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Movie-Theater Etiquette: Should You Clean Up After Yourself?

Posted by Johnny Mercedes Categories: New Releases,

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I see a lot of movies, and, if I can afford it, I’ll occasionally stop at the concessions counter for my $4 soda and $6 popped corn kernels.

In an aside, I should mention that if the current shortage of edible corn becomes reason for theaters to raise prices, I’ll spit in someone’s eye!

My inclination over the years has been to take my drink and snack into the theater, watch, eat, drink and pick up my garbage on my way out. It’s easy enough to pick up after myself, and, well, it’s my mess, right? And I used to heavily deride those that left their garbage everywhere.

However, in talking with others lately, including a former theater usher who sided with the messy people, I’ve come to understand that this practice isn’t only for—pardon my candor—jerks. Many of these garbage-scattering moviegoers have considered the morality of such an act and decided they are under no obligation to dispose of said waste. Surprisingly, their reasoning seems sound.

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FilmCrunch 040: The Rules of Movie Theater Etiquette

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Short FilmCrunch, Videocasts,

Veronica Santiago and Neil Estep of FilmCrunch are tired of going to the movie theater, only to have the experience ruined by movie-goers who are less than respectful. Check out this episode to learn how to not be that annoying presence in the theater!


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