Asaf Liberman lost his temper: "I came to see a movie!"
Radio host Asaf Liberman expressed his frustration with audience behavior during a screening of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey." He was particularly bothered by latecomers who caused disturbances half an hour into the film.
The film "The Odyssey," directed by Christopher Nolan, has become a hit among Israeli audiences, largely due to its deep emotional resonance with themes such as the difficult return from combat, post-trauma, and the challenge of reintegrating into home life during wartime.
However, alongside its box office success and full theaters, criticism has emerged—not regarding the film itself, but concerning the behavior of the audience.
During this morning's broadcast on the corporation's radio station, hosts Roni Kuban and Asaf Liberman discussed the phenomenon. Liberman shared his own frustrating experience while watching the film:
"I went to see this much-discussed film. People start entering while it's already playing, even after the commercials. This is an epic that people have been waiting for, a three-hour movie. Yet, half an hour into the film, people are still entering!"
The radio host vividly described the scene in the theater:
"They shout, 'Rivka! Over here!' They walk up and down the stairs. Someone isn't comfortable sitting in their spot, so they leave; people are constantly moving from place to place, with popcorn and drinks in hand. I ask myself: You're half an hour late, did you really stop at the buffet too?!"
Liberman went on to recall the days when there was stricter enforcement in theaters and explained what has changed since the role of the usher disappeared:
"When cinemas were smaller, there were ushers. Since cinemas have become massive complexes, everything is automated: you scan your ticket barcode at the entrance, and then it's just 'go inside, find your hall.' There are seven hundred screens—just walk in and sit down."
