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As a movie theater employee, I love seeing one of our regular customers come in to see a movie by himself every few days. He really enjoys himself and I definitely recommend seeing a movie alone. Pro tip: The best days to try to get an empty theater to yourself are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday :)
what is the best time to come for an empty theater? I saw The Suicide Squad at 10 PM on a Wednesday and it was packed (it was not the premiere or anything). is it more free at noon?
I love going alone. I missed out on so many experiences when I was a teenager by only going if I could manage to find someone to watch a "weird" film that I liked. It's really the perfect way to destress. Nowadays, I just go. Instead of trying to convince someone to see The Green Knight or whatever, I go alone and enjoy it with everyone else in the theater. Though, there have been times I've been alone in the theater (like when I saw The Farewell) but even then I don't mind. Some of my best experiences were alone, I still remember seeing Phantom Thread and totally vibing with the audience when the film ended.
Same. The first time I went alone was because I was tired of feeling like going alone was this super weird thing. I knew nobody was interested in the movie I was planning on watching and that I was just gonna drag someone along. I ended up enjoying that solo movie experience more than a lot of the other times I went with other people.
!!! Woow. That must have been wild. And especially scary. I specifically dragged my friends to see Hereditary in the theatre and it was also one of the best experiences ever.
If you haven't already you should try a VR headset (a pc one...playstation isn't good yet). Using Big Screen Beta you can choose your own seat in your own movie theater and watch 2D or 3D movies with the 3D looking better than at the theater...except the resolution needs a bit of improving but still worth it. You can host your own movies at your own time and let friends join or random strangers or be alone. You can also mute people or kick people out (wish I could do that in real life). With a good pair of headphones (v-moda crossfades are one of the best for movies as long as you have the extra large earcups) you'll never want to go to the theater again unless specifically to socialize lol.
That's awesome. I got the opportunity to watch Tenet on IMAX alone in an empty theater even though the movie wasn't that great (my opinion) it was the best cinema experience I had!
The first time I went to the movies alone, I was embarrassed. I was at a point in life where I didn’t have a lot of friends, so I went by myself. Fucking fantastic. Love getting friends together to see something, but man you’re so right, there’s something so incredible and personal about seeing a movie in the theater by yourself. Love doing that and loved this video. Good job, man!
Same here The first one I saw alone was “Cruella” in May of 2021. It was also the first one I saw in the theater again after the COVID lockdowns (NJ theaters didn’t widely reopen until April of ‘21). But anyway yes, it did feel odd finally going by myself. But I’ve went alone quite a few times after to the point the staff basically recognizes me as a regular .
I went alone for the first time to see Killers of the Flower Moon. I really enjoyed the film! I even enjoyed the rest of the audience. An older man and his wife arrived to watch. He walked very slow, bent over, supported by her. I thought how many Scorsese films he had seen over the years in the cinema and was just happy that he made it one more time. I’m a part of the new generation and seeing him kind of empowered me.
Being extroverted doesn't mean we need to go with someone. I enjoy all of my solo hiking and camping, not only because how peaceful it is but also the journey going there alone. I met people in gas stations telling their stories. Experience I won't get traveling with friends (bcz people will talk with their friends instead)
Same. It was incredible. At one point someone from the cleaning crew came in and sat quietly in the front row so it was just the two of us in an empty theatre enjoying Miles Morales jumping around
I ended up watching Little Women (2019) in the cinema just before everything locked down on a Monday afternoon. I was one of only about 5 people, and the rest of the audience were these old ladies watching it together. It was just so peaceful and one of the best cinema experiences I’ve ever had.
Completely agree my family thinks I’m weird for watching movies by myself even at home but then when I do watch movies with them they either talk loudly the whole time or they stare at their phones which is another level of aggravating
I used to not go to the movies alone, I always had to drag a friend with me for some reason. After I realised I'm missing out on seeing some interesting movies in the cinema because nobody I know wanted to go, I decided to go alone once. And it felt... refreshing. I didn't make it a habit yet, but after I moved to another city, a city where I didn't know anyone and therefore couldn't ask anyone to go to the movies with me, I started to frequently go alone. Now I actually prefer it. No need to try and schedule it with anyone, don't have to ask around and wait hours or days for a response, don't have to guess if they want to hang out afterwards or not - I just check what they're showing that day, get my ticket and go.
i love going alone, especially since my friends aren't super keen on watching a double feature of Nomadland and Godzilla Vs Kong on a thursday after school every week
yeeeess it's one of my favourite activities. I've been going to the cinema alone for many years and it's so therapeutic and refreshing, it's making me fall in love with life.
Going to the movies alone was very therapeutic for me and still is, considering I've been very depressed since 2 years. But it's such a personal and even intimate experience to drift away from reality for 2 hours; can't recommend it enough.
Alright I’ll say it: this is probably my favorite video of yours not only because of the pretty scenery but it showed me a side of you that I didn’t know existed, even as an avid listener of the podcast:) thank you for this video karsten!
Honestly, karsten, this format worked really well for me, especially for the topic. You should, no pressure to do so, do these more often when you are being soo personal with your videos
I’m 23 too and this sums up my thinking so well. Like you, I feel a bit embarrassed to say that I go the movies alone and if I do bring someone I’m worried that they won’t like it. But it’s my happy place and now that you say it, it truly is a meditative experience! I’ve never watched any of your videos but am definitely going to have a look through now! Keep it up man
As a person who is a fiercly independent loner, I never understood whats some folks gripe with doing things alone. I go to the cinema alone, I go to restaurants alone, I go to concerts alone (even multi day music festivals), I go shopping alone, I travel alone...If someone wants to join me, sure, but I am not going to be waiting around and waste my life and opportunities because I cared what anyone thinks about me (btw. some people are too self-important, no one cares what you do, I promise) and becase no one was around to join me. The only problem is, that my local cinema, that is the only one in the city screening indie movies, operates on a system, that there need to be at least two people, otherwise they are not going to play the movie. But I had to leave disappointed only about two times haha.
Some of my best movie experiences were a result of just wandering into the cinema alone for a matinee showing. You don't have to worry about anyone's opinion, don't have to re-hash the movie directly after it ends, and really allows you to reflect on your own opinion without social bias.
yes!!!! i love this sm!! i’ve been noticing more people seeing movies alone since returning to regular theatergoing and it makes me happy. hearing others laugh at jokes or sniffle loudly during emotional moments and realizing that their emotions are completely a product of their own experiences with the film and not their ugly boyfriend next to them…… it’s so gratifying and it makes me love film as medium every time i see it. also love to hear that you’re in maine, i just moved up here from new york. another banger from karsten!!!
Weird that this was uploaded just as I was thinking of going to the movies alone. Honestly as a woman the only reason I don't go alone is for safety reasons
I love this. I started going to movies alone recently and it is amazing. You said it's like it is just you and the movie. But it really feels like you disappear entirely and the movie just plays around you. It's something I think everyone should try
glad people are getting behind this! most of my best memories during high school were just going to movies and watching a movie by myself - honestly a form of self care
I went to see The Green Knight by myself earlier this summer, and for all the trips I took and social events I enjoyed, that one solo trip became one of my favorite parts of the summer. Such good practice to go see films alone!
i did a double feature at my local theater by myself a couple weeks ago by watching the suicide squad and nine days. i know, they’re completely different movies, but they just happened to be released at the same time. it felt…amazing? i’m 18 and at a stage of my life where i’m beginning to truly feel what independence is like. sure, i like having someone i can talk to about the movies, but it felt relaxing doing what i wanted on my own time. i don’t have a driver’s license yet so i can’t go to the theater as often as i want to, but i’m already looking forward to the next time i can go by myself. great video, karsten, as always :)
I had a very similar experience when I went to see Nomadland in November 2020. I went alone and I was the only one in the theatre, in the ultrascreen mind you. I felt like the movie was watching me as much as I was watching it. It was all very surreal and beautiful all the same. I feel like I fully internalized Nomadland after one viewing so I never want to see it again despite loving it. It’s too deeply connected to the moment for me to appreciate seeing it again.
I think I’ve only been to a movie theater alone once or twice, but the experience was amazing. My favorite part was that it was a movie that I saw before my family, so I truly got to feel like the movie was “mine” in a sense.
I love going to the movies alone. Hilariously since getting into a relationship I miss that aspect of my individualism. It's an experience for me. Its mine, and I miss those experiences.
I’m a senior in high school, and I work at the movie theatre. My boss always makes fun of me for using my free films benefit alone, as we can bring a guest, but honestly? It’s the best! I can’t wait to hear your take :)
This is my favourite video from you so far. This just helped me wind down and I really related to a lot of the stuff you said - especially about blurring the lines between "free time" and "time to do something else". So thank you, Karsten. Great video. Also, I'd like to add that YES, going to the movie theatre alone is amazing. My mother used to do it and encouraged me to try it. I did it quite a few times and I love it. People always think it's weird but the day I went to see Frozen II at night, to escape the children that would be there and to watch it in English (I live in Brazil), I found a lot of people had the same idea as me and went on their own. It was so lovely, and I can't wait to do it again soon.
First of all I love the shots in this video. You really captured the Maine coast and I ope you enjoyed your time up here. Secondly: You're spot on here. I see movies alone more often than not and it really feels like the purest viewing experience. I saw "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" alone and stony with less than 10 people in the theater and it was one of the best theater experiences I've ever had. Thirdly?: Finding Nemo was my first theater experience as well. It was the opening scene with the barracuda or whatever it was that scared me as a kid.
2019 was my best year for me in cinematic experience when I watched Knives Out, Parasite and Sputnik in small cozy cinema all alone. To this, I can't decide whether I enjoyed those films so much because they were so good or because I watched em all alone.
I once had plans to see Booksmart with friends but things happened and they weren't able to make it. I still went anyway. I took the metro into D.C. and went into the theater alone with my popcorn and I still had a blast. There was something that felt so special about seeing a movie alone and still having a good time. The music I listened to on the metro was also memorable and overall it made for a very meaningful and reflective experience.
the best part is when you leave a theater and you are not immediately pulled into real life by talking and discussing the movie w someone. You kinda just reflect on what you saw and it feels so much more fulfilling
The way you talked about seeing Moonlight made me think of the first time I saw Moonrise Kingdom. I was alone and there were only a few other people in the theater and when it ended I just started sobbing uncontrollablly
I managed to catch Nightcrawler all by myself, completely empty theater (I caught the first showing on a Tuesday, 3 weeks after release so the crowds had died down), and I loved it. For context, I regularly go the movies by myself and love it. But having the entire theater to myself was just the best.
This is really relatable, i go to the AMC downtown by myself all the time as a way to get away from everything for a night. The first reaction i got to telling someone that was "aww cute" so i take that as a good thing
This was relief to me! I go to watch movies along along with restaurant and visit places travel hangout all alone with singing song in my head and talking scenarios like i m telling someone what i am experiencing
I've seen a lot of movies by myself and it's one of my favorite activities to do! The two movies that really felt special to me because I was alone was The Last Jedi and Jojo Rabbit. Because I saw them by myself, it was such an incredible, personal, and transformative experience. I always recommend seeing a movie by yourself, it's one of the best things to do.
Having done both, going by myself is actually far more enjoyable unless you’re going out just to go out and not to actually watch the film first and foremost. I went to see Whiplash and it was only me and this old couple and it’s one of the best theatre experiences I’ve ever had. I was tempted to clap at the end (if you’ve seen the film you’ll know), not something that’s common in the UK. The only thing that stopped me was that old couple so I didn’t come off a weird. The first time I did was a bit awkward cos it was Despicable Me 2 (I went off of Kermodes recommendation) and a bunch of teens behind me were just whispering “has he come alone lol” but I shrugged that off. Also, that observation about worrying what the other person is thinking too much that you can’t concentrate has happened to me multiple times. I took my little sister to see Little Women and I was just irrationally paranoid that she wasn’t enjoying it...it turned out she was crying when the credits came up, she enjoyed it and I didn’t notice it.
I have 1 friend I go to the movies with once or twice a week (we have the Regal unlimited subscription for like $20 a month). But with that said, I still go by myself probably once a week because as a film lover, I try to see most of what is both wide and limited released. Seeing a movie alone, and especially in an empty theater is a fantastic experience where it's just you and the film
I love going to the cinema alone. Its such a better experience where you actually feel like you are IN the movie not just someone watching it with friends
I saw Wolfwalkers by myself last year and I did feel a little bit embarrassed as it seemed like I was the only person there who wasn't either a child, or accompanied by a child, but it wasn't a big deal for me and it was really amazing to see Wolfwalkers in a cinema. Seriously, if you ever get the chance to see Wolfwalkers in cinemas then you should, it was great
Your point about the indescribable things supposed to be like that reminded me on this quote that said "explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog; sure you learn more about it but it dies in the process". I think you hit the nail on the head about holding those things close to you and not needing to explain them to others, makes them more unique to each person
I saw Nomadland alone in theatre in April. First open theatre near me, nobody else knew about the movie so I went alone. Amazing experience. That same theatre showed a run of the Lord Of The Rings trilogy this July and I saw the entire trilogy, this time also alone. I wouldn’t have objected if someone asked if they could come to but I didn’t really feel the need to share this excitement with anyone else. I did something that I wanted to do and with or without someone else.
Just went to see Mainstream alone 3 weeks ago. There was 2 other people in the theater who also came alone. I think we all had a good time being alone in a movie theater. I actually even had dinner by myself before going into the movie. I had a lovely time by myself honestly. I wish these things weren't so stigmatized that I can't do them without feeling a little bad about myself
I did this recently with screenings of Nomadland, In the Heights, and Young Frankenstein, and I have The Wind Rises in a few days. I planned to go alone to Minari but my mom ended up coming too, and as you said, I was really conscious of her opinion throughout the whole thing.
the boat shot on 10:35 is really lovely, thanks for making me feel validated for liking to do things (going to the movies and more) by myself! we're never truly alone (thats kinda creepy)
I work as a server at a movie theater and people would be surprised how often people go watch a movie alone. They are usually always the nicest customers who just look like they want to enjoy a movie. I’ve done it a couple times since and it’s one of my favorite things to do when I need some space.
I love going to the movies alone. You can reflect on the movie yourself, and no one is on their phone or talking during the movie. I definitely need to do it more often, and this video sums it up really well.
A local theater showed a specialty screening of Do the Right Thing and my dad and I were the only ones there. That was probably my favorite movie theater experience.
Honestly, thank you for making this video. I went to the theatre alone for the first time in 2019 and then got a theatre subscription in January 2020 which unfortunately got cut short because of the pandemic. Now, that theatres are open again in my city, it feels like a relief being able to go there alone again. I can relate so well to the anxiety of going with someone and fearing they might not like it. It takes away my focus too in the end when I just want to enjoy watching a film. So yeah, to everyone who's afraid of it being embarrassing or weird: just go. No one is judging you for sitting there and then leaving in the end. You'll notice that you might not even be the only one alone there. I've noticed lots of people by themselves when going to the movies! Enjoy it.
I went to a movie alone for the first time last week. My fiancé was working late one night and I wanted to see The Green Knight before it left the local theater. I also was the only one in the theater as well and it was definitely a great and different experience.
I've honestly learned to value both. Before it used to be I would see big films with friends and smaller films by myself. I'm thankfully surrounded by people who are usually up for most things so if we do tend to see something smaller and artistic together I'm all for it. But nowadays it's more like if I feel like going to see a movie I'll do it if a friend can or wants to join with me, cool, if not, then it makes no difference for me. But of course there are those times when you get that feeling that you're enjoying a film and the person(s) aren't. Or when you see a certain film by yourself and wish you could have shared that experience with at least another person
I looooved this video. Not only cause I’m a big advocate of going alone to the movies but also the imagery! Would love it if you made more videos like this, where it’s just your voice and pretty footage.
An empty (or close to empty) theater is wonderful. It allows for no distractions and the best possible viewing experience. Some movies are better with a crowd, but not typically.
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Karsten just wants us to go alone so there’s less of us to interrupt his Space Jam 2 repeat viewings
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As a movie theater employee, I love seeing one of our regular customers come in to see a movie by himself every few days. He really enjoys himself and I definitely recommend seeing a movie alone. Pro tip: The best days to try to get an empty theater to yourself are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday :)
Why not Tuesday
@@chapman1270 idk about in general but near me a lot of theaters have cheaper showings on tuesdays or free ones even sometimes
Thursdays are usually premiere nights though
@@chapman1270 I'm not sure about other theaters but on Tuesdays, movie tickets are $5 so that is usually the busiest day.
what is the best time to come for an empty theater? I saw The Suicide Squad at 10 PM on a Wednesday and it was packed (it was not the premiere or anything). is it more free at noon?
Thank you for justifying my lonely movie trips.
I go to the movies all the time
Likewise, even Pre Lockdown, I often went to the cinema alone!
Lonely is a mindset. Enjoying spending time by yourself is a whole ass mood.
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Lucky you tried it many times since I always have a company with me.
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Karsten: *panoramic scenes of tranquility* Your car is on fire.
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I love going alone. I missed out on so many experiences when I was a teenager by only going if I could manage to find someone to watch a "weird" film that I liked. It's really the perfect way to destress.
Nowadays, I just go. Instead of trying to convince someone to see The Green Knight or whatever, I go alone and enjoy it with everyone else in the theater. Though, there have been times I've been alone in the theater (like when I saw The Farewell) but even then I don't mind. Some of my best experiences were alone, I still remember seeing Phantom Thread and totally vibing with the audience when the film ended.
Yeah as a teen I thought going to the movies alone or with my sister was the end of the world lmao
Same. The first time I went alone was because I was tired of feeling like going alone was this super weird thing. I knew nobody was interested in the movie I was planning on watching and that I was just gonna drag someone along. I ended up enjoying that solo movie experience more than a lot of the other times I went with other people.
I saw hereditary alone in an empty theater... one of the best experiences ever
!!! Woow. That must have been wild. And especially scary. I specifically dragged my friends to see Hereditary in the theatre and it was also one of the best experiences ever.
That sounds terrifying
If you haven't already you should try a VR headset (a pc one...playstation isn't good yet). Using Big Screen Beta you can choose your own seat in your own movie theater and watch 2D or 3D movies with the 3D looking better than at the theater...except the resolution needs a bit of improving but still worth it. You can host your own movies at your own time and let friends join or random strangers or be alone. You can also mute people or kick people out (wish I could do that in real life). With a good pair of headphones (v-moda crossfades are one of the best for movies as long as you have the extra large earcups) you'll never want to go to the theater again unless specifically to socialize lol.
That's awesome. I got the opportunity to watch Tenet on IMAX alone in an empty theater even though the movie wasn't that great (my opinion) it was the best cinema experience I had!
I saw Starship Troopers alone and I felt like I was being recruited into the Mobile Infantry.
got a subscription service at my local theater recently and have been loving it. 5 movies a month for $27 👍
my favorite music related channel commenting on one of the videos by my favorite movie related channel ? honestly cool to see, haha
damn i get a way better deal where i live.
what is this, a crossover episode?
With this money in egypt i can watch about 10 films
For 27$ I could watch 2 movies here :)
The first time I went to the movies alone, I was embarrassed. I was at a point in life where I didn’t have a lot of friends, so I went by myself. Fucking fantastic. Love getting friends together to see something, but man you’re so right, there’s something so incredible and personal about seeing a movie in the theater by yourself. Love doing that and loved this video. Good job, man!
Same here
The first one I saw alone was “Cruella” in May of 2021.
It was also the first one I saw in the theater again after the COVID lockdowns (NJ theaters didn’t widely reopen until April of ‘21).
But anyway yes, it did feel odd finally going by myself.
But I’ve went alone quite a few times after to the point the staff basically recognizes me as a regular .
I went alone for the first time to see Killers of the Flower Moon. I really enjoyed the film! I even enjoyed the rest of the audience.
An older man and his wife arrived to watch. He walked very slow, bent over, supported by her. I thought how many Scorsese films he had seen over the years in the cinema and was just happy that he made it one more time. I’m a part of the new generation and seeing him kind of empowered me.
One of my favorite things to do in my life. Watching movies alone is like therapeutic to me.
Being alone is great, I love being alone, there’s nothing wrong with being alone. Have I said alone enough? Alone alone alone :(
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Wanna be alone together?
Stay alone but do not stay lonely
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😂 its really not that sad if theres no one reminding you that youre alone like every 5 minutes.
As an introvert who loves movies I've been doing this for years. Extroverts will never understand that being alone doesn't mean that you're lonely.
I’m a extrovert but love going to the movies alone✨👌
@@pausethefilmpau same bro. For me it’s people continuously asking me “who’s this” “what’s that”
Being extroverted doesn't mean we need to go with someone. I enjoy all of my solo hiking and camping, not only because how peaceful it is but also the journey going there alone.
I met people in gas stations telling their stories. Experience I won't get traveling with friends (bcz people will talk with their friends instead)
@@feelinghypothermic But us introverts NEED to go to theaters alone. No choice.
@@commandercaptain4664 That's not true. I'm an introvert, but I love going to the movies with my best friend.
absolutely love this stripped-down version, using ur own footage was super refreshing
agreed. something about this video felt so personal and intimate. I loved it
It's a lot better than having that stupid bright ass white background all the time. It's like youtubers want to blind you.
i agree. it reminded me of vlogbrothers “thoughts from places” videos
i saw into the spider-verse in 3D in an empty theater all alone, very cool experience
Me too!! Best thing ever
Damn i wish i could have seen into the spider verse
Only time ive been lucky enough to see a movie like this was harry potter 3
Same. It was incredible. At one point someone from the cleaning crew came in and sat quietly in the front row so it was just the two of us in an empty theatre enjoying Miles Morales jumping around
I saw spider verse in 3D in an empty imax theater with my two buddies. One of the best and most fun expiernces I’ve ever had
Glad I've been practicing this for the last twenty years
Yeah I have no friends
I never knew that going to cinema alone was considered awkward or embarrassing lol
I considered it therapeutic lol
It'll never be as awkward as going to the restaurant alone.
I ended up watching Little Women (2019) in the cinema just before everything locked down on a Monday afternoon. I was one of only about 5 people, and the rest of the audience were these old ladies watching it together. It was just so peaceful and one of the best cinema experiences I’ve ever had.
This is one of my favorite pass times…really missed it this past year and a half
Completely agree my family thinks I’m weird for watching movies by myself even at home but then when I do watch movies with them they either talk loudly the whole time or they stare at their phones which is another level of aggravating
I used to not go to the movies alone, I always had to drag a friend with me for some reason. After I realised I'm missing out on seeing some interesting movies in the cinema because nobody I know wanted to go, I decided to go alone once. And it felt... refreshing. I didn't make it a habit yet, but after I moved to another city, a city where I didn't know anyone and therefore couldn't ask anyone to go to the movies with me, I started to frequently go alone.
Now I actually prefer it. No need to try and schedule it with anyone, don't have to ask around and wait hours or days for a response, don't have to guess if they want to hang out afterwards or not - I just check what they're showing that day, get my ticket and go.
i love going alone, especially since my friends aren't super keen on watching a double feature of Nomadland and Godzilla Vs Kong on a thursday after school every week
Wait they actually showed Godzilla after Nomadland😂
@@inkgeneral124 a lot of thematic cohesion between the two films
Went to the Cinema by myself to see Another Round and Fallen Angles and they were two of the best film experiences I’ve ever had
the first movie i saw alone in a theatre was aftersun and it struck me so much more because i was able to truly be with it
Same lol
yeeeess it's one of my favourite activities. I've been going to the cinema alone for many years and it's so therapeutic and refreshing, it's making me fall in love with life.
I just went and saw The Green Knight last weekend for my birthday and had the whole theater to myself and the experience was amazing
I went to see a matinee showing of La La Land alone where I was in the theater with only seniors but the movies experience is one I will never forget
Going to the movies alone was very therapeutic for me and still is, considering I've been very depressed since 2 years. But it's such a personal and even intimate experience to drift away from reality for 2 hours; can't recommend it enough.
Alright I’ll say it: this is probably my favorite video of yours not only because of the pretty scenery but it showed me a side of you that I didn’t know existed, even as an avid listener of the podcast:) thank you for this video karsten!
Honestly, karsten, this format worked really well for me, especially for the topic. You should, no pressure to do so, do these more often when you are being soo personal with your videos
"What are you doing in Maine, it's so lonely up there?"
Me, a Mainer: "aight I see how it is"
Hello fellow Mainer
Greetings mellow Fainer
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I’m 23 too and this sums up my thinking so well. Like you, I feel a bit embarrassed to say that I go the movies alone and if I do bring someone I’m worried that they won’t like it. But it’s my happy place and now that you say it, it truly is a meditative experience! I’ve never watched any of your videos but am definitely going to have a look through now! Keep it up man
As a person who is a fiercly independent loner, I never understood whats some folks gripe with doing things alone. I go to the cinema alone, I go to restaurants alone, I go to concerts alone (even multi day music festivals), I go shopping alone, I travel alone...If someone wants to join me, sure, but I am not going to be waiting around and waste my life and opportunities because I cared what anyone thinks about me (btw. some people are too self-important, no one cares what you do, I promise) and becase no one was around to join me.
The only problem is, that my local cinema, that is the only one in the city screening indie movies, operates on a system, that there need to be at least two people, otherwise they are not going to play the movie. But I had to leave disappointed only about two times haha.
Beginning of the video: I go to the movies alone because it’s a more immersive experience
End of the video: *Midlife crisis*
I've never heard of "stream of consciousness editing", but here we are.
I got to experience “Waves” completely alone at the theater, crazy.
I am still yet to watch but Man U are lucky.
Growing up in washington state, these visuals were nostalgic
Some of my best movie experiences were a result of just wandering into the cinema alone for a matinee showing. You don't have to worry about anyone's opinion, don't have to re-hash the movie directly after it ends, and really allows you to reflect on your own opinion without social bias.
yes!!!! i love this sm!! i’ve been noticing more people seeing movies alone since returning to regular theatergoing and it makes me happy. hearing others laugh at jokes or sniffle loudly during emotional moments and realizing that their emotions are completely a product of their own experiences with the film and not their ugly boyfriend next to them…… it’s so gratifying and it makes me love film as medium every time i see it. also love to hear that you’re in maine, i just moved up here from new york. another banger from karsten!!!
"Go watch a movie alone" I do that about every night :(
Weird that this was uploaded just as I was thinking of going to the movies alone. Honestly as a woman the only reason I don't go alone is for safety reasons
I feel you
Isn’t the movies a super public space tho?
get a taser
I really enjoyed both the visuals and the lack of music in this one.It feels more personal and chill.
I love this. I started going to movies alone recently and it is amazing. You said it's like it is just you and the movie. But it really feels like you disappear entirely and the movie just plays around you. It's something I think everyone should try
glad people are getting behind this! most of my best memories during high school were just going to movies and watching a movie by myself - honestly a form of self care
Yes! Going to the movies alone changed my life. “Just you and the movie”! I say that all the time.
I love having fun by myself. LONG LIVE LONELY MOVIE TRIPS!
I went to see The Green Knight by myself earlier this summer, and for all the trips I took and social events I enjoyed, that one solo trip became one of my favorite parts of the summer. Such good practice to go see films alone!
i did a double feature at my local theater by myself a couple weeks ago by watching the suicide squad and nine days. i know, they’re completely different movies, but they just happened to be released at the same time. it felt…amazing? i’m 18 and at a stage of my life where i’m beginning to truly feel what independence is like. sure, i like having someone i can talk to about the movies, but it felt relaxing doing what i wanted on my own time. i don’t have a driver’s license yet so i can’t go to the theater as often as i want to, but i’m already looking forward to the next time i can go by myself. great video, karsten, as always :)
I had a very similar experience when I went to see Nomadland in November 2020. I went alone and I was the only one in the theatre, in the ultrascreen mind you. I felt like the movie was watching me as much as I was watching it. It was all very surreal and beautiful all the same. I feel like I fully internalized Nomadland after one viewing so I never want to see it again despite loving it. It’s too deeply connected to the moment for me to appreciate seeing it again.
I think I’ve only been to a movie theater alone once or twice, but the experience was amazing. My favorite part was that it was a movie that I saw before my family, so I truly got to feel like the movie was “mine” in a sense.
I love going alone, just enjoying moments with myself 😌 I don’t need anyone else
I’m 19, and I recently watched Val at my local theatre alone for the first time, so this video really speaks to me. Thanks, Karsten.
So sweet :(
I love going to the movies alone. Hilariously since getting into a relationship I miss that aspect of my individualism. It's an experience for me. Its mine, and I miss those experiences.
I’m a senior in high school, and I work at the movie theatre. My boss always makes fun of me for using my free films benefit alone, as we can bring a guest, but honestly? It’s the best! I can’t wait to hear your take :)
This is my favourite video from you so far. This just helped me wind down and I really related to a lot of the stuff you said - especially about blurring the lines between "free time" and "time to do something else". So thank you, Karsten. Great video.
Also, I'd like to add that YES, going to the movie theatre alone is amazing. My mother used to do it and encouraged me to try it. I did it quite a few times and I love it. People always think it's weird but the day I went to see Frozen II at night, to escape the children that would be there and to watch it in English (I live in Brazil), I found a lot of people had the same idea as me and went on their own. It was so lovely, and I can't wait to do it again soon.
First of all I love the shots in this video. You really captured the Maine coast and I ope you enjoyed your time up here.
Secondly: You're spot on here. I see movies alone more often than not and it really feels like the purest viewing experience. I saw "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once" alone and stony with less than 10 people in the theater and it was one of the best theater experiences I've ever had.
Thirdly?: Finding Nemo was my first theater experience as well. It was the opening scene with the barracuda or whatever it was that scared me as a kid.
2019 was my best year for me in cinematic experience when I watched Knives Out, Parasite and Sputnik in small cozy cinema all alone. To this, I can't decide whether I enjoyed those films so much because they were so good or because I watched em all alone.
I once had plans to see Booksmart with friends but things happened and they weren't able to make it. I still went anyway. I took the metro into D.C. and went into the theater alone with my popcorn and I still had a blast. There was something that felt so special about seeing a movie alone and still having a good time. The music I listened to on the metro was also memorable and overall it made for a very meaningful and reflective experience.
the best part is when you leave a theater and you are not immediately pulled into real life by talking and discussing the movie w someone. You kinda just reflect on what you saw and it feels so much more fulfilling
The way you talked about seeing Moonlight made me think of the first time I saw Moonrise Kingdom. I was alone and there were only a few other people in the theater and when it ended I just started sobbing uncontrollablly
I managed to catch Nightcrawler all by myself, completely empty theater (I caught the first showing on a Tuesday, 3 weeks after release so the crowds had died down), and I loved it. For context, I regularly go the movies by myself and love it. But having the entire theater to myself was just the best.
This is really relatable, i go to the AMC downtown by myself all the time as a way to get away from everything for a night. The first reaction i got to telling someone that was "aww cute" so i take that as a good thing
Been going alone since before A-List. It's the way to go. First memory I have is going to Dark Knight Rises alone back in high school during a summer.
This was relief to me! I go to watch movies along along with restaurant and visit places travel hangout all alone with singing song in my head and talking scenarios like i m telling someone what i am experiencing
I've seen a lot of movies by myself and it's one of my favorite activities to do! The two movies that really felt special to me because I was alone was The Last Jedi and Jojo Rabbit. Because I saw them by myself, it was such an incredible, personal, and transformative experience. I always recommend seeing a movie by yourself, it's one of the best things to do.
Having done both, going by myself is actually far more enjoyable unless you’re going out just to go out and not to actually watch the film first and foremost.
I went to see Whiplash and it was only me and this old couple and it’s one of the best theatre experiences I’ve ever had. I was tempted to clap at the end (if you’ve seen the film you’ll know), not something that’s common in the UK. The only thing that stopped me was that old couple so I didn’t come off a weird.
The first time I did was a bit awkward cos it was Despicable Me 2 (I went off of Kermodes recommendation) and a bunch of teens behind me were just whispering “has he come alone lol” but I shrugged that off.
Also, that observation about worrying what the other person is thinking too much that you can’t concentrate has happened to me multiple times. I took my little sister to see Little Women and I was just irrationally paranoid that she wasn’t enjoying it...it turned out she was crying when the credits came up, she enjoyed it and I didn’t notice it.
This felt like a Vlogbrothers "Thoughts from places" video and it suited the content very well, excellent video!
My thoughts exactly. Heavy John Green vibes, really nice.
I have 1 friend I go to the movies with once or twice a week (we have the Regal unlimited subscription for like $20 a month). But with that said, I still go by myself probably once a week because as a film lover, I try to see most of what is both wide and limited released. Seeing a movie alone, and especially in an empty theater is a fantastic experience where it's just you and the film
I only saw a movie alone once through school, wasted time! Its literally my favourite thing to catch a movie alone after work now!
I went to my first concert alone and I met a ton of great people there. Heck, going to a concert alone is the best!
I love going to the cinema alone. Its such a better experience where you actually feel like you are IN the movie not just someone watching it with friends
This was so beautiful! The footage of Maine really enhances your story.
I saw Wolfwalkers by myself last year and I did feel a little bit embarrassed as it seemed like I was the only person there who wasn't either a child, or accompanied by a child, but it wasn't a big deal for me and it was really amazing to see Wolfwalkers in a cinema. Seriously, if you ever get the chance to see Wolfwalkers in cinemas then you should, it was great
over the last year ive been going to the cinema alone pretty much all of the time and i cant even put into words how much this video spoke to me
Your point about the indescribable things supposed to be like that reminded me on this quote that said "explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog; sure you learn more about it but it dies in the process". I think you hit the nail on the head about holding those things close to you and not needing to explain them to others, makes them more unique to each person
I saw Nomadland alone in theatre in April. First open theatre near me, nobody else knew about the movie so I went alone. Amazing experience. That same theatre showed a run of the Lord Of The Rings trilogy this July and I saw the entire trilogy, this time also alone. I wouldn’t have objected if someone asked if they could come to but I didn’t really feel the need to share this excitement with anyone else. I did something that I wanted to do and with or without someone else.
Just went to see Mainstream alone 3 weeks ago. There was 2 other people in the theater who also came alone. I think we all had a good time being alone in a movie theater. I actually even had dinner by myself before going into the movie. I had a lovely time by myself honestly. I wish these things weren't so stigmatized that I can't do them without feeling a little bad about myself
I 100% agree, the most immersive and touching movie experience that I have ever had was watching A Silent Voice alone in my parents theater room.
I highly prefer going to the movies alone. I love the movies and it is the experience I want when other people are not there. It’s my ME time.
I did this recently with screenings of Nomadland, In the Heights, and Young Frankenstein, and I have The Wind Rises in a few days. I planned to go alone to Minari but my mom ended up coming too, and as you said, I was really conscious of her opinion throughout the whole thing.
Did she enjoy it?
@@leviturner4565 She did, although she probably never would have been interested in it herself if not for my plans to go see it
the boat shot on 10:35 is really lovely, thanks for making me feel validated for liking to do things (going to the movies and more) by myself!
we're never truly alone (thats kinda creepy)
I work as a server at a movie theater and people would be surprised how often people go watch a movie alone. They are usually always the nicest customers who just look like they want to enjoy a movie. I’ve done it a couple times since and it’s one of my favorite things to do when I need some space.
I love going to the movies alone. You can reflect on the movie yourself, and no one is on their phone or talking during the movie. I definitely need to do it more often, and this video sums it up really well.
I saw The Green Knight alone and it was one of the best experiences I have had in a movie theater. Just magical.
love this style of video essay, keep up the good work
We need more shots like these it’s a nice change of pace keep up the good work🤝
Seeing Edge of Tomorrow alone in a giant, empty theater at midnight was one of my favorite theater experiences
I saw 2001 in theatres alone yesterday and it was perfect
I’ve never went to a theater in the least few months, but I’m hoping to see a movie later this year, or at least I’d like to hope that I can do so
This is going to be hard to do given how mega popular I am 😒😔😭
Frank Dunes is that you ???
A local theater showed a specialty screening of Do the Right Thing and my dad and I were the only ones there. That was probably my favorite movie theater experience.
this is such a beautiful, personal video. we love you karsty ❤️
Honestly, thank you for making this video. I went to the theatre alone for the first time in 2019 and then got a theatre subscription in January 2020 which unfortunately got cut short because of the pandemic. Now, that theatres are open again in my city, it feels like a relief being able to go there alone again. I can relate so well to the anxiety of going with someone and fearing they might not like it. It takes away my focus too in the end when I just want to enjoy watching a film. So yeah, to everyone who's afraid of it being embarrassing or weird: just go. No one is judging you for sitting there and then leaving in the end. You'll notice that you might not even be the only one alone there. I've noticed lots of people by themselves when going to the movies! Enjoy it.
I went to a movie alone for the first time last week. My fiancé was working late one night and I wanted to see The Green Knight before it left the local theater. I also was the only one in the theater as well and it was definitely a great and different experience.
Not only did u watch it alone but it was also that movie.. Damn so lucky
I've honestly learned to value both. Before it used to be I would see big films with friends and smaller films by myself. I'm thankfully surrounded by people who are usually up for most things so if we do tend to see something smaller and artistic together I'm all for it. But nowadays it's more like if I feel like going to see a movie I'll do it if a friend can or wants to join with me, cool, if not, then it makes no difference for me. But of course there are those times when you get that feeling that you're enjoying a film and the person(s) aren't. Or when you see a certain film by yourself and wish you could have shared that experience with at least another person
Saw 1917 by myself in theaters. I'm glad I didn't wait until I could convince someone to go with me. The pandemic began weeks later.
I looooved this video. Not only cause I’m a big advocate of going alone to the movies but also the imagery! Would love it if you made more videos like this, where it’s just your voice and pretty footage.
An empty (or close to empty) theater is wonderful. It allows for no distractions and the best possible viewing experience. Some movies are better with a crowd, but not typically.
Bruce was my favorite part of Finding Nemo. Still is. I don’t know why.
Also Maine looks exactly like I thought it would
"why you should watch movies alone"
me living in Southeast Asia: wHat
So that's where you've been hiding out. I thought you were on the moon.
Big john green thoughts from places vibes on this video, even If the thought and place don't match up