State senator wants theaters to post actual start time of movies

ap ^ | 5-31-05 | David Eggert

[Dan from Michigan]

What business is this of governments? Statism is typical for Gilda Jacobs, who is also the most anti-2nd amendment state senator in Michigan.

[Borges]

Well it could be construed as false advertising couldn't it?

[Porterville]

This is one I could get behind- truth in advertisment is an issue that irritates me- from the added sugar of concentrated orange juice to the adding of points on mortgages.

[Paul Atreides]

It's about time! I'm glad to see that someone is actually talking about something important, rather than, say, protecting our borders. Finally, someone with some priorities.

[Moral Hazard]

Everybody knows there's going to be 10-15 of trailers before the movie, so it's hardly deceptive. It would, however, be nice if they would raise the light a bit for a moment or two between the trailer and the movie so people who arrive during the trailers can find a seat.

[econ_grad]

The trailers are the best part of a movie. I would hate to miss them.

[MaryFromMichigan]

Much ado about nothing.
Can't believe anyone is remotely concerned about what time a movie actually starts.
Wonder if someone in the business pi$$ed her off.

[thoughtomator]

It's false advertising. There could be a class-action suit against all theaters under existing laws, no?

[toast]

I just leave my house at the printed movie start time.

I hit the seat with popcorn in hand just as the movie starts.

[MikefromOhio]

Just as with the idiot state Senator in NJ that is attempting to have the Devils change their name, this is yet another thing the Government has no real right getting involved in.

Of course, you get that sometimes living in Michigan right? :-)

[blackdog]

I've run into this as well. I arrive with my kids in tow and have ponied up fourty bucks for the movie and twenty for drinks and popcorn, only to find commercials for area businesses flashed at me for about ten minutes. After the first time I expressed my outrage. The second time I demanded my money back, including the snacks. There will be no third time.

It doesn't need government intervention, it needs people doing something about it. But hey....don't make waves and what......

[Luigi Vasellini]

and just think Michigan is one of 7 states that has a full time state legislature that receives full time salaries with full time benefits. What a bunch of lecherous, useless turds!!!

[Mark was here]

There should be law requiring those who show up late to a movie, and start shifting people around to make a pair of seats, be publicly flogged.

[andyk]

Jacobs said theaters should voluntarily post the actual start time so legislation isn't needed.

You've already submitted the legislation, you rube! Somebody's got way too much time on their hands.

[RGSpincich]

I won't complain about their start times if they don't complain about my snoring.

[GOP_Proud]

I don't go to movies much, but I do go early enough to sit and catch the trailers. Personally, the late-comers standing in front looking for a seat annoy me...but that's just me.

I don't go to enough movies to really complain one way or another.

[andyk]

Everybody knows there's going to be 10-15 of trailers before the movie, so it's hardly deceptive.

That was my first thought, as well. C'mon people, learn how to recognize a pattern!

[Thom Pain]

Don't they have anything better to do????

Maybe they could just go home...

I propose a new rule...for each new law put in effect one law has to be cancelled!

...and no amendments judged by a committee of citizens to be un-related to the main topic of the proposed legislation.

...and No bill could be more than 10 pages.

...and each legislator must certify under penalty of perjury that he had read each bill completely before casting his vote.

...and, well, you get the idea...

[Michael.SF.]

Ten Reasons not to go to the movie Theaters:

1. 15 minutes of commercials
2. That loud obnoxious person with running commentary on the movie seems to always sit behind me.
3. Cell phones that ring.
4. There is no pause button after your second beverage of choice.
5. Tickets - $7.50 + Popcorn $5.00 + Soda $4.50 (per gallon!), and that's just for one!
6. The best seats are always taken if you come in late and someone like Mrs. Mark will get really mad if I ask her to move over.
7. I hate going to the movies alone so see #5 above.
8. I get reserved seats at the ball game why not here?
9. Gum
10. Closest Cinema to me is 8 miles away.

[IronJack]

Now HERE is something that needs to be legislated ... NOT!