Confusion over midnight showings

[Morf]

OK, a local theatre is advertising a "midnight Wednesday" showing of Spider-Man 2. To me, that means that the show is exactly what it says: midnight on Wednesday (or, as most people think of it, on Tuesday night), but a few co-workers think that this means Wednesday night at midnight (which is technically midnight on Thursday)

Example:


Tuesday 11:59pm
Wednesday 12:00am <-- SHOWTIME ACCORDING TO ME
Wednesday 12:01am
.
.
.
Wednesday 11:59pm
Thursday 12:00am <-- SHOWTIME ACCORDING TO JACKASSES

Set the record straight: am I right? :)

[scott shelton]

Tell them they're right, then see the film tonight.

Brag about it all day.

[gcribbs]

Yeah. Tell them you are glad they know how to read these so you did not waste your time in line tonight then go and see the movie and talk about how much you enjoyed it all day :D

[Giles]

aren't you kind of making a mountain out of a mole hill here? Somethings you really shouldn't let get to you. (I thought of it too much and gave myself a headache).

[Mr. Salty]

People are stupid.

Ask them this question:

Why would the theater stay open to have a special advance midnight screening the day after the movie opens? Hmmm, brainiacs?

[Morf]

Originally posted by Giles
aren't you kind of making a mountain out of a mole hill here? Somethings you really shouldn't let get to you.

Perhaps you are taking me a tad too seriously. ;)

Originally posted by Giles
(I thought of it too much and gave myself a headache).

I know, that is why I posted it! :D

[Jackskeleton]

I don't see why it is ever a questioned item. It's midnight the day of release aka, the end of the day before.

[Giantrobo]

Here's how it's listed at AMC Torrance:

<b>12:01am the evening of Tue, Jun. 29</b>

Obvioulsy tonite @ 12:01am. However having worked graveyard for many years in Radio where we live by the clock I view it as "Wed 12:01 am" or "Wed Morning". Tuesday ended @ 12:00 and 12:01 is 1 minute into Wed.

But I'm well aware of the fact that the average Joe sees it as Tuesday night @ 12:01.

[Giles]

well at an AMC theatre (and Regal) previews, commercials are gonna start a tad before Midnight anyway, with the feature obviousily beginning Wednesday morning

[Giantrobo]

Originally posted by Giles
well at an AMC theatre (and Regal) previews, commercials are gonna start a tad before Midnight anyway, with the feature obviousily beginning Wednesday morning


True, AMC does show a lot of stuff before the movie. But the "main trailer/ads" section actually starts at the time given.

[Rypro 525]

i got my tickets for tonight.what time should we get there. the person said around 11:30, does that sound accurate? this is also at a local multiplex, not a big theater.

[Giles]

Originally posted by Rypro 525
i got my tickets for tonight.what time should we get there. the person said around 11:30, does that sound accurate? this is also at a local multiplex, not a big theater.
are you kiddin' I always try to get to a big major release 45min before, at least.

[Abob Teff]

I have long argued that the next day does not start until either A.) the sun comes up, or B.) I wake up from a night's sleep. So, to me it is still Tuesday night when it is technically Wednesday morning. (I have long been a night owl and kept strange hours.)

[Morf]

I thought I'd come back and post my findings. :lol:

Anyway, I was obviously right. One funny thing, though: when I went to buy my ticket at the counter, I saw the sign that said "Movies before 6pm: $4.50", so I told the woman behind the counter, "Technically, this movie is starting before 6pm, so the ticket should only cost $4.50." Of course, I was being a smartass, but the woman replied to me "No, technically, it isn't." I just smiled and paid for my $6.50 ticket, deciding that I wasn't going to argue anymore with ignorant people that don't understand the concept of 12:00 AM.

[Jray]

Originally posted by Morf
I thought I'd come back and post my findings. :lol:

Anyway, I was obviously right. One funny thing, though: when I went to buy my ticket at the counter, I saw the sign that said "Movies before 6pm: $4.50", so I told the woman behind the counter, "Technically, this movie is starting before 6pm, so the ticket should only cost $4.50." Of course, I was being a smartass, but the woman replied to me "No, technically, it isn't." I just smiled and paid for my $6.50 ticket, deciding that I wasn't going to argue anymore with ignorant people that don't understand the concept of 12:00 AM.

That could've been a perfect Seinfeld episode! If you continued on with your case. :lol:

[Charlie Goose]

Originally posted by Morf
I just smiled and paid for my $6.50 ticket
-eek-
$6.50 IS the matinee price 'round these parts! :(

[dyerjp]

Originally posted by Charlie Goose
-eek-
$6.50 IS the matinee price 'round these parts! :(



wish i could say the same about the matinees here, EXPENSIVE!!!

[Morf]

Originally posted by Charlie Goose
-eek-
$6.50 IS the matinee price 'round these parts! :(

I get what I pay for: a rundown, should-be-condemned theatre with crappy speakers and an off-center display. Hell, the freakin' Exit light is RIGHT next to the screen, so the bottom left corner of the movie is perpetually drowned in a red glow.

Stupid hillbilly town...

[Giles]

Originally posted by Morf
I get what I pay for: a rundown, should-be-condemned theatre with crappy speakers and an off-center display. Hell, the freakin' Exit light is RIGHT next to the screen, so the bottom left corner of the movie is perpetually drowned in a red glow.



Sounds like Visions Theatre here in DC.

[chanster]

Are you kidding me? I pay $10 for the same thing in Chicago. Be lucky you only pay $6.50 for it

[Giles]

Originally posted by dyerjp
wish i could say the same about the matinees here, EXPENSIVE!!!

dyerjp, you're from DC, right? Where theatres do you go to? Matinees are usually $6.75 at the most.

[Giles]

Originally posted by Morf
I thought I'd come back and post my findings. :lol:

Anyway, I was obviously right. One funny thing, though: when I went to buy my ticket at the counter, I saw the sign that said "Movies before 6pm: $4.50", so I told the woman behind the counter, "Technically, this movie is starting before 6pm, so the ticket should only cost $4.50." Of course, I was being a smartass, but the woman replied to me "No, technically, it isn't." I just smiled and paid for my $6.50 ticket, deciding that I wasn't going to argue anymore with ignorant people that don't understand the concept of 12:00 AM.

BTW, what theatre chain was this: $4.50 matinee, $6.50 evening tix price?

[Morf]

Originally posted by Giles
BTW, what theatre chain was this: $4.50 matinee, $6.50 evening tix price?

Kerasotes (http://www.kerasotes.com). My local Kerasotes is run down and in terrible shape, but I've been to some phenomenal Kerasotes theatres, including the Showplace 16 in Rockford, IL. But shoot: even at that awesome theatre, matinees are $6 and evenings are $8.00.

I guess I'm lucky to be living in the cheap part of the midwest!

[sundog]

Originally posted by Giles
BTW, what theatre chain was this: $4.50 matinee, $6.50 evening tix price?

Theater 2 blocks down the street from me (in Chicago) has $5 matinees and $7 full-price (all first run). It's a shithole, but a deal within walking distance.

[DVD007]

The theatre here is $4.00 all the time...Every Show!! They had Spider-Man opening day!!!


Bruce