Director Martin Scorsese has shared that he no longer attends theaters because the disruptive behavior of fellow audience members prevents him from enjoying films. In a conversation with film critic Peter Travers, he expressed his frustrations over distractions like phone usage and conversation, which drown out the film's dialogue. Scorsese noted a decline in cinema etiquette, which he attributes to the rise of streaming and the residual effects of the pandemic. He also highlighted the chaos that some films embrace while high-profile advocates like Tom Cruise push for theater returns.
Scorsese lamented that audiences are often disruptive in theaters, making it impossible for him to concentrate on films. He highlighted distractions like phone conversations and snack orders.
When discussing cinema etiquette's decline, Scorsese pointed to the chaotic behavior of viewers, contrasting it with his own experiences that revolved around discussing films.
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