The Big Screen: Lessons In Movie Theater Etiquette

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Talkers have always been a nuisance in movie theaters. And now glowing smartphone screens compete with the silver screen for our attention. This week, our Big Screen team talks to Dallas etiquette expert Terri Martinez about what to do when the only thing standing between you and a good movie is the person sitting in front of you.

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About Stephen Becker

Stephen Becker produces the shows Think and Anything You Ever Wanted to Know for KERA. As part of the Art&Seek team, Stephen produces radio and digital stories, along with the podcast "The Big Screen," with Chris Vognar, movie critic of The Dallas Morning News. View more about Stephen Becker.

COMMENTS

Lew Williams

I gave up on going to the movies years ago. Rather than putting up with texters, talkers, and mothers with wailing babes in arms walking back and forth in front of the screen while chatting on their cell phones, I simply watch films now in the comfort of my own home. Much more restful.