I've said it before, I'd be much more willing to go see movies in the theatre if I didn't have to worry about having to enjoy the movie despite the audience. Too many people treat the movie theatre as if it was their own living room. I'll still shell out the money for something that needs to be seen on the big screen, but generally those movies are loud enough the screaming babies, cellphone users and talkbackers are mostly drowned out.

Character-driven slices of life set in a Duluth office? I generally figure they won't lose much going to the smaller screen.

I try to see smaller movies in theatres as early in their run as possible, just to boost their box office. (I know my one ticket isn't going to make a difference in the larger scheme of things, but psychologically, it makes me good about supporting smaller films.)

I sort of have to do that as a matter of course, since if I don't see the Garden States and Mysterious Skins in the first week I'll have to wait til they come out on DVD.

The pressure to do so for Brokeback Mountain eased a bit considering I still haven't been able to get a ticket to a showing. I suspect it's going to outlast the current blockbusters at the cinema that's showing it here.

Jessica is me, except that I've been so poor over the last two years, that even most blockbusters weren't enough to get me into the theater.

That's hopefully changeing now, and I'll be able to get back into the theaters for small films.

There's a Spike and Mike's out here in a small arthouse, and I've got to see it while it's here. I've been a Spike and Mike's fan forever.

It's a good time to be a film fan in NYC.

IFC Center is doing a Lars Von Trier series this month, including BOTH Kingdom 1 and 2!! I'm also excited about seeing Zentropa on the big screen, finally.

Also, BAM Rose Cinemas just started their Month of Malick, which gives me an excuse to see the recut New World and see how it compares to the one I saw last month.

Disney in talks to buy Pixar

Steve Jobs would become the largest individual shareholder in Disney, and would likely have a seat on the board of directors.

I'm also excited about seeing Zentropa on the big screen, finally.

Oh that is cool. I saw it in a theater as part of the Boston Film festival. Unfortunately, most of the theaters at Copley Place could not be described as "the big screen".

I've said it before, I'd be much more willing to go see movies in the theatre if I didn't have to worry about having to enjoy the movie despite the audience. Too many people treat the movie theatre as if it was their own living room.

When herself was here visiting last month we went to a movie. there were 3 old ladies sitting behind us who talked throughout the entire movie (The Family Stone). When one old lady pointed out something that very plainly happened on screen, herself turned around and told them "if you want to talk, go HOME". They didn't seem to hear the Angry New Yorker and kept chatting merrily away. I was embarrased for my city. They weren't representin'.

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I said that at a stage show once. The offenders left at intermission and did not come back. Guess I have my mom's Scary Face.