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I don't do it because I'm almost never single, but nobody gives a shit. I don't remember the last time I've cared about other people in the theater, and I've never once said, "Hey look, that guy over there is alone, must be a loser lololol".
 
I usually do this during the summer when it gets hot in the apartment and want to get out. hated it at first, but i'm actually looking forward to seeing iron man next week.
 
The first time I ever went to a movie alone was for The Hobbit. Not one person I knew actually wanted to go and see it with me. Being at the theater alone was such a non-event that I didn't even remember doing it until this thread came up.
 
We had this thread many months ago, and I'll say the same thing: You're not being weird going alone. I manage a theatre TONS of people do this. No one thinks anything of it.
 
Smartphones and other gadgets haven't helped our society's insecurities. Not only are people afraid or ashamed to be alone, they don't even want to be alone with their own thoughts.
 
I want to see Before Midnight when it comes out but i don't know anyone who would see it with me. Anyone in london want to meet up and watch a romantic movie with another man? Hand holding would be a plus.
 
inm8num2 said:
Smartphones and other gadgets haven't helped our society's insecurities. Not only are people afraid or ashamed to be alone, they don't even want to be alone with their own thoughts.
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yep, it's pretty fucked. i don't have kids but all of my friends kids seem really weird like that. it's like they can't go five minutes without interacting with someone else. now that i think of it, i have never seen one of them reading a book. we're doomed i tell ya.
 
MVP said:
I don't do it because I'm almost never single, but nobody gives a shit. I don't remember the last time I've cared about other people in the theater, and I've never once said, "Hey look, that guy over there is alone, must be a loser lololol".
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I think that might be the reason some people feel weird or awkward about it; maybe deep down they feel like people are judging them for being alone. I would think that 99% of the time no one cares, lol. I go by myself sometimes, and it doesn't bother me one bit. My daughter goes with me to all the horror movies; that's our thing.
 
80% of the time I go alone. Especially if it's a story driven drama or something slow paced. I really don't like people distracting me. If it's some fun blockbuster or some kind of comedy then I'll go with friends.
 
I haven't even seen a film at the cinema in years. Pretty sure it was The Fellowship of the Ring with some friends. :-\

I like to watch films on my own. Even at home now I decline watching films with family since they pause it every 15 fucking minutes to talk or get something to eat. Then they moan when it's a "bad" film usually because they didn't pay attention.

Usually I'll watch something on the iPad in bed.
 
Fivefold said:
Just go.

Americans are weird, do you need to muster courage to eat out alone as well?
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This might seem weird since I made this thread, I but I eat out alone quite a bit actually. That's something I'm perfectly fine with doing, so it is weird that I'm hesitant to go to the movies alone.
 
for me watching movies is not a social experience (unless it is a social experience), it's just me and the movie, so yeah it's awesome.

i rarely ever go to a theater at all though.
 
i think i'm going to have to go see evil dead alone. i can't get any of my friends to go. i really need new friends.
 
Surface of Me said:
This might seem weird since I made this thread, I but I eat out alone quite a bit actually. That's something I'm perfectly fine with doing, so it is weird that I'm hesitant to go to the movies alone.
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Then going to the movies alone should be OK since it's a more discreet environment.

It can even be a way of meeting people, I've met some interesting dates going to festivals alone, since not one of my friends will be caught dead near a movie with a french title...
 
Why is going alone to the movies so taboo?

I limp around the mall alone just observing people, and enjoy it.

Op, get stoned and go to the movie.
 
I used to do it all the time. Afternoon showings with 3 other people in the theater are the best. Now I barely go at all with or without people.
 
I'd rather wait for the movie to come out on blu ray and watch it at home than go to the theaters alone.
 
I go alone all the time. It's great and you can make sure to grab the best seats and perfect times. You can also just say, "eh, i'm gunna go see something great" and then do it a half hour later.
 
I've gone to the movies and eaten out alone all the time. After you've done it a few times, you just don't give a shit.

Now the real challenge is going to the theatre alone.
You're able to strike up stone interesting conversations with other patrons this way.
 
Raxus said:
All the time.

I love to go with friends but there is some movies nobody wants to see but me from time to time.
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This, exactly. Sometimes it's just not worth the hassle of trying to find someone who also wants to see the obscure indie or the braindead blockbuster you have your eye on. And when it comes to stuff I'm interested in but not sure about, I'd rather see it alone and be disappointed than be responsible for talking someone else into seeing a shitty movie on top of that.
 
Maybe I'm crazy but I love it, just me and the movie 1 on 1 with no interference. During the week too is great. I'm a big movie fan so I want to see a fair amount of movies, ironically when I saw The Place Beyond The Pines (GREAT MOVIE) there were a lot of single people it seemed.

but I would never eat in a restaurant alone.
 
I almost see more movies alone than I do with other people. I've never quite understood the need to have someone sit there and watch a movie with you. I can't talk to the other person anyway.
 
This is my primary mode of viewing movies at theaters. Get in and out quickly and I can always stay till the end of the credits.
 
I don't mind going to the movies alone, and I might actually prefer it. I barely understand the concept of going with other people. It's dark and you're supposed to be quiet. When I go watch a movie, I want to watch a freaking movie. Friends always want to make a snide comment or observation, but I just don't get it. I'm now talking to you and simultaneously missing this movie that we both paid for.

I don't watch movies very often in general though, so maybe it's just me.
 
I used to do it all the time in college because most of my friends were cheap or didn't want to see the movie I wanted to see. I wasn't going to let this stop me from seeing a movie I really wanted to see. This was especially the case with midnight showings when others didn't want to go late at night.

It's no big deal, especially at full showing. Just look at your phone until the movie starts. It's not like you are gonna talk once it starts anyways. And you may run into someone you know or strike up a conversation with a random person before it starts too.

I usually went to a movie every week or two. Sometimes just driving around and going to a movie alone can be very relaxing after a long week.
 
I like going alone. I feel like a movie reviewer or something. In fact, the fewer people in the theater with me, the better.
 
a few times, do it. you can be all judgmental with the previews and the reactions of those around you without having to worry about offending those in attendance with you.
 
I'm like this for movies and concerts.

I don't know why I'm like that with concerts tho, I mean I would probably enjoy it more because I like to get as close to the stage as possible. Also most of my friends don't even like going/can't afford/are cheap. I should stop missing out on bands I really wanna see for whatever weird reasons I have for not wanting to go alone.

Fuck, I'd probably meet people who I'd go to future concerts with.
 
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