let's go to the movies

so jeff is finally feeling well enough to get out of the apartment. we decided on friday (even though he was still a bit sick) to get out and see "burn after reading", which just opened here this weekend. after a google search, i found local movie times, and after a 20 minute tram ride, we arrived at the theater.

in true swedish fashion, everything was confusing. we finally realized that you had to buy your tickets at the concession stand. they were a bit more expensive than in the U.S. (approx $12 per ticket), but the drinks and snacks are quite a bit cheaper. when we got to the counter, and asked for 2 tix to the show, she asked us which seats we'd like. a bit strange, when you buy your tix, you chose your specific seats, like at a concert.

today we went to see the new bond movie "quantum of solace" at the other theater near here. this time we figured out how to buy our tickets in advance online, and ended up getting some pretty decent seats. once we got to the theater, there is a kiosk where you just swipe your card if you purchased online, and it prints out your tickets. a bit annoying to have to chose seats if you get to the theater late, but buying them online and choosing seats works out well. you don't have to worry about getting there too late and having to sit in the front row!

one pic is of the bioplatset (the movie theater closest to us) and the second pic is the screen where you get to pick your seats. the red seats are already taken, the gray seats are still available. you click which seats you want and off you go.