[Mamzelle]

re: As a dissatisfied patron usually can get an immediate refund)))

Yes, and I have done that just a few weeks ago for a ruined performance of Return of the King--but when you and sweetie have set aside the time and effort to watch something, it isn't the price of the ticket that you regret losing.

It was this particular movie that brought home to me just how distressing the behavior of movie-goers can be--I truly wanted to see this movie in a theatre, unmolested.

re: Solution? I have no earthly idea.)))

I'm afraid you will have to invest some money in a home theatre--but you'd be surprised how quickly even an expensive monster television can earn its way.

[King Prout]

re: home theater system

I'm saving my shekels for a biiiig HiDef digital flatscreen with some tasty trimmings. that solves the symptom (my viewing discontent) well enough, but it doesn't solve the underlying problem.

I think, perhaps, that bad press might be a useful lever to motivate theater operators to enforce their own rules... or stop pretending to have any.