If you buy movie tickets online there is a way to get around paying the service fee, which can run $1 and up per ticket. This method works for AMC theaters only, but I wonder if other movie chains have similar programs that include this benefit.
Here’s how it works. Join AMC’s free MovieWatcher program. When you are ready to buy tickets, log in to your MovieWatcher account. Start your movie search at MovieWatcher and remember to manually enter your membership number on the purchase page.
Hubby did this when we saw Coraline in 3-D (which I recommend) and he said it “was worth about $2 worth of hassle.”
Thanks, Hubby!
Welcome to Bargain Babe! I’m Mara, and I’m so glad you’re here. I am an obsessive bargain hunter and penny pincher, and I am determined to live a full life without EVER paying full price. 
Plus, by joining MoveWatchers you get other perks (like free popcorn at certain showtimes) & earn points for going to movies.
Yes, don’t MovieWatchers get free popcorn every Wednesday?
The Laemmle doesn’t charge the online fee:)
The Laemmle theatres have $4 matinees for seniors on Wednesdays. They also have the best popcorn of any movie theatre.
Only the AMC has MovieWatcher club, but the card does offer certain items for free or at a discount, but not always popcorn. If you go with a group to an AMC (especially Fri/Sat/Sun a.m.’s to the $6 showings, you can buy a large popcorn to share, and ask for the free refill going into the theatre.
Also, the Century 8 in No. Hollywood at Victory and Coldwater has $5 senior price for all movies, all day, on Mondays!
Great post, thanks for the info