TODAY’S POLL

LAST POLL RESULTS

66.7% of you voted It depends on the event. in yesterday’s poll: How do you feel about intermissions at movies, plays, or other live events?

“Intermissions can be great in the right setting and at the right time in a drama or other performance. What I hate are intermissions that are disruptions — or call them interruptions — such as loud commercials that disrupt the whole mood and flow of a piece, whether music or otherwise. It can be difficult for the audience to control whether an intermission is a welcome break or a disruption to the performance. The presenter, whether it’s a network or a production company, should be aware of that and make sure intermissions honor what is being performed or presented.”

“There are always people who don’t respect the time. The event continues after the intermission, and for 10-15 minutes, people are still filing in, disrupting the rest of the audience.”

“Things to be taken into consideration are the event’s length, as well as whether there happens to be a good spot for a pause.”

“It depends on the length of the event.”

“Totally dependent on runtime. I’d prefer no intermission, but if something is exceptionally long, an intermission is normal and fine.”

“Four hours of Lawrence of Arabia? Needs an intermission. 88 minutes of Toy Story 5? Just get me out of there, stat.”

“I do like an intermission at live events. For movies exceeding 2.5 or 3 hours, MUCH APPRECIATED. I didn’t realize how much I appreciated them until seeing LOTR in the theater!”

“Anything over 3 hours long needs an intermission.”

“If it’s an event longer than 2.5 hours, an intermission is nice.”

“If the event is over two hours, I’d prefer an intermission. Otherwise, it feels unnecessary.”

“Concerts, yes. Movies, no.”

“Movies, no. Plays, yes!”

“Movies shouldn’t be so long that you need an intermission. Plays: yes, intermission.”

“A movie shouldn’t ever need an intermission. However, I can see theaters doing that to increase concession sales.”

“Most movies are just over two hours in length. The majority of patrons can sit this long without needing an intermission. In the past, with movies three hours or longer in length, an intermission made sense. Not any longer.”

“I’m used to an intermission at a play, but I sure wouldn’t want one in the middle of a movie.”

“I expect intermissions at plays and some concerts, but not movies. Movies are not live events, and any pauses during the movie should not interrupt the flow.”

“Going into The Odyssey, I was really hoping there would be an intermission! Now that I’ve seen it, though, I can’t imagine breaking up the flow of the film. At live events such as plays, the opera, or a symphony concert, it’s nice to have a break to help digest the experience.”

“Great question. If it’s a movie, I prefer no intermission. If it’s a play or a sports event, then for sure an intermission (bathroom break) is most welcome.”

“I love an intermission as a small-bladdered lady, tehehe. ;)”

“Intermissions allow time for a restroom break and to refill popcorn, snacks, and drinks. I prefer having them.”

“Always need a bathroom break.”

“I need to stand up and stretch after 60 minutes, whether I’m on a plane or in a theater.”

“Movies are soo long that I feel the need to stretch, and with Broadway-style plays, I like to stretch and snoop around. Asking me to sit quietly and still is asking a lot, so please, let’s have an intermission.”

“Only like intermissions for a ballet.”

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