[TheKingdom2000]

http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/6442891.bin
http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/liquor+allow+booze+sold+movie+theatres/6442886/story.html
After months of controversy, the provincial government has decided to allow movie theatres to sell liquor.

Multiplex theatres will now be allowed to apply for a licence to serve alcohol in “adult-only auditoriums and adjacent lobbies.” Single-screen and live theatres will now be allowed to apply for a licence to serve alcohol in lobbies, if minors are present, and in auditoriums, if it's an adult-only event.

“These changes give movie theatres and live-event theatres much more flexibility to operate,” stated Rich Coleman, the provincial minister for Energy and Mines, in a press release.

The issue had cropped up in recent months when struggling single-screen movie theatres applied for liquor licences so they could sell liquor at live events.

Long-standing government regulations meant that if the theatres obtained a liquor primary licence, they could no longer show movies, even if there was no alcohol being served.



Read more: New B.C. liquor law to allow booze to be sold in movie theatres (http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/liquor+allow+booze+sold+movie+theatres/6442886/story.html#ixzz1rm3l3vLj)

[superSandhu]

now I don't have to sneak booze inside, yaayy

[GLOW]

First thing that came to mind
http://www.frangonerd.com.br/wp-content/uploads/mother-god-meme1.jpg

[rsx]

:fuckyea:

[HondaGuy]

I recall the owner and management of the theatre on east broadway and commercial were stating to acquire liquor licence, but got turned down last year. For those who remember, it was Long Shing theatre back in the 80s, now its western themed.

Hard to say if this is a good thing or not, IMO, I wouldnt want irresponsible adults whose buzzed or drunk and causing disturbance to others in a dark room watching movies. Dont wanna see a flying beer cup or liquid confidence anywhere, even if its in a bar. Just my 2 cents.

[StylinRed]

The issue had cropped up in recent months when struggling single-screen movie theatres applied for liquor licences so they could sell liquor at live events.


rofl... its only because Cineplex has been pushing the point so they could sell liquor in the VIP cinemas hence the govt decided to Okay it; they could care less when those small theatres applied for it


well expect drunk douchebags @ the movies too now

[RabidRat]

I don't think I could've survived Transformers 3 without a couple of drinks so this seems like a good idea.

On the other hand, if a small drink is already $5 at the theatre, how much is a beer going to be, like $15? :heckno:

[Hehe]

Now, this is gonna make holding your washroom run until the end of the movie like a mission impossible. :fuckthatshit:

[RicePanda]

Excuse me if I'm wrong here, but don't most establishments get their booze from BC Liquor, probably paying the same price we do to get it?

If theatres then mark that shit up for their profit... :heckno:

Although, wouldn't mind being allowed to get sloshed if being dragged to a chick flick. Not so sure if the SO would allow it though.

[tool001]

yeh, pay $10-15 for pint of beer (going by pop corn prices). no thanks

[StylinRed]

speaking of high prices I noticed the Burger King @ colossus closed guess they couldnt sell $10 whoppers

are they open at any of the other theatres?

[drunkrussian]

glad its for adult only theatres and i assume/hope there will be non-booze theatres as well for same movies

i hate it when dumb kids who can handle their liquor are all noisy and annoying during a movie. my friends and i have gotten hammered before a movie before but we shut the fuck up when the movie starts, which is more than i can say for some of the douchebags that go

[Great68]

Toughen up drinking & driving laws...

Allow more places to server liquor...

Profit?

[BrRsn]

I cant wait to see someone get drunk off their ass and tumble down the stairs

[bcrdukes]

I recall the owner and management of the theatre on east broadway and commercial were stating to acquire liquor licence, but got turned down last year. For those who remember, it was Long Shing theatre back in the 80s, now its western themed.

Hard to say if this is a good thing or not, IMO, I wouldnt want irresponsible adults whose buzzed or drunk and causing disturbance to others in a dark room watching movies. Dont wanna see a flying beer cup or liquid confidence anywhere, even if its in a bar. Just my 2 cents.

The theatre you're talking about is the Rio. And you're right - they were fighting to get a liquor license for the longest time. They had a unique circumstance in which allowed them to double up as a live performance venue for bands and stand-up comedy.

Because of their unique situation, it was a double-edged sword where no precedent was ever set for such an establishment. The owner of the theater cited that they were struggling to stay in business due to the fact that they had no other source of revenue other than ticket fares and the typical movie theatre popcorn and concession. The owner(s) believed selling alcohol would allow them to increase revenues.

At least we know the Hipster, Granola-munching demographic makes up their booze-drinking patronage. :fuckthatshit:

[TheKingdom2000]

speaking of high prices I noticed the Burger King @ colossus closed guess they couldnt sell $10 whoppers

are they open at any of the other theatres?

There is one at Riverport. I find the Burger King there isn't that much more expensive. You can get a Whopper jr for $4. I think a regular whopper is about $5-6.
It's pretty reasonable for a movie theatre if you ask me.

[Jegz]

Planning my next bday party at silvercity now :awwyeah:

[Drow]

lol never heard of someone drinking and watching a movie.

get a license to sell MJ or something

[Mining]

The Silvercity in Coquitlam has been serving alcoholic drinks in the lounge in the VIP seatings for a few months already. have not tried it

[Presto]

If I wanted to drink alcohol while I watch the movie, I'd just bring in a flask of 151 to mix with my overpriced Pepsi. Let me know when they'll allow hotboxing of the theatre.

[Yodamaster]

Over-censorship.

That's been the problem here for a long time, finally a step in the right direction.

[Stealthy]

http://i.imgur.com/D0PUu.gif

[mekaw]

If you go to silvercity coq, they have "VIP" where they serve alcohol with lounge and AVX theatre 19+

[Gridlock]

Benefit? No gd teenagers being stupid in the theaters.

Downside? GD drunk adults being stupid in the theaters.

[winson604]

Now, this is gonna make holding your washroom run until the end of the movie like a mission impossible. :fuckthatshit:

This reason alone makes me not care for boos while watching movies. I much rather prefer weed anyways as boos don't do it for me while watching movies.

[ilovebacon]

people actually drink and watch movies? whats the fun in that?

[fetched]

Most of you worry too much, there aren't going to be more retards than there already are. Anyone you know get completely wasted when watching a movie at home? Probably not. The likely scenario would just be 1 or 2 beers factoring in the markup and the DD regulations. There are no regulations that will stop drunk retards anyways, why should the rest of us be denied of having a beer?

[Shades]

Theatres in Europe have been serving alcohol for the longest time. I haven't seen or heard of riots breaking out. What is the problem?

[SkinnyPupp]

As if people weren't obnoxious enough at theatres :rukidding:

[quasi]

rofl... its only because Cineplex has been pushing the point so they could sell liquor in the VIP cinemas hence the govt decided to Okay it; they could care less when those small theatres applied for it


well expect drunk douchebags @ the movies too now

Just takes a few, I'll avoid the theaters that serve alcohol like the plague and opt for the show that is playing where it isn't served. Most people would be fine, I'm picturing the 1 or 2 idiots who think getting shittered and being obnoxious at a movie seems like a fun night.

[PornMaster]

Most of you worry too much, there aren't going to be more retards than there already are. Anyone you know get completely wasted when watching a movie at home? Probably not. The likely scenario would just be 1 or 2 beers factoring in the markup and the DD regulations. There are no regulations that will stop drunk retards anyways, why should the rest of us be denied of having a beer?

You underestimate stupid people :badpokerface:

[bcrdukes]

Theatres in Europe have been serving alcohol for the longest time. I haven't seen or heard of riots breaking out. What is the problem?

While I agree with you, alcohol has been a major proponent to European social life for hundreds, if not, thousands of years.

It's not quite the same here in North America, unfortunately. :badpokerface:

[GLOW]

now I don't have to sneak booze inside, yaayy

you think so, until you see the prices posted :heckno:

[Everymans]

The theatre you're talking about is the Rio. And you're right - they were fighting to get a liquor license for the longest time. They had a unique circumstance in which allowed them to double up as a live performance venue for bands and stand-up comedy.

Because of their unique situation, it was a double-edged sword where no precedent was ever set for such an establishment. The owner of the theater cited that they were struggling to stay in business due to the fact that they had no other source of revenue other than ticket fares and the typical movie theatre popcorn and concession. The owner(s) believed selling alcohol would allow them to increase revenues.

At least we know the Hipster, Granola-munching demographic makes up their booze-drinking patronage. :fuckthatshit:

Don't hate on the Rio. They're one of the only cult film theaters in this city. I love going to see older movies there. The crowd is more entertaining then the movie. Once I heard that they were getting denied privileges to show films because of this stupid law I went to their website and they suggested people to email a provincial legislator or some shit. I thought it was useless at first but emailed anyway. 2 weeks later I got a very in detail email from this provincial legislator and I felt like I kind of made a difference. Then now this happens. Glad to see that I was part of change. Now if only translink listens to my request then I will be satisfied as a helper for the people who seek change.

[twitchyzero]

booze + pitch-dark + big fat chair = fall asleep

[MPower23]

whoa no way! lol

[FishTaco]

I had drinks before going to watch spiderman 3 when it was in theatre.

Watching upcoming trailers->:pokerface:

Booze taking effect in the opening credits -> :drunk:

Trying to figure out what was going on in the movie -> :suspicious:

[2 n r]

i can see more violence happening at the theatres lol
personally i've witnessed 2 fights go down, both stemmed from seating related issues

[Everymans]

I don't think a theater is a place worth getting wasted at in the first place. You pay 12$ just to see the movie. Why would you wanna go out of the movie to get a 6$ beer and miss 15 minutes of the flick? You could probably grab 2 beers max during the entire movie. No one on this planet(outside of tiny asian girls) can get angry drunk off 2 beers.

[PepperThyAngus]

I don't think a theater is a place worth getting wasted at in the first place. You pay 12$ just to see the movie. Why would you wanna go out of the movie to get a 6$ beer and miss 15 minutes of the flick? You could probably grab 2 beers max during the entire movie. No one on this planet(outside of tiny asian girls) can get angry drunk off 2 beers.

the same reason you get high for a movie nahmeeen?