Movie theaters in Idaho have reportedly been banned from serving alcohol during showings of the erotic R-rated blockbuster Fifty Shades of Grey . According to the Idaho Statesman , state law prohibits the sale of booze when it comes to 'sexually explicit films . ' Apparently at least two theaters have been ordered to comply with the restrictions - leaving many moviegoers up in arms . Movie theaters in Idaho have reportedly been banned from serving alcohol during showings of the erotic R-rated blockbuster Fifty Shades of Grey ( stock image above ) Indeed , Michele Williams , 50 , of Eagle told the newspaper : ' I just found it odd that this movie was singled out . ' I just thought , `` What year am I living in here ? Women ca n't control themselves when they drink during this movie ? '' I do n't know what the message was . ' Meanwhile , Michael Deeds who reported the ban for the Idaho Statesman , said it 's just another example of 'nonsensical ' regulation . 'Here 's an equally polite if totally exasperated message right back at state lawmakers : Idaho 's prudish , remarkably bad alcohol statute needs to be tied up , blindfolded and dominated by someone with a brain , ' he wrote . Explicit content : According to the Idaho Statesman , state law prohibits the sale of booze when it comes to 'sexually explicit films ' Dave Corkill , a theater owner in Idaho , agrees that the law is flawed . He noted that some PG-13 films seemingly violate the statute as it calls out actions such as 'hugging ' and 'caressing another person in the wrong manner . ' Corkill hopes by highlighting the issue lawmakers will change the Idaho Code 23-614 . He adds that for many customers sitting down in front of a movie with a bottle of wine is 'part of the experience . '
State law prohibits booze when it comes to 'sexually explicit films ' Apparently at least two theaters have been ordered to comply with the restrictions - leaving many moviegoers up in arms . The state of California has passed a new law that bans alcohol sales on movie screens after midnight and requires all movies sold there be accompanied by an adult beverage license.