michael Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7713781.stm A cinema chain is to begin adults-only film screenings across the UK, following a successful trial last year. Vue cinemas will show selected PG, 12A and 15-rated films to audiences of over-18s in 58 cinemas nationwide. Now they just need to introduce a "no annoying idiot" screening to go with it and trips to the cinema will be much nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I heard they're also bringing our rules to keep children out of parks in the summertime too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Brill idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Yes, but where will the kids go now to make and receive their mobile calls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 I heard they're also bringing our rules to keep children out of parks in the summertime too Fantastic news! Little b*stards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I heard they're also bringing our rules to keep children out of parks in the summertime too The less time they spend on bouncy castles, the better, as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 All good news then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 The less time they spend on bouncy castles, the better, as well! Bouncy castles should only be for big tittied women and immature men(me:d) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Bouncy castles should only be for big tittied women and immature men(me:d) Just remember to take your shoes off first. Ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I heard they're also bringing our rules to keep children out of parks in the summertime too Easy- take a pitbull for a walk and watch the parents scoop up their kids and scatter to the carpark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Would have preferred it to be over 21's tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Would have preferred it to be over 21's tbh. TBH a 'no sportswear' dress code would have done the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaveriK Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 TBH a 'no sportswear' dress code would have done the trick. What, no speedos?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannhauser Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 "This confirmed a significant number of cinema goers wanted to see PG, 12A and 15-rated films in screenings that could avoid unwanted disruptions that can sometimes be caused by audiences under the age of 18." I really like the idea of the separate screenings, but at the same time, something about it sticks in my craw. Why should you have to go to a special screening to avoid having unwanted disruption? An alternative approach might be for unaccompanied kids that make a nuisance of themselves to be quietly ejected by a hulking brute of an usher. Also: a lot of parents that take kids to see films don't seem to appreciate there's any difference between watching a film on your sofa at home and watching it in a public place. They've paid their money and that apparently entitles them to make as much racket as they like. I'd like to see more parental education on this topic, preferably with violence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I really like the idea of the separate screenings, but at the same time, something about it sticks in my craw. Why should you have to go to a special screening to avoid having unwanted disruption? An alternative approach might be for unaccompanied kids that make a nuisance of themselves to be quietly ejected by a hulking brute of an usher. Also: a lot of parents that take kids to see films don't seem to appreciate there's any difference between watching a film on your sofa at home and watching it in a public place. They've paid their money and that apparently entitles them to make as much racket as they like. I'd like to see more parental education on this topic, preferably with violence. I'd much rather they let kids in the cinema (are they really suggesting that all under 18's are disruptive?) and simply had ushers. People wonder why some kids have no self esteem or respect when they're not made to feel welcome anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannhauser Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Yes, good point. There are plenty of kids who are brilliantly behaved and plenty of families who are absolutely fine, too. I guess it's because personally, very few things annoy me as much as other people's rudeness (especially noise), so I tend to exaggerate to myself the proportion of 'nuisance kids'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 Yes, good point. There are plenty of kids who are brilliantly behaved and plenty of families who are absolutely fine, too. I guess it's because personally, very few things annoy me as much as other people's rudeness (especially noise), so I tend to exaggerate to myself the proportion of 'nuisance kids'. When I was a kid (last week) I was always well behaved when out with my parents to restaurants, theatre (sat through a whole Mr & Mrs live without a peep) etc. Now anytime I take Sarah out for dinner or to cinema I usually cringe when I see kids or families coming in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I haven't seen an usher in our cinema for ages. They collect your ticket, and if the film's good enough, they may stand at the back and watch it. I don't think ejecting disruptive members of the audience is within their job parameters IMO, which is a shame. And what's with serving stinking and/or noisy packets at screenings too? That always annoys me more than it should Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erol_h Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 a while ago a few kids little gansters decided it would be a good idea to smoke weed whilst in the movies security came into remove them grab the wrong kids. I went out and explained to the guard who it was as it was unfair for te good kids to get the blame idiots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted November 6, 2008 Author Share Posted November 6, 2008 Good points, most of the time they just rip your ticket in two and then point you down the correct vast corridor of screens - back in the day there was always at least one torch-wielding usher ready to silence the naughty types. I went to the cinema in Maidenhead a few years ago and they had a special section at the top that was like a bar, that was staffed but as I was the only one watching the movie in question I have no idea what effect that would have on people, I behaved though. Thinking about it that cinema sold you tickets by seat number too, I don't know of any local ones that do that - is this a common thing for anyone? But you are all right, the problem isn't a specific age group, it's anyone with bad manners and the only way to deal with them is to eject them, photograph them and stop them coming back... unfortunately by then they will have already annoyed us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 For years now, I've booked my tickets online, and I'd usually expect to have allocated seating (especially with the extra costs involved), but nowadays its all general admittance. So except for not having to queue, I'm not getting anything for the extra premium and still having to rush in (walk briskly) to get the 'best' seats in the room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I do like going (by myself) in the week-day afternoons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 For years now, I've booked my tickets online, and I'd usually expect to have allocated seating (especially with the extra costs involved), but nowadays its all general admittance. So except for not having to queue, I'm not getting anything for the extra premium and still having to rush in (walk briskly) to get the 'best' seats in the room! Vue (Sheffield) have went back to allocated seating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I do like going (by myself) in the week-day afternoons I like this idea. Since I tend to get at least one weekday afternoon free, it's a good idea. Good work with the bananas, sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I like this idea. Since I tend to get at least one weekday afternoon free, it's a good idea. Good work with the bananas, sir! I thank you. Infact I saw Bond on Tuesday afternoon. I enjoyed it too. There was aproximately 20 grown-ups in the cinema and not a word or an annoying russling of sweetie packets was heard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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