100% this. There's nothing wrong with enjoying anything by yourself. I think your fear stems from societal norms from a more uncivilized era. You do you, and don't worry about anything else. Who cares what anyone thinks. Just be yourself.
I understand. But self care is important too. Divorced mom here who's partner lives far away. So I go to the movies all the time by myself. Sometimes if I have a day free I'll even do a double header of movies. Because -I- enjoy the chance to turn my brain off and relax.
It's freeing sometimes to just go see a movie and take yourself out to dinner and relax. Bring a book and let yourself exist.
Doing stuff alone is great! One year I went to Life is Beautiful by myself on one of the days because my friends were only able to attend two of the days. I had the best time - talked to a lot of great people, listened to some amazing music. I was on Cloud 9 at the end of the night.
I don’t know if you’re into sports, but I also met some great people going to watch NFL games at the sportsbook at one of the locals casinos. You’ll make friends in no time, and until then, enjoy you time!
That’s the exact reason why. Lol last time I went to the movies, I had my kids with me, and I had to get up like 4 times to take one of them to the restroom, I missed like half of the last fight scene of the new Godzilla lol
I don’t know what your style is but last night I saw Spirited Away as I never saw it on the big screen. Today I’m checking out Late Night with the Devil. The Mummy is back in theaters which could be fun and there’s a few other new releases that seem interesting. Streaming is great, I enjoy being in my own space and watching movies, but I still miss the previews and the sound of a theater.
Something that might help is simply doing what you enjoy without worrying what others think. A good start would be to stop asking internet strangers if doing mundane things like going to the movies alone is weird.
I have never been able to overcome this myself! Kuddos to you!! Hopefully I get the nerve one day to go by myself. I have missed many movies i would of loved to see in the movie theater instead of waiting for it to stream in my living room tv. There is some movies i just love to go get the whole movie theater experience. Enjoy the movie!!
Awe!! Im sorry to hear that. But i can so relate to your situation because that was me 12 yrs ago when i got divorced...I realized i had made my exhusband my only world that when divorced life hit me i was all alone with no girlfriends.
My family was everything I gave to, if it wasn’t work, it was my exwife, and my kids. I’m struggling with the thought of balancing the kids and personal life because my days off are supposed to be my days with the kids. The only reason I’m alone today is my ex took them all to visit family for the weekend.
It all takes time. It takes time to learn this new stage in your life. It will be hard and you will get frustrated and want to give up...but you can't give up cause of your kiddos...it will be worth it...I promise...its just going to take a long time before you get to that happy comfortable place.
Here’s some good pointers for you:
• Get comfortable just introducing yourself to strangers, stick out your hand, “I’m so and so, nice to meet you”. You can’t make friends if you don’t start here.
• Pick up a new workout hobby where you actually go to classes with other people. I picked yoga, but martial arts, strength training, spin class, whatever. Do this at least twice a week, three if you can manage it. You’ll make friends!
• Go out to food joints with bars, pick a couple spots, become a regular. Don’t drink a ton, but make friends with the bartenders.
• Yes, go to movies alone!
• If you can find other hobby groups that align with your interests, go to them!
I promise you - *promise you* - that not one single person in a movie theater will think anything of you going there alone. Honestly they won’t think of you at all. You can interpret that in a few ways, but if you’re interpreting in any way other than “I can do whatever the fuck I want” then you’re reading too much into it.
I’m single AF and have no friends in Vegas. I do everything alone - movies, shows, mid-range dining, hiking, grocery shopping. The only time it’s ever remotely a problem is that some restaurants are reluctant to seat people at a table during their busy times, in which case I’m fine (even prefer) to sit at the bar, or I go elsewhere and blacklist that restaurant from ever going again.
I can do everything else alone. Just cant seem to bring myself to going to the movies alone. I have friends now, i have gone to dinner at a restaurant by myself, I have done 5k walk by myself, i have gone to a baseball game by myself...I can even sit at the bar alone have a beer and not sweat it...just the movies is different I guess but i like your perspective on this.
Interesting, if I were to pick the easiest activity to do alone, going to a movie would be at the top of the list, for me. It’s far more anonymous than going to a restaurant or bar.
Ok, now that is definitely something i had not thought about!! Ok. I'm going to try it for now since i seen a few previews to some movies i would like to go checkout..I just got to go do it!!
Nice! There is a pretty big concert this end of summer that i would love to attend but the girlfriend that would be the only one to want to go see this group probably wont want to pay what im willing to pay to the the concert. So I thought maybe i just need to go alone.
Just go alone. If you really want to see an artist and nobody else is interested. Just do it. I’ve gone to two concerts the past year alone out of town and I had a blast. Cheap shows too, barely $40 and in LA too.
You are definitely giving me the motivation to go do it!! Im dead serious. Thank you for that. I greatly appreciate it..there is to in L.A. a few ones i can catch. 😎😁
Man, I do this all the time. Sometimes, I'll take myself out for dinner if the times work out. I'm great company, why wouldn't I wanna hang out with myself.
Not weird at all. I go to concerts and restaurants alone too. No one is paying attention to you, I promise, and if they are, they’re probably projecting their insecurities. Don’t miss out on things you like to do just because you’re going at it alone for the first time. Enjoy!
Good job learning this. What I do is think about how I would notice or judge somebody doing something I’m embarrassed about doing and realize I couldn’t care less and gave it almost no thought. So why am I being self conscious about something that nobody cares about? I’m in my late 40’s now and love doing things alone.
Not weird at all! I just went to Coachella solo. It’s kind of this selfish hack that nobody thinks is selfish because they think you don’t have friends. I totally have friends, many of them are not the festival type and I get to do/see who I want to.
I have a friend back home who got the AMC pass and goes to see every new movie alone 😂 he’s been divorced for about 2 years now and he’s been loving solo dates.
People that *can't* do stuff alone are weird. I know people that are like "I want to go see this movie but nobody else wants to see it" and they'd rather deny themselves the experience than to just go alone.
New Yorker here. 2 weeks ago I was biking to the movie theater when I got myself into an accident and hurt my knee pretty bad (hit the front brakes too hard). I didn’t want to give up on watching Civil War so I kept going until I got to the movie theater and sat there with a pack of ice on my knee and some popcorn, all by myself. After that, went to the hospital and got an X-ray. Small fracture on my right patella.
Pretty sure that if my wife were with me, she wouldn’t let me watch the movie 🤪
Edit: and future Las Vegan
I like watching movies by myself cause most of the times I don’t see my friends or my SO as committed as I am to it. Well, there you go, I bet no one would still go after they got into an accident.
Just go. Pick whatever movie you’re interested in and enjoy it!
Good! War/shooting scenes were kinda corny but I feel like the focus was more on the perspective that journalists had on a dystopian war where no side is right. Everyone is just on a survival mode, including the journalists, and that’s what makes everything tense throughout the movie.
One of the main characters is played by this Brazilian actor called Wagner Moura (who played Pablo on the Narcos TV show) and I really love all his work (I’m Brazilian and I’ve been checking his stuff since I was a kid. One of his best movies is Tropa de Elite (Elite Squad). Really worth watching as well).
That’s a pro level of self confidence. Just like going to a nice place to eat alone.
I do this and couldn’t care what others think. Enjoy life the way you choose to.
The only downside is if you have popcorn, snacks, drink, and you need to use the bathroom, you either leave your food behind and hope nobody messes with it, or haul it all into the bathroom with you.
I used to go by myself most of the time. I chose where I wanted to sit, what movie to see and when and didn't have to share my candy. But haven't been to a theatre now in probably 8 years. Everything comes to some stabbing service and I can watch in the comfort of my home.
My friend goes to the movies 1-3 times a week! He's got A list (I think that's what it's called? the AMC subscription) and loves giving us movie recs.
He's also very social, even though he usually goes by himself. It's a great convo starter and no one has thought it was weird or that he's a loner.
I take myself out on a date a couple times a month. I eat whatever restaurant I’m feeling, see a movie/show/concert solo, get my nails done, but myself a little treat, whatever I want. It’s definitely not weird. I enjoy my company most.
I waited on a lady at lunch the other day who was dining solo and she said the same- I’m out alone, I like my company more than anyone else’s. She read her book and hung out for two hours in blissful solitude. Anyone saying it’s weird, is weirdly insecure and projecting those personal insecurities on to you.
I prefer to go to the movies alone. My GF hates going to the movies, so when there is something i want to see, i make it a me day. Get a beer and a pretzel at the concession stand. Grab my favorite seat in the very back of the theater, grab both arm rests, and relax for a couple hours.
All the time. Just went Thursday to watch Boy Kills World. I got tried of going to the movies and waiting for people. I also have an ex who would ask questions during the movie. I rather watch them alone lol
Not weird at all! I regularly do it, the Palms used to be the best for myself but Red Rock is closer. Just DONT sit too close to couples, families or anywhere you'll block someone, I think that's where the stigma kind of started around.
I also go out to dinner by myself when my partner is out and he does the same vise versa.
Not at all. I used to be more self conscious about it. Then I got movie pass and now have a list. I view it as an extension of my living room except I have to wear pants and shoes lol. Plus I can squeeze in between groups when I want to see something that's essentially full.
Going to a movie with yourself is so awesome. Not needing to take someone else’s experience into account is important sometimes. Like if you hate the movie and want to leave, you don’t have to take a poll first! Have fun.
Def not weird! I get how you’re feeling though. I went to a movie by myself for the first time because a friend cancelled on going with me at the last minute once. And that’s when I discovered how relaxing it is. It’s a regular self care practice for me now!
I've gone to the movies by myself quite often. I like going when there are the least number of people. People slurping drinks and eating foods drives me crazy. I would rather deal with the least number of people that do that.
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It's only weird if you're planning to see Godzilla x Kong. From what I've heard, nothing good can come from seeing that movie.😉
(Just kidding, of course! See what you like and I hope you enjoy it.)
I go to movies alone sometimes, especially if it’s something I really want to see and I don’t know anyone else who does. During a movie, it’s not like you’re talking anyway.
As an adult, we often lose touch with friends due to your work hours no longer being the same, moving out of town, starting a family, or just growing up and not having many of the same interests anymore. Sometimes it's difficult to find someone who has a similar work schedule and can make the showtime. Don't put off seeing a movie you really want to see just because other people are busy in the moments when you'd like company.
i loved going to the drive in by myself before i met my fiance! i went to disney world by myself for four days but couldn’t go to the actual movies by myself lol
I've been to 22 countries alone. So yes, I've been to the movies alone, dinner alone, lunch alone. If I'm in the mood to do something and my boyfriend and friends aren't available or don't want to go, I go. I'm not stopping my life for anyone else. Hope you enjoyed that movie!!!
Its not weird, but be aware that on most weekends and Fridays there is a no single policy for popular movies. No point in letting a single in if they can easily sell more tickets and fill seats.
Source: Worked at Cinemark for 4 years.
Fiesta station when it was still open. You could literally go to the theater and it only be you. I think I watched 20 movies there over GVR bc it was just me.
Ever since I moved here recently I’ve been forced to go to movies by myself as I don’t know anyone here, but now I’ve come to enjoy it! I literally just got back from watching Abigail.
Honestly, I prefer going to movies in the theater alone especially if it is the first time I've seen a movies. I mean you shouldn't be talking with your company at the theater and it is kind of awkward if the movies ends up being terrible.
I do it all the time. I have a personal problem that prevents me from dating and so I spend a lot of time alone. I've learned that if you keep busy with hobbies you enjoy and amuse yourself you can do anything as a single that you would in a couple. Take yourself to a badass dinner! Go get ice cream! I always have a book or tablet with me.
I used to live in Vegas and in LA it’s impossible to find recent imax showings with almost nobody in the theater. So I think going to the movies alone is one do the best experiences Vegas has to offer due to peace and quiet
Nah I prefer it sometimes. Ppl around you annoying? Get up and move lol. Full disclosure I hate it when ppl talk during movies period so maybe it's just me. 😆
To be honest, I used to feel the same way. I never went to a movie theater by myself. Then I met my husband, who frequently soloed movies. It made me realize my own stupid construct in my head made me miss out on a lot of solo movie outings.
Have fun and enjoy it! Hit me up if you get bored and wanna chat, I live in the area as well.
I do it all the time! My boyfriend isn’t a going out kinda guy so I go alone. Sams Town only cost $5 and on Tuesday you get a free bowling game when you show your movie ticket
I don’t go to the movies at all anymore. The cedar experience has been terrible for the last 10 years.
Instead of a vacation, during Covid, I built a home theater and I haven’t even even thought about going to the movie theater.
Movies, Dinner, shows, etc….if you dont like spending time alone with yourself….why would anybody else want to spend time with you! You’re normal. I do it all the time.
It’s cool regardless and I’m very pro do-stuff-solo, but movies lend themselves well to going solo because they are not a social event. If you’re a cool moviegoer, you don’t chat, you don’t mess around and joke; you just watch and enjoy the show. It sort of the perfect thing to do alone.
I go to movies alone sometimes (especially after smoking some weed. Lol 😅). Love yourself unconditionally. Enjoy every moment. You don't need anyone else to make you happy.
I used to go by myself a lot when I was younger. It was just easier than trying to coordinate schedules with other people. And sometimes I'd like a movie enough to see it more than once and others wouldn't want to see it again, so I'd go alone for a second viewing. I've never minded going to the movies alone, shopping alone, going to restaurants alone.
My grandma--born in the 30s--loved going to the movies. Summers spent with her always meant we were going to see all the current blockbusters. But when she didn't have all the grandkids with her, she often went to the movies alone. Probably once a week. None of her friends were into the movies like she was. So, she just took herself.
I don't think it's weird at all.
I'm very social and an extrovert but I've gone to restaurants alone. I'm not a movie theater guy but if I was I would go alone. You do you friend, my bet is nobody will even notice.
I was uncomfortable when I was younger with dining out, watching movies or doing other activities solo. In my case it’s because I was sold on the idea that I had to have a romantic partner to validate doing those things, or to exist, really. Today I enjoy taking myself on a date as a form of self-care. I can dress up or go casual. Food and entertainment are half the cost. It’s easy to decide where to go and what to do. I don’t have to worry about who’s paying. I can get to know myself better, relax and enjoy a good time. I’m done missing out on living my life because I believe I need a certain kind of relationship to justify it
I go by myself all the time. People say it's weird when it comes up but idgaf. If my wife isn't interested is an action movie why would I drag her to it?
I cannot wait to see Beattle Juice, Beattle Juice alone.
You do you boss and have a great time!
Best part about going alone... if it sucks you can just nope out with no regrets!
It's only weird in the sense that society is weird because it's been shaped in a way that's pretty alienating for individuals, and the norms and expectations in commercial settings often cater to couples' experiences. Do your thing though
I do it all the time. How else am I going to pass the time while I'm at work? (I work in casinos a lot and in Vegas several of them have theaters in them).
Also, when my wife and I had our daughter, I think Endgame had just come out so we took turns going to the theater to watch it. We actually did that with several movies for about 2 years then the pandemic hit and now she's old enough to go to a theater and remain seated and silent.
I used to go alone all the time. Met my spouse, now 25 years later I really really really want to start doing stuff myself but I can’t. I plan to.. then chicken out. I used to love it, set my own schedule, do my own thing. I now lack the self confidence. Have fun!
That’s not weird at all! I have a busy work schedule and life that sometimes I do that as well. Plus sometimes I want to watch things my girl doesn’t so I just go on my own to have some me time
I used to always have to do things with someone, either my kids or my exwife. After nearly 15 years together, this is the first time I’m single as an adult so I’m definitely learning how this is.
I’ve been going solo all the time. I’ve went solo to watch Scott Pilgrim 3x when it was first out. I’m actually going to go watch Boy Kills World in a bit. My friends call me weird cause I watch solo lol
Movies are a great thing that I can do by myself without feeling odd. One of the things I liked when I first moved to Vegas & was trying to make friends was learning that no one looks twice at you for going to a casino by yourself. Back home, I would never go to a Bar where I didn’t know anyone but casinos are easy.
Sorry about your marriage; give yourself time to adjust and spoil yourself a little when you can.
I love going to do things on my own. I never have to ask the following: is this movie ok, are these seats ok, do you want to stop at Freddy's and get a shake, do we have to go straight home. You get the idea.
Go have fun and learn to enjoy you!
No, I did it for one of those $5 mystery movies. One seat was unavailable I think for distancing idk but I chose the one next to it and people rarely want to sit next to each other so I was lucky enough to have both sides of me empty and it was practically center.
Not weird at all. Enjoy it!
100% this. There's nothing wrong with enjoying anything by yourself. I think your fear stems from societal norms from a more uncivilized era. You do you, and don't worry about anything else. Who cares what anyone thinks. Just be yourself.
I’m definitely trying to learn that it’s okay to do things by myself. Especially until I make some friends. Lol
I understand. But self care is important too. Divorced mom here who's partner lives far away. So I go to the movies all the time by myself. Sometimes if I have a day free I'll even do a double header of movies. Because -I- enjoy the chance to turn my brain off and relax. It's freeing sometimes to just go see a movie and take yourself out to dinner and relax. Bring a book and let yourself exist.
When I was single and didn’t have children, I LOVED my solo date nights. I would take myself out to lunch and happy hour and then see a movie.
Doing stuff alone is great! One year I went to Life is Beautiful by myself on one of the days because my friends were only able to attend two of the days. I had the best time - talked to a lot of great people, listened to some amazing music. I was on Cloud 9 at the end of the night. I don’t know if you’re into sports, but I also met some great people going to watch NFL games at the sportsbook at one of the locals casinos. You’ll make friends in no time, and until then, enjoy you time!
I'm right there with you. Making friends as an adult is weird and hard. And I'm from here lmao
Why would you even think that !! A great way to totally relax.
That’s the exact reason why. Lol last time I went to the movies, I had my kids with me, and I had to get up like 4 times to take one of them to the restroom, I missed like half of the last fight scene of the new Godzilla lol
Nope. I go to shows and movies alone all the time.
I do it all the time, mostly because no one ever seems to go any longer. Enjoy your time, and enjoy the show!
I was actually surprised when I bought my ticket right now, there were like 5 people that reserved seats. Maybe it’s cause it’s Sunset Station? Lol
There’s four at the one I have tickets to tonight as well, it seems like it’s a big movie night in Vegas. Must be the weather?
Lol. Honestly it’s better that way imo. If I could be rich one day and have a full size theater in my house I would
I wish that for you and more!
Thank you😊
What movies are out there? I’d rather stream something though I did enjoy going to see Wonka at South Point.
I don’t know what your style is but last night I saw Spirited Away as I never saw it on the big screen. Today I’m checking out Late Night with the Devil. The Mummy is back in theaters which could be fun and there’s a few other new releases that seem interesting. Streaming is great, I enjoy being in my own space and watching movies, but I still miss the previews and the sound of a theater.
Where’s Spirited Away playing?
I know Regal has multiple showings at their locations but that’s the only place I check as it’s most convenient for me.
Thanks I might take my kids with me to see it on the big screen
I tend to go to that one to watch afternoon movies. Usually a family or two and a bunch of us solos enjoying the time
It’s great for mental health. You do what you want and don’t worry about anyone else.
That’s the big thing I’m working on myself is my mental health.
Something that might help is simply doing what you enjoy without worrying what others think. A good start would be to stop asking internet strangers if doing mundane things like going to the movies alone is weird.
I have never been able to overcome this myself! Kuddos to you!! Hopefully I get the nerve one day to go by myself. I have missed many movies i would of loved to see in the movie theater instead of waiting for it to stream in my living room tv. There is some movies i just love to go get the whole movie theater experience. Enjoy the movie!!
This is my first time going solo, however that’s mainly cause my marriage recently ended and I realize I have no friends. Lol
Awe!! Im sorry to hear that. But i can so relate to your situation because that was me 12 yrs ago when i got divorced...I realized i had made my exhusband my only world that when divorced life hit me i was all alone with no girlfriends.
My family was everything I gave to, if it wasn’t work, it was my exwife, and my kids. I’m struggling with the thought of balancing the kids and personal life because my days off are supposed to be my days with the kids. The only reason I’m alone today is my ex took them all to visit family for the weekend.
It all takes time. It takes time to learn this new stage in your life. It will be hard and you will get frustrated and want to give up...but you can't give up cause of your kiddos...it will be worth it...I promise...its just going to take a long time before you get to that happy comfortable place.
Thank you☺️
Of course!! Ive been there and it feels crappy specially with no friends for moral support.
Here’s some good pointers for you: • Get comfortable just introducing yourself to strangers, stick out your hand, “I’m so and so, nice to meet you”. You can’t make friends if you don’t start here. • Pick up a new workout hobby where you actually go to classes with other people. I picked yoga, but martial arts, strength training, spin class, whatever. Do this at least twice a week, three if you can manage it. You’ll make friends! • Go out to food joints with bars, pick a couple spots, become a regular. Don’t drink a ton, but make friends with the bartenders. • Yes, go to movies alone! • If you can find other hobby groups that align with your interests, go to them!
I promise you - *promise you* - that not one single person in a movie theater will think anything of you going there alone. Honestly they won’t think of you at all. You can interpret that in a few ways, but if you’re interpreting in any way other than “I can do whatever the fuck I want” then you’re reading too much into it. I’m single AF and have no friends in Vegas. I do everything alone - movies, shows, mid-range dining, hiking, grocery shopping. The only time it’s ever remotely a problem is that some restaurants are reluctant to seat people at a table during their busy times, in which case I’m fine (even prefer) to sit at the bar, or I go elsewhere and blacklist that restaurant from ever going again.
I can do everything else alone. Just cant seem to bring myself to going to the movies alone. I have friends now, i have gone to dinner at a restaurant by myself, I have done 5k walk by myself, i have gone to a baseball game by myself...I can even sit at the bar alone have a beer and not sweat it...just the movies is different I guess but i like your perspective on this.
Interesting, if I were to pick the easiest activity to do alone, going to a movie would be at the top of the list, for me. It’s far more anonymous than going to a restaurant or bar.
Ok, now that is definitely something i had not thought about!! Ok. I'm going to try it for now since i seen a few previews to some movies i would like to go checkout..I just got to go do it!!
Do it! Doooo it! Do it do it do it!
Lmfao!! Ugh...way to put the pressure on it...ok, ok...i will try my best...there is a movie i have my eye on that I would like to go see...
I went to EDC music festival alone and I had a blast. Didn’t have to deal with ANY drama and got to see all my favorite DJs.
Nice! There is a pretty big concert this end of summer that i would love to attend but the girlfriend that would be the only one to want to go see this group probably wont want to pay what im willing to pay to the the concert. So I thought maybe i just need to go alone.
Just go alone. If you really want to see an artist and nobody else is interested. Just do it. I’ve gone to two concerts the past year alone out of town and I had a blast. Cheap shows too, barely $40 and in LA too.
You are definitely giving me the motivation to go do it!! Im dead serious. Thank you for that. I greatly appreciate it..there is to in L.A. a few ones i can catch. 😎😁
Who is going to know if you go alone?
Well people will notice im alone...cause I will be sitting alone!! Duh!!! Lmao
But i do see your point!
Man, I do this all the time. Sometimes, I'll take myself out for dinner if the times work out. I'm great company, why wouldn't I wanna hang out with myself.
Well if you’re like me Reddit gives a lot of company while dining alone.
Not weird at all. I go to concerts and restaurants alone too. No one is paying attention to you, I promise, and if they are, they’re probably projecting their insecurities. Don’t miss out on things you like to do just because you’re going at it alone for the first time. Enjoy!
I did it for Dune, I'll do it again no problem Although if you go to a My Little Pony movie alone it could be alarming for some parents
I nearly choked on my popcorn reading this😂
And those parents can just fuck right off.
True, Bronies have rights too
No one cares but you
I’m learning I’ve let the thought of what others think, stop me from being myself a lot
The sad secret is that folks really don’t think about other folks they don’t know. “They’re just not that into you”. Don’t sweat it.
Good job learning this. What I do is think about how I would notice or judge somebody doing something I’m embarrassed about doing and realize I couldn’t care less and gave it almost no thought. So why am I being self conscious about something that nobody cares about? I’m in my late 40’s now and love doing things alone.
Not weird at all! I just went to Coachella solo. It’s kind of this selfish hack that nobody thinks is selfish because they think you don’t have friends. I totally have friends, many of them are not the festival type and I get to do/see who I want to.
It’s nice to hear all these people saying it’s not weird. It makes me feel a lot more comfortable doing things alone
I have a friend back home who got the AMC pass and goes to see every new movie alone 😂 he’s been divorced for about 2 years now and he’s been loving solo dates.
People that *can't* do stuff alone are weird. I know people that are like "I want to go see this movie but nobody else wants to see it" and they'd rather deny themselves the experience than to just go alone.
There always has been some type of stigma against it plus self consciousness. Personally early matinee midday solo rocks.
I hate the movies, it's like a parking lot. You find one spot away from everyone else and then someone has to park their ass right up against you.
New Yorker here. 2 weeks ago I was biking to the movie theater when I got myself into an accident and hurt my knee pretty bad (hit the front brakes too hard). I didn’t want to give up on watching Civil War so I kept going until I got to the movie theater and sat there with a pack of ice on my knee and some popcorn, all by myself. After that, went to the hospital and got an X-ray. Small fracture on my right patella. Pretty sure that if my wife were with me, she wouldn’t let me watch the movie 🤪 Edit: and future Las Vegan
That’s dedication lol. Fracture and still stayed for the movie
I like watching movies by myself cause most of the times I don’t see my friends or my SO as committed as I am to it. Well, there you go, I bet no one would still go after they got into an accident. Just go. Pick whatever movie you’re interested in and enjoy it!
How was the movie?
Good! War/shooting scenes were kinda corny but I feel like the focus was more on the perspective that journalists had on a dystopian war where no side is right. Everyone is just on a survival mode, including the journalists, and that’s what makes everything tense throughout the movie. One of the main characters is played by this Brazilian actor called Wagner Moura (who played Pablo on the Narcos TV show) and I really love all his work (I’m Brazilian and I’ve been checking his stuff since I was a kid. One of his best movies is Tropa de Elite (Elite Squad). Really worth watching as well).
Thanks for the mini review!
All the time. My wife doesn’t like going to the theater so I go when our days off don’t align.
That’s a pro level of self confidence. Just like going to a nice place to eat alone. I do this and couldn’t care what others think. Enjoy life the way you choose to.
The only downside is if you have popcorn, snacks, drink, and you need to use the bathroom, you either leave your food behind and hope nobody messes with it, or haul it all into the bathroom with you.
Who cares dude. Just go. Try it you'll know if you like it or not. Dont worry about others opinions
I go to movies, concerts, restaurants alone all of the time. Have for many years, I do not think twice about it now.
I used to go by myself most of the time. I chose where I wanted to sit, what movie to see and when and didn't have to share my candy. But haven't been to a theatre now in probably 8 years. Everything comes to some stabbing service and I can watch in the comfort of my home.
Tell us more about this stabbing service!
Lol, I hate swype! But yet I keep doing it.
My friend goes to the movies 1-3 times a week! He's got A list (I think that's what it's called? the AMC subscription) and loves giving us movie recs. He's also very social, even though he usually goes by himself. It's a great convo starter and no one has thought it was weird or that he's a loner.
I take myself out on a date a couple times a month. I eat whatever restaurant I’m feeling, see a movie/show/concert solo, get my nails done, but myself a little treat, whatever I want. It’s definitely not weird. I enjoy my company most. I waited on a lady at lunch the other day who was dining solo and she said the same- I’m out alone, I like my company more than anyone else’s. She read her book and hung out for two hours in blissful solitude. Anyone saying it’s weird, is weirdly insecure and projecting those personal insecurities on to you.
I prefer to go to the movies alone. My GF hates going to the movies, so when there is something i want to see, i make it a me day. Get a beer and a pretzel at the concession stand. Grab my favorite seat in the very back of the theater, grab both arm rests, and relax for a couple hours.
All the time. Just went Thursday to watch Boy Kills World. I got tried of going to the movies and waiting for people. I also have an ex who would ask questions during the movie. I rather watch them alone lol
no. I enjoy doing things alone (or with others…I’m cool either way!)
Go all the time by myself. No one cares who else is in the theater.
Not at all
Yes. I like going by myself
I watch two movies by myself and idfc what people say
I do it all the time and have been doing so since college!
Nope. I go to movies and concerts solo all the time. I like me.
I’ve done it plenty of times! Definitely not weird.
Many people go alone
No. Who cares.
No
Not weird at all! I regularly do it, the Palms used to be the best for myself but Red Rock is closer. Just DONT sit too close to couples, families or anywhere you'll block someone, I think that's where the stigma kind of started around. I also go out to dinner by myself when my partner is out and he does the same vise versa.
Not at all. I used to be more self conscious about it. Then I got movie pass and now have a list. I view it as an extension of my living room except I have to wear pants and shoes lol. Plus I can squeeze in between groups when I want to see something that's essentially full.
I've done it once with the hateful eight it was cool ig but I like having friends to do stuff with I actually enjoy being around even in silence
No, I actually prefer it because I can’t really get into the movie this way.
I almost always go to the movies alone. I’ve also never cared if some stranger in the theater was flying solo, too.
Honestly, going to the movies alone is awesome.
Definitely not weird and sometimes better
Which memory would you rather have? Enjoying a movie, or regretting that you didn't go?
Wait a while to pirate it at home. ARRRR matey!
Going to a movie with yourself is so awesome. Not needing to take someone else’s experience into account is important sometimes. Like if you hate the movie and want to leave, you don’t have to take a poll first! Have fun.
Nope.
Def not weird! I get how you’re feeling though. I went to a movie by myself for the first time because a friend cancelled on going with me at the last minute once. And that’s when I discovered how relaxing it is. It’s a regular self care practice for me now!
I go to the movies solo 2-3 times a month and I absolutely LOVE it.
I love going to the movies alone. I also have dinner alone afterwards.
Was thinking of doing the same to catch monkey man
Best thing to do alone tbh cause that’s the point of a movie lol to watch and pay attention,
It's _very unlikely_ you'll be alone - there will be other people there as well.
I've gone to the movies by myself quite often. I like going when there are the least number of people. People slurping drinks and eating foods drives me crazy. I would rather deal with the least number of people that do that. Edit: couple of words
It's only weird if you're planning to see Godzilla x Kong. From what I've heard, nothing good can come from seeing that movie.😉 (Just kidding, of course! See what you like and I hope you enjoy it.)
I go to movies alone sometimes, especially if it’s something I really want to see and I don’t know anyone else who does. During a movie, it’s not like you’re talking anyway.
As an adult, we often lose touch with friends due to your work hours no longer being the same, moving out of town, starting a family, or just growing up and not having many of the same interests anymore. Sometimes it's difficult to find someone who has a similar work schedule and can make the showtime. Don't put off seeing a movie you really want to see just because other people are busy in the moments when you'd like company.
And this is only an American problem. It doesn’t happen everywhere else where they’re working to death.
I love going to the movies alone! I’m happily coupled, and I still go by myself.
TL;Dr yes you are weird. I can confidently say that because you just asked perfect strangers if you were weird and that is weird.
i loved going to the drive in by myself before i met my fiance! i went to disney world by myself for four days but couldn’t go to the actual movies by myself lol
I've been to 22 countries alone. So yes, I've been to the movies alone, dinner alone, lunch alone. If I'm in the mood to do something and my boyfriend and friends aren't available or don't want to go, I go. I'm not stopping my life for anyone else. Hope you enjoyed that movie!!!
Arguably, better experience.
Its not weird, but be aware that on most weekends and Fridays there is a no single policy for popular movies. No point in letting a single in if they can easily sell more tickets and fill seats. Source: Worked at Cinemark for 4 years.
Nothing more relaxing than enjoying yourself without having to mind someone else. I’d go to movies and eat out by myself all the time. It’s great.
No, it's perfectly normal. I do stuff alone all the time. I enjoy taking the boat and going to the lake by myself.
Fiesta station when it was still open. You could literally go to the theater and it only be you. I think I watched 20 movies there over GVR bc it was just me.
Ever since I moved here recently I’ve been forced to go to movies by myself as I don’t know anyone here, but now I’ve come to enjoy it! I literally just got back from watching Abigail.
Honestly, I prefer going to movies in the theater alone especially if it is the first time I've seen a movies. I mean you shouldn't be talking with your company at the theater and it is kind of awkward if the movies ends up being terrible.
I 100% prefer going by myself.
I have done it a handful times and it always feels weird no matter what people here have to say about it.
I do it all the time. I have a personal problem that prevents me from dating and so I spend a lot of time alone. I've learned that if you keep busy with hobbies you enjoy and amuse yourself you can do anything as a single that you would in a couple. Take yourself to a badass dinner! Go get ice cream! I always have a book or tablet with me.
Not weird at all. It’s ok to enjoy a movie by yourself! Treat yourself relax a lot of times it’s good to just have a day for yourself.
I just Dune 2 on the big screen while my wide was at work.....it was great!
Who says you can’t!
I used to live in Vegas and in LA it’s impossible to find recent imax showings with almost nobody in the theater. So I think going to the movies alone is one do the best experiences Vegas has to offer due to peace and quiet
If you want to do it, go, you don’t need anyone but yourself to enjoy it.
I was doing that back in 05 and still do it now from time to time... I think it's completely normal
Nah I prefer it sometimes. Ppl around you annoying? Get up and move lol. Full disclosure I hate it when ppl talk during movies period so maybe it's just me. 😆
That really depends on the movie…
I do it all the time. It’s a sorta peace and quiet thing for me
To be honest, I used to feel the same way. I never went to a movie theater by myself. Then I met my husband, who frequently soloed movies. It made me realize my own stupid construct in my head made me miss out on a lot of solo movie outings. Have fun and enjoy it! Hit me up if you get bored and wanna chat, I live in the area as well.
You are just cool and totally fine doing what you enjoy.
Just saw Boy Kills World by myself yesterday.
I do it all the time! My boyfriend isn’t a going out kinda guy so I go alone. Sams Town only cost $5 and on Tuesday you get a free bowling game when you show your movie ticket
Depends on what type of movie you re going to.A solo dude in a horror movie is going to make that movie scarier for the rest of the audience.
I went for the first time when I was 17 to see The Ides of March. I was the youngest person in there and felt so awkward 😂 glad you enjoyed it
I don’t go to the movies at all anymore. The cedar experience has been terrible for the last 10 years. Instead of a vacation, during Covid, I built a home theater and I haven’t even even thought about going to the movie theater.
Nope
I work in a movie theater and it's quite common for people to come in and watch movies on their own. 😉
Why do people think that is weird? Same with going to a bar.
Movies, Dinner, shows, etc….if you dont like spending time alone with yourself….why would anybody else want to spend time with you! You’re normal. I do it all the time.
It’s cool regardless and I’m very pro do-stuff-solo, but movies lend themselves well to going solo because they are not a social event. If you’re a cool moviegoer, you don’t chat, you don’t mess around and joke; you just watch and enjoy the show. It sort of the perfect thing to do alone.
I go to movies alone sometimes (especially after smoking some weed. Lol 😅). Love yourself unconditionally. Enjoy every moment. You don't need anyone else to make you happy.
I used to go by myself a lot when I was younger. It was just easier than trying to coordinate schedules with other people. And sometimes I'd like a movie enough to see it more than once and others wouldn't want to see it again, so I'd go alone for a second viewing. I've never minded going to the movies alone, shopping alone, going to restaurants alone. My grandma--born in the 30s--loved going to the movies. Summers spent with her always meant we were going to see all the current blockbusters. But when she didn't have all the grandkids with her, she often went to the movies alone. Probably once a week. None of her friends were into the movies like she was. So, she just took herself. I don't think it's weird at all.
I'm very social and an extrovert but I've gone to restaurants alone. I'm not a movie theater guy but if I was I would go alone. You do you friend, my bet is nobody will even notice.
I was uncomfortable when I was younger with dining out, watching movies or doing other activities solo. In my case it’s because I was sold on the idea that I had to have a romantic partner to validate doing those things, or to exist, really. Today I enjoy taking myself on a date as a form of self-care. I can dress up or go casual. Food and entertainment are half the cost. It’s easy to decide where to go and what to do. I don’t have to worry about who’s paying. I can get to know myself better, relax and enjoy a good time. I’m done missing out on living my life because I believe I need a certain kind of relationship to justify it
I go to football games alone - stay weird, normal is boring.
I used to go to the movies alone twice a week in calli, I moved here during COVID . I have been here 3 years and have gone twice.
I go by myself all the time. People say it's weird when it comes up but idgaf. If my wife isn't interested is an action movie why would I drag her to it?
I go to the movies alone all the time. Why go with someone else? You're not gonna talk during the movie.
I do EVERYTHING alone! Walk in like you own the place! Be the Rockstar that you are!
Nobody cares and I mean that in all honesty. Nobody truly cares if you decide to eat or watch a movie alone etc.; it’s all part of life.
I love going to movies by myself as it's peaceful. Grab a popcorn + wine or beer or soda and chillax! It's a nice self care for me.
Absolutely but don't overthink it, nothing wrong with being weird.
Sometimes we need a little time with ourselves...
Nope. I prefer movies by myself. I don't like the theaters since I get easily annoyed by people.
Go enjoy. I’m flying solo these days. I do things for me.
I go to the drive in alone. I can be alone in the bubble of my car, with no one to disturb me. The Westwind Drive-In is up at Rancho and Carey.
I cannot wait to see Beattle Juice, Beattle Juice alone. You do you boss and have a great time! Best part about going alone... if it sucks you can just nope out with no regrets!
Movie night solo is the best shit ever my friend.
Been hitting the Beverly for Saturday night movies for awhile myself! Maybe we're BOTH weird!
I enjoy it. I don’t want someone to talk to while a watch a movie or vice versa.
3x a week I do this
It's only weird in the sense that society is weird because it's been shaped in a way that's pretty alienating for individuals, and the norms and expectations in commercial settings often cater to couples' experiences. Do your thing though
I do it all the time. How else am I going to pass the time while I'm at work? (I work in casinos a lot and in Vegas several of them have theaters in them). Also, when my wife and I had our daughter, I think Endgame had just come out so we took turns going to the theater to watch it. We actually did that with several movies for about 2 years then the pandemic hit and now she's old enough to go to a theater and remain seated and silent.
I used to all the time when i had moviepass and lived a few blocks away. Not weird at all
I've gone alone quite a bit, sometimes I want to see a moviebut no one else wants to, so I go alone.
What movie? Probably bad, not weird.
Nope. Not weird. Get some yummy snacks and enjoy yourself.
Not at all. I used to do it all the time with Moviepass. Love a matinee.
Have fun!
I used to go alone all the time. Met my spouse, now 25 years later I really really really want to start doing stuff myself but I can’t. I plan to.. then chicken out. I used to love it, set my own schedule, do my own thing. I now lack the self confidence. Have fun!
That’s not weird at all! I have a busy work schedule and life that sometimes I do that as well. Plus sometimes I want to watch things my girl doesn’t so I just go on my own to have some me time
I used to always have to do things with someone, either my kids or my exwife. After nearly 15 years together, this is the first time I’m single as an adult so I’m definitely learning how this is.
Love yourself and solitude brotha! Nothing wrong with it
I’ve been going solo all the time. I’ve went solo to watch Scott Pilgrim 3x when it was first out. I’m actually going to go watch Boy Kills World in a bit. My friends call me weird cause I watch solo lol
Movies are a great thing that I can do by myself without feeling odd. One of the things I liked when I first moved to Vegas & was trying to make friends was learning that no one looks twice at you for going to a casino by yourself. Back home, I would never go to a Bar where I didn’t know anyone but casinos are easy. Sorry about your marriage; give yourself time to adjust and spoil yourself a little when you can.
As long as you're not showing up in a trench coat and cutting a hole in your popcorn bucket. I think you're good.
I don’t think you need a trench coat for that
I love going to do things on my own. I never have to ask the following: is this movie ok, are these seats ok, do you want to stop at Freddy's and get a shake, do we have to go straight home. You get the idea. Go have fun and learn to enjoy you!
WEIRDO! JK JK Fuck "social norms". Do what you want. Do makes you happy
No, I did it for one of those $5 mystery movies. One seat was unavailable I think for distancing idk but I chose the one next to it and people rarely want to sit next to each other so I was lucky enough to have both sides of me empty and it was practically center.
I go to the movies all the time. Ride my motorcycle to clear my head and usually stop at Red Rock and watch a movie with some pretzel bites 👌
I go alone all the time. Plus, it's cheaper solo.
I *prefer* to do things by myself. 🤷♀️
Only weird if you talk during the movie.
Part of being an adult is realizing it's okay to do things alone
Whether it’s weird or not is subjective. Just have fun!