TheNew York Timesrecentlyreportedthat a multiplex near Seattle will actuallyencouragemoviegoers to use their smartphones.
I wont even begin to address the complicated legal implications of this issue.
He cried for only a few minutes.
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(They were eventually asked to leave by management.)
The shroud of darkness in theaters also serves as a silent reminder: Its not about you.
If thats too theoretical for you, ponder this: Imagine watchingMementoorAvatarwhile tweeting, Facebooking, or texting.
Perhaps this sort of dynamic environment is where the movie experience is going.
As for me, Ill enjoy the moments of silence we have left until 2014.
