A woman brought her own snacks to Despicable Me 4. Then the police arrived | Stuart Heritage
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Many struggling cinemas depend on sales of pricey food and drink as ticket revenue mainly goes to film studios. But does banning outside supplies really add up, asks Stuart Heritage
  • deadbeef79000English
    94·
    2 months ago

    Cinemas made all their money on tickets before TV.

    Then TV came along, then ridiculously predatory movie distribution contracts, then the Internet.

    Their response? Apparently. Using the police to enforce their terms of service regarding food sales.

    What’s next; calling the police when you don’t watch the advertisements?

    • cass24@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 month ago

      The police were called for trespass after the patron(s) refused to leave for violating the rules. There’s a difference.

      Hanging around in the foyer to try and argue the point is not leaving.

      Obviously it was excessive, but they’re still within their rights to have someone removed.

      • deadbeef79000English
        1·
        1 month ago

        Obviously it was excessive

        That’s the only bit that matters.