a. Making Friends
One of the greatest things about movie screenings it the fact that you are part of an elite audience that is able to see movies before they are released. This is a great opportunity to meet other movie lovers that are passionate about the same movies you are. While standing in line, take this opportunity to meet other people. This is a great opportunity to meet and interact with other movie fans. You never know who you’ll be standing next to. Here is a list of questions that you can ask to get the conversation going.
1. How did you get your tickets?
2. What have you heard about the movie?
3. What other good movies have you seen lately?
4. What is the best movie screening you have ever been to?
5. Have you ever meet or seen any celebrities?
6. What did you think about the movie?

Since most of the time tickets for movie screenings will be for two people. It’s a great opportunity to invite a friend or acquaintance to do something fun and inexpensive. If you don’t have a friend or family member to attend, you can often use the extra ticket to make some new friends by posting the info on Facebook, MySpace or by posting the information on Craigslist. It’s a great opener and will allow you to impress your current friends or make new ones.

b. Online Communities
After you have seen the movie, share your thoughts with others via online websites or forums. Remember that the rest of the world hasn’t been lucky enough to see the movie before its released. So use this opportunity to help others become informed about the movie. Most movie sites will have a reviews section, so pick your favorite one and don’t be afraid to begin your review with “I just attended an advanced screening and…”