
Connecticut Moviegoers Could Soon Know Exact Start Times Thanks to New Bill
If you’ve ever shown up at the movie theater on time, only to sit through endless previews, ads, and promos before the actual movie starts, you probably know the feeling of wondering, “When is this movie actually going to start?”

It’s become a bit of a running joke in the world of moviegoers. But one lawmaker in Connecticut is trying to do something about it.
For decades, movie theaters have packed in ads and previews before the feature film, but over time, it’s only gotten worse. AMC, for example, warns patrons that they’ll be subjected to about 20 minutes of “preshow material” before the movie kicks off. That’s before we even get to the ads that some theaters throw in before the trailers to bring in extra revenue.
But now, a Connecticut lawmaker, Senator Martin Looney, is stepping in with a new bill, S.B. No. 797. According to the Stamford Advocate, his proposal would require theaters to clearly state the start times for both the ads and the trailers before the movie itself begins. So, if you show up on time, you’ll know exactly when the feature film will start—and not have to guess through endless previews.
I love this idea! But whatever happened to that lawmaker who wanted to look into the volume of commercials versus the shows they aired on? Does anyone know if that went anywhere? Have you ever noticed that? You're watching a TV show at one volume and then the commercials kick in and blow your entire ear piece out with a jarring volume of 156. What the hell man?
We need more laws regulating movies and TV for people like me who are obsessed with being told stories.
P.S. I love that name Looney; he should upgrade a bit and call himself Martin Lunacy.
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