When you ask these questions they do not go to management or employees of the theater. Your question goes to random people who volunteer information to help Google. I would imagine they take the bags because historically people have snuck food items into the movies. In today's tense environment I agree not allowing anyone to bring in bags large enough to contain firearms, ammo, smoke bombs, or any form of incendiary device. I no longer trust anyone and feel safer knowing the local movie theaters are not allowing anyone to bring in bags. Instead of sounding critical you should laud this business for having the safety of its patrons in mind.
It's less about the snacks and more about the safety of everyone
It's for everyone's safety. There is a sign on the door stating any and all forms of bags can be confiscated and searched by any and all employees upon entry into the building.
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