Your Cinema habits

KildareKing

whats your cinema habits?

me: My favorite cinema is vue in liffey valley. I usually buy the popcorn and stuff like that from other places because its way too expensive if you buy from the cinema. I also pick times where there will be the least amount of people. I pay for the normal seats but i usually sit on the premier ones, (they are always empty and the staff never asked me to get up or anything)

JaMarcus Hustle

The past three times I've been to the cinema, I've been the one who has told the teenage chavs at the back to shut up. I find the angrier you sound the first time you tell them, you don't have to tell them again. It's a nice feeling knowing the meeker folks appreciate what you just did - I intend to keep doing it

Captain Chaos

My habbits are not going. I have not set foot in one in 5 years now and don't miss it.

Poor picture quality, uncomfortable seats with no leg room and noisy people who can't stop eating, moving and taking. Who wants to pay for that. I can sit and not talk, eat or have to relieve myself for 2hrs. Why the general population can't is beyond me.

chin_grin

Captain Chaos wrote: »

My habbits are not going. I have not set foot in one in 5 years now and don't miss it.

Poor picture quality, uncomfortable seats with no leg room and noisy people who can't stop eating, moving and taking. Who wants to pay for that. I can sit and not talk, eat or have to relieve myself for 2hrs. Why the general population can't is beyond me.

Either going to the wrong ones or at the wrong times! They are annoying when packed I'll agree, but when half or 1/4 full (and not full of eejits) it's a great experience.

titan18

Going at the 1.30 or 2pm showing when all the kids/teenagers are in school. Buying a medium Coke inside there, and bringing in something like wine gums from outside.

Depending on the film, going a week or two after it's out to avoid there being more than 10-15 there. Always tend to go by myself too (depending on film)

Except The Avengers, that's pretty much been every film I've seen in the cinema in the last 3 years. The Avengers reaffirmed why I do it.

OldeCinemaSoz

the cinema in gorey is like a mausoleum; i love it although
i doubt the owner does.

generally we have the auditorium to ourselves (i think the max
audience we've seen a film with stretches to ten). i feel so embarrassed
if anything ends up on the floor as it's generally only us to blame.



anyhow, great cinema, decent seating, great projection and ear numbing sound.

and no, i've no affiliation with it!

:P

Birneybau

Eat before or after (not there for the food), get into screen 10-15 mins before film, get best seats possible, sit down, stfu!

Wish all would follow, bar getting the best seats. ; )

Bowlardo

popcorn and put malteasers on top so they melt.
never sit up the back ...always in the middle

grohlisagod

Only habit I have is sitting in the end seat in order to have some leg room.

Antar Bolaeisk

I always try to get the center of the screen. It really bugs me when someone beats me to it as I then have to try and find somewhere centralish that isn't too near them.

Obviously when the cinema is packed it's just tough but it bugs me when it's quiet.

Aidan_a

Try to get in around the middle row, infront of centre screen, large popcorn, large coke and just relax. Hopefully the cinema will be pretty empty.

And I love the feeling after it was dark in side the cinema and then it's bright outside. That's moment is awesome.

Sad Professor

I usually go alone, early in the day. All I bring in is a bottle of water. I don't eat popcorn or any food except maybe a chocolate bar if I happen to have one in my bag. I don't like the VIP seats in Vue so I don't sit in them even when they are free.

johnny_ultimate

On own, bottle of water (maybe a chocolate bar if with friends. maybe), centre middle/back (although the side is nice in IFI 3), afternoon / early evening screening wherever possible, have to arrive on time (and I mean listed start time, just in case - IFI particularly has a habit of starting right on time when there's a particularly high level of latecomers).

The most important of all: piss beforehand. You're ruining it for everyone else if you don't

stealinhorses

97% of the time I go by myself, and go for the corner seat at the very back. I try to mix it up and go 50/50 on left/rght corner, unless someone is already sitting there.
I always try to sit as far away from other people as possible, especially larger groups of younger people/couples. I sometimes bring popcorn in, rarely a drink.
I never ever leave the film to go to the toilet, even if I'm bursting, unless I've seen it before or it's terrible. Once I know the film is nearly over, I get dressed really quietly so that I can leave straight away after. Also, I try to get there right after the ads but before the trailers like a boss.
For 3D films I try to sit in the middle rather than at the back.

Nervous Wreck

Large popcorn to share with the gf
Large coke for me
Always sit on the aisle (I piss a lot so just in case)
Habitually go to Dundrum but depends on the day that's in it. I also like cineworld, vue and, most recently, odeon.

krudler

go on my own a lot, depends on the movie though, something like say, The Descendents I'd go to by myself, big summer movies like The Avengers I prefer with an audience. There's a new cinema after opening here in Limerick and its great, the screens are all decent sizes, not like the shoebox ones in Storm, and its all digitial with brand new screens and sound, and the picture quality is stunning, It says a lot when even the IFCO and films rating cards look amazingly vibrant and clear lol and they have a luxury screen with leather reclining seats, which I havent been to yet but will for something soon.

Rabbitandcavy

Normally go to the 2 euro shop for munchies before going into the cinema. The sweets at our local cinema are so expensive. Last time I went, I brought my two little brothers to see 'The Hunger Games' and got five cans of pepsi, a share bag of Mars Planets, Two Moro Duo bars, big box of Malteasers and a big Milka with Daim bar for €7.50 and brought a big hand bag to sneak them in with

Don't think I have any other habits really, other then I try and get a seat in the middle row. I hate being up the front, I'd rather leave than sit there. I also hate when there is a load of young wans in there making noise. Feel like killing them. Ashamed to say that was me five years ago!

don ramo

get in early and get MY seat up the very back row right in the middle (been a few months since someone beaten me to it, and thats including opening night of the avenger when it was sold out:)*), hate being in front of people who seem incapable of sitting still for 1.5-2 hrs, i will go any time, mostly with people, and dont really have any specific eating or drinking habits,

*i appreciate small victories:D

CMpunked

I'm a sucker for nachos.

Which i always instantly regret because i come out looking like i have been drooling cheese and salsa because i cant see it dripping on me in the dark.
So i suppose my habit is wearing a zip hoodie open while viewing and as soon as its over zip it up so i can escape outside and inspect the damage.

Dempsey

CMpunked wrote: »

I'm a sucker for nachos.

Which i always instantly regret because i come out looking like i have been drooling cheese and salsa because i cant see it dripping on me in the dark.
So i suppose my habit is wearing a zip hoodie open while viewing and as soon as its over zip it up so i can escape outside and inspect the damage.

I like your style! I never bothered with nachos, messy, expensive and not enough of them but I'll be using that technique the next time

Usually large popcorn & coke, munched through by the end of the 1st act and using my tongue to dislodge bits stuck in my teeth for the other 2! :pac:

HazDanz

stealinhorses wrote: »

97% of the time I go by myself, and go for the corner seat at the very back. I try to mix it up and go 50/50 on left/rght corner, unless someone is already sitting there.
I always try to sit as far away from other people as possible, especially larger groups of younger people/couples. I sometimes bring popcorn in, rarely a drink.
I never ever leave the film to go to the toilet, even if I'm bursting, unless I've seen it before or it's terrible. Once I know the film is nearly over, I get dressed really quietly so that I can leave straight away after. Also, I try to get there right after the ads but before the trailers like a boss.
For 3D films I try to sit in the middle rather than at the back.

:eek:

cursai

Sit in middle-middle seat. Best view. Have a large popcorn and large coke or water. Rob sweets off the other half. Distract myself with munching sounds for the first half. Have dry chapped lips from the salty popcorn. then drink the coke and whinge because my belly is swollen like a pig. Dunno what the movie is like. Am usually quite content to leave after the popcorn is all gone.

Mr Blobby

stealinhorses wrote: »

97% of the time I go by myself, and go for the corner seat at the very back. I try to mix it up and go 50/50 on left/rght corner, unless someone is already sitting there.
I always try to sit as far away from other people as possible, especially larger groups of younger people/couples. I sometimes bring popcorn in, rarely a drink.
I never ever leave the film to go to the toilet, even if I'm bursting, unless I've seen it before or it's terrible. Once I know the film is nearly over, I get dressed really quietly so that I can leave straight away after. Also, I try to get there right after the ads but before the trailers like a boss.
For 3D films I try to sit in the middle rather than at the back.

Please explain ......... And be very careful

paddy kerins

I hardly ever go anymore 3 films this year I've been to and I haven't had popcorn while watching a film since November. Sacrelige

Myrddin

If I can't book the very back row, I choose another day/time that I can. Having mouth breathing cretins behind me constantly nudging my seat boils my blood, & I'd have ended up either killing someone or being killed myself if I let it continue. So preferably the seats at the top of the stairs so there's nobody in front or behind me.

phasers

I always sit in the back corner, never the middle. Usually there's too many idiots in the middle.

I go to The Screen normally, it's never too full and I've only ever encountered one idiot there, talking on her phone. I promptly told her to shut up and she did.

For blockbusters and stuff I try to go in the middle of the day to avoid children and undesirables.

KildareKing

Im going to watch the avengers next weekend what do you reckon is the most suitable time to go(when there isnt alot of people or kids.)

also is it worth it paying extra for 3D.

Agricola

Don't eat anything there so normally just get a bottle of water or some coke. Try to pick a middle to back row where no-one will be elbowing me for the show. More and more I find myself going midweek to avoid crowds. A lot of the cinema going public seem to be teens who just want somewhere to hang out, so I avoid the peak times for that demographic!

KildareKing wrote: »

Im going to watch the avengers next weekend what do you reckon is the most suitable time to go(when there isnt alot of people or kids.)

also is it worth it paying extra for 3D.

Bank holiday weekend would be busy throughout I'd imagine, especially so if your in Dublin. Im leaving it til a week night.

saa

I invest in a nachos and cheese at Dundrum, they have the nicest seats as well, cineworld is alright might get the nachos meh, cinema is fine, tried the Tallaght cinema nachos are rank, likea vacuum packed space meal and its not that nice for a brand new cinema.

Usually I steal some of my fellas popcorn, I used to get a scoop of ice cream the odd time until I went over to get one my partner was still with the clerk when he asked "is she back on the ben and jerrys yeah?".. size 14 gurl can't eat in public I know.

So alas I've battled with those heavy fire doors and managed not to trip over anything in the dark I head to the back middle seats, I don't feel right at the sides. I use my coat as a little blanky and try to sink into the chair a bit.

Skinfull

get in early, middle of the 4th or 5th row, usually get a med popcorn and an bottle of oasis, sometimes nothing (if we're goin for dinner before / after the flick) and sit low in my seat.

Sugarlumps

Captain Chaos wrote: »

My habbits are not going. I have not set foot in one in 5 years now and don't miss it.

Poor picture quality, uncomfortable seats with no leg room and noisy people who can't stop eating, moving and taking. Who wants to pay for that. I can sit and not talk, eat or have to relieve myself for 2hrs. Why the general population can't is beyond me.

+1

Da Shins Kelly

I have gone alone, but I prefer to go with people. I usually go with friends or with my mother whenever I'm home. I never buy popcorn in the cinema (makes me too thirsty). I usually just bring in a drink, and sometimes buy a packet of M&Ms or something beforehand.

ronano

Go for the 12-5 showings midweek, bring own coke and sweets,sit in the middle centre unless with the missus and it's the far right side on the last row.

bnt

I wear strong glasses that make things look smaller, so I'm usually to be found in the front row of the cinema, where there's happily also more legroom. Almost never have any snacks, just bring my own water.

kitty9

fapping with the excitement of getting caught :pac::pac::pac:

Phoenix Park

stealinhorses wrote: »

97% of the time I go by myself, and go for the corner seat at the very back. I try to mix it up and go 50/50 on left/rght corner, unless someone is already sitting there.
I always try to sit as far away from other people as possible, especially larger groups of younger people/couples. I sometimes bring popcorn in, rarely a drink.
I never ever leave the film to go to the toilet, even if I'm bursting, unless I've seen it before or it's terrible. Once I know the film is nearly over, I get dressed really quietly so that I can leave straight away after. Also, I try to get there right after the ads but before the trailers like a boss.
For 3D films I try to sit in the middle rather than at the back.

Ya wha? I actually had to read this post twice. Thought i had misread it the first time. Sadly, i hadn't.

kollegeknight

Peanut M&Ms mixed into the popcorn is my biggest habit. Convert everyone I go to the cinema with

kitty9

im goin to see the Avengers tonight. what should i eat? suggestions bitches

Galvasean

I like to wander into Cineworld and go see whatever is on in the next 20 minutes. Good old magic card.

barone

large mixed slushy n popcorn ftw

Marcus_Crassus

I don't really bother with popcorn -- it's too dry and bland. I normally just bring water and get comfortable.

Usually I mix it up, don't really have a set cinema I go to.

zoobizoo

I always sit in the same seat.......which turns out to be in front of the two people who have decided to use their time at the cinema to have a catch up, or don't ever know what's going on, or don't have a great grasp of english and translate to each other throughout the film.

I have given up giving dirty looks - I go for the "can you keep it down a bit please" said in an aggressiveish tone or if they look like they need a bit more emphasis I give them the old "can you shut the f**k up please, I'm trying to watch the movie".

Another habit of mine is remembering as soon as I hear people chatting that the previous time at the cinema I promised myself that I'd never return due to all the annoying people.

Oh, and if it's your habit of bringing in packets of hob nobs in rustley supermarket bags and deciding to sit behind me, please don't ..... that also includes the malteser crunchers, the opal fruit openers and the crisp packet cracklers........ for your consideration.

Mr Blobby

zoobizoo wrote: »

I always sit in the same seat.......which turns out to be in front of the two people who have decided to use their time at the cinema to have a catch up, or don't ever know what's going on, or don't have a great grasp of english and translate to each other throughout the film.

I have given up giving dirty looks - I go for the "can you keep it down a bit please" said in an aggressiveish tone or if they look like they need a bit more emphasis I give them the old "can you shut the f**k up please, I'm trying to watch the movie".

Another habit of mine is remembering as soon as I hear people chatting that the previous time at the cinema I promised myself that I'd never return due to all the annoying people.

Oh, and if it's your habit of bringing in packets of hob nobs in rustley supermarket bags and deciding to sit behind me, please don't ..... that also includes the malteser crunchers, the opal fruit openers and the crisp packet cracklers........ for your consideration.

My god......................... Remind me not to get your Views on life

e_e

Go to the IFI where people have respect for the film, staff and other patrons. All the above problems solved. Mostly on a weekday, but even on weekends there are no issues.

Also might grab a fizzy drink and some (non noisy) sweets at Mr Simms Sweet Shop just before the movie. Sorted!

403 Forbidden

e_e wrote: »

Go to the IFI where people have respect for the film, staff and other patrons. All the above problems solved. Mostly on a weekday, but even on weekends there are no issues.

Also might grab a fizzy drink and some (non noisy) sweets at Mr Simms Sweet Shop just before the movie. Sorted!

+1 - IFI is my favourite Cinema, I'm glad they show big major films

CL7

Limerick Omniplex. Popcorn, large Diet Coke and Malteasers if I'm with my fiance. Usually try to sit at the back and/or as far away from other people as possible.