I left a movie theater this weekend, film unseen, because the ticket taker said that she was obliged to search my purse. The manager said so as well when he was called to the scene...

I told them that I objected to this and while it was they had the right to make this decision it was going to loose them a customer. (Theaters are competing with DVD and home theaters now - can they distance their customer base?)

Which theater chains are doing this besides Royal?

Jan