Alexa here. I've been thinking about the movie theater experience a lot lately, about what it used to be, and how much it has changed. Certainly there are things to complain about. As the Alamo Drafthouse was helpful to point out, texting is seen as totally reasonable by many patrons. And as Ebert discussed recently, the movies themselves are dimmer. But one of the many things I still value about the experience is the ticket stub. I've been collecting mine since 1989. I love opening my old tin; each stub serves as a marker of an experience. ("Wow, I really did see Boxing Helena in the theater!") Turns out I'm not alone; here are some images of stub collections, including my own. Do you save your stubs? Ever found one that surprised you?
A selection from my collection.
A self portrait by Joey Yee, featuring 6-7 years worth of stubs.
Radiostaticstar's stubs from the 80s and 90s, with writing over the faded ink.