Every Movie I See in the Theater (2020-2024)
This list is mainly to document the ticket stub info for films seen in 2020-2023. Thoughts and ratings may be on that year's list. Arthouse/awards type films sometimes come out limitedly for awards purposes, but may not expand until the next year.
Trailer Report: I will try to remember every trailer that is shown before the movie. Started this 1/22/2017, so anything before will be working from memory. I may also give a crowd report.
Corona Virus lead me to only seeing 2 films in the theater in 2020. I finally broke the streak in 2021 by seeing 1 film, The French Dispatch. On February 12th, 2022, I went to see Licorice Pizza. I decided to combine all the years into one list. 2/18/23
Trailer Report: I will try to remember every trailer that is shown before the movie. Started this 1/22/2017, so anything before will be working from memory. I may also give a crowd report.
Corona Virus lead me to only seeing 2 films in the theater in 2020. I finally broke the streak in 2021 by seeing 1 film, The French Dispatch. On February 12th, 2022, I went to see Licorice Pizza. I decided to combine all the years into one list. 2/18/23
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- DirectorJeff FowlerStarsBen SchwartzJames MarsdenJim CarreyAfter discovering a small, blue, fast hedgehog, a small-town police officer must help him defeat an evil genius who wants to do experiments on him.Ticket stub info: Cinema 6 Mount Pleasant, Tx. 2/15/2020. $4.00. 3:40pm. Mat. Cin 2.
Theater was pretty crowded. It's a kids movie, so you can't go in expecting no kids to talk, etc., so they did pretty well. I sat on the first row of the stadium seating so I could stretch my legs. At some point, I heard this weird sound on the wall, only to find someone was sitting behind me rubbing the wall. They knocked my chair a few times. I left 3 rows empty behind me, they didn't need to sit there.
Trailer report:
Onward
Scoob!
Minions: The Rise of Gru - DirectorCathy YanStarsMargot RobbieRosie PerezMary Elizabeth WinsteadAfter splitting with the Joker, Harley Quinn joins superheroines Black Canary, Huntress, and Renee Montoya to save a young girl from an evil crime lord.Ticket stub info: Morris Twin Cinema Daingerfield, Tx. 2/15/2020. $1.50. 6:20pm. Upstairs theater.
Pretty good crowd. Again, left some empty rows behind me, but someone sat right behind and bumped my chair. Teen-sh girl in front had her feet over the row in front and looked at her phone a lot. She had it on dim, so it wasn't as distracting. Surprised to see some quite young kids in an R movie. At one point, it looked like a mom took her daughter out after a scene with a lot of cursing.
Trailer report:
The Call of the Wild
Did they show Sonic? They usually show the other movie in the theater and one other. I don't remember. - DirectorWes AndersonStarsBenicio Del ToroAdrien BrodyTilda SwintonA love letter to journalists set in an outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional twentieth century French city that brings to life a collection of stories published in "The French Dispatch Magazine".Ticket stub info: 4 Star Cinema Kilgore, Tx. 11/13/2021.
First theater experience since Feb 2020. There were 5 other people in the theater - 2 couples and 1 single person. The electric recliners are very comfortable and no one was within maybe 5 rows of me, so I felt comfortable. I am writing this on 2/13/22 and I don't remember the trailers. - DirectorPaul Thomas AndersonStarsAlana HaimCooper HoffmanSean PennThe story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.Ticket stub info: Regal 14 Longview, Tx. 2/12/2022. $7.68. Early. 12:40pm. Theater 12. Seat D-5.
It snowed on the way to Longview and while I was walking into the theater. It was extremely cold. I think 3 other people were there, but I never looked back once the movie started. A Haim music video played right before the movie.
Trailer report:
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The Batman
Dog
Ambulance - DirectorSam RaimiStarsBenedict CumberbatchElizabeth OlsenChiwetel EjioforDoctor Strange teams up with a mysterious teenage girl who can travel across multiverses, to battle other-universe versions of himself which threaten to wipe out the multiverse. They seek help from the Scarlet Witch, Wong and others.Ticket stub info: Regal 14 Longview, Tx. 5/7/2022. $12.54. RPX 3D. Early. 12:40pm. Theater 7. Seat G-10-11. $28.78 for 2 tics plus fees.
A man and young girl picked seats right behind us even though the theater was not packed and there were plenty of empty rows or they could have at least gotten over a few seats. Young girl kicked chair a couple of times and talked throughout. She completely ruined the 'music fight' scene because she wouldn't stop talking and saying her tummy hurt. They got up and left for a while. I think they came back and sat in the lower level of seats.
Trailer report:
Top Gun: Maverick
Thor: Love and Thunder
Don't Worry Darling
Lightyear
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Bullet Train
Avatar: The Way of Water 3D - DirectorJoseph KosinskiStarsTom CruiseJennifer ConnellyMiles TellerAfter thirty years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN's elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.Ticket stub info: Regal 14 Longview, Tx. 6/2/2022. $11.46. RPX. Early. 3:40pm. Theater 7. Seat E-10-11. $22.92 for 2 tics.
Someone ended up sitting behind us right before the movie started, but they were respectful. Noticed that they have some prepackaged certified Gluten Free carmel corn chocolate thing. There was a surprisingly short amount of trailers and there was a filmed message from Tom Cruise about making the movie and thanking fans for seeing it in a big format.
Trailer report:
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning - Part One
Elvis
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
Jurassic World: Dominion (I tried to ignore and not spoil since this comes out next week)
Bullet Train - DirectorColin TrevorrowStarsChris PrattBryce Dallas HowardLaura DernFour years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, Biosyn operatives attempt to track down Maisie Lockwood, while Dr Ellie Sattler investigates a genetically engineered swarm of giant insects.Ticket stub info: Regal 14 Longview, Tx. 6/10/2022. $9.56. Mat Adult. $9.29 Senior. 4:25pm. Theater 5. Seat E-11-12. $30.71 for 2 tics and Large Popcorn ($9.49).
We saw this last minute. Luckily, the crowd was pretty small at this showing and everyone was respectful.
Trailer report (unfortunately I'm delayed and have probably forgotten some):
Nope
Three Thousand Years of Longing
Black Adam
Bullet Train - for the millionth time and this had new scenes, so I don't know if there is anything left
The Black Phone?
Minions: The Rise of Gru - DirectorTaika WaititiStarsChris HemsworthNatalie PortmanChristian BaleThor enlists the help of Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster to fight Gorr the God Butcher, who intends to make the gods extinct.Ticket stub info: Regal 14 Longview, Tx. 7/29/2022. $8.21. Early. 1:40pm. Theater 9. Seat F-12-13. $20.20 for 2 tics through Fandango. I had a Dr Pepper Fandango promo, so my ticket was free.
I decided to take the Confirmation # to get my tics since they kinda made fun of my old phone last time I was there. This created a huge problem. They could not figure the # out for anything, so I had to get my mom's phone and sign into Regal's website and they were able to scan the purchase there. It made us 10 minutes late, so we maybe saw 1 trailer. The crowd was well behaved and maybe there were 10 other people. No one else stayed for the last after credits scene, most got up immediately when the credits started. My mom bought a large popcorn, so I got them to scan my card so I would get the points - it pulled my Birthday Promo automatically and made the Large only $2.17.
Trailer report
Black Adam? - DirectorJordan PeeleStarsDaniel KaluuyaKeke PalmerBrandon PereaThe residents of a lonely gulch in inland California bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.Ticket stub info: AMC 10 Longview, Tx. 8/20/2022. $13.79. Adult. 4:30pm. Auditorium 3. Seat D1.
I used a $13 Fandango Dr Pepper code, so I only paid 79 cents. This was showing in a small room with 4 rows. I chose the back where the middle is open for wheelchairs. They have blue lights with the seat numbers since there are no chairs, but it sucked for me to have those lights in my eyes. I took a piece of paper to try and block them. I would've choosen a row or two up, but they had people in them. There were maybe 15-20 other people. The people in front of me looked like a mom, dad and their junior high age son. Of all people, the parents turned their phones on some during them movie.
Trailer report:
The Menu
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The Woman King
Till
Halloween Ends
Smile
maybe another 1 or 2? - DirectorRyan CooglerStarsLetitia WrightLupita Nyong'oDanai GuriraThe people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T'Challa.Ticket stub info: Regal 14 Longview, Tx. 12/3/2022. $10.38. Early. 1:40pm. Theater 12. Seat E-5-6. $31.57 for 2 tics and Large popcorn. Later got 2 large waters for 11.98. Large Popcorn is only $1 more and you get a free refill. The large water was maybe 20 cents more than regular.
I don't know if there were a dozen cars in the parking lot. I never saw another customer while walking around. We were the only 2 people in our theater. I also found out that BP2 is apparently a higher price than other movies at the same time, which are $8 and change. I had heard of them charging more for blockbuster movies, but this was the first time I experienced it. There is nothing on Fandango or Regal's website to tell you it costs more. There were a stack of Strange World mini posters on a table in the lobby.
I didn't realize over 3 months had passed since I'd been to the theater. I planned to see Halloween Ends, but it performed poorly and left quickly. I also may have seen Black Adam, but it had poor reviews and we never had the time to go for various reasons.
Trailer report:
Super Mario Bros: The Movie
House Party
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Creed III
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Avatar: The Way of Water - DirectorJames CameronStarsSam WorthingtonZoe SaldanaSigourney WeaverJake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their home.Ticket stub info: City Lights Mount Pleasant, Tx. 12/17/2022. $7.50. 11:00pm. 3D Mat. Cin 1.
1st visit since 2-15-20. I was given a gift card for this theater, but was unable to use it during the pandemic. They were bought by a new theater chain recently and they brought back 3D. Prices went up a little bit. Unfortunately, I don't think the 3D was set up right. Subtitles were blurry to the point of not being able to read them at all. I've been to 3D screenings at different theaters and never remember this happening. There weren't many cars when I got there, but the theater was decently full. I don't know if anyone complained about the 3D, or maybe they didn't know something was wrong. (Contacted the owner via their website and they mailed me a free pass)
Trailer report:
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
A Man Called Otto
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Barbie (was this shown?)
M3gan - DirectorPeyton ReedStarsPaul RuddEvangeline LillyMichael DouglasScott Lang and Hope Van Dyne are dragged into the Quantum Realm, along with Hope's parents and Scott's daughter Cassie. Together they must find a way to escape, but what secrets is Hope's mother hiding? And who is the mysterious Kang?Ticket stub info: City Lights Mount Pleasant, Tx. 2/17/2023. $7.50 (charged over $8 so not sure). 3:00pm. 3D Mat. Cin 1.
Went with mom and wanted to use my entire gift card up, so I bought both tickets, a large popcorn and a large Dr Pepper. The difference was $2 or $3 and my mom paid that. Unfortunately, I think the 3D is still not setup right. A lot of things in the mid/background were out of focus. They would have shots of the Quantum Realm and you could tell it was supposed to be a beautifully layered visual, but it just looked like fuzzy goop. The first trailer started as sound only with a black screen. I had to go out and find a worker to fix it.
Trailer report (all 2D):
George Foreman movie trailer - sound only
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3
Creed III
Shazam! Fury of the Gods
The Super Mario Bros Movie - DirectorWes AndersonStarsJason SchwartzmanScarlett JohanssonTom HanksFollowing a writer on his world famous fictional play about a grieving father who travels with his tech-obsessed family to small rural Asteroid City to compete in a junior stargazing event, only to have his world view disrupted forever.Ticket stub info: AMC 10 Longview, Tx. 7/1/2023. $9.08. Adult. 2:25pm. Auditorium 9. Seat C5.
In June 2023, the only other movie theater in Longview, Texas, the Regal, closed down. AMC actually played this film, but I noticed it would be removed by the Monday before July 4th. I guess to make room for more potentially profittable films? I told the employee that I just missed my free birthday popcorn since it was July 1st, and she was nice enough to give me one anyway. There were 10-20 people in the screening. I had at least 2 directly behind me, and before the movie started a couple sat to my left and then 3 or 4 teen girls sat to my right. One bad thing about Regal closing - AMC has electronic reclining seats, so they have less overall seats. Now a showing of any popular movies will sell out a lot more.
Trailer report:
Poor Things
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
Oppenheimer
Drive-Away Dolls
Gran Turismo
Landscape with Invisible Hand
Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One - DirectorAdam WingardStarsRebecca HallBrian Tyree HenryDan StevensTwo ancient titans, Godzilla and Kong, clash in an epic battle as humans unravel their intertwined origins and connection to Skull Island's mysteries.Ticket stub info: AMC 10 Longview, Tx. 4/20/2023. $16.77. 3D Adult. $15.14. 3D RRSEN. 5:00pm. Auditorium 5. Seat D6/D7.
First time to the movies since July 2023. A few factors caused this. The Regal theater in Longview closed down. The Mount Pleasant theater had bad 3D showings. 3D was a big factor of me going there for $6 3D matinees. They also shut down for a while to put in luxury seating. We tried to see Ghostbusters 2 weeks ago and left. There was a long line and most of the theater was already sold - luxury seating cuts down on the number of seats. I would have made us sit really up close. It was nice to see that they did not raise ticket prices. Another factor is that I just didn't feel like going. I dislike driving at night. AMC is a luxury seating theater, so there are fewer seats there, as well.
As for this actual showing...there was no line at all. There were maybe 20 people in the theater. One woman in front 1 row to the left kept bringing her phone up throughout the movie. The 3D didn't seem as great as I was hoping. Was it because we were at a smaller screen and not exact center? I saw 'ghosting' on the left side while sitting slightly off center to the right. There were a lot more people there when we came out. I asked if they had any Ghostbusters buckets but they said they were sold out. This purchase finally got me to a $5 reward. Their rewards are a lot less than Regal's are, but something's better than nothing. They also didn't delete points like Regal does, so these are a lot of old points I think.
Trailer report - I think the movie started at 5:20.
Bad Boys Ride or Die
Challengers
IF
Twisters
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
A Quiet Place: Day One
Furiosa: A Mad Max Sequel
Inside Out 2 - did some of these show in pre-credits? I don't remember full trailers for this or IF.
Transformers One - my mom mentioned this one afterwards and I have no memory of it at all - did I fall asleep during?
Deadpool & Wolverine - only one in 3D