1. Snacks- Don't get snacks. Movie snacks are super expensive and bad for you. You don't want to be starving when you go to the movies sure but you don't need a distraction. Like constantly adjusting the position of the popcorn bag or the nacho tin. If you bring a snack bring something healthy: an apple, cherries, a granola bar. Something small you can stow in your pocket or purse that isn't going to fill you up. If you have to do the whole movie and popcorn thing put Milk Duds in your popcorn. Delicious salty sweet surprise!
2. Seating- Sit as close as you dare. I usually opt for the second or third row. Immerse yourself in the movie. You're there for an escape, to be entertained. Embrace that experience, don't sit as far away from it as you can. Be a participant not a spectator. And yes sometimes you'll be overwhelmed if the camera moves too fast or there are lots of jump cuts. But so what? You're there, you're in it. It's yours.
3. Company- Go to movies alone. You want to see a movie go see it. Don't feel weird about, it's OK. Don't say "Oh I wanted to see this movie but I couldn't find someone to go with," see the picture. Sometimes it'll be a bust, other times it'll be amazing. Go to movies with friends. Few people in your life will have the same taste in movies as you. Go to movies with your friends that you both will/should/could like. There's nothing worse than going to a movie with someone who doesn't want to be there and all you want to do is enjoy the show.
3a. Dating- Go to whatever movie your significant other wants to see. Period. Expect them to do the same. It's cool if you didn't like each others pick. Don't make fun of the movie your partner picked. It hurts their feelings and makes them feel guilty about picking it. I would allege all movies are entertaining. At least they move faster than most bad improv shows.
3b. Talkers- Only go to the movies with a talker if you want to make fun of the movie.
4. Expectations and Reviews- Try to go in with a clean slate. If you have high expectations for a movie inevitably it'll be a disappointment. Try not to read reviews because they detail too much plot and describe to fully what the movie is. It's better to find that out yourself and then read the review to see how your views compare. If you're on the fence, sure, read some reviews, but it's much better to ask a friend whose seen the movie and get their recommendation.
5. Talk About It- If you went with someone ask them what they thought. Tell them what you thought. It gives you more mileage out of your movie going experience. You'll get a better idea of how the person thinks and what they like. If you go alone drop it in conversation. Joke about a scene or a line or a performance. Take a stance on the movie in a group of people and see who grabs the bait.
My go to in summer of '09 was "Hey, you guys seen HP6?"
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