The Top Vehicle Telephone Mounts for 2020

Choosing a Car Phone Mount for Your Trips to the Theater

Even a site devoted to trailers and theatrical releases has to reckon with how people actually get to the cinema. In Los Angeles especially, a trip to a premiere screening or a neighborhood multiplex usually means time behind the wheel, and most drivers now rely on a phone for navigation, parking apps and digital tickets. A good vehicle phone mount keeps that screen visible and your hands free, which matters far more than any single feature on a spec sheet.

The main types of mount

• Dashboard mounts use a suction cup or adhesive pad and place the phone close to your natural line of sight. They suit most cars, but textured or curved dashboards can weaken the grip.
• Windshield mounts often hold firmly and adjust easily, though local rules on what can be attached to a windshield vary, so check the regulations where you drive.
• Air vent mounts are compact and simple to move between cars. They work best with sturdy horizontal vents and may struggle with heavier phones.
• Cup holder mounts sit lower and are very stable, but they pull your eyes further from the road.
• Magnetic mounts let you attach and remove the phone in one motion, usually with a metal plate or a compatible case.

What to look for

Prioritize a secure hold over bumpy streets, an angle that lets you glance at directions without leaning, and easy one-handed release when you arrive. If you use your phone heavily on longer drives, a mount with built-in wireless charging can be convenient, provided your phone supports it. Make sure the mount does not block airbags, controls or your view of the road.

Using it sensibly

Set your route and pull up your tickets before you start driving, keep volume up for spoken directions, and leave texts and trailers for after you park. Before heading out, check our theater guides for the cinema you plan to visit and browse upcoming releases so the planning happens at home, not at a red light.