Whenever my husband and I see a movie in a theater, we’re generally the last to leave. Other movie goers have already gathered up their coats and left the building. An usher stands waiting to pick up any litter and get ready for the next show. But we’re still in our seats, savoring the closing music and watching the credits roll. After the big-name stars, we like to see what other names we might recognize, perhaps an actor that we’ve seen in another film or on TV. I always check to see if April Webster did the casting since she and I share the same name.

I suppose our habit of staying until the very end of a movie reflects the frugality of our days as students. If we’re going to hand over our precious dollars to see a movie, we want to enjoy every minute and get our money’s worth. But we …