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So I'm at the movie theater by myself

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I went to the movies alone on a Sunday afternoon and there was nobody there. I really needed to get a way for a bit as I felt I needed a bit breathing room (a common theme this year for me), but thought I wouldn't enjoy the movie as much since I didn't have a friend with me. Turns out I had a blast and peace of mind. So I wouldn't mind doing it again. Even on those packed nights that everybody else goes to. Thing with getting those tickets is that they're more expensive than matinees are so I prefer matinees pricing instead since its priced better. =p
 
Lol went to see Rise of the Apes on wednesday night alone and A Better Life yesterday alone. Of course, I wouldn't mind someone coming with me, but I couldn't wait seeing these movies. I hate waiting to see a movie if I know that I want to see it. I want to see it right when it comes out and not a week or two later when its playing on a smaller screen.
 
chicko1983 said:
My golf buddy has pulled out of playing today as he has a sore shoulder.

I am contemplating heading to the driving range to hit some balls by myself. Or even play a round by myself (I played well last week and so dont want a week off).

Is this socially acceptable?
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No, join a game. Just kidding, yeah it's acceptable, but not really all that fun. The best part about hitting the green, is going with someone, so it isn't so much of a practice, where you're just doing it for the heck of it, but a friendly competition. Wait. No, yeah, join someone.
 
Well I was at the movies to kill some time before I can pick up this girl for a date. She's going to make me meet her parents. I'm shittin' my pants.
 
i might have to go to the movie by myself for the first time ONLY because everyone I literally know has already seen Harry Potter
 
OP and title describes me for the last 10 years. It sucks when everyone around you is someone's partner or friend.
 
I always go watch a movie in theaters by myself. I prefer to go by myself. That way, no one is trying to talk to me and distracting me. I can just focus on the movie.
 
I usually go alone to movies mostly because I tend to go for horror films and none of my friends seem to like them. Many of my friends are also married with children or overseas so I have no choice but to be alone at the movies lately.
 
Funny, I just got back from Planet of the Apes by myself.

Granted, I only see maybe two or three movies a year in the theatre, but I don't see what the big deal going by yourself is. When I go, it's usually just a spur of the moment thing.

Sure, it's awkward the first time you do it, but, honestly, nobody else in the theatre cares. Hell, I sat in a row of four to the extreme side of theatre that was initially empty tonight. The theatre wasn't even half full and a family of three decided to sit next to me even though there were plenty of empty seats. No one cares unless you're obnoxious or talk to yourself or something.

It must be an age thing. Adults see movies alone all the time. It's not like I'm going see someone I went to high school with or something.
 
I could never do that. Not that there's anything wrong with it, I just wouldn't have the balls. If I can't find people to go see a film I want to watch I just don't go. This is how it plays out in my head:

"Hi, can I get a ticket for [film]"
"Just the one?"
"Yes"
"Is someone meeting you here?"
"No"
"You're going to watch Friends With Benefits by yourself?"
"Yes"
"Ok"
*pays*
"Here you go, enjoy the film"
*laughs at me and tells colleague as I walk away*
*I go to sit down*
"Is that guy watching this by himself? Wow. That's depressing. Literally no one wanted to come and watch it with him"
"Aww. Don't make fun of him."
*face so red it casts light on the screen*
 
Bungieware said:
I could never do that. Not that there's anything wrong with it, I just wouldn't have the balls. If I can't find people to go see a film I want to watch I just don't go. This is how it plays out in my head:

"Hi, can I get a ticket for [film]"
"Just the one?"
"Yes"
"Is someone meeting you here?"
"No"
"You're going to watch Friends With Benefits by yourself?"
"Yes"
"Ok"
*pays*
"Here you go, enjoy the film"
*laughs at me and tells colleague as I walk away*
*I go to sit down*
"Is that guy watching this by himself? Wow. That's depressing. Literally no one wanted to come and watch it with him"
"Aww. Don't make fun of him."
*face so red it casts light on the screen*
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I used to work at a movie theatre. Lots of people watch movies solo, particularly during matinee showings. So um go watch one during a matinee, no one will bat an eye.
 
opticalmace said:
I used to work at a movie theatre. Lots of people watch movies solo, particularly during matinee showings. So um go watch one during a matinee, no one will bat an eye.
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I don't really want to go by myself though.
 
Bungieware said:
I could never do that. Not that there's anything wrong with it, I just wouldn't have the balls. If I can't find people to go see a film I want to watch I just don't go. This is how it plays out in my head:

"Hi, can I get a ticket for [film]"
"Just the one?"
"Yes"
"Is someone meeting you here?"
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That question will not get asked.
 
Bungieware said:
I could never do that. Not that there's anything wrong with it, I just wouldn't have the balls. If I can't find people to go see a film I want to watch I just don't go. This is how it plays out in my head:

"Hi, can I get a ticket for [film]"
"Just the one?"
"Yes"
"Is someone meeting you here?"
"No"
"You're going to watch Friends With Benefits by yourself?"
"Yes"
"Ok"
*pays*
"Here you go, enjoy the film"
*laughs at me and tells colleague as I walk away*
*I go to sit down*
"Is that guy watching this by himself? Wow. That's depressing. Literally no one wanted to come and watch it with him"
"Aww. Don't make fun of him."
*face so red it casts light on the screen*
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that does not happen. "harden the fuck up."

as it gets harder and harder to find times that are agreeable for multiple people to see a movie, it’s a relief to just go out and see a movie when you want to see it without any bullshit.
 
Bungieware said:
I could never do that. Not that there's anything wrong with it, I just wouldn't have the balls. If I can't find people to go see a film I want to watch I just don't go. This is how it plays out in my head:

"Hi, can I get a ticket for [film]"
"Just the one?"
"Yes"
"Is someone meeting you here?"
"No"
"You're going to watch Friends With Benefits by yourself?"
"Yes"
"Ok"
*pays*
"Here you go, enjoy the film"
*laughs at me and tells colleague as I walk away*
*I go to sit down*
"Is that guy watching this by himself? Wow. That's depressing. Literally no one wanted to come and watch it with him"
"Aww. Don't make fun of him."
*face so red it casts light on the screen*
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I didn't take this post as serious as everyone else did, I laughed while reading it.
 
This is why I love GAF. I intend to watch Attack the Block in about an hour by myself. With some time, I hop on GAF and find this thread. And I was so excited beforehand. Now I'm just sad. ( ._.)
 
Movie clerks don't give a shit, they deal with hundreds of people each day. Even if they do think you're a loser or whatever, so what? They're not going to remember you five minutes afterwards. And all the strangers inside the theater are too busy having a good time with their pals to bother looking at you (it's usually dark as fuck inside a theater anyway).
 
I watched Fellowship of the Ring, and Star Was Episode 2 alone. And probably a few others that I'm forgetting. If I'm highly anticipating a movie, I'd rather watch it alone. But I stopped going to theaters altogether lately.
 
I don't really see why going to the movies by yourself is a big deal, since you're going to be (at least, I hope you are, you dicks) in silence anyway.
 
I do it all the time if its something my Wife or friends wont see. Nothing wrong with it. I never understood why people associate movies as a social outing, your never talking to anybody.
 
Just the other night
I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers
Your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand
Then forever can begin

Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay

you are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
you are not alone
 
No problems here going to a movie by myself. With a wife & kid, sometimes it's the only way I can see a movie in the theater. And it's, obviously, cheaper to not bring the fam.

In fact, I'm considering catching a matinee of Rise of the Apes tomorrow.



EDIT: I'm not a big theater-going person though.
 
Yeah after I got out of high school I realized how stupid it was to go to movies with friends and I've gone alone since. Too bad there's usually other people there, and chances are if you're luck is as shit as mine they will sit right behind or in front of you and break various movie "rules" like talk.
 
I have a different schedule than a lot of my friends. I have a lot of time off during the week so If there is a movie I want to see and nobody is around, I will go by myself. It's not depressing at all. I do enjoy going to the movies with my friends but I find I can better engross myself into a movie if I go by myself. Plus I can avoid peak hours.
 
I go to the movies alone all the time. Almost every time I plan to see a movie with friends it falls through, the only time it works if it's some spontaneous thing while we're already hanging out. If you want to do something, you do it. Waiting around for someone to join you usually ends in disappointment, in my experience.
 
I went to a weekday matinee of Super 8 alone. The experience wasn't bad but if I could give a piece of advice it would be to arrive right when the movie is going to start.

I got there early and was the only one in the theatre which was nice but then you're just sitting there begging for the lights to go down which seems to take forever. Then a couple walked in and looked at me sitting there alone which just made me feel like crap. Mercifully, the lights went down right after that.
 
My brother and sister both will go to movies by themselves and they are the life of the party/super confident types with tons of friends. I don't think anyone cares or even takes notice.
 
I did this the morning Avatar came out after a doctor's appointment. It wasn't bad, and in the line of ~7 people, most of them were alone. Must be something about friday mornings.

I've never done it since because I've gotten used to DVD schedules. Instead of big summer movies you get big winter movies. YAY!
 
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