You suggested some great ideas, including early afternoon screenings during the week (that's how I caught "Cloverfield," "Tropic Thunder" and Indy 4 this year) and investing in a home cinema setup. For what it's worth I would also venture the following...

1. Try your local IMAX cinema if you're fortunate enough to live near one. The range of movies is usually limited to blockbusters and the tickets tend to be pricier - but the screen is as tall as an apartment block and the sound loud enough to drown out a mariachi rally. I thoroughly enjoyed "Batman Begins" at the IMAX in London in 2005 - despite a group of truant schoolkids who hollered throughout.

2. If you know any journalists or other media professionals, then see if they will take you as their guest to a preview press screening. Everyone usually sits there and, um, watches the movie.

3. It's also worth joining a film club if there's one in your town or city - fellow members are as likely to be as passionate about movies as you and not want to ruin your enjoyment.

Hope that all helps - happy viewing...

P.S. Myriam: feel free to use the flyer idea, there's no copyright on it - but I accept no responsibility for any adverse reaction.