Don't talk during the movie!
A South Philadelphia man enraged because a family was talking during a Christmas showing of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button decided to deal with the situation by shooting the father, police said.
James Joseph Cialella Jr., 29, of the 1900 block of South Hollywood Street, is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons violations.
As the story of a man's aging backward unfolded on the screen, drama among the spectators erupted when Cialella grew angry that a family sitting in front of him was talking too loudly, Vanore said.
Cialella told the family to be quiet and threw popcorn at a boy who had been talking to his father. The father, 31, exchanged words with Cialella, who got out of his seat and came around the aisle to confront the family, Vanore said.
The father stood, shielding his family, Vanore said. The argument turned physical. Cialella then pulled a black handgun and shot the father, sending others in the crowded theater running for safety, according to police.
Vanore said Cialella then returned to his seat and continued watching the movie.
Wow. I hate people who talk loudly during movies, but it never occurred to me to just shoot them. I love how the guy shoots the father, then sits down to watch the rest of the movie. Did he really think that would work out? There wasn't going to be any repercussions, and he'd be able to relax and enjoy himself some Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett?
I really haven't had many problems with people talking, but lately I've noticed a surge in texting going on during my trips to the movies. Even with stadium seating, where the people in front of you are down a few feet, that blue glow of their screens is highly visible and distracting. I'm annoyed by that, but not enough to shoot someone.
http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20081227_Moviegoer_charged_with_shooting_another.html
James Joseph Cialella Jr., 29, of the 1900 block of South Hollywood Street, is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons violations.
As the story of a man's aging backward unfolded on the screen, drama among the spectators erupted when Cialella grew angry that a family sitting in front of him was talking too loudly, Vanore said.
Cialella told the family to be quiet and threw popcorn at a boy who had been talking to his father. The father, 31, exchanged words with Cialella, who got out of his seat and came around the aisle to confront the family, Vanore said.
The father stood, shielding his family, Vanore said. The argument turned physical. Cialella then pulled a black handgun and shot the father, sending others in the crowded theater running for safety, according to police.
Vanore said Cialella then returned to his seat and continued watching the movie.
Wow. I hate people who talk loudly during movies, but it never occurred to me to just shoot them. I love how the guy shoots the father, then sits down to watch the rest of the movie. Did he really think that would work out? There wasn't going to be any repercussions, and he'd be able to relax and enjoy himself some Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett?
I really haven't had many problems with people talking, but lately I've noticed a surge in texting going on during my trips to the movies. Even with stadium seating, where the people in front of you are down a few feet, that blue glow of their screens is highly visible and distracting. I'm annoyed by that, but not enough to shoot someone.
http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20081227_Moviegoer_charged_with_shooting_another.html