http://www.movietickets.com/movie_detail.asp?movie_id=45340 this website is an example of a "no passes" matinee showtime" thingys
2006-06-22 06:47:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
You can not use a movie pass (like a free movie) for that showing. A matinee is a showing before 6pm.
2006-06-22 06:49:37 · answer #1 · answered by m_shough 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The matinee question has been answered pretty well. However, the reason for 'No Passes' is because generally, all the money a movie makes the first couple of weeks go to the movie studios and distributors. The theaters make nothing or next to nothing. That's why the popcorn and drinks cost so stinking much. After a few weeks, the theaters start getting a cut, and since they're the ones footing the bill for the discounts, they don't take passes until the movie has been out for a while.
2006-06-22 13:57:19 · answer #2 · answered by Bubba 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matinee showtimes are times (usually afternoons to early evenings) people can buy a ticket to go the movies at reduced prices. The line "no passes" beneath it means that people who hold a pass -- essentially, a free ticket to a movie -- can't go during matinee showings of a film since they ARE reduced price. Passes are only applicable when the movies are shown at full price.
2006-06-22 13:53:43 · answer #3 · answered by ensign183 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No passes means like if you have a free pass to get into a movie you cant use it on that particular movie
and matinees are discounted showtimes from in the morning to early evening, it doesnt cost as much as a night ticket
2006-06-22 13:50:03 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Interpreted 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matinee showtimes are the ones showing before 6 p.m. I believe no passes means that if you have gift certificates or something like that, you can't use them for that particular movie.
2006-06-22 13:50:07 · answer #5 · answered by cage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mattinee means any movie playing before 5:00 PM (usually 5:00) which are less expensive than any movie after that. where i live, matinees are $5.25 an regular movies are $8.75. (which is why i usually go to the matinee.) no passes means you cannot use a free pass for that movie.
2006-06-22 13:53:43 · answer #6 · answered by honesty*from*emily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matinee shows are the first two or three shows that are cheaper then regular prices.
The "no passes" are shows that you can not use discount cards, union passes or coupons for. No free show!!
2006-06-22 13:51:20 · answer #7 · answered by alysiallen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matinee means the movie shows in the afternoon or daytime (usually before 6 o'clock at night). no passes probably means it is sold out.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/matinee
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2006-06-22 13:50:10 · answer #8 · answered by dancinghobbit131 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋