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Post by kolchak92 on Jun 19, 2018 21:09:01 GMT
Is this something you ever do? I do often and I don't really understand the stigma around it. It's not like it's easy to chat and be social while a movie is playing.
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Post by Popeye Doyle on Jun 19, 2018 21:22:24 GMT
Many times I have. However, it's died down considerably over the past five years. If going to the movies, it's usually with my kids now. I think the last movie I saw in the theaters was the 45th anniversary of The Godfather last year. I don't understand the stigma either. You're sitting in a dark room staring at a screen. It's not like you're there to socialize.
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Post by mslo79 on Jun 19, 2018 21:23:03 GMT
Yes, I did it on my two most recent times at the theaters which are... Drive (2011) (Sep 16th 2011) In Time (2011) (Oct 28th 2011) both seen opening day at the first showing in my area. but outside of those two, I never been to the theaters by myself. p.s. in general... I rarely get to the theaters. the last time I been to the theaters was the Oct 28th 2011 date listed above. basically in the current decade I have only been to the theaters a total of three times (the two I mentioned along with True Grit (2010)). in the 2000's I have only been to the theaters about 3 times (maybe a bit more) (LOTR3/T3/Wild Hogs). in the 1990's I would say roughly five times (maybe a bit more) (Armageddon/JP2/Twister/Mortal Kombat/Mrs Doubtfire) and before the 1990's, I can't imagine it was much as I want to say Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) is about the only movie I seen back in the 1980's in the theaters (I was born late 1979). so even leaving room for error... there can't be all that much more than what I just mentioned here off the top of my head. like I might be forgetting some at the moment but it's got to be minimal.
My guess is people don't want to look like a loser etc by going by themselves is probably why.
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Post by kolchak92 on Jun 19, 2018 21:28:28 GMT
My guess is people don't want to look like a loser etc by going by themselves is probably why.
How does going by yourself automatically make you look like a loser though? And even then, who cares whether or not random strangers who you'll never see again think you're a loser? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2018 21:36:18 GMT
I never go to the theater as i prefer to watch movies at home in my living room.
But i would have no problem doing it if i liked going to the theater.
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Post by mslo79 on Jun 19, 2018 21:59:20 GMT
kolchak92I don't personally think it does but I can see a basic point in why some might avoid it. I guess I should not really say 'loser' but maybe a 'loner', like someone who might not have any friends etc which you can see how some might not like that. so I can see why some people might avoid going to the theaters by themselves as it might be a bit awkward etc.
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Post by Marv on Jun 19, 2018 22:20:54 GMT
I do all the time. I used to view going to the movies as this social event that you needed company for...but it isn’t. It’s not like you spend the two hours chatting with whomever you go with. That’d be rude.
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Post by Vits on Jun 19, 2018 22:42:40 GMT
I always ask friends or relatives to come, because the best part is discussing the movie afterwards. If none of them can/want to and it's movie I really want to see, then I go alone.
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Post by Primemovermithrax Pejorative on Jun 19, 2018 22:47:55 GMT
I prefer going alone (when i did go) although often I didnt have much choice in the matter.
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Post by Terrapin Station on Jun 19, 2018 22:50:30 GMT
I don't have a problem with it, but if someone (usually a woman) is available to go with me and wants to, I'll go with them instead of going alone.
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Post by vegalyra on Jun 19, 2018 22:50:42 GMT
I think a lot of it is a social tradition. In the old days before WW2 I think movies were mostly considered part of a dating activity much of the time. When Roadshows and widescreen came out in the 1950's it became an "event" and whole families or circle of friends would attend the big screen events. I think a lot of that carried over to nowadays (both traditions). That's where some of the stigma comes from but I regularly violate it all the time nowadays. After marriage and a couple of kids it's about the only activity I can do that requires very little energy and is mostly passive. I can escape from the every day chores and worries of life for a couple or few hours. I have a few hobbies that I enjoy like classic cars and building model airplanes but those both take either muscle or patience/or both and require me to be at the house with the family. Don't get me wrong, I love the family, but sometimes I need some "alone" time. The movies are about the only escape I have. If I go by myself I can watch whatever I want and don't have to please anyone else.
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Post by ck100 on Jun 19, 2018 23:20:06 GMT
I do it all the time. I'm there to see a movie and not engage in conversation.
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Post by politicidal on Jun 19, 2018 23:21:58 GMT
Not often.
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Post by NewtJorden on Jun 19, 2018 23:27:18 GMT
I do it every time i go. I cant stand going with other people.
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Post by darkreviewer2013 on Jun 19, 2018 23:29:59 GMT
Have never done it and rarely go to theatres anyway, but I'd have no problem going solo at some point in the future.
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Post by deembastille on Jun 19, 2018 23:46:20 GMT
i actually went to see ITOnya by myself. i was wanting to see it with a friend who was constantly 'unavailable' [and i even tempted her with offering to pay FOR her] and ended up waiting literal MONTHS for her to shit or get off the pot. i finally went to see it by myself and had a good time.
of course i was in an all but empty theater and two assholes have to sit right. next. to. me. fuck you.
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Post by Captain Spencer on Jun 20, 2018 1:23:34 GMT
There was a time I used to go to the cinema by myself quite often. I still do on occasion. Nothing to be ashamed of.
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Post by marth on Jun 20, 2018 1:26:07 GMT
I do it every time i go. I cant stand going with other people. This. i mean, if I want to enjoy / focus on the movie, I have to watch it alone. |
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Post by darkknightofgotham on Jun 20, 2018 2:00:03 GMT
I've done it many times. No problems. I've also seen other people in the theater alone as well. It's not that uncommon to see a movie alone. Also, who cares what people think? I don't.
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Post by ck100 on Jun 20, 2018 2:09:25 GMT
Even if you're alone, you have stuff to keep you occupied in the theater like using your phone or watching the trivia/preview stuff that plays on screen before the trailers.
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