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marcvh
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response 153 of 342:
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Jan 25 00:10 UTC 2006 |
That's why they offer free refills; they know that hardly anybody will get
up in the middle of the movie and wait in line to take advantage of them,
and those who do will likely get popcorn or candy or something.
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tod
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response 154 of 342:
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Jan 25 00:17 UTC 2006 |
I almost tried to talk the girl at Regal into giving me 2 buckets of popcorn
since they allow 1 free refill. Cuz then i'd be sticking it TO THE MAN..
Good thing I didn't though cuz Miruna said the popcorn is too salty and I
couldn't finish a whole bucket mono a mono
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mcnally
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response 155 of 342:
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Jan 25 00:43 UTC 2006 |
If you're really that cheap and concerned with sticking it to the movie man,
bring a paper bag with you and arrive a few minutes early. Get your popcorn,
wander into the theater, find some seats you like, then fill the bag with
popcorn and have one person hold the seats while the other goes back to the
counter to refill the tub. Frankly I've got better things to do with my time
(plus I usually don't even like movie-theater popcorn) but if you just can't
be happy unless you're working the system to your advantage..
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tod
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response 156 of 342:
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Jan 25 00:55 UTC 2006 |
Its not just the popcorn..its the sodas too..I've gotta keep hotwater bottles
down my pants to capture the cola before commercials end. I just hope they
don't hear my corduroys swishing when I re-approach the concessions.
Wish me luck!
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marcvh
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response 157 of 342:
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Jan 25 01:05 UTC 2006 |
If they just put a little soda fountain in front of each row of seats,
and made every seat a toilet, then you wouldn't ever have to leave!
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slynne
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response 158 of 342:
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Jan 25 01:13 UTC 2006 |
resp:157 Oh now *that* would make going to the movies pleasant.
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mcnally
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response 159 of 342:
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Jan 25 01:17 UTC 2006 |
It would certainly be one of the few things I can think of that would
seriously up the grossness factor of the sticky floors..
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gull
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response 160 of 342:
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Jan 25 03:13 UTC 2006 |
Re resp:145: I agree with you when it comes to first-run theaters. By
the time the film gets to a second-run theater, it's so scratchy and
spliced-up that it's usually a worse viewing experience than a DVD.
Re resp:152: I think that if the studios are going to continue to
release three- and four-hour movie epics, than yes, they need to bring
back the intermission.
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tod
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response 161 of 342:
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Jan 25 04:36 UTC 2006 |
re #157
And you thought wiping popcorn butter on your pantlegs was sexy..just wait!
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springne
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response 162 of 342:
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Jan 25 12:21 UTC 2006 |
Saw two movies yesterday at the Alamo Draft House, King Kong and Brokeback
Mountain. What a great double header and two movies as different as day and
night.
Thoroughly enjoyed both.
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mary
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response 163 of 342:
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Jan 25 12:29 UTC 2006 |
Saw "Nine Lives" last night and liked it quite a lot. It's
different and it works. But I'm anxious to hear from anyone
else who has seen it their take on the last episode and how
those characters fit into the ensemble.
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micklpkl
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response 164 of 342:
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Jan 25 14:33 UTC 2006 |
resp:162 - You've hit upon the Austin company with one of the coolest
business plans. For those who don't know - Alamo Draft House combines a decent
restaurant, bar, and movie theater, and adds waitresses serving you in your
seat. They still haven't figured out a toilet in your seat, though. :) http
://www.alamodrafthouse.com/
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springne
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response 165 of 342:
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Jan 25 14:44 UTC 2006 |
Yep. We were only one of two seats filled in King Kong. We had pizza and
coke.
The the Brokeback Mountain theater was packed and we had the coffee flavored
desert.
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aruba
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response 166 of 342:
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Jan 25 16:12 UTC 2006 |
We rented two movies this week:
"Harold and Kumar go to White Castle" which I thought had quite a few
laughs. Some grossness too, but quite a few honest laughs. In the
tradition of "American Graffiti", "After Hours", and "Dude, Where's My
Car?", it's a one-night odyssey.
Also "Me and You and Everyone We Know", which I liked a lot. It seemed to
be about the ways in which we find it hard to connect with each other in the
world, and the artificial ways in which we keep others away. The
writer/director, Miranda July, also acts in the movie. Parts of it were
like what you expect to see at the Ann Arbor Film Festival on a good day.
(Which is to say, it's an Art Film that's accessible to people like me, who
think most art films are pretty pretentious and obscure.)
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edina
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response 167 of 342:
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Jan 25 16:17 UTC 2006 |
We watched "Shaun of the Dead" this weekend. I'm not a huge horror fan - but
this wasn't really a horror movie. It was pretty funny and sad in some ways
- left me feeling that Brits should make more horror movies.
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tod
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response 168 of 342:
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Jan 25 16:25 UTC 2006 |
Saw Fun with Dick & Jane
My advice: Wait for it on TV..don't even bother renting it
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marcvh
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response 169 of 342:
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Jan 25 17:28 UTC 2006 |
There used to be a movie theater that was converted to serve food and such
in North Seattle, I think they called it the Cinema Grill. It didn't last.
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springne
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response 170 of 342:
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Jan 25 19:31 UTC 2006 |
There are at least 3 Alamo Draft Houses in Austin.
But then, Austin is weird.
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furs
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response 171 of 342:
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Jan 26 11:55 UTC 2006 |
Saw "Millions" this week and just loved it. The kid actors in it were
really good, and it was just a really sweet movie.
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slynne
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response 172 of 342:
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Jan 26 14:03 UTC 2006 |
I have the book _Millions_ and keep meaning to read it. I have been
waiting to watch the movie until I read the book but it looks like a
good one. And now it has the furs five star golden seal of approval so
it is definately on my list now. ;)
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richard
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response 173 of 342:
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Jan 30 15:45 UTC 2006 |
WALK THE LINE-- Excellent biopic about Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash,
and how they came to be a couple after being married to other people for
many years and having unrequited love. Joaquin Phoenix does a great job
at what I thought would have been nearly impossible, replicating Johnny
Cash's voice and singing his songs. Reese Witherspoon also excellent.
Both will deserve the Oscar nominations they'll surely get. Now if they'd
only shown Phoenix (as Cash) singing "A Boy Named Sue" ...
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remmers
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response 174 of 342:
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Jan 30 19:08 UTC 2006 |
Been having something of a Miyazaki festival at our house, triggered
by Turner Classic Movies featuring his films during January. Re-watched
"Spirited Away" and "Porco Rosso", and saw for the first time "My
Neighbor Totoro", "Whispers of the Heart", and "Princess Mononoke".
Such wonderful stories and animation.
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fitz
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response 175 of 342:
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Jan 30 19:33 UTC 2006 |
I'm enjoying the Miuazaki festival too. Those not having seen the TCM
advertising for it should look for these movies to air on Thursday evenings.
Bummer, though. I have to tape them and watch them when my animation adverse
spouse isn't around. I feel so dirty. [kidding]
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mcnally
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response 176 of 342:
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Jan 30 19:43 UTC 2006 |
I think I'm missing the Miyazaki-appreciation gene.
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fitz
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response 177 of 342:
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Jan 31 13:05 UTC 2006 |
Maybe if you recall watching Titan AE or Osmosis Jones you'll appreciate
Miyazaki better. I suspect that the real problem is with me: I stopped the
tape just to show Myra the funnel being used for refuling Porco's seaplane.
I even called her in from another room. Her reaction: "Big deal."
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