{"id":192,"date":"2013-08-01T11:09:47","date_gmt":"2013-08-01T11:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/view\/how-to-do-a-movie-date"},"modified":"2019-08-19T03:12:30","modified_gmt":"2019-08-19T03:12:30","slug":"how-to-do-a-movie-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/how-to-do-a-movie-date\/","title":{"rendered":"How to do a movie date"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"How<\/a>
How to do a movie date<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Date Night at the Movies<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Going to the movies has been a dating tradition ever since they started showing silent movies over<\/p>\n

100 years ago. If you meet someone through a free online dating site, like Mingle2, a night out at<\/p>\n

the movies is generally a safe and easy way to get acquainted. And with all the Hollywood summer<\/p>\n

blockbusters to choose from, you would think that setting up a movie date would be easy, right? It<\/p>\n

can be if you know the proper movie dating etiquette for a night out at the movies.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

A Movie and….<\/strong><\/p>\n

First off, you don’t want to just take your date to a movie. Sitting in a dark theater<\/p>\n

and sharing a feel-good comedy or the latest thriller may seem romantic, but it doesn’t promote<\/p>\n

conversation or build a connection. You want to leave quality time to spend together, both before<\/p>\n

and after the movie. Dinner and a movie has been the dating classic for decades. However, when<\/p>\n

you consider it can cost upwards of $50 for two at the movies with admission, popcorn, drinks, and<\/p>\n

Jujubes, dinner and a movie can make for an expensive night out. Guys, if you are trying to impress<\/p>\n

your date and your budget can handle it, then dinner and a movie is always a good option. However,<\/p>\n

if you’re on a budget or want to do something more casual, then try drinks and a movie or movie<\/p>\n

followed by dessert. You can always start out at a local night spot and order appetizers and cocktails<\/p>\n

to start the evening – a less expensive option and less time consuming than dinner. Or suggest a<\/p>\n

drink after the movie or stopping for a late night ice cream so you can compare notes on the movie<\/p>\n

you have just seen.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

“What do you want to see?”<\/strong><\/p>\n

Men and women generally like different kinds of movies, so choosing<\/p>\n

something you both want to see can be a challenge. Don’t start the date with an argument over a<\/p>\n

movie choice.\u00a0 If you really want to see the latest superhero movie or gross-out comedy save it for<\/p>\n

another night, unless your date is enthusiastically on board. Instead, pick a movie that you both<\/p>\n

will enjoy and that will promote conversation. Oscar nods are always a good bet, as are romantic<\/p>\n

movies and hot new releases. In general, avoid movies with too much sex, violence, or controversy,<\/p>\n

and avoid kiddie flicks and documentaries. (Guys, this means you should be flexible and accepts the<\/p>\n

“chick flick” if the occasion demands it.)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

“Where do you want to see it?”<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you choose the right theater, the movie-going experience can<\/p>\n

make for a memorable date. If you are limited to the local metroplex, then plan something special<\/p>\n

before or after the movie. But if you are lucky enough to live in an area with great theaters, the<\/p>\n

theater itself can be part of the experience. Sundance Cinemas, for example, serve appetizers, let<\/p>\n

you drink cocktails in the theater, and allow you to reserve seats in advance. A lot of the classic and<\/p>\n

restored theaters make for real movie going ambiance. See if you have some cool theater options in<\/p>\n

your neighborhood.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

As your relationship evolves and you get to know each other, and each other’s taste in movies, you<\/p>\n

can be more adventurous. That Kurosawa marathon may be just the ticket, or the Three Stooges<\/p>\n

Film Festival, or the midnight showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. But to find common<\/p>\n

cinematic ground, use movie night as a way to get to know each other, before, during, and after the<\/p>\n

movie. And be sure to tell your date if you had fun, and you want to do it again.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

What’s your favorite date movie? Everyone has their own favorite first date movie. What’s yours?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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