"2010-07-19T00:00:00"^^ . . "Just took in a Sunday matinee, Inception, at the extremely ritzy \"Epicentre\" theater in uptown Charlotte. Having my own preconceived notions about the Epicentre and its throngs of post-millenium yuppies, I was skeptical before we even walked through the doors.\n\nAll of my suspicions about the Epicentre theater were confirmed, but I can't say the experience was entirely unpleasant. \n\nA few cons (to some, they might be pros)-\n- Everyone there is kind of snooty and overdressed. I guess that's what you get for going to a movie theater with craft beer, myriad pomegranate cocktails, and \"small plates\" of Mediterranean foods.\n\n-To get a good seat, you have to pay an extra $6 for the \"VIP Section,\" which is the majority of the theater. If you pay the cheap price for a regular seat, you are relegated to the first two rows of the theater.\n\n- You cannot buy a regular coke. Instead, you get a coke in a 12 oz. tumbler for $4. Also the bartender calls you ma'am and looks put off if you don't order a cocktail/beer/wine.\n\nPros:\n\n-Beer during a movie! A great idea, and the beer wasn't overpriced considering the circumstances. I paid $5 for a Sam Adams Summer Ale.\n\n- Seats very luxurious. Soft and huge. VIP section features love seats. Romantic, I suppose.\n\n-You can buy your tickets from an automated computer kiosk rather than have to wait in line.\n\n-Very clean.\n\n-You can park for free in the Epicentre garage for up to 3 hours.\n\nOverall, this theater experience was a positive one. However, I left feeling a bit disconcerted. I guess, as much as I've complained about dirty theaters with unruly patrons in the past, I was just as bothered by the Epicentre experience. This theater clearly caters to the same crowd as the rest of the Epicentre establishments. Personally, I would rather go to a Sunday matinee at a traditional theater if it means I can choose my seats, wear jeans without feeling like a scumbag, and, most importantly, buy a large coke and popcorn."^^ . "2"^^ . "3"^^ . "2"^^ . . "8"^^ . .