<p>I was talking about cell phone lights in a theater that has Bistro seating/eating and lights at each seat. A cell phone light shouldn’t be sure a major distraction at that point…especially since the actual movie hadn’t yet begun. </p>
<p>This whole thing of Reeves being annoyed during the previews reminds me of a movie theater scene from, “You’ve Got Mail.” The person in front of Meg Ryan and Greg Kinnear is annoyed that Kinnear is talking during the concession ad that is playing before the feature.<br>
Kinnear replies, “A hotdog is singing. You need quiet when a hotdog is singing?” (I guess if Reeves had been there, he would have said, “yes,” and then fired a shot. )</p>
<p>M2ck–not sure what post you are responding to… something from yesterday? Is there some new information that was released today other than the 911 call (which seems to suggest that the EMTs were slow to get there, but then again it sounds like the 911 operator didn’t realize the shooter was unarmed and no longer a threat).</p>
<p>I don’t recall what the ambient light is like in the cine-bistros, but personally I think cellphones should be off in all movie theaters. If you have to use it, step outside. But I digress.</p>
<p>As for your singing hotdog theory, once again, I will not posit what thought or considered action might have occurred in his head. Wild speculation is, IMO pointless.</p>
<p>**** ETA*** The author of the link I posted yesterday pointed out that during some movie previews they play some sort of game that actually requires the use of cellphones to either look something up or provide the answer. And too, the cellphone on during a preview isnt as bothersome, nor are conversations, though I find it hard to hear with someone behind me talking). </p>
<p>Again, if someone is prone to a hot temper or flying off the handle, they might be advised to watch in the privacy of their own home. Maybe this guy thought that noontime movies would be relatively empty and the risk of being annoyed by someone else small. And if there were only 25 people in the theater, why’d they sit so close together? Doesnt it bug ya when you are in an almost empty theater and someone comes in and sits RIGHT in front of you?? (general you- not personal you). Why do they do that??? LOL. There is plenty of room to spread out.</p>
<p>To go along with the theme of things that annoy us in movie theaters, I’ll add adults who bring along their young kids to R-rated films. H and I went to see Lone Survivor last night and when we walked out, saw a mom with her child, who looked to be about 8 years old. I absolutely could not believe it. Even I had to keep my eyes shut during many parts of the movie. 8 year olds should not be watching this.</p>
<p>“M2ck–not sure what post you are responding to… something from yesterday? Is there some new information that was released today other than the 911 call (which seems to suggest that the EMTs were slow to get there, but then again it sounds like the 911 operator didn’t realize the shooter was unarmed and no longer a threat).”</p>
<p>In reading reviews of this bistro it was stated that people chose and reserved their seats ahead of time. It may be argued that people felt uncomfortable changing their seats especially since the movie had not yet started.</p>
<p>Oh forgot that the seats are reserved. Good point. That said, matinees are usually sparsely attended and heck, people sit in other people’s steats at football and baseball games all the time. When they show up, the squatters leave. Usually no popcorn is thrown or firearms are involved in the process =D> </p>
<p>Right…forgot about the assigned seats. Then he should have gone to the desk and had their seats changed…which can be done rather easily when a theater hasn’t been fully booked.</p>
<p>Lets hope they don’t overreach on the prosecution. I’m not sure of the second degree charges and what is required to have that apply instead of manslaughter of some type. They need to make sure of the conviction here and not be too “fine” on the exact crime. </p>
<p>I saw video footage of the shooter’s daughter testifying, sobbing as she related that her Dad’s hands had changed and deteriorated from arthritis or some other condition and how the charges should be dropped and he should be allowed to go home. I stood in my kitchen watching the footage, thinking, “WHAT in the world does his arthritis have to do with this situation?! Is she deranged? Because he can’t do woodworking like he did back in the day, the fact that he killed a person should not be considered?” SERIOUSLY?</p>
<p>thanks for the link JYM, as I suspected, this guy has a control/anger issue, the way he told his wife to shut the-- when she spoke up. While I can understand the shooter’s daughter’s sadness and attempt to defend him, how bout the victim’s little girl who will never even have the chance to make those memories with her father. No empathy for him and his inability to enjoy his woodworking due to his arthritis?! He took a life!</p>
<p>Dadx…Second degree murder is what it is. Manslaughter is often for situations where death wasn’t intended as was almost accidental…the result of bad judgement…like driving when you knew that you were too tired, and then killing someone. </p>
<p>“And apparently there were witnesses, including the sheriff’s deputy in the theater, who heard him curse out his wife and tell her not to say another word when she commented that that was no call to shoot anyone . He is charges with 2nd degree murder. And self defense wont fly. His goose is cooked.”</p>
<p>Yes, when his own wife says that there wasn’t a reason to shoot anyone, he can’t really claim self-defense. I wonder if she’ll be brought up on the stand and have to respond to that? </p>
<p>Yes, he does seem to have anger issues. Telling his wife to shut the blank up…hmmm. Too bad she didn’t have a gun. </p>
<p>As for having his daughter up there crying. Oh my. Sure, just let him go home. </p>
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