At home, you don't have to worry about talking to strangers or the distractions of cell phone sounds and lights. Even large crowds of people in a theater can be difficult, because there is most likely someone who is always excusing themselves to use the bathroom and distracting others from the movie. While movie theater seating usually offers the most comfort, you have the opportunity to curl up on the couch with all the fuzzy blankets and soft pillows you want. In the theater, it is common courtesy to pay attention to your surroundings and try to avoid kicking seats, spilling food, or whispering too loudly. At home, privacy eliminates these stresses and worries. Spending quality time with friends or family at home while watching a movie is more intimate because there are no strangers around you and the movie can be paused to discuss any thoughts or opinions. If there are children present while watching the film in the cinema, they usually have a million questions to ask. It's usually difficult to calm them down or answer stupid questions they have. At home, children can feel free to express themselves and be curious without distracting the public due to the intimacy of the family at home. Privacy is very limited in the theater and it is difficult to release any emotions as freely as you would at home. You could laugh out loud or start sobbing with a box of tissues nearby, and no one would judge. In public, respect is mandatory. A person must completely filter what he says or does due to the audience. Finally, while watching a movie at home, you have the ability to pause, rewind, or advance when needed. Overall, it depends on the person whether they prefer to venture out to the cinema or enjoy privacy at home. The movie theater or living room environment are both great ways to watch a movie, but