A cinema employee has come under fire for reportedly threatening Swifties for using their phones with the flash on to take footage during Taylor Swift’s concert film.
The film version of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour was released on October 13th and since then a debate has erupted over cinematic etiquette.
Jennifer Smith, 39, of Alabama took her 10-year-old daughter to see the movie at an AMC and was threatened by an employee for filming her daughter during the movie with her phone’s flash on.
Smith said, “I guess someone complained, so an AMC employee came over and said to our group, ‘If you turn your flash on again, you’ll be fined $50.’
“One of the mothers chased him away and told him, ‘This is not the experience Taylor Swift wanted.'” “We’re just having fun with our little girls,” she said.
A cinema employee threatened Swifties for using their phone to take flash shots during Taylor Swift’s concert film. The film version of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour was released on October 13th and since then a debate has erupted over cinematic etiquette
Swifties have sparked widespread controversy with their behavior during the film, which is described as a “once-in-a-lifetime concert experience”.
Audience members stood up and danced to Taylor’s hits, performed conga routines in the theater, belted out the song’s lyrics, and even did cartwheels and backflips in front of the screen.
One side of the debate argues that the film is intended to recreate the concert experience — especially for people who weren’t lucky enough to snag tickets to Swift’s live shows. For these people, the film was an opportunity to have fun and sing and dance with the pop singer.
Others disagree and say that a cinema is not a place where one can stand or even whisper – let alone perform acrobatics in front of the audience.
People took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice their opinion on the argument.
One user said: “Eras was NEVER a traditional cinema experience. You’re stupid if you think people will just sit still and not react, not sing or dance.” Other than that, SHOUTING is really annoying, like just shutting up. Also, don’t block the screen.
Another person said: “Anyone filming during the Eras Tour Movie literally has no respect and it’s damn annoying ESPECIALLY when you do it with the flash on and film yourself???”
Another said: “I really liked the Eras tour film, a lady in our theater gave out glow sticks for everyone to use!” Except the people in front of me were recording THEMSELVES with the FLASH on. As if they didn’t record the film, they recorded their faces while watching the film. It was pretty annoying.’
A fourth added: “They should have made two types of Eras tour films – one screening for all the annoying people who scream and sing and another screening for people who don’t sing and just want to watch.”
A cinema employee has shared a creepy 10-second clip of security footage showing Taylor Swift fans dancing hand in hand in a circle at the bottom of the screen during the screening of the pop superstar’s Eras tour documentary.
In the grayscale security footage, which had no sound, a crowd of audience members can be seen gathering in the theater’s aisles, staring straight ahead as if hypnotized by the film.
Taylor Swift encouraged her fans to continue to enjoy her film. She said on . Wow, just thank you!!!’
Jennifer Smith, 39, of Alabama took her 10-year-old daughter to see the movie at an AMC and was threatened by an employee for filming her daughter during the movie with the phone’s flash on
Taylor Swift encouraged her fans to continue to enjoy her film. She said on . Wow, just thank you!!!’
The Swifties have sparked major controversy with their behavior during the film, which is described as a “once-in-a-lifetime concert experience”. Audience members got up and danced to Taylor’s hits, played conga lines in the theater, belted out the lyrics and even did cartwheels and backflips in front of the screen
There is a list of rules on AMC’s website that outline behaviors that are not allowed in the Taylor Swift film.
The website said: “Below are helpful tips you should know before you go to this epic, once-in-a-lifetime concert film experience.”
“Taylor Swift Eras apparel and friendship bracelets are highly recommended!” Masks (except standard face masks used expressly for health and safety reasons) are not permitted.
“We encourage dancing and singing during this concert film event, but please do not dance in our seats or interfere with other guests watching, walking safely or exiting the auditorium.”
“Feel free to take selfies and group photos, but you are not allowed to record the concert film on our big screen.”
“Have fun, but please be respectful of other guests enjoying the concert film or other films at AMC.”
“The running time is 2 hours and 48 minutes, plus about 10-15 extra minutes for the pre-show and trailer before the concert film begins.” Outdoor food and drinks are not permitted. Tickets are non-refundable.
“This concert film experience is excluded from A-List reservations.” No passes, exchange cards or concession cards may be used.