Man shoots talker at movies, police say

[proud2BlibKansan]

(CNN) -- A man angry that a family was talking during a movie threw popcorn at the son and then shot the father in the arm, according to police in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

James Joseph Cialella was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons charges.

Cialella told the family sitting in front of him in the theater on Christmas Day to be quiet, police said.

An argument ensued while others at the Riverview Movie Theatre watched "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.

Cialella then approached the family from the left side of the aisle and shot the father, who was not identified, as he was standing between Cialella and his family, according to the police report.

The victim was taken to Jefferson Hospital with a gunshot wound to his left arm, police said.

Cialella was carrying a Kel-Tec .380-caliber handgun clipped inside his sweatpants, police said. He was arrested and taken into custody.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/12/27/movie.shooting/index.html

[ClarkUSA]

1. Don't mess with Philly.

:evilgrin:

[niyad]

2. people talking during movies are annoying--but they don't deserve to be shot. couldn't that idiot

have just changed seats? when I ran a theater, and a customer complained about talkers, I would go in, and very nicely tell the talkers that they either had to be quiet, or leave--I would even refund the ticket price. that generally ended the problem.

[Drunken Irishman]

3. Sometimes I'd like to.

Nothing serious, just like in the foot or something.

:P

[Vickers]

4. Maybe word will get out and people will

SHUT THE FUCK UP AT THE MOVIES.

I ain't holding my breath, though.

[jazzjunkysue]

27. It's the least they deserved.

Ok. Ok. I know it's not funny, but, honestly, when you shell out $40 for your family to see a movie, you're not there to listen to jerks on cell phones or 9 year old commentary.

Add to the list, people who open and close grocery bags and noisy food wrappers and peope who take children who are too young.

Ok. So don't shoot them. How about, slap them with a smelly old fish?

[Vickers]

32. "How about, slap them with a smelly old fish? "

Have you checked seafood prices lately??!!!/1?!??!1/1/?!???

:crazy:

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[Idealism]

6. This happened to me last night, minus the shooting

There were 3 girls sitting behind me and my girlfriend who talked through the entire f'ing movie. I was a bit upset already, considering The Day The World Stood Still was a two hour waste of time.

I was not a happy camper between those two factors.

[proud2BlibKansan]

13. We had an illliterate guy sit behind us once and read the credits really loud

Like I said, he was illiterate. And within moments, the whole theater knew. :)

Another time the guy sitting in front of us went to get an usher when some children behind us wouldn't be quiet. The usher said "they paid for their tickets just like you did."

We never went back to that theater.

[Idealism]

14. I swear the three girls weren't even watching the movie

They literally asked every 5 seconds "Did (insert obvious plot twist that just occurred here) just happen?" Followed by "Oh shit." I wish it was only during the credits, it was a exasperating. I don't get why you would pay to see a movie then not pay attention and talk through the entire thing.

[FormerDittoHead]

30. I might have shot MYSELF...

And your point below is spot on - THEY WEREN'T EVEN WATCHING THE DAMN MOVIE - THEY JUST WANT A PLACE TO TALK WHERE THEY WON'T BE EXPECTED TO BUY BOOZE.

Fortunately, I knew WAY better to see THAT movie in the first place.

[Idealism]

31. I wish someone told me that the movie sucked before I went

It was one cliche after another about the world ending/alien life forms/government cover-ups

[Guaranteed]

7. That's why you don't carry guns in public.

It's just not civilized.

Nothing against guns in general- but you don't, DON'T, carry them in public.

[Statistical]

15. No shooting someone is NOT civilized (n/t). Carrying wasn't the problem, shooting was.

[Guaranteed]

16. You mean- using the gun?

I mean, honestly- how many chances does one get in a lifetime to legitimately defend themselves, intelligently, with a firearm in public?


The likelihood, in public, of a handy gun being used appropriately by a civilian is extremely low to none. More likely you get stuff like this.


Just don't do it.

[Statistical]

18. Sorry but you will never convince me....

I used a firearm to defend myself and my wife. By "used" I mean I "presented" it. I didn't want to hurt anyone. I actually remember thinking "God. I don't want to kill this guy". We got stopped on way to car at grocery store late at night. Guy asked for the time, then "asked" for my wallet. His hands were in his jacket. Later I learned he had a knife. I pointed weapon at him and said no. No shots fired. Guy ran, I called the cops on cellphone. I couldn't describe him but luckily my wife could. Cops found him two blocks away on foot. Most "bad guys" aren't looking for a fight they are looking for a score. Most also aren't looking to turn robbery into a murder charge.

So I say shooting someone was uncivilized. You say him having weapon in public is uncivilized. If he killed a friend in the privacy of his house when his friend wouldn't stop talking during the DVD would that be more civilized?

The man is the story was a scumbag IMHO. Generally anyone who carries a weapon likely without a permit and without a holster is a problem.

I have carried a weapon legally for 16 years. Never shot anyone (only had to draw it once). Never accidentally discharged it either. Bought a custom fit holster. Irony is my carry weapon is Ruger LCP which is very similar to the weapon in the story. There is no safety, carrying it without a holster is the mark of an idiot.

I understand you don't want to carry a weapon. Fine. Don't I won't think anything less of you. Don't take my CHOICE away.

Did you wear you seatbelt today? Did you need it today? This week? This Month? This year? By the same logic pretty stupid to keep wearing a seatbelt and not needing it?

[proud2BlibKansan]

19. Your problem is idiots like this shooter in the movie theater

Pretty soon we will all have to walk through metal detectors to go see a movie because of dipshits like this. I don't want to take your right to carry away, but it is beginning to infringe on my right to go places in public and not worry about some deranged lunatic shooting me.

[Statistical]

23. I agree. He is the problem and hurts gun owners. I wouldn't shed a tear if judge gave him 20 (n/t)

[slackmaster]

38. At least not without a permit

I am willing to bet that the shooter in this case didn't have one.

[NV Whino]

8. Can we take up a collection for his defense?

[LisaL]

11. Collection? Why so cheap? Just give him all your money.

[NV Whino]

21. That would require that I actually had money to give.

[LisaL]

22. So you want other people to donate money to a guy who

allegedly shot a man for talking with his kid in the movie theater?
Good going there.

[proud2BlibKansan]

25. Some days I wonder if this is still DU

Or an alternate universe?

[NV Whino]

34. Gee, I'm sorry

I really should have used the sarcasm smilie.

Lighten up for gawd's sake.

[Lorien]

26. Why? He's a freeper asshole

no one deserves to be SHOT just because they're an irritation. Are we really that self absorbed and vicious now?

[LisaL]

29. In addition, the victim was there with his kid. His kid was talking

to him. Try and get a kid to shut up.
I can't believe anyone can possibly think someone deserves to get shot for talking to his kid at the movies.

[Telly Savalas]

9. Firing a gun in a movie theater is probably more disruptive than talking.

Just sayin'

[LisaL]

10. Yea and I bet he didn't get to watch the movie till the end.

[Crunchy Frog]

12. Yeah, but the talkers started it. n/t

[MindPilot]

36. I disagree. A gunshot lasts maybe, what, couple of milliseconds?

People talk for the entire length of the movie!

[Marr]

17. Must be a really good movie.

[MagickMuffin]

20. Doesn't Cialella "know" you shouldn't carry a gun in your sweatpants?.?.?

Or had he not heard about the football player who shot himself in the leg from carrying a gun in his sweatpants?.?.?

Cialella, could have shot himself instead of the annoying movie talkers.

[Sancho]

24. In FL, shooting a talker in a theater is justifiable; you just need a carry permit...

and if you're certified repub, well you can water board the offender before you shoot 'em.

[jazzjunkysue]

28. In florida, anything's possible.

[DailyGrind51]

33. It's about f'ing time! Next, how about drivers on cell phones?

[Connie_Corleone]

35. One should never talk during a dramatic Brad Pitt movie.

It should be against the law.

[slackmaster]

37. He was wearing SWEATPANTS out in public?

50-point penalty for fashion faux pas.

[MindPilot]

39. Did people talk in the theater during silent movies?

just wondering....

[Sheepshank]

40. so whatever happened

...to simply turning around and saying just loudly enough, "can't you just shut up?"

I do that with seat kickers and it works pretty much every time.

[MindPilot]

41. A request for some one to take their crying baby out almost turned violent

A family brought couple of young kids to The Devil's Rejects. (When I'm looking for good quality entertainment for young children, Rob Zombie is the first name that leaps to my mind.)

After most of the people in the theater were completely fed up with the kids' crying and screaming, someone shouted out "PLEASE TAKE YOUR CHILD OUT OF THE THEATER!"

The man--I'm assuming the kids' father--stood up and yelled "Oh yeah? Make me motherfucker!" Someone else shouted "I'll help." Half a dozen men (including me) started moving toward the guy who was now hurrying to get his wife and kids out. About the same time the lights came on and managers and security got them out.

Everyone else missed like 15 minutes of the movie because of some inconsiderate jerk.