Going to Movies Solo
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cabbitcabbit
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One of my favorite things to do during a summer afternoon. Grab a flask and go see a dumb blockbuster by myself.
Chukzombi
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nah, astrocreep only watches movies alone at home for free. i think he said the movie theater experience isnt worth what hollywood is churning out these days.
OneofOne
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Never done it. Not really considered it I guess. Just seems like one of those things you do with a date or friends I suppose. But I've only seen 1-3 movies a year the last few years anyway. Nothing against it, and I've never thought or heard anyone say you're a loser for going alone.
spronk
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i love going to big action movies in the middle of the week at 11am about 4-5 days after release (still in the best theater, they move shit down the next friday), about 75% of the time no one else is there and I love it. I don't go much anymore though since the cycle of movie->bluray is like 3 months now, and I much prefer to watch movies at home where I can eat stuff like steak and drink wine instead of shitty popcorn
last movie i saw solo i think was riddick last year
if apocalypse happened i would totally live in a movie theater, learn how to run the projector, and watch movies errry day and shoot anyone who tries to come in
last movie i saw solo i think was riddick last year
if apocalypse happened i would totally live in a movie theater, learn how to run the projector, and watch movies errry day and shoot anyone who tries to come in
Malakriss
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Never buy concessions, eat somewhere else before or after. Going in a large group (especially to a new movie) is silly cause of seating and the inevitable person/couple who are late.
Although I will say the number of movies I go to see in a theater has declined in the last decade, a movie is either a must see and other people already want to come with or it's something you wait to see on cable.
Although I will say the number of movies I go to see in a theater has declined in the last decade, a movie is either a must see and other people already want to come with or it's something you wait to see on cable.
Hoss
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I don't understand why you'd be averse to going alone? Are you a chick and afraid for your safety? If so, here are my tips.
-Go during the day. If you can only go weekends, the first showings should be safe.
-Spend the extra money and go to the theater that white people use.
If you're a dude, solo is better. You can feel free to unzip and jerk off into your empty popcorn bag. Unless you have a woman who will pleasure you at the theater. That is the best way to see a movie, but those are pretty rare.
-Go during the day. If you can only go weekends, the first showings should be safe.
-Spend the extra money and go to the theater that white people use.
If you're a dude, solo is better. You can feel free to unzip and jerk off into your empty popcorn bag. Unless you have a woman who will pleasure you at the theater. That is the best way to see a movie, but those are pretty rare.
Valishar
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When I'm single, I usually ask my friends if they want to go to a movie that I'm interested. But if they're busy or not interested, I have no hesitation to just watching it alone. I did it a lot more often when I was still in university, but I watched a lot more movies in the theater back then. Very few movies interest me enough to justify the cost of a theater ticket nowadays so I don't go as often.
And I don't really give a shit what strangers think of me for going to a theater alone. Even if they did, which I doubt, since usually when you're in a group you're not thinking about the other people in the theater unless they are completely obnoxious and noisy.
And I don't really give a shit what strangers think of me for going to a theater alone. Even if they did, which I doubt, since usually when you're in a group you're not thinking about the other people in the theater unless they are completely obnoxious and noisy.
Hoss
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OK thought of one more tip. If you are a middle aged man, don't go to movies alone wearing a trenchcoat and buy a huge bag of candy to share with anybody who wants some. People who go to Disney movies are so fucking uptight that they call dogs when they fart.
I'm Married and we had a kid 2.5 years ago in July 2012. I wanted to go watch The Amazing Spiderman with her right before the Baby was due .. well the baby came a bit early. So Spiderman was the first movie I had seen solo in years. With that said its become sort of an addiction. I don't like seeing movies with other people now. I try to go Friday morning first showing if its something I really want to see. I sit away from people so I can work from my phone if needed and not disturb anyone. Sometimes I will do back to back movies and knock it out in one day.
I feel like it's my time fuck the rest of the world for a few hours. I am going to sit here and just enjoy this.
Fun Fact: I watched Enders Game on a whim in I-Max all by myself and it was great!!
I feel like it's my time fuck the rest of the world for a few hours. I am going to sit here and just enjoy this.
Fun Fact: I watched Enders Game on a whim in I-Max all by myself and it was great!!
kaid
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I go see movies solo if my friends are not around and its something I want to see. The only rule of thumb is avoid things like frozen or other things along that line if you are a male on any of the day time showing.
I've gone to plenty of movies by myself, but i've never felt awkward. My last job required i meet with customer at set times, so i was usually out in the field. When i had a large gap of time between appointments or a cancel, i would go catch a movie. Best thing is i was getting paid for it.
Schags
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I have moved around the country a lot so I'm constantly resetting my social circle and now that I'm divorced there are times where I don't have someone to go with. I used to be self conscious about going alone but a few years ago I realized how much shit I'd miss out on if I always needed someone with me. Movies, Concerts, Sports, it doesn't matter. I'd rather go myself for the experience than sit at home on my ass. Most people are friendly enough that you can socialize with around you if you really need someone to bullshit with anyway.
Palum
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The fuck? I've done it infrequently. Mostly when I'm out of town or say if I have to drop my car off or wait for something where it's more hassle to drive home and back, so I sneak in a movie instead of driving back and forth. I didn't really think much of it, then again I wasn't going into preteen movies either.
fris
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i'll never go to a packed theater again. too much distraction, even seeing people's heads move as they adjust in the seat annoy me. one of my local theaters, the seats are split in half, half way down. when you walk in, you can go up or down, and most go up. if you go down and sit in the furtherest row back, it's the perfect seat and no one can kick the back of your chair.
as someone before said, mon-thur 1st show is usually empty. i'll hit the local gas station for almond m&ms and beef jerky, then grab a water or coke at the theater. with my work schedule, i can skip out for a long lunch whenever i want. w/ kids and life, its difficult to see a movie in the evening.
as someone before said, mon-thur 1st show is usually empty. i'll hit the local gas station for almond m&ms and beef jerky, then grab a water or coke at the theater. with my work schedule, i can skip out for a long lunch whenever i want. w/ kids and life, its difficult to see a movie in the evening.
Araxen
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I'll catch a matinee from time to time on a Saturday afternoon(best time to avoid the kiddies) plus the ticket is cheaper too. It's the best time to go here especially on a opening weekend. The theater usually isn't full.
Personally if I could pay like $40-50 to watch a movie in my home on an opening weekend instead of the movie theater the studio's would get my money. My sound system is just as good as the movie theater's so that is never an issue for me. I really hate going to the theater.
Personally if I could pay like $40-50 to watch a movie in my home on an opening weekend instead of the movie theater the studio's would get my money. My sound system is just as good as the movie theater's so that is never an issue for me. I really hate going to the theater.
iannis
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I don't go to the movie theater very often to see a current release. When I do see a movie that looks like it might be good enough to spend 20 dollars to sit in a big comfy chair and eat popcorn for 90 minutes as often as not it's by myself.
It's weirder to me that there are people who would ask, "What are you doing at the movies alone?" What is that? An offer. Hey buddy, your girl is sort of a whore.
But really it's sort of a hassle. You gotta check the listings, you gotta put some pants on, you gotta drive to the place, you gotta wait in line, you gotta deal with teenagers, you gotta you gotta you gotta. I might go more often if I was in a more urban sort of situation.
It's weirder to me that there are people who would ask, "What are you doing at the movies alone?" What is that? An offer. Hey buddy, your girl is sort of a whore.
But really it's sort of a hassle. You gotta check the listings, you gotta put some pants on, you gotta drive to the place, you gotta wait in line, you gotta deal with teenagers, you gotta you gotta you gotta. I might go more often if I was in a more urban sort of situation.
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nope order online
nope fuck teenagers
Assigned seating so i dont have toshow up early.