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					Originally Posted by Brigitte
					
				 I know what's keeping people out of the theaters. You have to take out a loan just to go see a movie. It cost us $50 to go see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and we didn't have to pay for one of the admissions (he's 2). We could avoid snacks I suppose, but the idea of going out to see a movie is a treat for the kids, we don't believe in telling them they can't have a treat while they watch. That was just popcorn and drinks. | 
	
 I've taken to scheduling lunch out just prior to an afternoon movie.  After a large lunch, they typically don't even ask for popcorn.  It costs the same or less and it's better for them.