. When there are people like that in a theater, I quickly leave, tell the manager, and have them get me another ticket for the next showing. I refuse to deal with it. How many times do we get to visit our ‘zen?’ our HOME, I don’t know about you, but I can’t afford to go very often, but when I do, its my vacation, its MY TIME, and I just won’t have it. I’ll be moving out to L.A. soon, can I sleep on your floor? one alum to another? ;)

]]> By: Merissa http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-370 Merissa Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:54:07 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-370 Urgh. I feel for you. I've had similar happen several times, though once, I didn't have it in me to speak up. I went to see a movie around Christmas with my cousin, and we arrived late, sat on the last row, and were respectfully quiet. I don't even remember the movie anymore. All I can remember are the people who arrived AFTER US - a mother, a father, and their disabled child. They acted as if it was the handicapped teen's first time at the theater, which was possible, but they TOOK PICTURES IN THE THEATER DURING THE MOVIE! I don't even CARE that the kid was handicapped. You're in a movie theater. Whisper quietly that she should sit back and watch, and be quiet, and WAIT UNTIL THE FILM IS OVER TO TAKE YOUR DAMN PICTURES! DON'T TAKE THEM SO YOUR FLASH STINGS MY EYES AND I AM DISTRACTED. The next time something similar happened, I was in a theater seeing Avatar during the opening week, in 3D. The guys next to me and my friend were making noises like barking dogs, and after a point I couldn't take it any more, leaned over, and said in a decently loud whisper: will you kindly SHUT THE FUCK UP? Needless to say, they did. I wouldn't have been above getting a member of the theater staff if they hadn't. I'll admit, I have been known to make comments in a theater during a movie, but I was raised properly by my mother. I LEAN OVER to the person, and ALWAYS talk only to the person immediately beside me, and I whisper insanely soft, and it's short, and always pertinent to the film. If I'm unable to do this, I save my comment for after the film. I have NEVER been told to shut up during a movie, by staff, or other people, and have OFTEN been annoyed by others. Urgh. I feel for you. I’ve had similar happen several times, though once, I didn’t have it in me to speak up.

I went to see a movie around Christmas with my cousin, and we arrived late, sat on the last row, and were respectfully quiet. I don’t even remember the movie anymore. All I can remember are the people who arrived AFTER US – a mother, a father, and their disabled child. They acted as if it was the handicapped teen’s first time at the theater, which was possible, but they TOOK PICTURES IN THE THEATER DURING THE MOVIE! I don’t even CARE that the kid was handicapped. You’re in a movie theater. Whisper quietly that she should sit back and watch, and be quiet, and WAIT UNTIL THE FILM IS OVER TO TAKE YOUR DAMN PICTURES! DON’T TAKE THEM SO YOUR FLASH STINGS MY EYES AND I AM DISTRACTED.

The next time something similar happened, I was in a theater seeing Avatar during the opening week, in 3D. The guys next to me and my friend were making noises like barking dogs, and after a point I couldn’t take it any more, leaned over, and said in a decently loud whisper: will you kindly SHUT THE FUCK UP?

Needless to say, they did. I wouldn’t have been above getting a member of the theater staff if they hadn’t. I’ll admit, I have been known to make comments in a theater during a movie, but I was raised properly by my mother. I LEAN OVER to the person, and ALWAYS talk only to the person immediately beside me, and I whisper insanely soft, and it’s short, and always pertinent to the film. If I’m unable to do this, I save my comment for after the film. I have NEVER been told to shut up during a movie, by staff, or other people, and have OFTEN been annoyed by others.

]]> By: Taylor http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-129 Taylor Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:50:50 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-129 I agree with you completely. Some of the comments pointed out that this isn't just a problem with movie theaters- there's always a couple of asshats who show up at live theater, too. I remember our drama group was performing our Christmas play to an audience of 7th and 8th graders. The drama group has been going on for almost a decade, and our director said that that was the WORST crowd they'd ever had. The kids flashed laser pointers, laughed at inappropriate scenes and generally harassed us (the actors). The worst thing about it is that they were all our peers. Needless to say, we haven't performed for the school since. Sorry for the long comment, this just pisses me off to no ends. I agree with you completely. Some of the comments pointed out that this isn’t just a problem with movie theaters- there’s always a couple of asshats who show up at live theater, too. I remember our drama group was performing our Christmas play to an audience of 7th and 8th graders. The drama group has been going on for almost a decade, and our director said that that was the WORST crowd they’d ever had. The kids flashed laser pointers, laughed at inappropriate scenes and generally harassed us (the actors). The worst thing about it is that they were all our peers. Needless to say, we haven’t performed for the school since.

Sorry for the long comment, this just pisses me off to no ends.

]]> By: Devina http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-119 Devina Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:50:55 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-119 WOAH! Thats so far out of line. I get so mad when the people I'm with at movies won't shut up, or are being rude. So naturally I can't stand to hear about THAT. Whats worse is that they paid 10 dollars or what have you to just sit there and do something they could do at home. I will NEVER understand my generation. And I hate being a part of it. I'm so sorry you had this experience at the movies. Especially for a movie you supported so much. But not all movie goers are as stupid as these, don't let it ruin the fun of going to a theater forever. WOAH! Thats so far out of line.
I get so mad when the people I’m with at movies won’t shut up, or are being rude. So naturally I can’t stand to hear about THAT.
Whats worse is that they paid 10 dollars or what have you to just sit there and do something they could do at home. I will NEVER understand my generation. And I hate being a part of it. I’m so sorry you had this experience at the movies. Especially for a movie you supported so much. But not all movie goers are as stupid as these, don’t let it ruin the fun of going to a theater forever.

]]> By: Poland626 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Poland626 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:07:04 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-61 My bad, at the end I mean to say "What I DON'T get..." small edit My bad, at the end I mean to say “What I DON’T get…”

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]]> By: Poland626 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-60 Poland626 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:06:31 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-60 I am totally agreeing with you 100%. As a fellow teenager myself, I try to restrict myself from seeing any movie with friends or anyone who I know will make others annoyed which is why I try to go on sunday nights or weekdays. But that still doesn't help when I want to see a movie opening day or that saturday. I just came from a showing of Shutter Island and I swear I saw at LEAST three to four people check their phones, text or answer a call. I wanted to asked them, "How the hell do you thinking taking a cell phone call during a movie is smart?!" and smack it out of their hands. I remember once hearing about a device that blocks all wifi, cell phone, bluetooth, etc... signals from a building but was considered illegal by the government. Most of the people's comments were to put them in movie theaters and if they were still here today, I bet every theater should have it required installed. What I do get, Mr. Bousman, is how the HELL did those theater guys not kick those teens from the R rated movie? Couldn't you have brought that up at least? I mean, were they all 17 or older? Just asking... I am totally agreeing with you 100%.

As a fellow teenager myself, I try to restrict myself from seeing any movie with friends or anyone who I know will make others annoyed which is why I try to go on sunday nights or weekdays. But that still doesn’t help when I want to see a movie opening day or that saturday.

I just came from a showing of Shutter Island and I swear I saw at LEAST three to four people check their phones, text or answer a call. I wanted to asked them, “How the hell do you thinking taking a cell phone call during a movie is smart?!” and smack it out of their hands.

I remember once hearing about a device that blocks all wifi, cell phone, bluetooth, etc… signals from a building but was considered illegal by the government. Most of the people’s comments were to put them in movie theaters and if they were still here today, I bet every theater should have it required installed.

What I do get, Mr. Bousman, is how the HELL did those theater guys not kick those teens from the R rated movie? Couldn’t you have brought that up at least? I mean, were they all 17 or older? Just asking…

]]> By: bjork http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-54 bjork Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:24:22 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-54 I'm a little bit conflicted here. On one hand, I'm totally with you on the etiquette issue. No one likes hearing someone's cellphone conversation, or random conversations. Whispers to each other, sure. Getting up to use the restroom, fine. But I find it kind of hard to believe that you've never had a fart escape while walking through TJ Maxx or whatever. If it was a legit fart, it's a bodily function; someone shouldn't be denied that, should they? As far as the appearance of the kids, why does that even factor in? If you were black and these guys were wearing bedsheets, fine. But if you're finding someone more annoying by the fact that they ape some douche's fashion from MTV, you may need to reassess. ;) Maybe the theater folks heard about R!TGO fans defacing Repo Men posters and decided their measure of revenge was to let that crew of kids hassle you? Not really fair, but neither is your movie's fanbase deliberately trying to dissuade people from seeing another movie. That's nothing on you personally, but they're not doing any favors to your ideal of supporting cinema. Anyway, I just went and saw Frozen yesterday with my friend, at the Mann's 6. It was just the two of us, and one other guy. I think you went on the wrong day, but if you're all about supporting the film, another viewing might be in order. Especially since you said you'd left to speak to management a few times. As for the movie itself, I enjoyed it and it had some really nice cringeworthy moments. I could feel my body tense up at certain parts, and the pacing was pretty good. I went in expecting "Open Water on a ski lift", but it was much more than that. Hope your next theater experience is problem-free. But don't flip your shit if someone farts. It happens. I’m a little bit conflicted here.

On one hand, I’m totally with you on the etiquette issue. No one likes hearing someone’s cellphone conversation, or random conversations. Whispers to each other, sure. Getting up to use the restroom, fine. But I find it kind of hard to believe that you’ve never had a fart escape while walking through TJ Maxx or whatever. If it was a legit fart, it’s a bodily function; someone shouldn’t be denied that, should they?

As far as the appearance of the kids, why does that even factor in? If you were black and these guys were wearing bedsheets, fine. But if you’re finding someone more annoying by the fact that they ape some douche’s fashion from MTV, you may need to reassess. ;)

Maybe the theater folks heard about R!TGO fans defacing Repo Men posters and decided their measure of revenge was to let that crew of kids hassle you? Not really fair, but neither is your movie’s fanbase deliberately trying to dissuade people from seeing another movie. That’s nothing on you personally, but they’re not doing any favors to your ideal of supporting cinema.

Anyway, I just went and saw Frozen yesterday with my friend, at the Mann’s 6. It was just the two of us, and one other guy. I think you went on the wrong day, but if you’re all about supporting the film, another viewing might be in order. Especially since you said you’d left to speak to management a few times.

As for the movie itself, I enjoyed it and it had some really nice cringeworthy moments. I could feel my body tense up at certain parts, and the pacing was pretty good. I went in expecting “Open Water on a ski lift”, but it was much more than that.

Hope your next theater experience is problem-free. But don’t flip your shit if someone farts. It happens.

]]> By: Satans Puppet http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-53 Satans Puppet Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:23:41 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-53 Wow... just wow. Only the other week I went to see daybreakers for the second time and the cinema was full to the brim of folks on phones or sparking up conversations. It's not just movie Theatre's it's the ACTUAL Theatre that it's happening too. It's not like that experience will make it to the home video market and the tickets are £60+ for good seats. People are just dicks these days... they won't be told because it's an inconvenience to them. Blah!!! They should be stabbed in the throat the moment they utter a word when the film starts or perhaps it should be a capital crime!!! :) Puppy Wow… just wow.

Only the other week I went to see daybreakers for the second time and the cinema was full to the brim of folks on phones or sparking up conversations.

It’s not just movie Theatre’s it’s the ACTUAL Theatre that it’s happening too. It’s not like that experience will make it to the home video market and the tickets are £60+ for good seats.

People are just dicks these days… they won’t be told because it’s an inconvenience to them.

Blah!!!

They should be stabbed in the throat the moment they utter a word when the film starts or perhaps it should be a capital crime!!! :)

Puppy

]]> By: Lady Parasyte http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Lady Parasyte Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:37:23 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-52 This reminds me of the second time I went to see Repo! at the music box theater in Chicago. I had seen the film before (when you and Terrance attended) and I wanted to pass on the experience to some friends who came from out of town. Now I understand that Repo! is a call and response singalong type of film. However, my friends walked away irritated by the wonderful chatty Cathies behind us talking about things not having to do with the film at all. Granted they weren't nearly as bad as your Jersey Shore gang but it ruined the experience. Maybe I sound like a whiny bitch but the lack of respect and civility nowadays is astounding. Everyone is trapped in their own headspace and own life to tak a step back and appreciate the work and time people put into things....for example like you say making a film. Film going can be an amazing experience if it is not ruined by people with no appreciation. If they can't conduct themselves in a respectful manner they can stay home and watch the DVD and fart till the little hearts content. This reminds me of the second time I went to see Repo! at the music box theater in Chicago. I had seen the film before (when you and Terrance attended) and I wanted to pass on the experience to some friends who came from out of town.

Now I understand that Repo! is a call and response singalong type of film. However, my friends walked away irritated by the wonderful chatty Cathies behind us talking about things not having to do with the film at all. Granted they weren’t nearly as bad as your Jersey Shore gang but it ruined the experience.

Maybe I sound like a whiny bitch but the lack of respect and civility nowadays is astounding. Everyone is trapped in their own headspace and own life to tak a step back and appreciate the work and time people put into things….for example like you say making a film. Film going can be an amazing experience if it is not ruined by people with no appreciation.

If they can’t conduct themselves in a respectful manner they can stay home and watch the DVD and fart till the little hearts content.

]]> By: Stuart Linver http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-51 Stuart Linver Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:17:25 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-51 Dude, I think I love you Dude, I think I love you

]]> By: Paige http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Paige Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:18:05 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-50 How pathetic, rude, and just down right obnoxious! Throwing a cup of ICE at Mrs. Bousman, making flatulent noises? This is pathetic. I'm fifteen (and from Jersey), and this is cruel misrepresentation. I'm sorry Darren, Laura, and the rest of the Bousman clan, on behalf of the 'good' non-disruptive adolescence of the world. And Laura, you know you've got a great man when he defends your honor no matter what, even through a cup of thrown ice ;] --Paige How pathetic, rude, and just down right obnoxious! Throwing a cup of ICE at Mrs. Bousman, making flatulent noises? This is pathetic. I’m fifteen (and from Jersey), and this is cruel misrepresentation. I’m sorry Darren, Laura, and the rest of the Bousman clan, on behalf of the ‘good’ non-disruptive adolescence of the world.

And Laura, you know you’ve got a great man when he defends your honor no matter what, even through a cup of thrown ice ;]

–Paige

]]> By: Satanica http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Satanica Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:16:44 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-49 Seriously. Violence is always, ALWAYS the answer. Whether it be actually tackling them and .... doing something, or pistols at high noon, my fists would have had something to say to their faces. Seriously. Violence is always, ALWAYS the answer. Whether it be actually tackling them and …. doing something, or pistols at high noon, my fists would have had something to say to their faces.

]]> By: kruegerdude http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-48 kruegerdude Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:12:44 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-48 I've almost gotten into fist fights at the theater over the same kind of crap. Kids think that if they pay admission, they can do whatever they want to and that's just not the case. The theater is an escape for hard-working people to go somewhere else for a few hours and when these overprivileged little s**ts come in there making asses of themselves, we shouldn't have to f**king tolerate it. There's actually a theater where I live that does kick out people causing noise problems and things like that, and it's the only theater I go to anymore. I’ve almost gotten into fist fights at the theater over the same kind of crap. Kids think that if they pay admission, they can do whatever they want to and that’s just not the case. The theater is an escape for hard-working people to go somewhere else for a few hours and when these overprivileged little s**ts come in there making asses of themselves, we shouldn’t have to f**king tolerate it. There’s actually a theater where I live that does kick out people causing noise problems and things like that, and it’s the only theater I go to anymore.

]]> By: Christian Sellers http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Christian Sellers Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:11:01 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-47 Amelie is a beautiful film. More American films should incorporate this kind of fantasy into their romantic movies instead the typical rom-com garbage. Amelie is a beautiful film. More American films should incorporate this kind of fantasy into their romantic movies instead the typical rom-com garbage.

]]> By: nako http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-46 nako Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:08:58 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-46 God, YES. To all of that, plus: show the same courtesies in live theatre, people! As a stage actor this is one of the single most insulting things I can have happen to me. We're putting in our time and effort so YOU can have this experience - get the fuck off your phone for two fucking hours, jfc! And the same applies to film. If you wanted to see a movie, why aren't you watching the damn thing? People need to learn a little bit of common courtesy. God, YES. To all of that, plus: show the same courtesies in live theatre, people! As a stage actor this is one of the single most insulting things I can have happen to me. We’re putting in our time and effort so YOU can have this experience – get the fuck off your phone for two fucking hours, jfc! And the same applies to film. If you wanted to see a movie, why aren’t you watching the damn thing? People need to learn a little bit of common courtesy.

]]> By: Drew Campbell http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-45 Drew Campbell Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:51:03 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-45 As much as I loathe those asshats (I -did- bawl out a group of idiots in Avatar - To the applause of the rest of the audience, for what it's worth)... I've had people talk, rustle, and yes - Answer their fucking cell phones during... PLAYS. Yes. Live-fucking-theatre. Guess what, Fucktard... THE ACTORS CAN HEAR YOU. And just to quote for emphasis: "Btw, if you really want to screw over gutless managers ask for the price of your food back instead of the the tickets." This. As much as I loathe those asshats (I -did- bawl out a group of idiots in Avatar – To the applause of the rest of the audience, for what it’s worth)… I’ve had people talk, rustle, and yes – Answer their fucking cell phones during… PLAYS.

Yes. Live-fucking-theatre.

Guess what, Fucktard… THE ACTORS CAN HEAR YOU.

And just to quote for emphasis: “Btw, if you really want to screw over gutless managers ask for the price of your food back instead of the the tickets.”

This.

]]> By: rammmses http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-44 rammmses Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:28:34 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-44 I can totally understand you. I have made a similar experience when seeing SIN CITY opening night - also a movie I had been waiting months for. Since then I avoided seeing movies in theatres which I really care about and wait until I can see them at home when no one disturbs me... Just the thought of someone ruining the FIRST TIME is unbearable. I even had a nightmare about seeing SAW VI in theatres and someone spoiling the ending... I waited for the DVD release. However, this is NOT how it should be. You have my support. I can totally understand you. I have made a similar experience when seeing SIN CITY opening night – also a movie I had been waiting months for. Since then I avoided seeing movies in theatres which I really care about and wait until I can see them at home when no one disturbs me… Just the thought of someone ruining the FIRST TIME is unbearable. I even had a nightmare about seeing SAW VI in theatres and someone spoiling the ending… I waited for the DVD release. However, this is NOT how it should be. You have my support.

]]> By: Jimmiesatx http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Jimmiesatx Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:55:43 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-43 This is why I like the Alamo Drafthouse. If people get too rowdy during a normal movie (not counting Repo! or Rocky horror) then they literally kick their asses out. They have a pretty strict policy of getting assholes outta there. This is why I like the Alamo Drafthouse. If people get too rowdy during a normal movie (not counting Repo! or Rocky horror) then they literally kick their asses out. They have a pretty strict policy of getting assholes outta there.

]]> By: Ryan Ferrier http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/something-to-important-to-say/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Ryan Ferrier Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:56:33 +0000 http://www.darrenlynnbousman.com/?p=173#comment-42 Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes. I remember a time when movie theater staff would enforce the no talking rule. The quick flash of their light would shut the offender up, and if not they were swiftly removed upon further disruption. As a film blogger, it saddens me that the majority of my movie-going experiences are tainted by a seemingly devolving mass audience. I fully support the teaching of movie etiquette to our youth, and in fact wrote such a guide a while ago, one article I'm most proud of: How to See a Movie: A Definitive Guide http://www.giantkillersquid.com/2008/08/26/how-to-see-a-movie-a-definitive-guide/ Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes. I remember a time when movie theater staff would enforce the no talking rule. The quick flash of their light would shut the offender up, and if not they were swiftly removed upon further disruption. As a film blogger, it saddens me that the majority of my movie-going experiences are tainted by a seemingly devolving mass audience.

I fully support the teaching of movie etiquette to our youth, and in fact wrote such a guide a while ago, one article I’m most proud of:

How to See a Movie: A Definitive Guide
http://www.giantkillersquid.com/2008/08/26/how-to-see-a-movie-a-definitive-guide/

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