Around that time, television became a staple part of the American home, reducing the need to pay for entertainment. Newer movie theaters also built multiple auditoriums, each with fewer seats ...

But movie theater chatterboxes still exist ... “and you don’t want to give a critical part or the ending away. Keep your volume down.” ...

“Movie theater etiquette is important because it ... “It can be distracting and cause you to miss crucial parts of the film, negatively impacting everyone’s enjoyment.” ...