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Subject: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: Philip Eno on 04/15/16 at 4:03 pm
US cinema chain AMC has reversed a controversial plan to let customers use their mobile phones during films in some venues.
AMC chief executive Adam Aron had suggested the idea might encourage so-called millennials to visit the cinema.
But the plan was badly received on social media, where cinema-goers bombarded AMC with messages.
"We have heard loud and clear that this is a concept our audience does not want," the company said in a statement.
AMC operates almost 400 cinemas in the United States, with more than 5,000 screens. The chain also has a UK multi-screen complex in Manchester.
While many cinemas display messages before films asking people to switch off their mobile devices, Mr Aron had suggested that allowing mobile phone use during a film might appeal to young adults
Full report: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36056449
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: snozberries on 04/15/16 at 4:41 pm
Wish they'd come to this decision last week. There was a dude texting and face booking throughout the screening of 10 Cloverfield lane. >:(
He and his wife/gf were also talking and then had the nerve to get indignant about the fact that I shushed them. ::)
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: Philip Eno on 04/15/16 at 4:43 pm
Wish they'd come to this decision last week. There was a dude texting and face booking throughout the screening of 10 Cloverfield lane. >:(
He and his wife/gf were also talking and then had the nerve to get indignant about the fact that I shushed them. ::)
For me it is the light shining from the phone that catches my eyes, and distracts my viewing.
All phones should be banned!
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: snozberries on 04/15/16 at 8:47 pm
For me it is the light shining from the phone that catches my eyes, and distracts my viewing.
All phones should be banned!
that was my problem... the guy was in the row ahead of me and two or three seats to my left so every time he checked his phone I was bothered by the light.
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: Howard on 04/16/16 at 7:38 am
Wish they'd come to this decision last week. There was a dude texting and face booking throughout the screening of 10 Cloverfield lane. >:(
He and his wife/gf were also talking and then had the nerve to get indignant about the fact that I shushed them. ::)
If you want to text, go outside. people want to watch the film in peace and quiet! >:(
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: Howard on 04/16/16 at 7:38 am
that was my problem... the guy was in the row ahead of me and two or three seats to my left so every time he checked his phone I was bothered by the light.
Did you say anything to him?
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: snozberries on 04/16/16 at 3:15 pm
Did you say anything to him?
He and his wife/gf were also talking and then had the nerve to get indignant about the fact that I shushed them. ::)
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: Howard on 04/16/16 at 6:00 pm
You have your right to enjoy a movie in peace and quiet, he had no right doing what he did.
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: snozberries on 04/16/16 at 8:36 pm
You have your right to enjoy a movie in peace and quiet, he had no right doing what he did.
thank you howard i agree
I don't mind the occassional comment or reaction but they talked through most of the movie
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: whistledog on 04/16/16 at 8:57 pm
that was my problem... the guy was in the row ahead of me and two or three seats to my left so every time he checked his phone I was bothered by the light.
That's when you "accidentally" trip an spill your drink all over his phone
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: snozberries on 04/16/16 at 9:56 pm
That's when you "accidentally" trip an spill your drink all over his phone
Ha ha.
He was a big dude. And kinda mean. Maybe next time
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: Howard on 04/17/16 at 3:19 pm
thank you howard i agree
I don't mind the occassional comment or reaction but they talked through most of the movie
this is what's wrong with our generation today, just a bunch of morons! >:(
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: Howard on 04/17/16 at 3:19 pm
That's when you "accidentally" trip an spill your drink all over his phone
but she'll wind up getting punched in the face.
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: whistledog on 04/17/16 at 4:05 pm
but she'll wind up getting punched in the face.
Why would you assume that?
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: snozberries on 04/17/16 at 6:57 pm
Why would you assume that?
Actually I felt like that was a possibility.
The dude was like "did she shush you?" To his woman. Then he looked at me all pissed and I guess i got the blackish pass because he looked at me mad and then kinda went 'aw damn' lol.
They continued to talk but they were definitely quieter about it. Lol
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: Howard on 04/18/16 at 2:54 pm
Actually I felt like that was a possibility.
The dude was like "did she shush you?" To his woman. Then he looked at me all pissed and I guess i got the blackish pass because he looked at me mad and then kinda went 'aw damn' lol.
They continued to talk but they were definitely quieter about it. Lol
next time just grab the phone away from his grasp and smash it on the ground! >:(
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: Philip Eno on 04/18/16 at 2:58 pm
next time just grab the phone away from his grasp and smash it on the ground! >:(
...and cause a rumpus?
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: Howard on 04/18/16 at 3:45 pm
...and cause a rumpus?
something has to be done.
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: 2001 on 04/18/16 at 3:49 pm
The solution is to text the theatre manager about people texting on their phone. :P
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: Philip Eno on 04/18/16 at 3:49 pm
The solution is to text the theatre manager about people texting on their phone. :P
Spot on!
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: snozberries on 04/19/16 at 9:17 am
next time just grab the phone away from his grasp and smash it on the ground! >:(
Actually that's a crime and I could go to jail...get fired from my job and pay heavy fines
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: snozberries on 04/19/16 at 9:18 am
The solution is to text the theatre manager about people texting on their phone. :P
Ha ha
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: Howard on 04/19/16 at 3:50 pm
Actually that's a crime and I could go to jail...get fired from my job and pay heavy fines
I don't know what else you could do? :-\\
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: Philip Eno on 04/19/16 at 3:53 pm
that was my problem... the guy was in the row ahead of me and two or three seats to my left so every time he checked his phone I was bothered by the light.
It could had been worse? The guy could had been playing Candy Crush!
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: snozberries on 04/19/16 at 5:16 pm
It could had been worse? The guy could had been playing Candy Crush!
True.
Subject: Re: US cinema chain AMC makes U-turn over texting
Written By: snozberries on 04/19/16 at 5:17 pm
I don't know what else you could do? :-\\
If i wanted to miss some of the movie I could've left the theater and gotten a manager to handle it but I didn't want to miss any of the mocie