Cinema alone

I went to a 1015 showing of the roses on my birthday - I took the day off work and ran To the Everyman cinema straight from school drop off 😬 had the screen to myself it was bliss

I used to do it regularly pre-kids. Loved it. Never get the chance now, enjoy it!

I’ve done it a few times, first time was abroad actually. It would never even cross my mind to be scared?!
As for snacks, just take whatever you want, you don’t need to sneak it in.

Sometimes when I book online it will bug out and refuse to let me book a seat on its own, only next to another person.
Although when that happens I just check the seating when I get there and move to an empty one!

Im lucky enough to only have to work 2 nightshifts a week. So I love to go to the cinema on my days off (plus it gets me about 12k steps so has fitness benefits too!).

I agree with this. Especially when the cinema is small.

I don't do it that often, but I really enjoy it when I do.

We have a lovely independent cinema that also has a bar and serves nice food. You can take a bottle of wine in with you if you fancy it!

The best seats are in the centre, so it's normal to find people clustered around there

I’m go to the cinema and theatre alone frequently.

go with minstrels.

don’t take monster munch. They stink and it’s unpleasant for others sitting near you

I’m never going to love a cinema as much as being at the theatre, but any kind of auditorium feels like home to me, and since I’ve started going to see films more often I do feel slightly homesick if I haven’t been for a couple of weeks.

And this is the first year this century when I’ve actually felt vaguely invested in the Oscar nominations. Or been able to compare several current films in conversations. If I had to wait for people to go to the cinema with I’d have missed out on all that.

Did you have to choose a seat when you booked OP? I find that the Cineworld app at least often suggests a seat close to people that have already booked. I always move it before confirming but presumably some people just take what they’re given.

Well done for going anyway! Top tips always check the runtime, and add circa 30 minutes for the pre-show ads.

I’m off to the theatre alone tonight as nobody fancies the same show, and again in London next month when I’m there for work. Can’t wait.

They probably assumed you’d picked the best seat, so anything close to you would be a good option. 😄

(The solo men who do that might be a different matter.)

Some people are strange - when me and Mum saw 'The Housemaid' it was in a massive screen with plenty of space and one man on his own came and sat next to her 😂Why would you book that seat??

I go 2 or 3 times a week as I have an Unlimited membership. Always around midday though as it takes me an hour to walk there and I dont like coming back in the dark!
My snack of choice is a meal deal as I take my lunch in with me!😁

Been going on my own since a teenager and a couple of times I have scored an empty screening (its the best!).

I go frequently. I used to have a pre pay all inclusive card so it made sense to go often but now I don’t live near to that cinema but I still enjoy a regular trip. I really like not having to unpick it afterwards with anyone! Film geek clearly. I favour munchies.

I guess the one disadvantage of doing things alone is that you do have to be responsible for making arrangements that suit you …

At least you got there. How did it feel (aside from the time confusion)?

I guarantee if you do start going out more you’ll soon have loads to talk about - and people (potential new friends) will be enchanted.

I bet u had a fab time x

I wanted to go and see Mario at the Hydro last year but I decided not to cause I'd feel awkward, I wish I had now. I don’t have friends and I know I'm missing out on a lot of things with the attitude that I need people to go with.
I think my new year's resolution is to get out my comfort zone and go to more things on my own at least I've started with a ticket for Gary Meikle x

I go to the cinema alone a lot more often than not-alone (although still not that often). To me, that's just the way you do it, and has been for most of my life. DH isn't that interested in films, and to the best of my knowledge neither are any of my friends who live locally. I have a lovely friend who is a real film buff but she lives in another country and we rarely see each other in person.

Also, I can't really see the point in going with someone else, because you can't really interact with them during the film. If someone actively wanted to go with me I wouldn't turn them down, but I don't think I'd gain anything by having them with me, other than having someone to do a different activity (maybe dinner) with before or after.

I don't think there's anything embarrassing about going on your own. If anyone notices at all, and it's not something they would do, they'll probably just assume you're such a serious film buff you go to everything, with or without company.

What snacks to take? For the sake of your fellow watchers I'd suggest something not too crunchy, otherwise just choose something you love.

Yes to going on your own its great... Can just take a few times if you're not used to it... Absolutely no to monster munch they stink and crunchy things shouldn't be allowed in my view... especially when quiet dialogue bits are on. (Personally wouldn't allow popcorn either.. ) Revels and other quiet non smelly treats ideal...