MERGED THREAD: New commercial-theater policies re small children.

Rob Gardiner · 07-05-2003, 04:58 PM

Kirkland Cinema Makes Movies Mom-Friendly

Hopefully this will catch on elsewhere!

Jason Seaver · 07-05-2003, 05:04 PM

The Brattle Theater a few blocks from me has a weekly "New Mom" show, usually Wednesday or Thursday afternoon.

MichaelPe · 07-05-2003, 07:15 PM

Yeah, we've had this for at least a year now... they call it "Movies for Mommies" and "Cinebabies" up here.

I wish they had "Movies for Quiet People Who Turn Off Their Cell Phones" showings too.

I'd easily pay more $$ for a little peace of mind.

Malcolm R · 07-05-2003, 08:43 PM

This only works if they ban young kids from all other shows. Otherwise, you just get the 5% of the considerate parents at the special screening, while the other 95% obnoxiously attend the regular shows as usual.

George Monroy · 07-05-2003, 10:19 PM

They really need to enforce the age rules for the movies. I saw children at T3 and they made noise.

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Adam Lenhardt · 07-05-2003, 10:23 PM

Still 5% less though, right? Certainly can't hurt anything, I don't see how this is anything but positive unless you're in desperate need to see the early morning show at your local multiplex.

James E · 07-05-2003, 11:10 PM

The considerate parents that will attend the special screenings are normally the ones you would not mind in the regular screenings

. Has anyone thought about a theater which requires a membership?

james (still wating to see The Two Towers

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Jason_B_H · 07-06-2003, 12:36 AM

http://apnews1.iwon.com//article/200...=home&SEC=news

After living in Kansas City for the last 4 years, my favorite theater has finally implemented a "no children under 6" policy. Also, children under 16 are not allowed unless attended by their parent. This is a really nice theater too. Just about a mile from my house and it's a beautiful theater. Only problem is I'm moving to South Carolina in 3 days.

I've had more movies ruined for me because of children crying, yelling, stomping, talking, you name it. I especially like the "no unattended children under 16" rule. No more rowdy kids ruining the movie.

Oh well, just wish they would have done this sooner so I could have enjoyed it.

Chris · 07-06-2003, 11:04 AM

http://www.salon.com/mwt/wire/2003/0...ids/index.html

They've been talking about this in the local papers for a while, but it's good to see the national wires are picking it up. Local cinemas here in Kansas City are playing with the idea of banning children.. and catering to an adult audience. The idea is: the Theater is NOT a babysitter.