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1. Buy tickets in bulk.
Bulk tickets are usually about 25% or more off the regular ticket price, and can be purchased at Costco or Sam’s Club. AMC Theaters offer premium Gold E-Tickets, which are somewhat unrestricted and can be used at any time, day, and AMC location (but expect to pay an extra surcharge for 3D and IMAX screenings).
Cinemark offers a bulk ticket program called Platinum Supersaver, while Regal Cinemas offers Premiere Movie Tickets for deep discounts. In addition, AARP and AAA members can get up to 40% off regular box-office prices for AMC, Regal, Bowtie, and Showcase Cinemas across the United States.
If you're feeling bold, you can also go directly to the customer service desk and (politely) ask for discount tickets. Sometimes, they’ll just give you a coupon or voucher. Most theaters also offer discounts for anyone with a valid military, student, or senior citizen I.D. card.
2. Give these apps a try.
Like Netflix for theater-goers, Moviepass lets you see as many flicks as you want (excluding 3D and IMAX movies) for just $30 a month.
Runpee is exactly what it sounds like: an app that lets you know when you should use the bathroom. It features every film currently in theaters and pinpoints long scenes that don't include a crucial plot twist, a great comedic moment, or an exciting and thrilling action sequence, buzzing you to let you know it's time to run for the toilet.
Cinemark’s mobile app boasts “Cinemode,” a feature that dims your screen, silences your phone, and gives you rewards like free popcorn and soda upgrades if you don’t touch your device while watching a film at a Cinemark theater.
3. Choose your seats carefully.
Not all seats are created equal. Audio technicians usually check the sound about two-thirds of the way back and in the center of the auditorium, which means this is the best place to sit for crisp, clean audio. If you sit too far off to the side, the sound might be softer than in the center.
4. Consider bringing earplugs.
While the film industry standard for sound is 85 decibels, many theaters actually turn up the volume—to the point where certain scenes hit 130 decibels. (For comparison, that's about how loud a jet is when it takes off.) Unfortunately, there are no regulations forcing theaters to comply with industry standards or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended safe level, which is about 85 to 90 decibels. With that in mind, it's a good idea to pack a pair of earplugs just in case—especially for any children in your party.
5. Don't be afraid to walk out.
If you’re about 20 to 30 minutes into a movie and you realize that you just don’t like it, most theater managers will let you swap tickets to watch another. If nothing else strikes your fancy, ask for a voucher that can be redeemed on your next visit.
If fellow audience members, not the plot, are the problem, most theaters will try to make it up to you with free tickets or concessions.
And as always have a chilled day from the viking.
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1. Buy tickets in bulk.
Bulk tickets are usually about 25% or more off the regular ticket price, and can be purchased at Costco or Sam’s Club. AMC Theaters offer premium Gold E-Tickets, which are somewhat unrestricted and can be used at any time, day, and AMC location (but expect to pay an extra surcharge for 3D and IMAX screenings).
Cinemark offers a bulk ticket program called Platinum Supersaver, while Regal Cinemas offers Premiere Movie Tickets for deep discounts. In addition, AARP and AAA members can get up to 40% off regular box-office prices for AMC, Regal, Bowtie, and Showcase Cinemas across the United States.
If you're feeling bold, you can also go directly to the customer service desk and (politely) ask for discount tickets. Sometimes, they’ll just give you a coupon or voucher. Most theaters also offer discounts for anyone with a valid military, student, or senior citizen I.D. card.
2. Give these apps a try.
Like Netflix for theater-goers, Moviepass lets you see as many flicks as you want (excluding 3D and IMAX movies) for just $30 a month.
Runpee is exactly what it sounds like: an app that lets you know when you should use the bathroom. It features every film currently in theaters and pinpoints long scenes that don't include a crucial plot twist, a great comedic moment, or an exciting and thrilling action sequence, buzzing you to let you know it's time to run for the toilet.
Cinemark’s mobile app boasts “Cinemode,” a feature that dims your screen, silences your phone, and gives you rewards like free popcorn and soda upgrades if you don’t touch your device while watching a film at a Cinemark theater.
3. Choose your seats carefully.
Not all seats are created equal. Audio technicians usually check the sound about two-thirds of the way back and in the center of the auditorium, which means this is the best place to sit for crisp, clean audio. If you sit too far off to the side, the sound might be softer than in the center.
4. Consider bringing earplugs.
While the film industry standard for sound is 85 decibels, many theaters actually turn up the volume—to the point where certain scenes hit 130 decibels. (For comparison, that's about how loud a jet is when it takes off.) Unfortunately, there are no regulations forcing theaters to comply with industry standards or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommended safe level, which is about 85 to 90 decibels. With that in mind, it's a good idea to pack a pair of earplugs just in case—especially for any children in your party.
5. Don't be afraid to walk out.
If you’re about 20 to 30 minutes into a movie and you realize that you just don’t like it, most theater managers will let you swap tickets to watch another. If nothing else strikes your fancy, ask for a voucher that can be redeemed on your next visit.
If fellow audience members, not the plot, are the problem, most theaters will try to make it up to you with free tickets or concessions.
And as always have a chilled day from the viking.
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