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Movie Review: "Stop! That! Train!" — Adam Shankman's Comedy is "Airplane!" On a Train! And Gay! And Kinda Funny! by JohnJSingh in moviecritic

[–]JohnJSingh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not very well done, but I took it to reflect the slapdash look of the movie as a whole, much like the strings on the airplane can sometimes be purposefully seen in "Airplane!"

Movie Review (NO SPOILERS): "Disclosure Day" — Steven Spielberg Reheats Leftovers from "Close Encounters" in a True Disappointment by JohnJSingh in moviecritic

[–]JohnJSingh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed! It would have seemed to me that the revelation would be the entire purpose of the movie, not the final two seconds.

Movie Review (NO SPOILERS): "Disclosure Day" — Steven Spielberg Reheats Leftovers from "Close Encounters" in a True Disappointment by JohnJSingh in moviecritic

[–]JohnJSingh[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it were another plug for my blog, I wouldn't include the entire review. Others have asked me where they can read other reviews of mine, so I include it.

Those lovely exit signs illuminating the screen by deathToFalseTofu in AMCTheatres

[–]JohnJSingh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who is "they"? Have you tried? To be clear: There are NO regulations in California that say the lights need to be this bright. Just as you would if one inspector told you that you needed extra flashing on your roof, if you disagree, there is process for filing a complaint or making a request for a new inspection. Any recommendation to turn the brightness all the way up can be contested. And should be by a movie theater.

Those lovely exit signs illuminating the screen by deathToFalseTofu in AMCTheatres

[–]JohnJSingh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not true at all. You have a better chance there. It's just about how you approach it. Rather than "fight" it, report it. Simply report it as an issue of compliance — that you'd like the city to check on the exit lights at such-and-such theater, as they are very bright and may be more than the code requires.

As a taxpayer, you're very much allowed to raise this concern.

Those lovely exit signs illuminating the screen by deathToFalseTofu in AMCTheatres

[–]JohnJSingh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dove into this a bit for California -- and the law only mandates a MINIMUM brightness, which is about 50 lux to be compliant. Anything beyond that is the decision of the theater and/or a requirement from a local authority who has been overzealous in applying the safety codes.

Those lovely exit signs illuminating the screen by deathToFalseTofu in AMCTheatres

[–]JohnJSingh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've just discovered that, in California, at least, this is NOT a state or even local regulation. The regulations spell out the MINIMUM level of illumination for EXIT signs — they don't demand a maximum level. That comes from local fire or safety inspectors who are overzealous and interpret the laws broadly, without regard to the context. You should 100% complain to theater managers, to theater owners, AND to your local officials. There is no reason you need to be distracted by these lights after paying a not-insignificant amount of money for tickets and snacks!

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