I just like the theatre's speaker system. Unlike some of the others that replied to you, I don't mind the social aspect but only in an apathy and indifference.

I just like the theatre's speaker system. Unlike some of the others that replied to you, I don't mind the social aspect but only in an apathy and indifference. Until someone's phone comes out and affects my field of view, but I've mostly seen good etiquette there in recent years (last 5). I prefer spontaneously going to a theatre by myself with no planning, getting a good seat (or lately they've been reserved seats, in the same apps I used to check the movie times), on time, and enjoying the experience uninterrupted. For me, it is a privilege because in suburbs and rural America such spontaneity is not an option, whereas living in a prime area of a city allows for 3-5 or more movie theatres to choose from, multiple simultaneous showing at each one, different sound system and seating and viewing types, etc. A stroll at 11:30pm to a fun bar or club afterwards, or spontaneously leaving an evening social setting I no longer prefer to be in and decompressing in a theatre! I don't enjoy planning that with other people, and tolerating their movie going routine. But whether I put up with that or am with one or more people that aren't late or picking bad seats, I don't find it a social experience because we are watching the movie, not making jokes the whole time. Yes, I do enjoy other people's reactions and how that can add to the energy. But it isn't that interesting for me to miss it.