Cinema In Heels?

[euchrid]

Does anyone ever wear heels to the cinema? 

In theory, it's a good place to wear them as the lighting is low, much of the venue is heavily carpeted & other cinema goers are focused on meeting friends, buying tickets/snacks, heading to their seats, etc. (and on the screen once the film starts)

 

I'd always thought it would be a good place to wear them, if only to get used to the feel of wearing while in public, rather than actually doing much walking around in them.

 

I put it to the test a few weeks ago.  Went to see something with a friend (forget what) and wore ankle boots with 4" heels across the car park, into the venue, across the (huge) foyer into the designated screen & sat wearing them through the movie.  A most enjoyable experience indeed.  Following the movies end, we went to a quiet pub nearby for coffee.  Me still wearing & enjoying the heels.

 

As usual, my long jeans were mostly covering the heels although, to be honest, I wasn't feeling too bothered about being noticed really.  The primary fear comes from being seen by someone who knows me. A late-ish mid-week movie showing meant that was highly unlikely. 

 

I enjoyed it so much in fact, I was back there again last night ---- we watched 'Riddick'.  Good movie actually.

Different heels this time although they were 4" stilettos again (recent eBay purchase)

 

Am now waiting for something half-decent to come to the cinema so I can repeat the experience a third time!!!

 

[FastFreddy2]

Also been to the cinema a number of times in heels, but never in stiletto's.   You seem to have gone from one extreme (never - or a late Friday sojourn) to practically wearing them everywhere?   Good for you! 

 

We've never lived far from a cinema, and the one we use the most, is within walking distance even in heels. We only know about 10 people in our new locale, so chances of bumping into people we know are slim. BUT, I do feel quite paranoid leaving the cinema. It's a busy place going in, lots of people milling around, but is usually quite desolate when the movies end. I nearly always need the loo before leaving, so noise is an issue (for me at least).

 

Our last visit was to see Oblivion. There were about 10 people watching, and I made sure we were the last to leave. (Not least because the final 'track' on the film is quite haunting.) As much as I see a cinema as a place to wear any heel, in practice, I've failed to complete the venture.   I even went to a cinema in Hendon once, to be far enough away so as to be unconcerned about being seen in a high stiletto heel. I chickened out, given the ethnic profile of those using the place. Some cultures have VERY strong views on what could be called mixed gender dressing? And if I remember correctly, once tickets were bought, you had to climb up an open stairway immediately in front of the ticket staff and ushers. Not the end of the world getting in, but I had concerns about coming back out (and down that stairway) in front of a waiting crowd of staff. 

 

 

 

One day? 

 

 

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Edited September 13, 2013 by FastFreddy2

[hh4evr1]

I haven't been to a cinema in heels, but have been to theaters in heels before. They are quite similar with carpets and dim lighting during the show. People are usually to busy to notice that I'm wearing heels.

Edited September 12, 2013 by hh4evr1

[euchrid]

These were the boots I wore. They're from New Look.

[FastFreddy2]

I made sure we were the last to leave. (Not least because the final 'track' on the film is quite haunting.)

 

 

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I finally found a live version, which might be preferred by you Amy Lee fans.   As always, music I link needs to be listened to with either a good set of 'over-ears' headphones, or speakers capable of 50+ watts and 40mhz frequencies (or you'll lose ground shaking effect of the track.) Seems to me to be very Jeff Wayne-esk, waay more rock than dance, despite the use of synthesisers. 

[FastFreddy2]

boot1.jpg

These were the boots I wore. They're from New Look.

 

Very daring!   

 

And you haven't been 'spotted'? 

[euchrid]

 

Very daring!   

 

And you haven't been 'spotted'? 

 

Nope. Worn under long trousers, they're well hidden. ;-)

[hh4evr1]

You must walk well in them for your walk not to bring attention to the fact your wearing heels.

[shyguy]

I have worn my lower wedge heeled shoes and block heeled boots to the cinema in the past when me and Mrs Shyguy have had a night out. Nothing as daring as stiletto boots, and nothing above 2 inches or so. 

Good to hear somebody wearing heels to the cinema and enjoying trouble free and comment free heeling in a public setting. Thanks for sharing the story Euchrid

[FastFreddy2]

 

 

Nope.   ;-)

 

I'm going to be very very very surprised if you weren't noticed at all. I have been out with others in heels, including those who can walk very well in them too, and they've been spotted. Even with myself, I've been told by my escort many have spotted me, though I've not seen them looking first hand. 

 

I don't mean everyone will have noticed of course, but you and I know what someone walks like if they are wearing a heel. Girls know what (usually) other girls walk like in a heel, because of how you have to walk, to walk in a heel. I must get spotted by 20 girls/women, to every man who notices, and he will almost certainly notice because he's sitting down.

 

I'm happy if the folk over your way don't notice though. And if their discretion gets you out in heels, then well done them. 

 

 

 

My big love is Puccini's 3 opera masterpieces, Turandot, Tosca, and Madam Butterfly.

 

 

One of these looks to be screened at a cinema I'm familiar with soon. Don't yet know if it's a film of a performance, or a live screening from a theatre somewhere? I'm tempted to go, and given the high-brow audience, I'm tempted to go in a stiletto heel.       

Edited September 16, 2013 by FastFreddy2

[Love4heels]

boot1.jpg

These were the boots I wore. They're from New Look.

 

WOW!!!

Very nice boots!!

[rawhidekid]

I have been wearing my custom made 4" heeled cowboy-type boots for 3 years now, to the movies, concerts, restaurant, or shopping occasionally. Typically, I'm wearing these under jeans. I don't notice any strange looks. It helps to wear and walk around in 'em for an hour before an event so I'm comfortable in walking. I've got some that have 4-1/2" heels that I'm gonna try out at the movies. I really enjoy this!

[FastFreddy2]

 I've got some that have 4-1/2" heels that I'm gonna try out at the movies. I really enjoy this!

 

Good for you.

 

Don't be shy about posting pictures.   

 

 

 

 

I had planned to go see a filum tonight, but 'life' got in the way. Mrs Freddy and an old friend of had a late afternoon/early evening coffee together, for an 'urgent' natter. The family friend is getting married next year, and Mrs Freddy has been asked to be a bridesmaid.   I've not been asked to be a pageboy, but it's early days yet. 

 

Then ...... more news that meant spending the rest of the evening talking on the phone, about the Aunt who broke her wrist on Sunday, and remains in hospital. 

 

 

Maybe another day then .....    But it's 'booked'. 

 

 

Edited October 1, 2013 by FastFreddy2

[FastFreddy2]

Here I am 2 weeks later, still not been. 

 

Had the chance of helping out two other businesses, while they have been either short staffed, or short of pertinent technical experience. Has made a welcome change from the refurbishment work, but early and long hours have me cream-crackered by the time I get home. 

 

If I don't do something soon, I'm gonna miss the film I want to see. [Might be called; "White House Down"?] 

[FastFreddy2]

Well, the film "White House Down" came and went. 

 

But managed to get to the last showing of "Gravity" in 3D at the local cinema. Wore heels, but not stiletto's. Was (as usual) very wet, and fairly cold outside too, so wore some boots made of PU.

 

Our particular theatre wasn't very busy, nor was the venue when we left. I always feel I should have been more adventurous after a visit there, but I'm not good at tempting fate. It usually responds well to the challenge.  The first time I go in a thin heel, we'll be sitting next to some neighbours.   

[hh4evr1]

Take a pair of stilletto heels with you next time, and change in the cinema if its not too busy.

It will be dark and people may should be busy watching the film.

Edited December 23, 2013 by hh4evr1

[FastFreddy2]

Getting into the cinema in heels isn't that difficult, and certainly watching the film isn't a problem. It's leaving the auditorium that's the stressful/risky bit. That and getting through the exit. 

 

Arriving and mooching around, there's usually plenty of people about providing cover and noise. On leaving, there's significantly fewer people around, and those that are about are at a high level of awareness. (Just spent 90 minutes watching a film?) So it's getting out, and possibly using the toilet while on the way out, that raises my heart rate.       

[heelman500]

I usually sit on the end of a row, so that I can stretch my legs out when needed (Plus being able to easily pop to the loo when required) so my choice of footwear might be on display, plus the entire foyer and kiosk area in our local Apollo has a tiled floor, so definitely going to make things obvious.

I know what you mean about the kicking out time, however as the local cinema is on a retail park the local yooth congregate there in their cars, having nothing better to do with themselves! And we can predict how the local yooth will react to a guy in heels!

[euchrid]

I went to the cinema yesterday, saw a tedious load of rubbish called American Hustle.

I was toying with the idea of wearing heels but chickened out in the end (despite wearing heels on a few previous occasions).

Shame really, as it would have made the visit a bit more interesting.

There were loads of people around though - before, during & after which I was surprised by, so it was probably best that the heels had been left at home.

Next cinema trip will probably be Robocop. To heel or not to heel?

[FastFreddy2]

I went to the cinema yesterday, saw a tedious load of rubbish called American Hustle.

 

 

Christian Bale ...... enough said. 

 

I'm more comfortable wearing heels when it's busy. I think it's easier to hide something unusual in a larger group?

[FastFreddy2]

Well.......

 

I have tickets for tomorrow night (Saturday) to see a film at a cinema nearly 30 miles from where I live.

 

They will certainly be the most expensive tickets I ever buy at pennies over £20 per ticket, and since this is my adventure, I will be funding both tickets for the 'jolly'. If me and Mrs Freddy eat out (always a frugal affair), with transport costs added too, it could make it a fairly expensive night. Though not as expensive as a night at the theatre might be. (Circa £150+)

 

This is a special night, I've waited around 15 years for. To visit the largest cinema screen in the UK ..... 

 

 

Shoes? If it had been a dark evening, it would certainly have been courts. If I have it right, Saturday will be our shortest night. With good weather forecast and sunset at 9.21pm, there might still be some light sky close to 11pm, so it'll be daylight when we arrive...

 

I'm hoping we can go walk about afterward, so may take several pairs, and decide on the spur of the moment.   

[hh4evr1]

Enjoy your evening. I'm sure we will hear a review of film/evening.

[FastFreddy2]

Edge of Tomorrow in 3D, at BFI IMAX.

 

 

Left for the BFI IMAX late, as I usually do when out for the evening.   This isn't a good thing, as it adds pressure to what is sometimes a slightly stressful situation.

 

Got to Waterloo bridge with a healthy 20 minutes to find a space somewhere to park. Drove past two spaces on the bridge thinking there should be more spaces on the South Bank. Nope! Wall-to-wall double yellow or red lines ....   Only thing I saw of interest, was a slim girl -possibly a UK8 or smaller- with the body of a lingerie model wearing a short maroon 'bandage' dress. Not only a figure to die for, but wearing matching shoes that had at least a 5" stiletto heel, and I never exaggerate a heel height. I couldn't even stop in the street for a second look with double red lines everywhere.

 

We had to go back and park up on the bridge, with me having lost the better part of 15 minutes driving around.

 

 A view of the walk, seen from about the position the car was parked.

 

In keeping with me wanting the night to be super-special, I elected to wear my KG Saints, the shoes with the short but steep rise that makes them feel much higher. And the shoes I've owned for years without wearing until recently, not least because I find it so hard to walk in them well ...

 

 

Parked up the car around the time we should be walking into the cinema, on the bridge some 300/400 yards or so from the venue. Mostly down hill, and in broad daylight. It's summer, so there's plenty of tourists with camera's essentially 'snapping' pictures of the amazing vista.   And I have to walk past these people, very carefully, in a high heel. 

 

It was a slow journey, with me taking great care to walk as elegantly as I could, without looking too 'girlie' with my stride. We must have passed well over 200 people. Three middle-aged fellas were looking at us from across the road, I'm sure had spotted my stiletto heel appearing with every stride from beneath my dark jeans. Oh well.  

 

The last 100 yards were the most challenging. The gentle slope becoming increasingly steep, maybe added another half inch to the height of my heel. It's a tunnel-come-subway beneath the roundabout the IMAX sits inside. The raised texture of the paving there, is to help stop pedestrians slipping I suppose. Didn't help me at all, only adding difficulty to the slope. I didn't look to check, but the small groups of people that followed us into the tunnel would have seen my heel, drawn from the echo of the heel bouncing off the bare walls and ceiling.

 

We arrived 10 minutes later than we wanted, but still before the film started.  Walking around the foyer, going up to the fourth floor in a lift barely adequate for 4 passengers (with another couple in the lift) was "interesting". Walking in/out and around the mens room in a heel with others using the place, also "interesting". We were shown to our row of seats, and passed some 3D glasses to use. We sat, having unsettled at least 8 people to get to our seats. Walking between their knees and the seats in front of our row, had me in fear of tripping and going over the seats and people in front. Fortunately for me, no tripping or stumbling. 

 

The BFI IMAX cinema.

 

Executive Summary: Don't bother.

 

 

 

 

The reason you might be tempted to visit the BFI IMAX cinema, up to about two years ago anyway, is that films shown using the IMAX system would provide significantly higher detail than regular film systems. Two years ago, the BFI IMAX was fitted with a MUCH lower grade digital system to run in tandem with the IMAX system already there. IMAX system films are shown when an IMAX grade print is available. At the start of the film we saw, Someone-or-Other Digital Films, welcomed us to the show.....   The screen is huge, and the auditorium not that large, so you might consider yourself immersed in the film. Trouble was, often the film appeared soft or slightly out of focus. It wasn't out of focus, it was just a small image spread over a very wide area.

 

 

The auditorium holds just under 500 people.

 

 

The people there, would have paid between £17 and £20 per seat. I consider this quite a lot, even by London standards. It don't stop the cola slurpers, nor the popcorn miners from letting everyone know they had made a purchase. Anyone moving in our row, produced movement through the two seats either side of the person moving. Flimsy? And these were the 'lux' grade seats.

 

For me, the worse part of this, was the large lady who seemed to need to cross her legs while watching the film. Why did this matter? I had plenty of room between me and the seat in front, and the seats are steeply raked, so even the tallest person in the city could not interrupt your view of the screen. I was never going to cross my legs, because there was a real likelihood I might stab the person sitting in front of me in the head, with a stiletto'd heel. This didn't seem to much matter to the lady directly behind me, who seemed to think it was okay to push her moving leg against the back of my seat whenever she felt the need to. I managed to tolerate it for twenty minutes, though I did turn around twice and glared -in the dark- before succumbing. Eventually, I turned around and patted the foot that had just rocked my seat again. I think she got the message as the regular 4 minute reminders she was there, stopped.     

 

We are usually the last to leave, so I can see where I'm going while in a heel, and to avoid treading on someone elses foot while in a crowd. The couple behind also waited, and I thought there might be some further 'debate' outside the auditorium. I needn't have been worried. They were both older and less fit than me.   So no danger of me being slapped about. 

 

While we had used a lift to get to the fourth floor, we all had to use the stairs to get to the ground floor. We walked down with the couple who had sat behind us.   Once on the ground floor, we both used the toilets again, before setting off for a walk along the South Bank.

 

 

Feeling a little less conspicuous, we set off into the tunnel/subway again. I had thought walking up a slope would feel easier, but it just felt weird? I tried to keep the heel noise down, and I didn't notice anyone noticing me.

 

Once out by the river, we walked down to a restaurant we've been to a couple of times recently, and managed to get a coffee each despite the place closing for the night. Refreshed, we walked back to and past the bridge, as far as the Jubilee footbridges. We then turned back, this time walking back to the car that was parked almost the other side of the river.

 

I had planned and expected to walk around the West End before returning home, but the parking was impossible. We journeyed home arriving back about 2am. 

 

 

The film Edge of Tomorrow is good, and deserves the positive reviews it's had. I recommend you see it, and at a cinema in 3D if you can. The alien life forms look great in 3D.   Tom Cruise seldom disappoints, and he doesn't in this film either. Emily Blunt adds some glamour, but almost anyone could have played 99% of her role, even another man really. There is some humour too, and the whole package makes it all very watchable. Recommended.

 

 

As for the BFI IMAX, another item off my 'to visit' list. Sadly, another one that won't be visited again by me. 

 

 

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Edited June 23, 2014 by FastFreddy2

[shyguy]

Nice write up as usual Freddy. We saw the Edge of Tomorrow on a Sun + preview ticket a couple of weeks ago, it is a great film. 
Shame about the seat kickers though, it is very annoying when that happens, and more so when you had such a nice evening planned.

 

Shoes look incredible too, well done making your way to the cinema in them much Kudos.

[FastFreddy2]

Shoes look incredible too, well done making your way to the cinema in them much Kudos.

 

 

Thank you. 

 

The seat knocker wasn't so bad, and it could have been worse.... (I think). Given the extra cost, the journey, grief parking, not getting a second look at that stunning girl in heels, the venue being little different to a local multiplex cinema .... I might be tempted to question the wisdom of the evening. But the setting was and is fabulous. The walking in a high heel was exciting even if a challenge. On balance, I will look back on it more as an adventure, than a sophisticated evening out.   

 

About three weeks ago I took Mrs Freddy to the same area, essentially on the pretext of a walk along the river on a warm evening with me in a heel. It was something of a special weekend for us, and I had thought we might eat out somewhere nice, but herself wasn't feeling very well. We walked up and down the South Bank for an hour, maybe an hour and a half. I was starving, but Mrs Freddy wasn't that hungry. We had finally decided to return home, but thought we would stop for a coffee before returning. Once sat, we got offered the menu's anyway, and herself seemed to perk up. 

 

Being little people (hehehe) we shared a starter, then shared a pizza. I have to say, it was the nicest pizza I've ever eaten, and I've eaten a few..... As we'd barely eaten a full meal between us, we had puds! It was the stuff that generates the guilt to start a low calorie diet, and was as good as the pizza. Having consumed so much, we had another post-dinner walk. 

 

A week later, having eaten some pasta elsewhere, we went back there for another round of the puds and a coffee.

 

I'm hoping the weather will hold up this coming weekend, for a further visit. This time I plan to have a whole pizza! Mrs Freddy is already feeling too guilty to have a third puds from the place, this year. (We'll see.  )

 

 

Apart from the waterway being a muddy fast-flowing river, the South Bank is as close to promenading along the coast as it's possible to get, without having to travel 100 miles to get at a real one. The heat in the city means that even in a breeze, it stays warmer, later too. If you have a discount card, or take vouchers on the right day (meaning not a Saturday), eating out doesn't have to break the bank either.

 

 

Mrs Freddy wants to see Maleficent, and I can just about tolerate watching Angelina Jolie for 90 minutes .....     But I strongly suspect we'll be seeing that in a local cinema if it's still on, even if the film's graphics would benefit from being seen on a huge screen like the BFI IMAX.

 

Heels? Watch this space.     

 

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