- Movie theater employees in California, Illinois, and Indiana share their secrets of working in a cinemaplex.
- They say the theaters aren't as clean as you would like to think, and popcorn sizes are all relative.
There's a reason the popcorn smells so good
Why does it smell so good? The popcorn has chemicals in it to make its aroma fill the theater. Try this recipe for making amazing DIY popcorn in your microwave instead.
We purposely use lower quality
“Extreme Digital” is actually lower quality than IMAX digital. We use it because it’s easier to maintain. Did you know that movie theaters used to ban popcorn?! This is why.
Concessions make us money
For the first month or two of screening, money from ticket sales goes to movie studios. Theaters rely on concession stands to make money. That’s why concessions are overpriced. Popcorn costs almost nothing to make. Make sure you always follow this etiquette at the movie theater.
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