Film fan names 4 ‘unspoken’ rules of the cinema | Films | Entertainment
Visiting the cinema is a beloved pastime for countless people, but your film experience can sometimes be spoiled by the inconsiderate behaviour of fellow moviegoers. From chattering during screenings, to noisy eating, or using mobile phones, there are numerous ways thoughtless cinema visitors can become a real irritation.
One woman who goes to the movies every week has revealed four “unspoken” cinema etiquette rules. Film enthusiast Lauren Owens, who frequently posts content about her passion for movies, has outlined what she describes as “the unspoken rules of the cinema”, reports the Liverpool Echo. Her first point addressed one of the most widespread irritations faced by film enthusiasts.
“Don’t use your phones in the cinema,” Lauren said. “Clearly some people still need to hear this.
“As soon as I see one screen light up I am distracted. It’s the time to lock in on the film, not go on your phone.”
Her second suggestion concerned making film viewing more comfortable.”If you sit in the front row, how are you not getting neck ache?,” said Lauren. “Book in advance and move nearer to the back, save yourself!”
Lauren’s third recommendation was straightforward, yet one that constantly needs reinforcing. “Don’t talk during the film,” she said.
“The time for talk is before or after the film, NOT during! I love a review and a debrief after, but only give the look to each other in the film, no talking.”
Lauran’s final piece of advice pertains to a crucial aspect of the cinema experience – the snacks. She advised: “Choose your snacks wisely! We need no smelly food and loud food in the cinema otherwise it’s just disrespectful to others.”
This follows an incident where a couple were labelled as “selfishly oblivious” for bringing a toddler to a screening of the latest Avatar film. A Reddit user expressed their annoyance after their cinema visit to watch Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third part of director James Cameron’s multi-billion-dollar franchise, which has a lengthy runtime of three hours and 17 minutes.
The Reddit thread was titled: “Someone just took their 2/3 year old toddler into a screening of Avatar. What’s the weirdest/worst thing you’ve experienced at a cinema?”
The user elaborated: “I mean who the hell takes a two year old to a 3.5 hour showing? The kid was babbling, talking, and squawking through most of the film, and the parents were very surprised when people had a go at them.
“I don’t get how some people can be so selfishly oblivious to others around them. Which got me thinking other people must have had some other wonderful experiences at cinemas?”
Other users chimed in with their own horror stories, with one saying: “In Pirates of the Caribbean 2 I was sitting behind someone who was trying to set fire to their trousers.”
