Movie Bathroom Break? RunPee.com Gives Timely Advice

August 17, 7:20 AMSF Movie ExaminerChristopher Smith

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It's happened to each of us. We get too ambitious with pre-movie beers, slurp down one-too-many Diet Cokes or simply forget to hit the 'loo before settling in for a film. Halfway through you realize that your bladder is mere moments away from exploding - gotta go!

I hate getting up during a movie. I believe that last time I got up mid-film was while watching The Burning of the Red Temple. And I think it's a tad irresponsible to burden those around you with your poor planning. Surely you should feel a bit a guilt for interrupting your film-fan neighbors...walking in front of them, knocking shins, spilling popcorn, mumbling 'excuse me' to the delight of the people unable to experience your visual affront. No, no...please. Feel free to shatter the wonderful illusion this film has created by stepping on my toes. Concentration broken...great. But I digress...

But if you MUST go, it'd be nice to be able to choose the 4-5 minutes of the film that you can skip and not be totally derailed plot-wise. And so we turn to the amazingly simple/awesome website, RunPee.com.

"RunPee.com lists movies that are currently in movie theater and when we think would be the best time to RunPee during those films. This way you not only know when to go but can also find out what you'll be missing. You will no longer miss those ultra-important scenes or need to come back to your seat and ask 'what did I miss?'

The site has received tons of press coverage and has the requisite Facebook page and Twitter stream. Of course, they have an iPhone app, too. Watch the video below to see how it works.