Pop Culture Happy Hour Mailbag: The Movies We Walked Out Of
Dec 14, 2025
Aisha and Stephen tackle the intriguing question of movies they've walked out on. Stephen reveals his near-exit from Slumdog Millionaire due to its tough content and discusses his decision to leave A Clockwork Orange during an unsettling scene. Aisha shares her own walking-out experience with Avatar: The Way of Water, citing boredom as a factor. They explore how their tolerance differs between films and TV shows, emphasizing the commitment to finishing challenging films despite the urge to leave. The conversation is both personal and entertaining!
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Near Walkout During Slumdog Millionaire
- Stephen almost walked out of Slumdog Millionaire because its opening 45 minutes focus on children being exploited and tortured.
- He stayed and later appreciated the film once it shifted to the game-show storyline.
Walking Out On A Clockwork Orange
- Stephen walked out of A Clockwork Orange during a campus screening because of an early brutal sexual assault scene.
- He was about 18 or 19 and left with his date, despite the film's classic status.
Leaving Avatar: The Way Of Water
- Aisha left Avatar: The Way of Water during a 40X screening because the moving seats, drinks, and boredom made the experience miserable.
- She later watched the film at home to fulfill their Best Picture 'rule.'
