Showtime

I hate to be late to the movies.  Really hate it.  I understand I'm kind of anal in that regard, but I've got my reasons.  To sum it up, I hate rushing, love previews, and am pretty fond of a good seat.  Some of my friends have a fairly relaxed attitude towards arrival times, and this drives me crazy.  I try not to be a killjoy and talk about it in the moment, but it seems so absurd to think you're going to roll over to the theater on a Saturday night and magically roll up, purchase as ticket and grab four seats together just as the movie is starting.  How many countless times have I been sitting there thinking, "I told you so!" while sitting way up front, split apart from the larger group?  Okay, I could probably count the times, but it doesn't weaken my point.  I just went to the movies last night and was all alone in the theater ten minutes before the previews started.  Of course this time I drove myself and relaxed while my friends scurried in later.  

While we're talking about it, why do we need to go to movies with people?  Why do people give me an incredulous look when they learn I went to a movie by myself?  Don't we get mad when people are talking in the theater?  As I see it, the solo movie goers are the most responsible and considerate of all.  Going to a restaurant by yourself isn't cool.  Going to the movies by yourself is awesome.