Comments on: Movie Theaters, Ethics, and Snacks: Should You Bring Food To Movies?

By: lindaroony

lindaroony — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:09:46 +0000

I agree with you.

Last night, I went to see Harry Potter at the regular theatre—something I rarely do. I decided to sneak in some chex mix in my purse. However, I felt quite guilty as I nibbled on my goodies. This rendevouz with my conscience motivated me work out this ethical question in my head….

Your analogy about tipping waiters makes sense. Businesses do have to stay afloat…and the truth is that money matters.

Also, businesses should be allowed to set their own customs and policies (within reason). That's part of having a free market full of private businesses. If we're really upset about concession prices, as consumers, we have power by choosing whether or not we go to a certain theatres. We do not, however, have the power to just override other's policies or laws if there is no real ethical benefit.

By: charlie mammoth

charlie mammoth — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:19:29 +0000

one time i was hungry but wanted to go with my friends so i put pasta in a bag and ate it out of it with a plastic fork and had garlic bread in anothr bag the theatre smelt like pasta when i left l.

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Sun, 20 Feb 2011 04:05:47 +0000

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By: Patrick

Patrick — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 18:01:00 +0000

I love sneaking in burritos… wrapped up well they are good pocket foods. But I tried going to the movies last night with only my water bottle and they refused me entry due to this water bottle. I spoke to the manager and the manager's manager, and they all said no. In 33 years of going to movies this has never happened before. I promptly asked for a refund and left. I will never go to a movie at that theatre again (the only big one in my town) until I can get their policy changed. Suggestions?

By: Shawna

Shawna — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:16:31 +0000

I have kidney problems so I have to bring my own food. I cant have any preservitive or food additives..Plus I bring a doctors note.

By: slh

slh — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 22:14:56 +0000

I have to bring my own food. I have kidney problems so I have alot of food restrictions…I also bring a doctors note.:)

By: birthday banners

birthday banners — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:01:14 +0000

i think that if cinemas dont want you to bring your own food and drink that they should lower there prices a little, as a regulaer pepsi can cost more than a cheap pair of shoes.

By: bestworkingmom

bestworkingmom — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:09:56 +0000

My family and I love the movie experience but hate the price. If we see a movie and buy snacks it costs us close to $60. We do this often enough to not feel guilty when the occation arises when we must be a little more frugal. I have been known to take my own snacks and drinks. Some are the same as provided by the theater and some are not. I do try and be covert but do not feel guilty. My main two reasons for bringing my own: 1. I cannot always afford the concession prices but like to snack during long movies. 2. I never get a stomach ache after bringing my own food but hardly ever feel well after eating theater food.
If theaters provided healther snack options I may be less inclined to pack my own.

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By: WellHeeled

WellHeeled — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:46:24 +0000

I wish concessions sold kettle korn. It can't be that difficult to add a kettle korn popper next to the popcorn popper, right?

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:57:55 +0000

I always bring my own water bottle, and usually cookies or candy as well. I sometimes splurge on a small popcorn, because sometimes a girl needs her movie theatre popcorn…but ever since they started posting the calories (and since prices are so high anyway), I'm more hesitant to splurge.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:01:18 +0000

I rarely go to traditional movie theaters anymore, but when I do, I def. bring my own water and usually a snack. Once my friend and I brought Chik Fil A... that's probably no bueno. Luckily for me, in Austin we have a place called Alamo Drafthouse that serves food that is cheap and delicious and can be healthy. Yay! .-= Carolyn´s last blog ..Le Weekend! =-.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:12:00 +0000

I am very much in support of bringing your own snacks to the movies. It isn't only that they charge so much, it's that they charge so much for items you can buy 50%-75% cheaper down the street! When we were kids, part of the 'going to the movies' experience was my mom taking us to the drug store first to get a (cheaper) snack, or packing something from home (juice boxes, crackers, etc). And now that I'm older and health-conscious, I prefer to bring my own water and a granola bar/piece of fruit rather than load up on calorie-laden snack bar food that will just make me feel gross later.

By: Tella

Tella — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:07:44 +0000

I bring in my own snacks. And when I'm with the kids, box drinks, home popped popcorn and fruit. I don't feel bad at all!

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:30:52 +0000

I go back and forth. Sometimes I'll smuggle food in, sometimes I'll buy. I always go to the movies with a coupon so I don't mind spending at the concession, cuz lord knows I don't smuggle in healthy stuff!

And quite frankly, I'm not worried about the "concession recession" at all. I don't want the stupidly large "medium sized" popcorn because I'll waste it, and they don't serve gingerale, which is my drink of choice. And if I can smuggle in 50-cent m&ms instead of paying $2.50 for them, well, so be it.