Tell me about your eccentricities as a movie lover

[jadedeath]

Originally Posted by dolphinc

When Star Trek was released on Blu I was so excited to see it that I ate a whole pizza while it was playing. I just can't explain it.

Don't tell 'he who shall not be named'

Because then we'll end up with a thread about how much pizza is hated. *LOL*

Logan

[kevinbr100]

Originally Posted by agoofykindasuperman

Ouch, that is a MAJOR no-no! Watching a trailer, especially right before seeing the movie is like wanting to get the Cole's notes version of the flick so you can skip the next 2 hours!

Trailers suck these days, give away waaaaay too much

i watch the trailers after i watch the movie

[obiwopkenobi62]

I had a couple that used to come over on Fridays and we would have movie night. The first couple of times were fine but then I started to notice that they would start getting phone calls. Another friend of ours had her 17 year old daughter that would text. I finally had enough and asked them a question. I said do you know why I have a home theater? because I can control my environment. I said if you can't turn your phone off for a movie then movie nights are over. Needless to say I hurt their feelings because we don't do movie night with them anymore and that's fine with me. I enjoy it much more when it's just me and my wife.
My home theater, my rules. Plain and simple.

[The Dragon]

Originally Posted by O_V_N

... I'll never forget hearing from someone who saw Titanic in the theater, and some dude in the back at one point yelled out "Oh shit, that boat gonna sink!!"

[Q?]

Originally Posted by Moefiz

I agree...nobody know what the hell Inception is about.

And many of us want it that way, I'm going to close my eyes while murmuring in the theater if a trailer for that one shows up

[Cheerupemokid]

Interesting topic, and lots of interesting answers.

In no order, mine worth listing would be:

-I prefer seeing movies in theaters the first time and not at home. This is usually why I'm caught up on current films but way behind on classics.

-I love sitting as close to the front of the theater as possible. About second or third row in most theaters, since first row is too close for my girlfriend most times. Depends on the theater set-up though.

-If it were up to me, I'd know NOTHING about a movie before seeing it. I avoid reading reviews, but trailers are impossible to avoid and unfortunately give away a ton. That's probably why I love going to film festivals - nine out of ten movies you see at a festival you are going into as close to blind as possible. You've picked them because somebody said it was "good" but didn't elaborate, or you went off of a one-line "summary" of the movie in a film guide that usually doesn't give much at all away, or you've just picked something entirely random. When we saw Precious last January at Sundance (back when it was still called Push) I had no idea what we were walking into. People were talking about how good it was, but we already had tickets for it anyway before the festival started. I was blown away by it. Kind of wish we were going to Sundance this year too. Ah well.

-If I am watching a movie at home, the lights being off is a must.

-Must watch a movie in one sitting, at least if it's the first time I'm seeing it (or first time in a long time).

-I hate when I fall asleep during a movie. It happens, unfortunately, but I try to avoid it. Usually grab coffee before the movie, or try to grab a drink and popcorn during the movie to get me through that first "hump" as once the movie gets my attention, I'm usually fine and wide awake. In the past I have most definitely gone to see movies twice because I fell asleep the first time. Don't worry, I don't snore.

[The Dragon]

Originally Posted by o_v_n

i enjoyed giving you a hard time for your catchphrase and endless polls, but you never took my bait and flew off the handle, so i had to concede defeat and treat you like a real live czar.


[q! -- sorry to derail your thread.]

Got Em!!

[Good Intentions]

I like seeing movies in the theater. An absolute must for me is to be there before the previews start. If not, it will throw off the entire experience for me. My wife gets pretty pissed whenever we get to the theater and she has to wait 30 mins for it to start. LOL.

[Atreyu]

I too hate falling asleep while watching a movie, so if I'm afraid that may happen I usually put one in I am aware of so if I do accidentally nod off I haven't missed anything. Or I'll get up inbetween and find something to munch on.

[JLant19]

Originally Posted by Good Intentions

I like seeing movies in the theater. An absolute must for me is to be there before the previews start. If not, it will throw off the entire experience for me. My wife gets pretty pissed whenever we get to the theater and she has to wait 30 mins for it to start. LOL.

haha I'm the same way man! The previews are a must!

[Duffy12]

Originally Posted by Atreyu

I too hate falling asleep while watching a movie, so if I'm afraid that may happen I usually put one in I am aware of so if I do accidentally nod off I haven't missed anything. Or I'll get up inbetween and find something to munch on.

I will usually drink a caffeinated soda before I start a movie to keep that from happening.

That's about it for me.

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[Foggy]

I refuse to start a movie of, if not everyone is ready yet, and if someone goes I have to pause it for them.

[lobo81865]

I hate those blasted sealer stickers on the edges of the discs. All pieces of them have to be removed from my movies when I buy them. If people put finger prints on my discs, that ticks me off too.

[Beaner666]

Originally Posted by lobo81865

I hate those blasted sealer stickers on the edges of the discs. All pieces of them have to be removed from my movies when I buy them. If people put finger prints on my discs, that ticks me off too.

What annoys me is when they are practically super glued on so when you peel them off they leave a gummy residue.

[carpaltonnel]

My fiancee is an RN which means she works 13 hour days. By the time she gets home she is usually really tired, by still wants to watch a movie with me. I tell her that if she isn't going to be able to get through the WHOLE movie without falling asleep on the couch then I'm not going to even start the movie.
We actually invented a term for this called "TWO PIECING" Which basically means as soon as she has the slightest sigh or feels herself falling into dreamland, we stop the movie right there and resume at that exact point the next night.
I really HATE "Two Piecing"

[HypoJack]

I have to do alot of research on the movie before I see it, to bring me in the right mood. And I mostly enjoy watching movies by myself - then I avoid people talking and falling asleep during the movie.

But ofcourse if i'm going to the cinemas I bring some pals.

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by lobo81865

I hate those blasted sealer stickers on the edges of the discs. All pieces of them have to be removed from my movies when I buy them. If people put finger prints on my discs, that ticks me off too.

These two, I also hate it more when I pull it off, but it's one of thoes ones that have a really sticky back, so you have goopy stuff left on, my Harry Potter and the HBP keeps getting suck to my Gran Torino, becuase of the sticker

[Popcorn_Bliss]

Hmm...let's see...

I don't think I have any wild quirks but...

- I will often watch a film with the commentary as opposed to watching it "raw". I'm a big fan of commentaries...

- I'd rather watch a film in the comfort of a house on a nice TV, in a perfect chair, in control of snacks and audio tweaks, than watch a film in a theatre. (That might be my most jaw-dropping quirk, to most. Having missed the golden age of movie-going, I actually find home viewing a more "alluring" and adaptable experience than what a modern theatre can provide).

- I never grab the first blu case from the shelf. It's always one behind the front copy somewhere (and one in the best condition). An exception being if they only have one copy!

- Many can enjoy a film and cut it off when the credits roll. Nope. I let the WHOLE film roll. I actually feel funny or "incomplete" turning the disc off while the credits are rolling.

[meremortal]

Originally Posted by Moefiz

When watching a movie on "movie night" at the house..everyone has to be seated before the movie start and no talking during the movie.

I definitely miss the days of "quiet" movie watching. It's nearly impossible to do at home since my girl's a total extroverted chatterbox.

[Gizz]

I don't like to turn off a film even if I hate it I will stick with it. I remember turning of St Elmo's Fire three times but still finished it, what a awful film however I have even broken that rule some times if a film is that bad Dinner for Schmucks was the last time I could not stand that film.