Any movie theaters that enforce theater etiquette?

[madmmac]

Originally Posted by Shaftiemcsclobberknob

A Seriously, how many inconsiderate, mouth breathing, slack-jawed knuckle-draggers can there be? How many times do I have to go up to them and tell them to not talk?

You seem to be very sensitive and insensitive both at the same time.

iPic or Ultrastar may be your only choice.

[Nairobi]

Alamo Drafthouse strongly enforces it. It's an "upscale", art-house theater chain based in Austin. They're not in Phoenix yet, but they're expanding nationwide so will probably get there eventually.

[Sco]

Originally Posted by Colorado xxxxx

I quit going years ago because of rude behavior. Last punk kicking the back of my wife's seat almost got a whopping after I asked him nicely twice to knock it off.

LOL, you are one badass internet tough guy.

[Teckeeee]

Originally Posted by Sco

LOL, you are one badass internet tough guy.

No not at all, but I been in enough scraps that I can handle myself.

[Voebe]

First, no theater can enforce a ban on random talking or crinkling. That's up to the patrons to turn around and hiss "Sh!" If you're at the point of complaining about how people handle their straws, I'm sorry, but it sounds to me as though you're being unreasonably touchy.

Second, if people are texting/talking continuously, you can go and fetch an usher. It seems to me that Dan Harkins is particularly attentive in his chain and you might have a sympathetic ear there.

Third, the best route is to choose your movies where you're less likely to encounter kids. If you choose adult-oriented movies (by which I mean serious movies, not porn), and choose less crowded times, you'll probably get better results. That's why I'm fond of Harkins Camelview - they have better movies, and an older crowd.

[ThatCrazyRedhead]

Originally Posted by DetroitN8V

Sit in the expensive seats at the iPic. No issues there and you have a waiter that can take care of riff raff for you if they happen to get in.

I wholeheartedly second this! iPic is expensive, but it's certainly worth it for a once in a while treat!

[Juram]

If you go to an Imax movie at Arizona Mill, even though the crowd is generally younger, the ushers don't play around. I went to see the Batman premiere last year and they tossed a couple people during the showing PDQ, plus paying $20 a pop, you're far less likely to end up with people who want to interrupt the movie..etc.

[cjs123]

In the past given my work schedule, I was able to attend movies during quiet times of day. Still there were the occasional bag-rustling, yapping idiots. Never in all my years of movie-going did I see any rules of etiquette enforced by management.

Now I've gotten so far away from the movie-going routine I have no idea what I'd encounter at my local theater. I video stream via Roku (usually Amazon Prime) and just don't have to deal with stupid, rude people--or a blitz of advertising for coming attractions.

Good luck on your quest.

[observer53]

Thanks for all the suggestions for the OP. Closed.