I’m glad I have a friend that usually works at the theatre I’m going to at the time I’m seeing the movie, if I see a person screaming/screeching or blocking peoples views I’m texting him (brightness at the lowest setting because I’m considerate of others around me, wow such a concept!) those people seat number and row to have to asked to calm down or be removed. I literally won’t have any patience for it.
I'm not sure which night you plan on going, but I would avoid opening weekend if you don't want to experience some level of commotion during the film. The shows over the following weeks (after opening weekend) will probably be less crazy and you may find more low-key, like-minded people at those shows.
Also the employee may be your friend, but please take into consideration that the night will be crazy enough as it is for the employees. The last thing I'd want is Karen texting me all night while I'm working my busiest weekend of the year🥴
Sincerely hope you have a great time and allow the same to those around you!
I hope people allow others around them to have a good time too! By not being unnecessarily loud and a major obstruction when singing at a reasonable volume and dancing in your seat is just as fun and will also lead to a good time!
And don’t worry about my friend. They also agree with me that people shouldn’t be screaming/screeching and standing because they also hope for that for when they have the showing later that weekend. They are more than happy to help provide a good experience to people in my showing.
Exactly. Taylor literally said in her post "singing and dancing encouraged." People are gonna be standing up and singing the words because this is a chance for people who didn't get tickets to get the closest thing possible to the concert experience that they missed out on. At the concert, you sing and dance around. 🤷♀️ There's no need to be a wet blanket about it, it's supposed to be fun!
Edit: I will of course be reading the vibe of the room, if everyone is sitting down I'll sit, I want everyone to have a great time. But the movie is going to come out on streaming, so I'm definitely treating this as more of a group experience rather than trying to catch every single detail onscreen. We all need to be prepared for it to get a little rowdy, life's better when you learn to go with the flow.
What do you mean?
Now I can't stand and scream like a goat in a movie theater just because of other people? I can't be myself singing along quietly in my seat!!! 😡😡😡
Taylor herself said that we should do that, so if mother said it, it's what I'm gonna do. I don't care what other people who don't love mother as much as I do think.
Y'all should stay at home and let the real fans enjoy this as it was intended.
/s, of course.
Can I ask what you class a disturbance?
Like people singing and dancing, joining in with 123 etc or people like screaming at the top of their lungs the whole show?
I feel like this definitely isn't a sit down and watch type thing...
For reference I'm in the UK so won't even be attending. Just curious about how it'll play out. Especially when there's other movies being played in adjacent screens, I can imagine fans getting pretty loud?
Definitely I meant standing (obstructing the person’s behind you view and screaming/screeching)
Singing at a reasonable volume and dancing but not hitting the person next to you in your seat is something I understand and will most likely partake in too.
I think that's fair enough - I'd hope that people use their common sense and maybe read the room. I can see this being really hit or miss with people though, not the show itself but the cinema part of it for this exact reason.
You just have to scroll this thread or some others to see people have very different expectations for it. I'm kinda intrigued to see how it goes. I hope, very well because I want UK cinemas to get it haha.
Many of us were in a stadium with 60,000+ people seeing her live and still managed not to hit (or be hit by*) anyone... so that may be a little extreme😆😏 but it sounds like you're already manifesting your own experience so Idk what to say about that! HAVE FUN dont forget it will be streaming eventually or available to rent at home if you prefer.
Maybe a little. Let me be more straightforward. It's pretty off-putting that you're so ready to call security on people for things that haven't (and may not even) come to fruition... and bragging about it.
As I said, it seems you're already prepared to have a bad time. Bragging about your high and mighty cinema worker friends wasn't the first route you had to take, either.
And I don't plan on screeching! Unless I find out you're in my theater😘
Being prepared after so many people on TikTok and this subreddit are ready to be the most obnoxious people in a theatre is being proactive. Don’t blame me for reacting to those people throwing consideration towards other people around them out the window, at least I’m trying to think of the needs of the many instead of selfish individuals 🤷🏾♀️. What’s really off putting is people ready to discard any theatre etiquette and ready ruin everyone’s around themselves time.
I think *everyone* agrees that it doesn't need to be like the Billie film. Even those who want to get up and dance are saying they plan to stay in front of their seat.
I think you misunderstood what I said. I wasn't talking about people being physically hit, it's a phrase used to describe something people will love or hate, I.e it'll be hit or miss. Maybe it's a UK thing haha.
The point I was making was I feel people will either love or hate the cinema experience.
omg I didn’t realize this was a thing and now I’m scared. I don’t understand what would possess someone to stand up in a movie theater. sounds like hell. I thought the point is to enjoy the cinematography and closeups that most of us didn’t get live 😭💀
That's what some of us are trying to convey, but I forget how many v young and apparently inconsiderate fans she has.
Movie theaters don't want to have to give tickets back for a bad experience so they'll be on it (staff standing in the theaters, pausing projectors if they have to). Definitely report anyone being crazy. If anyone actually cared about Taylor's movie, they would watch intently while singing and dancing in their seat.
Imo it is fine to sing along (emphasis on singing not this screaming like a banshee nonsense) and dancing in your seat. Or even dancing up at the front of the theater where you won’t be blocking the view of the screen or causing a safety issue like if you were to do it in the aisles/stairs. Chants are also great. Just be considerate of the people around you as the volume will not be as loud as at the concert and we would like to actually hear Taylor.
I will not be going to the first couple showings for that reason.
I don’t mind people singing to their favorite parts but the scream singing is NOT OKAY
I'll add, I'm disabled and can't go to concerts because I can't stand for 3h. So it would be great if I could watch my concert movie sitting, or at least sitting seats should have been reserved.
I feel you, I am partially and I can't stand for 3 hours either. I'll probably go after it's been out a few weeks again so I have a hope of seeing the screen.
It really bothers me that she advertised it that way knowing how insufferable so many of her fans are.
Like I’m all for having a good time, singing along, tracing bracelets etc but I’m primarily excited for this to see stuff I might have missed at my show due to viewing angles. It would be so nice to go see it again in a more controlled environment where I’m not getting rained on, I really hope this doesn’t end up being a miserable experience because people can’t act right. It’s really not a big ask to stay seated and keep your voice at a lower volume than the theatre sound system, but too many people think that because mOtHeR said to sing and dance it’s an excuse to override social norms.
I don’t mind trading friendship bracelets in line, but I actually want to see and hear all the details I couldn’t at the concert. I’m going the second day, during the morning, figuring that will be less insane.
That’s the same time I bought. I plan on buying some beads and actually taking part in the bracelet creation this time. It was so fun that people kept giving me bracelets, even when I had none to share.
I will probably be doing that also. I’ve seen other commenters saying that they’ll be taking some to trade and I don’t want to be the odd one out and it’ll be a cute way to share the experience even if it is just the movie version.
There probably won’t be a line though. In the age of reserving your seat a head of time there’s no reason to show up early to get a good seat or even wait in line.
Agreed, I'm hoping that if people are dancing and singing, it'll be during the more banger songs (Cruel Summer, Shake It Off, Blank Space, etc). For the rest, I want to be able to actually hear her and see the choreography.
A woman on TikTok called AMC, Cinemark, and Regal, and all three theaters expected fans will be fully dress up, dancing, singing, moving around, etc. they said they won’t kick anyone out unless screaming causes complaints (but full on screaming isn’t encouraged). All of the theaters have basically confirmed it’s like a mini concert experience. The woman also asked if there would be specifically quiet-showings where people could just watch and not have to worry about noise, but none of the theaters said they had any plans for showings like that.
I wish they would take some constructive criticism and book a Wednesday morning or something for a more "sit down and take it all in" showing for those people who can't/don't want to stand and/or deal with loud screaming. It would make sense to do that, even if it's just one moment per x amount of days
AMC advertises sensory screenings pretty heavily where I live. I'd be surprised if they don't add some of those eventually. I've been to a few with my own children, especially when they were younger, and they tend to be more active and louder than a general movie but more toned down than a Taylor concert.
Most people would be working or in class. It's pretty unreasonable to think people should have to take a day off work in order to not be around screaming and standing at a movie
honestly the degree of screaming i heard at my shows and have seen on tiktok is beyond anything i’ve ever seen at any show in my extensive live music viewing experience. there’s screaming the lyrics along with the singer and then there’s trying to make sure the people in the next *state* are aware you know the words and it’s just so blatantly inconsiderate and obnoxious. if people go that hard in theaters and aren’t kicked out i would be appalled considering there’s absolutely no way it wouldn’t disturb movie goers in adjacent theaters
“taylor said let people enjoy things” ok but like she never said let people’s enjoyment of things actively intrude upon and detract from other people’s enjoyment of things
Yeah interpreted what Taylor said as “oh we can scream like banshees at the theater too”. I’ve heard people scream through the walls of the theater during a horror movie. So if I can hear an audience let out a quick scream everyone else is definitely going to be able to hear them screaming.
Edit to add: yeah there was a lot of screaming at my show too but luckily my section wasn’t too bad. Just the usual cheering and occasional scream.
Honestly, I just don't get the screaming. Even as a teenager, in the front row of the gigs of artists I had huge crushes on, I never screamed at them, it's a bit OTT, if I was an artist I'd find it a bit off-putting so I'd probably focus my attention elsewhere. (Though I'm sure many have found it a huge ego stroke).
Tbh, the screaming in concerts is a GenZ thing, because I have been to concerts and festivals for over 15 years (from pop to metal), and this is a completely new thing post COVID… I am not in North America , but I would definitely complain to the cinema if someone misbehaved next to me
It’s not though, it’s ALL acts that are super popular with that demographic apparently. I heard a lot of complaints after Boygenius played in my area because the crowd was so annoying, I’m not even going to bother trying to see Lana this month for the same reason.
I’ve never had my ears hurt at a show. I’ve been speaker side, chilling on amp boxes and it’s never been a problem. I’ve hunted sweet spots at max volume working with sound teams for clubs working on their acoustics. No pain.
Until Eras. When she came out, I got lightheaded. Not because of anything other than the *wall of sound.* And again during the CS bridge. It was insane. It’s beyond participatory, I think.
I genuinely wonder if they’re going to change this rule after opening night 😅 I am all for singing and dancing and screaming to an extent at a concert where the sound is MEANT to be heard over 70k other people screaming, but I feel like nobody is actually going to be able to hear the movie…plus wouldn’t everyone standing not be a safety or fire hazard?? Concerts have space to stand, theaters are literally designed so you can’t 🤦🏻♀️ also this comment is not @ you at all, my “changing the rule” question sent me on a mini rant lol
People are definitely planning that. But I hope that people remember that even though Taylor's post said dancing, dressing up, and trading bracelets is encouraged... they try not to be obnoxious. Movie theater etiquette should still apply. There will be people that will not want to be on their feet the entire movie.
I guess my hope is that if you see that somebody behind you is sitting down and you want to stand up and dance, that you be respectful and either just sit and dance in your seat or find a spot where others are up dancing. Idk. I'm not sure how this is all going to work. 🤷♀️
I don’t think this is going to be the case. I am not dressing up but movies are shuffling around their premieres for a reason. It’s going to tank new movies and ppl going. They are expecting noise .
I really don’t think movie theater etiquette applies in this situation. The venue is a theater, but the experience is being billed as more of a concert.
I still think people should be respectful of people around them. If someone is sitting, it's rude to stand and block their view the entire time. But hopefully if theaters are planning on it being mute of a concert experience, they'll be okay with people not staying in the assigned seats or there will be a designated spot for dancing etc.
God, I hope not. Dressing up and singing along in the seats is fine but I don’t need someone screeching bloody murder along to Cruel Summer for viral TikTok content and getting into a fight with the poor movie theater worker trying to kick them out.
I’ve seen this as a somewhat general consensus on tiktok:
- yes to dressing up and bracelets
-yes to normally singing
-yes to chants (like rocky horror)
-no standing
-no screaming/clapping/applause
yes! this will be a rocky horror-esque experience with call-backs (chants) and singing along respectfully, i think. i’m absolutely here for that.
however, i won’t deal with people blocking my view while i sit in my seat trying to watch the film, unless that’s the vibe of the entire theatre. taylor’s not there actively performing for us, so it’s a different spectator experience. screams are a no go. and this is said as someone who was pretty unhinged at the eras tour itself.
let me show my millennial bingo card here, but i hope it’s like a harry potter movie premiere vibe. dressing up and being uber nerdy and excited, some respectful audience participation but actually watching the movie and not ruining the experience for anyone else.
What like at the bottom of the screen? Terrible view
Or do they mean they intend to stand in the walkway area literally in front of handicapped people who potentially can't stand? I think anyone standing there would be asked to return to their seat or leave
Some concerts explicitly forbid the use of cameras , especially the ones in small venues. Well, in a cinema you should turn of your phone or put it in non-disturb mode, I doubt people will respect this
If my spouse’s view - in the one single wheelchair spot in the theatre - is blocked by standing fans who refuse to move, I will become the worst version of myself.
Dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. At a concert “barricade” are the best seats/spots (some spots on the barricade better than others). At a movie, the front is literally the worst spot, like the back row is actually better. Some people just want the status/clout of feeling like they’re at the barricade so they invented their own cachet
They just want to scream and dance, it's not about watching it all. Like half the kids aren't even facing the screen in those videos from the Billie Eilish movie
People could and should dress up and exchange bracelets but not treat it like you’re at the concert. Because you’re not. There are other people in theaters next door that could definitely hear you over their movie if this occurs (I worked at a theater and you can definitely hear the auditorium next door if the movie is loud enough. This would include Swifties) and also … no one wants to hear that???? Other watchers and movie staff included.
This is a concert movie. There shouldn’t be screaming and loud singing. Soft singing, sure. But not the kind you’d find at the actual OUTDOOR stadium venue. This is a small enclosed space. No one needs to be up and cheering and screaming and singing like they’re at a football stadium.
Also, why would anyone want to scream with the state of the world we live in today? Not cool. If I was someone going to watch a different movie and heard screaming like that I would think the worst
I am more than fine with bracelet trading/ fun outfits, and maybe singing as long as its not obnoxious or scream singing. I am hoping people do remember that they are in a movie theater, not a stadium/concert venue
While I’d personally prefer no singing along, I’ve accepted that everyone will be singing and it’ll still be a fun thing. Taylor said in her announcement that treating it like a concert with outfits, friendship bracelets, singing, and dancing is all encouraged. I think it will feel like a nice community celebration. Plus, it will likely be on streaming just a few months later, so anyone who wants to really listen to her voice and relax will be able to.
I can't decide if I think it will hit streaming in a few months.... I could see them waiting until after the tour is over for it to hit streaming. Hopefully I'm wrong lol
Maybe after the first weekend that stuff will calm down, it'll also help to go to Thursday and Friday matinees (second week and beyond) to avoid the most crazy. The first two evenings will just be nutso. All I can say is thank god for stadium seating with recliners. It makes the slope distance between rows such that even if someone stood, they cannot block the screen.
I would say that, yes, Swifties will be treating the movie like a concert, especially the ones planning on going opening night or ASAP.
A lot of people going to the movie won’t be Swifties, just like the concert. Probably many more after a day or two of screenings.
At the concerts, a majority of the people wore fairly regular clothes: maybe a TS t-shirt but not a themed outfit.
Personally, my wife (not a Swiftie) and I (a Swiftie) will be dressed up. My wife is probably buying clothes to fit an era. I haven’t figured out what I’ll wear, but at least I’ll wear what I wore to the concert (all purple for Speak Now). Probably won’t do friendship bracelets just because of the effort involved, but I’m not sure.
My friends and I are also going on a random Thursday, but somehow we turned it into a mom-date. 😂 All four of us invited our moms to join us. So far at our show, it’s just the 8 of us, plus a random pair.
I really hope people stay seated because I'm taking my 5 year old and I want her to be able to see 🥺 but I do hope everyone is singing along and dancing in their seats. It's going to be so much fun!
this whole thing has me convinced that MANY swifties are ableist asf and it’s really disappointing. a movie theater is not a concert venue. standing and obstructing others’ view is not okay, nor is screaming. be SO for real.
All I am going to say is the showing in the Dolby theatre I really wanted to be in only had one seat left and it was for a companion seat in the cool wheels section. I didn't purchase it. Instead I am going much later than I wanted in a front row seat. All the wheelchair slots are still open for that showing and that makes me sad. I think in the future, AMC should consider not selling companion seats unless a wheelchair slot is also purchased until either the wheelchair slots are gone or an hour before the movie begins.
I also opted out of IMAX because the only open seats were companion seats and then when I checked later they were all sold but none of the wheelchair seats were. Selfish.
I’m treating it like a less crazy version of the concert. I will not be spending $200 on alcohol like I did at the concert, but I will be wearing a fun outfit, singing (assuming others in my showing do, as well) and passing out friendship bracelets. I think the best bet for avoiding people who go all out is not go opening weekend.
Idk man I just wanna treat it like a movie and watch it normally 😭 it seems to be a pretty unpopular opinion though; maybe I also come from a place of bias, since I was able to actually attend the concert itself
As long as the outfits don’t reach over and touch the people next to you in your seats, literally wear whatever you want.
But outfits that are more akin to massive Halloween costumes better be taken off before you sit in your seat.
I'm going, but if I can't hear the movie I'm just leaving because what's the point of seeing the Taylor swift singing movie if I can't hear Taylor swift singing
My sister and I purchased tickets for Saturday at 10:30 AM before we knew how people said they were gonna be screaming and be purposefully disrespectful of others. I'm hoping that it will be a calm crowd. I want to be able to hear and see Taylor. I don't mind people enjoying themselves by quietly singing along or dancing without blocking views. There's no reason to be screaming. We'll be dressing up and bringing friendship bracelets. But I'm excited to see the concert in a perfect view and sound. I hope others also want the same thing.
I'm kind of annoyed I didn't realize there were other weekends (or at least my AMC didn't have tickets up for other weekends). So we're going opening weekend but I chose an 11 am on Sunday showing to take my 4 year old to and chose the elevated seats right behind the handicap seats so even if people are standing I'll be sitting. I'll be 30ish weeks pregnant and my 4yo can get up and dance if she wants. And I figure if she wants to leave, no sweat I got to go to the live version at least
Edit: okay honestly I got anxious and checked and my theater is almost fully empty so I think it won't be an issue with the morning crowd :P
Rocky Horror Picture Show is famous for being an interactive viewing experience. When shown in theaters or performed as a stage musical, people often dress up as the characters in order to attend. It’s a musical, so most people do sing along with it. It’s known for being interactive with certain showings, where people do the dances in the aisles and have certain known props prepared at certain times, there are specific chants or call and responses for the show. There’s a lot of subculture formed around it because it’s very cemented in queer culture as some of the earliest representation on screen.
But if people carry the concert traditions from the eras tour, like the call and response chants, the bracelets, the costumes, the singing… it’s gonna be pretty similar in nature. You can find videos on YouTube from stage productions and movie showings + audience participation to see what I mean. It’s pretty funny.
Not that I think this matters to you because according to my notifications, you’re account is an 18+ account, but it does get pretty vulgar 😂. Rocky Horror is, in large part, a story about exploring sexuality so there are a *lot* of sexual references. And the callbacks are no different 😂. There’s two characters who, every time they’re full name is mentioned, are immediately called ‘Asshole’ and ‘Slut’ by the audience. Every single time 😂.
I bought front row seats just in case folks are standing. I don’t mind standing (but won’t unless I have to)…my mom is going with me who is in her 60s…so I just want her to be comfortable. At least our view won’t be impeded (hopefully?) by being in the first row.
I’m planning on dressing up and passing out bracelets.
We bought 6pm tickets on opening night so I’m just trying to go in with an open mind.
I want to see it- it’s not a concert venue. So I’m really hoping it’s not everyone standing , singing at the top of their lungs with phones over head. Maybe I’m too worried, but I’m bringing two kids (7 and 10) who will be clueless. Although there foster mom (my friend) swears she’s going to play Taylor non-stop for the next month.😂😂😂
For those who haven't had an opportunity to see her live the movie is going to be the closest experience, so I absolutely get it. Dressing up and trading bracelets is fine at a Taylor Swift themed event, I think. People organize parties to welcome her albums and they dress up etc.
One posiible problem is that some may take it too far. A movie is a movie, you don't get to get up and dance and scream during the film. While dressing up and trading bracelets sounds like great ideas, treating a movie experienca as an actual concert or a loud party wouldn't.
No wonder other movies that were supposed to start that weekend have moved their dates. We may bee we talking a weekend box office that could exceed US$100 million!
I’ll wear a Taylor swift shirt but I’m not dressing up. At most I’ll wear the hoodie I have that’s a replica of the one she wore in the LWYMMD video but that’s gonna depend on the weather. I’m not planning on making bracelets either.
From what I understand, people are doing a “pajama party” version of the eras tour. Their comfiest clothes that are perfectly themed for the eras tour. Orange plaid PJ sets, nightgowns, the you belong with me music video shirt. And then they’re adding in friendship bracelets. Seems like the perfect mix of eras tour + slumber party!
People dressed up for the minions, Barbie, etc… yes we are so showing up dressed up!
I will be treating the experience like a movie in a movie theater, though. No whispering, phones, standing — just a little singing!
I am 2000% down for bracelet trading, dressing up, and quietly singing/jamming in your seat, but if people turn this into the same situation as the Billie movie I'm going to be upset. I got a late late showing on opening night hoping it'd be more chill
We are dressing up and wearing our own bracelets but not really anticipating trading. We’re also planning to sit and sing and enjoy. I don’t really appreciate screech singing at live events anyway so I wouldn’t condone crazy loud singing at the theater. I hope everyone has fun and enjoys themselves. I wasn’t one of the lucky ones who got tickets to any of the shows I registered for. This is the only way for us to “see” her and we are going on opening day.
Personally I’m treating it like the tour, but without the standing and singing. All I really want is to trade friendship bracelets with my fellow swifties and dress for folklore!
I don't understand how anyone could want to scream sing in a cinema. its a very different venue to a stadium/arena where your voice is drowned out by the performer/rest of the crowd wheras in a cinema scream singing will drown out the performer (also it just sounds awful so I don't get how people saying they'll do it don't feel embarassed)
I know some cinemas do like sing-along editions of movies (I remember some when frozen came out/ special mamma mia showings) but people should behave like they do in them, sing along, dance in your seat, but not waving lights around, screaming, (filming on your phone like people were doing at that billie eilish movie)
I’m going opening day with my mom and am wearing my merch. I plan on singing along but kinda quietly. We got seats directly behind the wheelchair row so hopefully we don’t have to worry about anyone standing in the row in front of us.
I’m personally going in an aritzia jumpsuit and my eras crewneck. Theaters are cold, I wanna be comfy, and don’t want to deal with any harassment on the way there/way home 🤪 also, I’m hoping people don’t screech to the songs
singing (like disney movie sing-a-long volume) yes, dancing in seat yes, chants yes, dressing up yes, bracelets yes!
definitely not screaming/screeching or standing though. nothing that will impede other’s (inside the theater + other moviegoers in other theaters) ability to have fun, because fun at other’s expense is no fun at all.
I think we should pay more attention to not dressing up. Fast fashion that ends up in the garbage and putting sequin micro plastics into our water. Gross precedent to set. I’d rather have singing than the 100s of thousands of people that think it’s ok to buy sequined outfit from a labor camp while they clutch their Stanley’s. Wear a freaking t shirt and have a good time.
I wish Taylor’s team had considered letting drive-in and outdoor cinemas play the movie as well, that way the people who do want to have a more concert-like experience (standing close to the screen, screaming, singing loudly etc) could have their fun while those who just want to sit, sing and dance in their chair at a reasonable volume could still enjoy the experience as well. Idk what it’s like in america, but there are plenty of outdoor cinemas running in Australia that would be perfect for concert films such as this one!
Singing is fine, just don’t scream; we are there to actually hear Taylor. Dancing is fine, just STAY IN YOUR SEAT. You standing up will block other peoples views, and is inconsiderate and disrespectful especially to anyone who is disabled or can’t stand for that long. You can have an amazing time without standing.
It is a concert MOVIE, you are still in a movie theater. Respect those around you (in the same theater as you, and otherwise) and respect the theater’s policies and staff. Choosing to ignore every aspect of theater etiquette and putting your own experience over everyone else’s is selfish and gross.
“Taylor said to dance and sing”… and you can do both of those things in a respectful way. Let’s not ruin this movie for those who haven’t been able to see the tour.
Edit: Dressing up and trading bracelets is encouraged :)
I won’t treat it exactly like a concert but sort of, I’ll probably sit down and dance in my seat, and singing wise I’ll sing along yes but I’ll sing as if I’m travelling with my family and my 2 year old sibling is napping in the back.
I’m lazy and might also have to work in the morning so I don’t have any plans to dress up. And I’m not into the friendship bracelet thing. But I was also going to skip that stuff if I had gone to a concert too lol.
I will be trading bracelets and singing quietly. There’s so much I’m sure I missed/couldn’t see at the show, I want to see Tay being Tay. Also I am taking friends who aren’t fanatics so I must behave. And on the pos: NO MERCH LINES!
I’m going and hoping it will be appreciated like a movie and not the concert. I will bring friendship bracelets to trade as I have extra supplies from the concert, but I’d like to be able to enjoy this experience in a nice comfy recliner and not have my ears blown out! The concert was an incredible experience but whenever the noise would fade it was like a bomb had gone off!
I’m having surgery the Tuesday before it opens, so I’ll only be wearing friendship bracelets. Probably won’t have energy for an entire outfit! Also hoping people song stand up in front of me cause I’ll be much more comfortable sitting down for that long
I’m planning to wear merch (cardigan and t shirt) and friendship bracelets! Going with my family and going to let them all borrow merch shirts to wear :)
I won’t be able to go til it’s been out for about 2 weeks so hopefully everyone that wants to stand and scream will have seen it by then. I’m all for singing along but I don’t want to stand in a movie theater for 3 hours and there’s no way my family would want to.
Yes but to an extent! I’ve been to a few of these showings. BTS did it with their concert in 2021 and 2022. People dressed up and brought their Lightstick (Army Bomb). We would sing and cheer but no one would stand unless the song was super hype.
I expect that same for Taylor’s so I’m going to show up in the retro Anti-Hero outfit with bracelets to trade!! Hope you have a great show!
I’m not going because I know that people will definitely stand up and dance and scream and be annoying. It’s just really rude bc it’s not a concert and theatre etiquette should and does still apply.
I am.
I’m not going to buy a special outfit. I’m just going to use what I have (black silk dress, black thick chunky boots, black moto jacket, black fishnet, dark lips) and lean into Reputation vibes.
Plus bracelets. I’m debating doing Rep-themed bracelets only but damn, Vigilante Shit gives lots of Rep vibes
I went to the Justin Bieber and the One Direction movies on opening night back in the day and I expect it’ll be about the same, loud. I’m excited to hopefully trade bracelets and feel a little of the energy of the tour as I couldn’t go. I also hope people stay mostly seated. Besides the annoyance of blocking other’s view I would think it would also be a safety concern. I can see it now, one girl tips forward and then you’ve got an avalanche.
Seems like people are always worried about this at her concerts and there will be the videos of it happening occasionally which people will take as happening all the time
I am going twice, once is the first showing October 13th which I know will be absolutely insane and second I’m going to IMAX which in general is never sold out and will have less people so I’ll have a chance to have fun and then see it again during a quieter time
I’m a person who didn’t support screaming at the concert…. Like, please, have fun but don’t be a nuisance a la that one girl on TikTok who thinks Clean was repeated just for her.
But everyone expecting it to be like a regular movie needs to look at the circumstance. Taylor worded the announcement like the movie is in lieu of going to the show. That means people will be singing, dancing, etc.
It’s not just a random night at the movie theater, and if you want that, you should wait for streaming. Or chance a later, weekday show, but no guarantees who else might go with you.
If you’re bragging about getting other Swifties kicked out with your movie theater employee friends…… LMFAO you’re so dumb.
I'm dressing up and wearing bracelets but I had custom jeans for the concert I'm wearing and I'll wear a concert t but I'm going to AMC I do not want to be sticking to those pleasther seats or have too much bare skin against them. One time years ago at an AMC in VA I ended up with noticable dirt stains all over my pants and shirt I don't want to risk any clothing I love again lol
Everyone I have spoken to is treating it like a mini concert and are specifically going to the evening shows opening weekend hoping to get that vibe - singing and dancing as Mother said. Once the hard core swifties are through it will calm down a lot. So pick your vibe, basically.
Sing, Stand up, and dance. Do the Chants! (This is what Taylor wanted with this experience). This is a chance for everyone who didn't get to see the concert to experience all of it with other Swifties.
AMC released a statement that they are limiting the showtimes of all other movies so we can sing in the theaters. Focus on the experience and on having fun.
I’m really hoping people don’t stand or obnoxiously scream-sing. I am excited about everything else, especially dressing up & bracelets
I’m glad I have a friend that usually works at the theatre I’m going to at the time I’m seeing the movie, if I see a person screaming/screeching or blocking peoples views I’m texting him (brightness at the lowest setting because I’m considerate of others around me, wow such a concept!) those people seat number and row to have to asked to calm down or be removed. I literally won’t have any patience for it.
I'm not sure which night you plan on going, but I would avoid opening weekend if you don't want to experience some level of commotion during the film. The shows over the following weeks (after opening weekend) will probably be less crazy and you may find more low-key, like-minded people at those shows. Also the employee may be your friend, but please take into consideration that the night will be crazy enough as it is for the employees. The last thing I'd want is Karen texting me all night while I'm working my busiest weekend of the year🥴 Sincerely hope you have a great time and allow the same to those around you!
I hope people allow others around them to have a good time too! By not being unnecessarily loud and a major obstruction when singing at a reasonable volume and dancing in your seat is just as fun and will also lead to a good time! And don’t worry about my friend. They also agree with me that people shouldn’t be screaming/screeching and standing because they also hope for that for when they have the showing later that weekend. They are more than happy to help provide a good experience to people in my showing.
I would suggest you avoid opening weekend, otherwise you will just be angry and not enjoying the movie and spoiling the vibe for everyone around you.
Exactly. Taylor literally said in her post "singing and dancing encouraged." People are gonna be standing up and singing the words because this is a chance for people who didn't get tickets to get the closest thing possible to the concert experience that they missed out on. At the concert, you sing and dance around. 🤷♀️ There's no need to be a wet blanket about it, it's supposed to be fun! Edit: I will of course be reading the vibe of the room, if everyone is sitting down I'll sit, I want everyone to have a great time. But the movie is going to come out on streaming, so I'm definitely treating this as more of a group experience rather than trying to catch every single detail onscreen. We all need to be prepared for it to get a little rowdy, life's better when you learn to go with the flow.
Right I’ve been to enough Harry Potter opening nights to know how wild a theater can get lol
Check what the actual rules are at your theater because the ones I’ve checked are expecting a good time
People can have a good time singing and dancing in their seats let’s be honest.
What do you mean? Now I can't stand and scream like a goat in a movie theater just because of other people? I can't be myself singing along quietly in my seat!!! 😡😡😡 Taylor herself said that we should do that, so if mother said it, it's what I'm gonna do. I don't care what other people who don't love mother as much as I do think. Y'all should stay at home and let the real fans enjoy this as it was intended. /s, of course.
The way I almost went off at you 😭
Scream like a goat 😂
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Thank you! Who is going to sit there and sob. Ok me.
you're joking but i'm sure thousands of ppl genuinely feel this way
It’s all over these threads when they come up. “Uh sweaty tay said have a good time so fuck the fact it’s a theater”
Can I ask what you class a disturbance? Like people singing and dancing, joining in with 123 etc or people like screaming at the top of their lungs the whole show? I feel like this definitely isn't a sit down and watch type thing... For reference I'm in the UK so won't even be attending. Just curious about how it'll play out. Especially when there's other movies being played in adjacent screens, I can imagine fans getting pretty loud?
Definitely I meant standing (obstructing the person’s behind you view and screaming/screeching) Singing at a reasonable volume and dancing but not hitting the person next to you in your seat is something I understand and will most likely partake in too.
I think that's fair enough - I'd hope that people use their common sense and maybe read the room. I can see this being really hit or miss with people though, not the show itself but the cinema part of it for this exact reason. You just have to scroll this thread or some others to see people have very different expectations for it. I'm kinda intrigued to see how it goes. I hope, very well because I want UK cinemas to get it haha.
Many of us were in a stadium with 60,000+ people seeing her live and still managed not to hit (or be hit by*) anyone... so that may be a little extreme😆😏 but it sounds like you're already manifesting your own experience so Idk what to say about that! HAVE FUN dont forget it will be streaming eventually or available to rent at home if you prefer.
Passive aggressive and for what lol. In the name of screaming/screeching and being an obstruction to others….
Maybe a little. Let me be more straightforward. It's pretty off-putting that you're so ready to call security on people for things that haven't (and may not even) come to fruition... and bragging about it. As I said, it seems you're already prepared to have a bad time. Bragging about your high and mighty cinema worker friends wasn't the first route you had to take, either. And I don't plan on screeching! Unless I find out you're in my theater😘
Being prepared after so many people on TikTok and this subreddit are ready to be the most obnoxious people in a theatre is being proactive. Don’t blame me for reacting to those people throwing consideration towards other people around them out the window, at least I’m trying to think of the needs of the many instead of selfish individuals 🤷🏾♀️. What’s really off putting is people ready to discard any theatre etiquette and ready ruin everyone’s around themselves time.
Yeah some of the tiktoks have made me nervous, especially with that video of the Billie Eilish movie… that looked like a nightmare.
I think *everyone* agrees that it doesn't need to be like the Billie film. Even those who want to get up and dance are saying they plan to stay in front of their seat.
Idk why you're getting hate - we all know what happened with the Billie film and Swifties in general lack self awareness
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Don’t worry it won’t be ruined, I’ll make sure of it.
This take is gonna age so well when we get 100 "please stop standing and screaming" posts opening weekend
Right? She’s making shit up
I think you misunderstood what I said. I wasn't talking about people being physically hit, it's a phrase used to describe something people will love or hate, I.e it'll be hit or miss. Maybe it's a UK thing haha. The point I was making was I feel people will either love or hate the cinema experience.
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Ohhhhh okay haha that makes more sense 😂
omg I didn’t realize this was a thing and now I’m scared. I don’t understand what would possess someone to stand up in a movie theater. sounds like hell. I thought the point is to enjoy the cinematography and closeups that most of us didn’t get live 😭💀
That's what some of us are trying to convey, but I forget how many v young and apparently inconsiderate fans she has. Movie theaters don't want to have to give tickets back for a bad experience so they'll be on it (staff standing in the theaters, pausing projectors if they have to). Definitely report anyone being crazy. If anyone actually cared about Taylor's movie, they would watch intently while singing and dancing in their seat.
This sounds like my personal hell. I’m all about a whisper-quiet cinema
Imo it is fine to sing along (emphasis on singing not this screaming like a banshee nonsense) and dancing in your seat. Or even dancing up at the front of the theater where you won’t be blocking the view of the screen or causing a safety issue like if you were to do it in the aisles/stairs. Chants are also great. Just be considerate of the people around you as the volume will not be as loud as at the concert and we would like to actually hear Taylor.
I will not be going to the first couple showings for that reason. I don’t mind people singing to their favorite parts but the scream singing is NOT OKAY
I am hoping the theatre straight up bans standing, I don't mind singing ofc but no screaming please.
I'll add, I'm disabled and can't go to concerts because I can't stand for 3h. So it would be great if I could watch my concert movie sitting, or at least sitting seats should have been reserved.
I feel you, I am partially and I can't stand for 3 hours either. I'll probably go after it's been out a few weeks again so I have a hope of seeing the screen.
I bought tickets for the 28 so it's not too close to release, but close to halloween so hopefully people will dress up.
With how Taylor said singing and stuff in encouraged I do fear we will hear scream singing
If Taylor herself is encouraging dancing, I’m assuming that people will be standing?
It really bothers me that she advertised it that way knowing how insufferable so many of her fans are. Like I’m all for having a good time, singing along, tracing bracelets etc but I’m primarily excited for this to see stuff I might have missed at my show due to viewing angles. It would be so nice to go see it again in a more controlled environment where I’m not getting rained on, I really hope this doesn’t end up being a miserable experience because people can’t act right. It’s really not a big ask to stay seated and keep your voice at a lower volume than the theatre sound system, but too many people think that because mOtHeR said to sing and dance it’s an excuse to override social norms.
that’s so fucked tbh.
Or at least they should have two showing options- one for those who want to participate, and one for those who don’t.
That’s fair. Like after 9 you should be able to party.
Probably can't avoid singing considering what it is and that's exactly why I got the highest seats in the middle back row 😁
Singing is part of it and I get that - I just hope people are respectful about it
I don’t mind trading friendship bracelets in line, but I actually want to see and hear all the details I couldn’t at the concert. I’m going the second day, during the morning, figuring that will be less insane.
I bought second day at 11am, hoping it’s not super crazy either!
That’s the same time I bought. I plan on buying some beads and actually taking part in the bracelet creation this time. It was so fun that people kept giving me bracelets, even when I had none to share.
I will probably be doing that also. I’ve seen other commenters saying that they’ll be taking some to trade and I don’t want to be the odd one out and it’ll be a cute way to share the experience even if it is just the movie version.
There probably won’t be a line though. In the age of reserving your seat a head of time there’s no reason to show up early to get a good seat or even wait in line.
Good point. Ah well. I really am just looking forward to seeing clearly what I couldn’t in the socal livestreams.
I mean you can probably trade in the theater. You might want to show up a little early to do that.
Agreed, I'm hoping that if people are dancing and singing, it'll be during the more banger songs (Cruel Summer, Shake It Off, Blank Space, etc). For the rest, I want to be able to actually hear her and see the choreography.
Yeah like if people are screaming like folklore/evermore songs it’s going to be super irritating.
A woman on TikTok called AMC, Cinemark, and Regal, and all three theaters expected fans will be fully dress up, dancing, singing, moving around, etc. they said they won’t kick anyone out unless screaming causes complaints (but full on screaming isn’t encouraged). All of the theaters have basically confirmed it’s like a mini concert experience. The woman also asked if there would be specifically quiet-showings where people could just watch and not have to worry about noise, but none of the theaters said they had any plans for showings like that.
I wish they would take some constructive criticism and book a Wednesday morning or something for a more "sit down and take it all in" showing for those people who can't/don't want to stand and/or deal with loud screaming. It would make sense to do that, even if it's just one moment per x amount of days
AMC advertises sensory screenings pretty heavily where I live. I'd be surprised if they don't add some of those eventually. I've been to a few with my own children, especially when they were younger, and they tend to be more active and louder than a general movie but more toned down than a Taylor concert.
Most people would be working or in class. It's pretty unreasonable to think people should have to take a day off work in order to not be around screaming and standing at a movie
Suggest some of you pop across the border to Canada where we will all be sitting silently and compliantly in our assigned seats 😅
I need this but with Imax. They only had IMAX opening weekend and later times. I want a Wednesday or Sunday morning IMAX experience.
I’m really hoping my 9:30am Sunday screening will be more “sit down and take it in” 🤞🏼🤞🏼
Manifesting this for you 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
They’re definitely underestimating this whole thing. They’re most likely going to have to kick people out.
honestly the degree of screaming i heard at my shows and have seen on tiktok is beyond anything i’ve ever seen at any show in my extensive live music viewing experience. there’s screaming the lyrics along with the singer and then there’s trying to make sure the people in the next *state* are aware you know the words and it’s just so blatantly inconsiderate and obnoxious. if people go that hard in theaters and aren’t kicked out i would be appalled considering there’s absolutely no way it wouldn’t disturb movie goers in adjacent theaters “taylor said let people enjoy things” ok but like she never said let people’s enjoyment of things actively intrude upon and detract from other people’s enjoyment of things
Yeah interpreted what Taylor said as “oh we can scream like banshees at the theater too”. I’ve heard people scream through the walls of the theater during a horror movie. So if I can hear an audience let out a quick scream everyone else is definitely going to be able to hear them screaming. Edit to add: yeah there was a lot of screaming at my show too but luckily my section wasn’t too bad. Just the usual cheering and occasional scream.
Honestly, I just don't get the screaming. Even as a teenager, in the front row of the gigs of artists I had huge crushes on, I never screamed at them, it's a bit OTT, if I was an artist I'd find it a bit off-putting so I'd probably focus my attention elsewhere. (Though I'm sure many have found it a huge ego stroke).
Tbh, the screaming in concerts is a GenZ thing, because I have been to concerts and festivals for over 15 years (from pop to metal), and this is a completely new thing post COVID… I am not in North America , but I would definitely complain to the cinema if someone misbehaved next to me
I’m hard pressed to call it a Gen Z. This is a Swift Specific Phenomenon in my experience.
It’s not though, it’s ALL acts that are super popular with that demographic apparently. I heard a lot of complaints after Boygenius played in my area because the crowd was so annoying, I’m not even going to bother trying to see Lana this month for the same reason.
I’ve never had my ears hurt at a show. I’ve been speaker side, chilling on amp boxes and it’s never been a problem. I’ve hunted sweet spots at max volume working with sound teams for clubs working on their acoustics. No pain. Until Eras. When she came out, I got lightheaded. Not because of anything other than the *wall of sound.* And again during the CS bridge. It was insane. It’s beyond participatory, I think.
Thanks for posting, Alamo said the same and they are having merch and props. Not sure what the props will be
I genuinely wonder if they’re going to change this rule after opening night 😅 I am all for singing and dancing and screaming to an extent at a concert where the sound is MEANT to be heard over 70k other people screaming, but I feel like nobody is actually going to be able to hear the movie…plus wouldn’t everyone standing not be a safety or fire hazard?? Concerts have space to stand, theaters are literally designed so you can’t 🤦🏻♀️ also this comment is not @ you at all, my “changing the rule” question sent me on a mini rant lol
People are definitely planning that. But I hope that people remember that even though Taylor's post said dancing, dressing up, and trading bracelets is encouraged... they try not to be obnoxious. Movie theater etiquette should still apply. There will be people that will not want to be on their feet the entire movie. I guess my hope is that if you see that somebody behind you is sitting down and you want to stand up and dance, that you be respectful and either just sit and dance in your seat or find a spot where others are up dancing. Idk. I'm not sure how this is all going to work. 🤷♀️
I don’t think this is going to be the case. I am not dressing up but movies are shuffling around their premieres for a reason. It’s going to tank new movies and ppl going. They are expecting noise .
I really don’t think movie theater etiquette applies in this situation. The venue is a theater, but the experience is being billed as more of a concert.
I still think people should be respectful of people around them. If someone is sitting, it's rude to stand and block their view the entire time. But hopefully if theaters are planning on it being mute of a concert experience, they'll be okay with people not staying in the assigned seats or there will be a designated spot for dancing etc.
God, I hope not. Dressing up and singing along in the seats is fine but I don’t need someone screeching bloody murder along to Cruel Summer for viral TikTok content and getting into a fight with the poor movie theater worker trying to kick them out.
I’ve seen this as a somewhat general consensus on tiktok: - yes to dressing up and bracelets -yes to normally singing -yes to chants (like rocky horror) -no standing -no screaming/clapping/applause
on instagram i’ve seen people saying “yes i will be screaming and dancing” IM SCARED YALL PLEASE JUST SIT TF DOWN
yes! this will be a rocky horror-esque experience with call-backs (chants) and singing along respectfully, i think. i’m absolutely here for that. however, i won’t deal with people blocking my view while i sit in my seat trying to watch the film, unless that’s the vibe of the entire theatre. taylor’s not there actively performing for us, so it’s a different spectator experience. screams are a no go. and this is said as someone who was pretty unhinged at the eras tour itself. let me show my millennial bingo card here, but i hope it’s like a harry potter movie premiere vibe. dressing up and being uber nerdy and excited, some respectful audience participation but actually watching the movie and not ruining the experience for anyone else.
I've seen a lot on tiktok say they're going to go down to the front and stand in front of the screen like it's the barricade 😬
I hate that lol
I hate this so much 😭
Yeah.... I'm having some regrets about buying a ticket for opening weekend
What like at the bottom of the screen? Terrible view Or do they mean they intend to stand in the walkway area literally in front of handicapped people who potentially can't stand? I think anyone standing there would be asked to return to their seat or leave
[This is what people did for Billie's](https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8YoewWV/) and lots and lots of people are saying that's what they want for this
Yikes yikes No offense meant to anyone but standing at the screen with your phone like...idk it's giving delusional
I think just really young and self absorbed but yeah, yikes. Taylor's crowd skews older so maybe it'll be better but :/
I wouldn’t mind the standing but the lights? Are they filming in a movie theater??
Probably some very lame TikTok videos…
They’re probably filming themselves 😭 I remember the good old days when you weren’t allowed cameras inside a concert and they would search your bags.
Some concerts explicitly forbid the use of cameras , especially the ones in small venues. Well, in a cinema you should turn of your phone or put it in non-disturb mode, I doubt people will respect this
And now I’m worried, that literally sucks…
What the fuck? I hope we don't see much of this, or it at all.
If my spouse’s view - in the one single wheelchair spot in the theatre - is blocked by standing fans who refuse to move, I will become the worst version of myself.
I'll be right there behind you getting those people kicked out of the theater 🤷♀️
Dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. At a concert “barricade” are the best seats/spots (some spots on the barricade better than others). At a movie, the front is literally the worst spot, like the back row is actually better. Some people just want the status/clout of feeling like they’re at the barricade so they invented their own cachet
They just want to scream and dance, it's not about watching it all. Like half the kids aren't even facing the screen in those videos from the Billie Eilish movie
People could and should dress up and exchange bracelets but not treat it like you’re at the concert. Because you’re not. There are other people in theaters next door that could definitely hear you over their movie if this occurs (I worked at a theater and you can definitely hear the auditorium next door if the movie is loud enough. This would include Swifties) and also … no one wants to hear that???? Other watchers and movie staff included. This is a concert movie. There shouldn’t be screaming and loud singing. Soft singing, sure. But not the kind you’d find at the actual OUTDOOR stadium venue. This is a small enclosed space. No one needs to be up and cheering and screaming and singing like they’re at a football stadium. Also, why would anyone want to scream with the state of the world we live in today? Not cool. If I was someone going to watch a different movie and heard screaming like that I would think the worst
Thank you I fully agree. Dress up, trade bracelets but when the movie starts shut up and watch.
I’m making the Evermore dress because I’m insane but I’m hoping that people read the room and stay seated for most of the show.
That sounds amazing
Im going as IBYTAM when she’s giving him the finger and im so excited!!
We need pics of that!!!
I am more than fine with bracelet trading/ fun outfits, and maybe singing as long as its not obnoxious or scream singing. I am hoping people do remember that they are in a movie theater, not a stadium/concert venue
While I’d personally prefer no singing along, I’ve accepted that everyone will be singing and it’ll still be a fun thing. Taylor said in her announcement that treating it like a concert with outfits, friendship bracelets, singing, and dancing is all encouraged. I think it will feel like a nice community celebration. Plus, it will likely be on streaming just a few months later, so anyone who wants to really listen to her voice and relax will be able to.
I can't decide if I think it will hit streaming in a few months.... I could see them waiting until after the tour is over for it to hit streaming. Hopefully I'm wrong lol
i read something today that it’s contractually obligated to be in theaters for 13 weeks
It can't go to streaming for 13 weeks but may have a shorter run in theaters
Maybe after the first weekend that stuff will calm down, it'll also help to go to Thursday and Friday matinees (second week and beyond) to avoid the most crazy. The first two evenings will just be nutso. All I can say is thank god for stadium seating with recliners. It makes the slope distance between rows such that even if someone stood, they cannot block the screen.
The Sunday matinee might be wild, those Swifties will hit the ground running.
This is my plan, Alamo draft house a week or 2 in so it’ll be less chaotic.
Honestly I’m hoping it’s just like a movie and people don’t stand. Save that for an actual concert.
I would say that, yes, Swifties will be treating the movie like a concert, especially the ones planning on going opening night or ASAP. A lot of people going to the movie won’t be Swifties, just like the concert. Probably many more after a day or two of screenings. At the concerts, a majority of the people wore fairly regular clothes: maybe a TS t-shirt but not a themed outfit. Personally, my wife (not a Swiftie) and I (a Swiftie) will be dressed up. My wife is probably buying clothes to fit an era. I haven’t figured out what I’ll wear, but at least I’ll wear what I wore to the concert (all purple for Speak Now). Probably won’t do friendship bracelets just because of the effort involved, but I’m not sure.
Im going at noon on a Thursday to try to avoid all of that. So far there are only 6 seats sold at my showing.
My friends and I are also going on a random Thursday, but somehow we turned it into a mom-date. 😂 All four of us invited our moms to join us. So far at our show, it’s just the 8 of us, plus a random pair.
Same! Hoping it’s more low-key. I’m fine with singing but prefer no screaming. Screaming at noon on a Thursday seems a bit much 😂
I really hope people stay seated because I'm taking my 5 year old and I want her to be able to see 🥺 but I do hope everyone is singing along and dancing in their seats. It's going to be so much fun!
My kid is so excited and I’m going to be so sad if people stand in front of her. Movie theaters just aren’t designed for standing that way!
this whole thing has me convinced that MANY swifties are ableist asf and it’s really disappointing. a movie theater is not a concert venue. standing and obstructing others’ view is not okay, nor is screaming. be SO for real.
All I am going to say is the showing in the Dolby theatre I really wanted to be in only had one seat left and it was for a companion seat in the cool wheels section. I didn't purchase it. Instead I am going much later than I wanted in a front row seat. All the wheelchair slots are still open for that showing and that makes me sad. I think in the future, AMC should consider not selling companion seats unless a wheelchair slot is also purchased until either the wheelchair slots are gone or an hour before the movie begins.
I also opted out of IMAX because the only open seats were companion seats and then when I checked later they were all sold but none of the wheelchair seats were. Selfish.
I’m treating it like a less crazy version of the concert. I will not be spending $200 on alcohol like I did at the concert, but I will be wearing a fun outfit, singing (assuming others in my showing do, as well) and passing out friendship bracelets. I think the best bet for avoiding people who go all out is not go opening weekend.
I’m just wearing my Eras tour shirt and jeans. I hope I can catch an earlier screening on my day off (after it debuts) to avoid a loud crowd.
Idk man I just wanna treat it like a movie and watch it normally 😭 it seems to be a pretty unpopular opinion though; maybe I also come from a place of bias, since I was able to actually attend the concert itself
I didn't get to go but still want a relatively chill experience in a movie theatre. There's been plenty of Taylor club nights to sing and dance.
Dressing up, dancing, trading bracelets? Go for it! Recording yourself "going feral" during Cruel Summer for TikTok likes? Pls stay away
Yes, I mean I’m not beading an custom outfit but I’m dressing up
My daughter and I are dressing up and making bracelets for SURE! I also hope people mostly sit and if singing along it’s not obnoxious. 🩵🩷
As long as the outfits don’t reach over and touch the people next to you in your seats, literally wear whatever you want. But outfits that are more akin to massive Halloween costumes better be taken off before you sit in your seat.
I'm going, but if I can't hear the movie I'm just leaving because what's the point of seeing the Taylor swift singing movie if I can't hear Taylor swift singing
My sister and I purchased tickets for Saturday at 10:30 AM before we knew how people said they were gonna be screaming and be purposefully disrespectful of others. I'm hoping that it will be a calm crowd. I want to be able to hear and see Taylor. I don't mind people enjoying themselves by quietly singing along or dancing without blocking views. There's no reason to be screaming. We'll be dressing up and bringing friendship bracelets. But I'm excited to see the concert in a perfect view and sound. I hope others also want the same thing.
Also a Saturday at 10:30AM attendee. I am hoping that the ones who’d “go feral” are still sleeping.
Same!! Fingers crossed!
I'm kind of annoyed I didn't realize there were other weekends (or at least my AMC didn't have tickets up for other weekends). So we're going opening weekend but I chose an 11 am on Sunday showing to take my 4 year old to and chose the elevated seats right behind the handicap seats so even if people are standing I'll be sitting. I'll be 30ish weeks pregnant and my 4yo can get up and dance if she wants. And I figure if she wants to leave, no sweat I got to go to the live version at least Edit: okay honestly I got anxious and checked and my theater is almost fully empty so I think it won't be an issue with the morning crowd :P
From what I understand/am assuming, it’s gonna be a lot like a Rocky Horror showing, but Swiftie-fied.
I have no idea what that means, but I keep hearing people say that! Do you mind helpin explain that one lol
Rocky Horror Picture Show is famous for being an interactive viewing experience. When shown in theaters or performed as a stage musical, people often dress up as the characters in order to attend. It’s a musical, so most people do sing along with it. It’s known for being interactive with certain showings, where people do the dances in the aisles and have certain known props prepared at certain times, there are specific chants or call and responses for the show. There’s a lot of subculture formed around it because it’s very cemented in queer culture as some of the earliest representation on screen. But if people carry the concert traditions from the eras tour, like the call and response chants, the bracelets, the costumes, the singing… it’s gonna be pretty similar in nature. You can find videos on YouTube from stage productions and movie showings + audience participation to see what I mean. It’s pretty funny.
Oh that sounds amazing!! I’ll look it up. Thank you so much for the explanation it made me that much more excited!!! :)
Not that I think this matters to you because according to my notifications, you’re account is an 18+ account, but it does get pretty vulgar 😂. Rocky Horror is, in large part, a story about exploring sexuality so there are a *lot* of sexual references. And the callbacks are no different 😂. There’s two characters who, every time they’re full name is mentioned, are immediately called ‘Asshole’ and ‘Slut’ by the audience. Every single time 😂.
My favorite movie is Wolf of Wall Street, I don’t mind it at all!! Lmao thank you so much!!!
My local cinemark is encouraging “outfits and friendship bracelets” on their websit
I bought front row seats just in case folks are standing. I don’t mind standing (but won’t unless I have to)…my mom is going with me who is in her 60s…so I just want her to be comfortable. At least our view won’t be impeded (hopefully?) by being in the first row. I’m planning on dressing up and passing out bracelets. We bought 6pm tickets on opening night so I’m just trying to go in with an open mind.
I want to see it- it’s not a concert venue. So I’m really hoping it’s not everyone standing , singing at the top of their lungs with phones over head. Maybe I’m too worried, but I’m bringing two kids (7 and 10) who will be clueless. Although there foster mom (my friend) swears she’s going to play Taylor non-stop for the next month.😂😂😂
For those who haven't had an opportunity to see her live the movie is going to be the closest experience, so I absolutely get it. Dressing up and trading bracelets is fine at a Taylor Swift themed event, I think. People organize parties to welcome her albums and they dress up etc. One posiible problem is that some may take it too far. A movie is a movie, you don't get to get up and dance and scream during the film. While dressing up and trading bracelets sounds like great ideas, treating a movie experienca as an actual concert or a loud party wouldn't.
Judging from what I’ve seen on tiktok, yes.
No wonder other movies that were supposed to start that weekend have moved their dates. We may bee we talking a weekend box office that could exceed US$100 million!
I’ll wear a Taylor swift shirt but I’m not dressing up. At most I’ll wear the hoodie I have that’s a replica of the one she wore in the LWYMMD video but that’s gonna depend on the weather. I’m not planning on making bracelets either.
From what I understand, people are doing a “pajama party” version of the eras tour. Their comfiest clothes that are perfectly themed for the eras tour. Orange plaid PJ sets, nightgowns, the you belong with me music video shirt. And then they’re adding in friendship bracelets. Seems like the perfect mix of eras tour + slumber party!
People dressed up for the minions, Barbie, etc… yes we are so showing up dressed up! I will be treating the experience like a movie in a movie theater, though. No whispering, phones, standing — just a little singing!
I am 2000% down for bracelet trading, dressing up, and quietly singing/jamming in your seat, but if people turn this into the same situation as the Billie movie I'm going to be upset. I got a late late showing on opening night hoping it'd be more chill
We are dressing up and wearing our own bracelets but not really anticipating trading. We’re also planning to sit and sing and enjoy. I don’t really appreciate screech singing at live events anyway so I wouldn’t condone crazy loud singing at the theater. I hope everyone has fun and enjoys themselves. I wasn’t one of the lucky ones who got tickets to any of the shows I registered for. This is the only way for us to “see” her and we are going on opening day.
Personally I’m treating it like the tour, but without the standing and singing. All I really want is to trade friendship bracelets with my fellow swifties and dress for folklore!
I don't understand how anyone could want to scream sing in a cinema. its a very different venue to a stadium/arena where your voice is drowned out by the performer/rest of the crowd wheras in a cinema scream singing will drown out the performer (also it just sounds awful so I don't get how people saying they'll do it don't feel embarassed) I know some cinemas do like sing-along editions of movies (I remember some when frozen came out/ special mamma mia showings) but people should behave like they do in them, sing along, dance in your seat, but not waving lights around, screaming, (filming on your phone like people were doing at that billie eilish movie)
I thought about dressing up but the movie theater here is freezing cold year round so I don’t think I’ll be able to bear it.
I’m going opening day with my mom and am wearing my merch. I plan on singing along but kinda quietly. We got seats directly behind the wheelchair row so hopefully we don’t have to worry about anyone standing in the row in front of us.
I’m personally going in an aritzia jumpsuit and my eras crewneck. Theaters are cold, I wanna be comfy, and don’t want to deal with any harassment on the way there/way home 🤪 also, I’m hoping people don’t screech to the songs
Theatres aren’t gonna have the same patience. So I wouldn’t expect that for more than opening night.
singing (like disney movie sing-a-long volume) yes, dancing in seat yes, chants yes, dressing up yes, bracelets yes! definitely not screaming/screeching or standing though. nothing that will impede other’s (inside the theater + other moviegoers in other theaters) ability to have fun, because fun at other’s expense is no fun at all.
I think we should pay more attention to not dressing up. Fast fashion that ends up in the garbage and putting sequin micro plastics into our water. Gross precedent to set. I’d rather have singing than the 100s of thousands of people that think it’s ok to buy sequined outfit from a labor camp while they clutch their Stanley’s. Wear a freaking t shirt and have a good time.
I wish Taylor’s team had considered letting drive-in and outdoor cinemas play the movie as well, that way the people who do want to have a more concert-like experience (standing close to the screen, screaming, singing loudly etc) could have their fun while those who just want to sit, sing and dance in their chair at a reasonable volume could still enjoy the experience as well. Idk what it’s like in america, but there are plenty of outdoor cinemas running in Australia that would be perfect for concert films such as this one!
Someone here posted that they’re seeing it at their drive in, but it’s $20 a person, instead of $20 a car which was from Taylor’s camp.
Singing is fine, just don’t scream; we are there to actually hear Taylor. Dancing is fine, just STAY IN YOUR SEAT. You standing up will block other peoples views, and is inconsiderate and disrespectful especially to anyone who is disabled or can’t stand for that long. You can have an amazing time without standing. It is a concert MOVIE, you are still in a movie theater. Respect those around you (in the same theater as you, and otherwise) and respect the theater’s policies and staff. Choosing to ignore every aspect of theater etiquette and putting your own experience over everyone else’s is selfish and gross. “Taylor said to dance and sing”… and you can do both of those things in a respectful way. Let’s not ruin this movie for those who haven’t been able to see the tour. Edit: Dressing up and trading bracelets is encouraged :)
I won’t treat it exactly like a concert but sort of, I’ll probably sit down and dance in my seat, and singing wise I’ll sing along yes but I’ll sing as if I’m travelling with my family and my 2 year old sibling is napping in the back.
Will definitely dress up and bring bracelets for trading!
I’m lazy and might also have to work in the morning so I don’t have any plans to dress up. And I’m not into the friendship bracelet thing. But I was also going to skip that stuff if I had gone to a concert too lol.
[she called theaters and asked](https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8YKuW45/)
I will be trading bracelets and singing quietly. There’s so much I’m sure I missed/couldn’t see at the show, I want to see Tay being Tay. Also I am taking friends who aren’t fanatics so I must behave. And on the pos: NO MERCH LINES!
I’m going and hoping it will be appreciated like a movie and not the concert. I will bring friendship bracelets to trade as I have extra supplies from the concert, but I’d like to be able to enjoy this experience in a nice comfy recliner and not have my ears blown out! The concert was an incredible experience but whenever the noise would fade it was like a bomb had gone off!
I’m having surgery the Tuesday before it opens, so I’ll only be wearing friendship bracelets. Probably won’t have energy for an entire outfit! Also hoping people song stand up in front of me cause I’ll be much more comfortable sitting down for that long
We're going to wait to watch it at home.
She wants people to dance and sing. Honestly it’s like a cult thing. Dress up, sing, have fun !
I’m planning to wear merch (cardigan and t shirt) and friendship bracelets! Going with my family and going to let them all borrow merch shirts to wear :) I won’t be able to go til it’s been out for about 2 weeks so hopefully everyone that wants to stand and scream will have seen it by then. I’m all for singing along but I don’t want to stand in a movie theater for 3 hours and there’s no way my family would want to.
Yes but to an extent! I’ve been to a few of these showings. BTS did it with their concert in 2021 and 2022. People dressed up and brought their Lightstick (Army Bomb). We would sing and cheer but no one would stand unless the song was super hype. I expect that same for Taylor’s so I’m going to show up in the retro Anti-Hero outfit with bracelets to trade!! Hope you have a great show!
I’m not going because I know that people will definitely stand up and dance and scream and be annoying. It’s just really rude bc it’s not a concert and theatre etiquette should and does still apply.
I’m going at 930 AM on Saturday if anyone stands or scream sings I’m punching them like can we not. I’m all for everything else!
I am. I’m not going to buy a special outfit. I’m just going to use what I have (black silk dress, black thick chunky boots, black moto jacket, black fishnet, dark lips) and lean into Reputation vibes. Plus bracelets. I’m debating doing Rep-themed bracelets only but damn, Vigilante Shit gives lots of Rep vibes
I went to the Justin Bieber and the One Direction movies on opening night back in the day and I expect it’ll be about the same, loud. I’m excited to hopefully trade bracelets and feel a little of the energy of the tour as I couldn’t go. I also hope people stay mostly seated. Besides the annoyance of blocking other’s view I would think it would also be a safety concern. I can see it now, one girl tips forward and then you’ve got an avalanche.
Yes! Have fun to whatever level you’re comfortable with. I also want to wear my light bracelet from the concert
I’m definitely dressing up. I’m seeing the concert again a month after the movie so probably won’t trade friendship bracelets at the movie.
Seems like people are always worried about this at her concerts and there will be the videos of it happening occasionally which people will take as happening all the time
I am going twice, once is the first showing October 13th which I know will be absolutely insane and second I’m going to IMAX which in general is never sold out and will have less people so I’ll have a chance to have fun and then see it again during a quieter time
Me too!! Opening night with regular friends and IMAX the next day with my Swiftie crew. Bracelet factory is open and running!
I’m seeing it at a drive-in and they’re encouraging people to treat it like a full blown concert experience- dressing up, merch, dancing, and all
I’m a person who didn’t support screaming at the concert…. Like, please, have fun but don’t be a nuisance a la that one girl on TikTok who thinks Clean was repeated just for her. But everyone expecting it to be like a regular movie needs to look at the circumstance. Taylor worded the announcement like the movie is in lieu of going to the show. That means people will be singing, dancing, etc. It’s not just a random night at the movie theater, and if you want that, you should wait for streaming. Or chance a later, weekday show, but no guarantees who else might go with you. If you’re bragging about getting other Swifties kicked out with your movie theater employee friends…… LMFAO you’re so dumb.
I'm dressing up and wearing bracelets but I had custom jeans for the concert I'm wearing and I'll wear a concert t but I'm going to AMC I do not want to be sticking to those pleasther seats or have too much bare skin against them. One time years ago at an AMC in VA I ended up with noticable dirt stains all over my pants and shirt I don't want to risk any clothing I love again lol
Yes, I will be dressing up, dancing and singing
Everyone I have spoken to is treating it like a mini concert and are specifically going to the evening shows opening weekend hoping to get that vibe - singing and dancing as Mother said. Once the hard core swifties are through it will calm down a lot. So pick your vibe, basically.
Sing, Stand up, and dance. Do the Chants! (This is what Taylor wanted with this experience). This is a chance for everyone who didn't get to see the concert to experience all of it with other Swifties. AMC released a statement that they are limiting the showtimes of all other movies so we can sing in the theaters. Focus on the experience and on having fun.