Two Philly Serenity Screenings in Feb! by bentor78

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Two Philly Serenity Screenings in Feb!

POSTED BY: BENTOR78
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Sunday, January 29, 2006 7:45 AM

Hey Philly/PA Browncoats!

I manage an independent movie theater in Philadelphia, PA and also happen to be a major browncoat.

After handing out copies of Serenity to the staff for christmas, I won enough converts to convince the theater owner to book Serenity for two screenings as part of our midnight movie series.

It screens at midnight on Friday Feb. 10th and Sat. Feb 11th. And it's in our 320 seat theater on 35mm.

Our midnight series is a lot of fun AND if Serenity does well, there's a great chance we'll be able to bring it back every year - hopefully to keep the cult status growing...

Go to:

http://www.brynmawrfilm.org

for info and directions - the midnite movies are listed at the bottom of the page. The theater is on Route 30, on the "main line" - a suburban stretch right outside Philadelphia, PA.

I've also been talking to Lisa Lassek, the editor of the
film, about coming and doing a Q&A at the theater (she's from Bryn Mawr originally), although NOT this screening. But if we get a good crowd, it will help convice her to come in the future AND get us another screening!

So please come on out and fill the theater! I can't wait to see the BDM on the big screen again AND get paid for it!

-Ben

Ben Hickernell
______________

Manager
Bryn Mawr Film Institute

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Sunday, January 29, 2006 8:10 AM

PDCHARLES

What happened? He see your face?

Sadly, I am sure I won't be able to make it....

But thanx for doing your part!

U gonna be smart here Riva!?!

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Sunday, January 29, 2006 8:18 AM

MISBEHAVIN

This is excellent news! Thanks very much. I just emailed my brother and 2 friends.

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Sunday, January 29, 2006 8:18 AM

MISBEHAVIN

This is excellent news! Thanks very much. I just emailed my brother and 2 friends.

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Sunday, January 29, 2006 8:56 AM

MISBEHAVIN

Quote:
Originally posted by pdcharles:
Sadly, I am sure I won't be able to make it....

You won't be able to make it? I assumed that attendance is mandatory for at least both of the showings.

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Sunday, January 29, 2006 8:56 AM

MISBEHAVIN

Quote:
Originally posted by pdcharles:
Sadly, I am sure I won't be able to make it....

You won't be able to make it? I assumed that attendance is mandatory for at least both of the showings.

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Sunday, January 29, 2006 10:09 AM

NINAH148

AWESOME! I'll be there with as many browncoats or potential browncoats I can rustle up.

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Sunday, January 29, 2006 10:12 AM

NINAH148

Ben --

Email me at ninahattian (at) comcast (dot) net if you need help advertising or anything. I work at CHOP, so I walk past UPenn and Drexel twice a day. Happy to put up flyers or something. Not sure how many folks will make the commute, but you never know...

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Sunday, January 29, 2006 10:23 AM

BENTOR78

Nina - for any folks coming from the city, the movie theater is RIGHT next to an R5 stop - literally like 100 feet from the Bryn Mawr R5... the only problem is that the train won't run back when the movie's over...I for one am happy to give some browncoats a ride home to the city (as I live there), but of course I've only got four spots beside myself... but we can prob. rustle up some rides if we try... but getting out there from Drexel is *easy*... just nab the R5 at 30th St... and if you have a car, that makes it all the easier...

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Sunday, January 29, 2006 10:26 AM

THEONETRUEBIX

This has been added to the list at

http://www.cantstoptheserenity.com/

Please email me off the Contact Us page on that site if you learn of any screenings not currently listed there.

Thanks.

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Sunday, January 29, 2006 10:41 AM

SERENITYFOREVER

Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you.

That frickin' rocks! I am so coming... from Indianapolis, but that's another story. I'll round up the Philly crew. We'll be out in numbers.

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Sunday, January 29, 2006 11:15 AM

BENTOR78

oh - and one more addendum: It's only 5 bucks.

and i can be reached at: bhickernell@brynmawrfilm.org if anyone has questions.

hopefully we can get this as a headline here to really get the word out! again, hope to see lots of folks come out - and if anyone has any ideas as to how to make the screening "special" - I'm open to ideas. (No, I can't get Nathan Fillion, but maybe we can hand out some Blue Sun merchandise or something...)

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Sunday, January 29, 2006 5:05 PM

MISBEHAVIN

Quote:
Originally posted by bentor78:
...Our midnight series is a lot of fun...

Do your midnight shows ever sell out? I read on your theater's website that tickets aren't available in advance except for members.

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Sunday, January 29, 2006 5:05 PM

MISBEHAVIN

Quote:
Originally posted by bentor78:
...Our midnight series is a lot of fun...

Do your midnight shows ever sell out? I read on your theater's website that tickets aren't available in advance except for members.

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Sunday, January 29, 2006 5:20 PM

BENTOR78

I wouldn't worry about selling out. Theater 1 seats 320 plus change. We usually sell 60-100 for a midnite show. For a Rocky Horror, maybe 150. Even if Browncoats turn out in force, I'd be very surprised if we sold out. That's why if we get even a crowd of 150 or so it'll really impress the theater owners.

Even if we do get 320, then I can move the print over to our other theater, which seats 360 - I might even put it in that theater anyway.

And if we got a miracle crowd of over 360, there's always the option of running it in both theaters simultaneously (there are ways - long story) - so that's almost 700 seats!

It is true only members can get advance tickets (one of the perks of joining our non-profit org), but please don't let that keep anyone from coming! I am *sure* we can get everyone in!

One of the benefits of having a Browncoat run the screening...

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Sunday, January 29, 2006 5:23 PM

IMNOTACOMMITTEE

Hello,

I'm a new Firefly/Serenity fan (and I live near Philly). I missed Serenity the first time around in the theater (I'm a very new fan), so I thank you for showing this! I'll be sure to be there.

It would be great to meet some local Browncoats!

~INAC

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Sunday, January 29, 2006 5:35 PM

RAVENHAIR

I'll be sure to relay this info to my brother and his wife who live in the area! I unfortunately *sob* do not, but I thank you! You may inspire other independent movie theaters to do the same!

I'm jealous! but wish everyone a wonderful time!

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Sunday, January 29, 2006 5:39 PM

JRC

Make sure you advertise the hell outta this. At least two weeks in advance in all the local papers, web, etc.
No way I could make this, being as far as Texas that I am. Then again, Philadelphia IS a suburb of Dallas, soooo....

Everyone dies alone.

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Monday, January 30, 2006 3:43 AM

GRAYFURY

This is awesome.... I live in Phoenixville, which is about 20 minutes from the main line... I'm dragging my fiance' (kicking and screaming) and my bruh's... I'll be the clown shoe in the front row with the Jayne hat on...*memo to my self... bring a fresh change of underpants!* Who wants to meet before hand?....Isnt there a Chili's near there? ...E-mail me at evoiv@comcast.net if your up for some hi-jinxical browncoatin'

"Smellin' alot of IF comin' offa' this plan!"

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Monday, January 30, 2006 9:31 AM

FOURSKYS

Man, I'm jealous! I went to Villanova University (Right down the street) for undergrad and used to go up to that theater all the time. I so wish I could get back...

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Monday, January 30, 2006 9:51 AM

RICKYJAMES

You know, this raises a whole new possible way to advance the firefly cause - use the old Rocky Horror Picture Show midnight showing model.

What DOES happen to all those prints once they leave the theares? And what would it take to engineer a coordinated showing on college campuses and midnight movie theatres nationwide?

Just wondering.

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Monday, January 30, 2006 9:54 AM

COOKIEJAR

Wow I am so totally want to go! I'll see if I can round up some people to go!!

Quote:
Originally posted by GrayFury:
This is awesome.... I live in Phoenixville, which is about 20 minutes from the main line... I'm dragging my fiance' (kicking and screaming) and my bruh's... I'll be the clown shoe in the front row with the Jayne hat on...*memo to my self... bring a fresh change of underpants!*

My sister is making me a hat too! It should be done by then hopefully! :-)

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Monday, January 30, 2006 11:52 AM

ERICO

I run the Firefly Talk podcast and I'll mention this on our next show, which comes out in a few days. We have many thousands of listeners so that should help get the word out. Hopefully I'll be able to drive up from Baltimore as well, I like to take Serenity road trips.

Eric

www.fireflytalk.com

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Monday, January 30, 2006 12:05 PM

LONGLOSTBRISTOW

I'm going to see if I can round up a few people to make the trek down from Scranton. We would have a blast! :)

-Meg

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Monday, January 30, 2006 12:10 PM

IVY

Nooooooo, I will be in Florida until the 13th!

My good friend, and fellow Browncoat, is on staff at Bryn Mawr College. I'll pass the information on to her.

Thanks!!

Ivy

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Monday, January 30, 2006 12:27 PM

RKLENSETH

I'm wondering, Bentor, if you are challenging the Browncoats to sell out all 700 seats? Because if you are challenging us, I'm sure we could do something about that.

Oh, and play Cantr II at www.cantr.net.

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Monday, January 30, 2006 12:44 PM

JFANJ

well,sounds dandy,i drive trucks and have delivered there before,but not soon enough im afraid.

jfanj

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Monday, January 30, 2006 1:18 PM

MALNOURISHED

I'm trying to convince some friends to make the drive up from College Park, MD for the show. I look forward to meeting some Browncoats!

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Monday, January 30, 2006 5:10 PM

MISBEHAVIN

Quote:
Originally posted by JRC:
Make sure you advertise the hell outta this...

I wonder if WHYY-FM -the local National Public Radio affiliate http://www.whyy.org/91FM/ - might be persuaded to make mention of this as part of Arts and Culture reporting or possibly even something like Radio Times. It's an interesting and amusing story: Critically-acclained series cancelled after 11 episodes sells enough DVDs to get a movie made. Critically-acclained movie then flops at the box office but sells enough DVDs to remain at top of Amazon for weeks, pulling the cancelled series DVD along with it. Fans buy multiple copies of DVD to loan to friends and donate to libraries. Local non-profit art house theater plans a midnight showing, but will fans really show up from Indianapolis, Scranton, and Maryland?

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Monday, January 30, 2006 5:10 PM

MISBEHAVIN

Quote:
Originally posted by JRC:
Make sure you advertise the hell outta this...

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Monday, January 30, 2006 6:54 PM

SHINYRIV

This is awesome, I will try to make both shows, but if not I will definety be at Saturdays. I'm from South Jersey and not quite sure how to get there. I'm hoping is near UPenn and Drexel but if not i will research it and I'll be ready. Can't wait to meet other browncoats.

"I don't disagree on any particular point."

Can't Stop The Signal

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 3:26 AM

MISBEHAVIN

Quote:
Originally posted by SHINYRIV:
... I'm from South Jersey and not quite sure how to get there...

Here's some links:
http://www.brynmawrfilm.org/3directions.htm

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=824+West+Lancaster+Avenue,+Bry
n+Mawr,+Pennsylvania,+19010&ll=40.030243,-75.318832&spn=0.237647,0.681152

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 3:26 AM

MISBEHAVIN

Quote:
Originally posted by SHINYRIV:
... I'm from South Jersey and not quite sure how to get there...

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 3:39 AM

COOKIEJAR

Quote:
Originally posted by rklenseth:
I'm wondering, Bentor, if you are challenging the Browncoats to sell out all 700 seats? Because if you are challenging us, I'm sure we could do something about that.

Actually, I'm getting kind of nervous that there won't be enough seating. Because I'm probably bring 3-4 with possibly 20+ if things go right.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 4:20 AM

MEAHTSINGAN

Quote:
Originally posted by Ivy:
My good friend, and fellow Browncoat, is on staff at Bryn Mawr College. I'll pass the information on to her.

Thanks!!

Ivy

Great to hear I have a fellow Browncoat here on staff at Bryn Mawr!

Should be a fun event - I can hardly wait :-D

~kat

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 11:28 AM

BENTOR78

well, ok then folks, consider it a challenge.

i'm making arrangements to show the film on both screens simultaneously on 35mm. so that's 700 seats. both nights.

if you guys can fill 'em, please do. i would be very, very pleased.

but please don't stay home folks, i really do think it'll be a long shot to sell out. i *promise* folks who have driven a long way will get to see the movie - even if i have to sit outside with my laptop and the dvd! (we *do* also have a classrom w/ a video projector, so could squeeze another 40 or so in there, but again, i don't think we'll actually sell out... but i'm getting prepared as if we will!!!)

you guys have inspired me into thinking it's possible!

also, we're working on some supplementary things to make the event fun. it's not official yet, but could be soon, that we'll have a pre-party in our theater cafe before the Saturday show (say 10ish) and maybe do some form of firefly quizzo/trivia or firefly impressions (c'mon, who can do a mean operative?) or something along w/ general mingling - and the cafe is byob!

and if that doesn't work out, there's a great bar down the street called "the grog" which'll be open as well for food and drinkies. just bring yer own chopsticks.

i'm working on getting together a few fun prizes for the games and over all it should be a righteous tri-state shindig - but of course, the best part will be the main event - a bunch of folks who love Serenity seeing it on a big screen together.

If aynone has ideas re: fun things to do at the screening, please lemme know.

and please do everyone come out and don't worry about selling out.

and finally, i'm doing my best to do some promotion - thanks for all the emails and suggestions re: ways to get the word out. remember, i'm just one little man with one little ship... err, theater, but i'll do my best!

see ya in the 'verse next weekend!

oh - and if any other folks are planning on coming out, please do post and say how many you're bringing, so we can get a feeling - thanks!

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 3:18 PM

NESTAR

Hey Eric, what day do you think you'll be going?

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 4:03 PM

APOSTALOS

Allright!

Ben you prove that the signal can't be stopped.

I'm a seminarian student up the road from Bryn Mawr(Shepherds R us. . just kidding: St. Charles Seminary) and I personally "converted" 12 classmates into Browncoats and we proudly took up a whole row at the BDM. We would be happy to come back and support another viewing of the show. Keep the good news of this screening flying.

-ap

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 4:31 PM

REGINAROADIE

Won't be able to make it, seeing as how I live in another country, but I like your 'midnight movie' policy. Not many theatres still do that. The only one I've been to that does anything like that is the Bloor Cinema in Toronto.

But I'm really impressed by the other movies you have in your line-up. FIGHT CLUB, both versions of DONNIE DARKO, ROCKY HORROR, ETERNAL SUNSHINE, etc. If I were living there, I'd be a regular customer.

You guys should show a bunch of Kevin Smith films. Then you'd REALLY be packed.

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"I'm sure the Great Leader has his reasons."

"Well I'm sure the Great Leader is just some sort of twisted ass freak."

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 4:52 PM

BENTOR78

one of the great things about being an *independent* theater..

and I -just- realized the Firefly pun.

But seriously, I work in production here in Philly - wrote/directed my first feature last year: www.cellarmovie.com - and why did i pick this as a day job over being someone's assistant in a production office?

b/c i love the theaterical experience and i think the best way to keep it alive is to not let the "mcdonalds" approach choke away the magical experience of seeing a movie w/ an appreciative crowd.

i get *so* tired of multiplexes that bombard you with video games and horrible candy on the way in (and i *like* video games and candy), bombard you with advertising for 30 MINUTES and then have a feature presentation w/ a scratched print, out of focus, skipping sound, kids on cell phones, etc.

the large companies don't care about *movies*. we do. we choose movies we think will expand our audience's perceptions rather than just what'll sell. we focus on good projection and sound and clean, fun theater. we show 2 or 3 trailers before each movie and that's it.

and our popcorn prices are the lowest in town.

are we perfect and is it the perfect day job? no.

but i do think we're doing something positive towards preserving/rescuing the theatrical movie experience.

and i'm proud of that.

but, that being said, working 'till midnight every night has it's disadvantages.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 4:55 PM

CARMENCITA

Are costumes encouraged?

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 4:56 PM

IMNOTACOMMITTEE

Quote:
oh - and if any other folks are planning on coming out, please do post and say how many you're bringing, so we can get a feeling - thanks!

I think it'll just be me for my part. But I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 5:00 PM

BENTOR78

costumes are def great w/ me! am i right in thinking most fan folks are coming sat.? we're thinking of having the party that night and i think that'd be the best night for costumes... but really either night is cool - like i said above (or was that on a different board? yikes!), if folks wear rocky horror costumes and hedwig and the angry inch costumes and, heck, bathrobes for Big Lebowski, than I think Serenity fans'll be in good company w/ some leather and tightpants.

and yes, that's one word now.

the only thing i will say, though, is that i know i'm encouraging first timers to come and likely a lot of other folks will be as well, so i don't wanna scare 'em off... i don't think we'll do a theme song sing along or anything :) - although that doesn't mean i won't sneak it onto the pre show music five minutes before showtime!

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 5:05 PM

BLUEHARVEST77

I just want to break in with this Link for the Sci Fi channel. If you have any suggestions for programing (specifically a second Firefly season) this is where you write. Don't just use the link, pass it on to any place you think we might get support. feedback@scifi.com

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 5:34 PM

SHINYRIV

Misbehavin, Thanks for the useful links. I've taken a look and it should be easy to get there.

Trying to drag a few friends, but they don't seem interested. Cant wonder why. Or maybe they had enough of me talking about the movie, every chance I get. No Big, it looks like I'll be solo both nights.

"I don't disagree on any particular point."

Can't Stop The Signal

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:09 PM

MISBEHAVIN

Quote:
Originally posted by bentor78:
...think it'll be a long shot to sell out...

If we could just beat the theater's record for a midnight movie it would be wacky fun.

Quote:
...i'm working on getting together a few fun prizes for the games...

If you can use it, I'm willing to donate a Serenity DVD to the treasure chest. It's a previously viewed Hollywood Video copy, but it's complete with one of the alternate DVD covers created by "11th hour", so you might say it's a Special Edition used DVD. Shiny!

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:09 PM

MISBEHAVIN

Quote:
Originally posted by bentor78:
...think it'll be a long shot to sell out...

If we could just beat the theater's record for a midnight movie it would be wacky fun.

Quote:
...i'm working on getting together a few fun prizes for the games...

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 1:21 AM

ERICO

Quote:
Originally posted by NEStar:
Hey Eric, what day do you think you'll be going?

Not sure, are you thinking of driving down?

www.fireflytalk.com

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 2:08 AM

IMNOTACOMMITTEE

Quote:
Originally posted by bentor78:
am i right in thinking most fan folks are coming sat.?

Is anyone planning on going on Friday?

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 3:03 AM

MISBEHAVIN

Quote:
Originally posted by imnotacommittee:
...Is anyone planning on going on Friday?

Yes. Because I must work Sunday, Friday night is better for me. So far, it looks like at least 4 of us.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 3:03 AM

MISBEHAVIN

Quote:
Originally posted by imnotacommittee:
...Is anyone planning on going on Friday?

Yes. Because I must work Sunday, Friday night is better for me. So far, it looks like at least 4 of us.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 3:35 AM

NESTAR

Quote:
Originally posted by erico:
Not sure, are you thinking of driving down?

Thinking about it.

I might talk my friend Kati into going with me.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 5:22 AM

BENTOR78

thanks misbehavin! a Serenity DVD would be *awesome*... I'm workin' on some swag too - for both nights...

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 5:50 AM

MALNOURISHED

I'm planning to come on Friday, and there will be two of us. Is there any possibility of a pre-party (in the theater or elsewhere) on Friday night as well? We're driving up early for dinner, but we don't know the city so it would be fun to have something planned for before the show.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 6:24 AM

BENTOR78

hey malnourished and other friday attendees:

i'll let you know if we can do a pre-party friday at the cafe'... but for now sat. might be it...

however, there is a bar/pub (food as well then) right down the street called "The Grog" that could suffice well as a pre-serenity meeting place... it's right on lancaster ave, route 30, just down the street from the theater...

it's a nice little place... maybe a bit busy on fri. night but they have an upstairs that usually has some room.

unless folks are coming who are under 21...

anyway, if demand seems great enough, maybe we can swing a friday night cafe' party as well...

oh, and just to note, the theater is def. *outside* the city - a good 20 min. drive or train from center city philly... just to make that clear to folks...

you said you didn't "know the city well" so wasn't sure exactly what you meant... there are *plenty* of great restaurants i can recommend in the city if you're coming up early enough... and even a decent place or two in bryn mawr...

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 9:14 AM

KAELE

Gorramit!

I missed seeing this in theaters (cash flow problems). I'd LOVE to go. Am speaking to hubby and the 'rents about showing up on Saturday.

Here's a few thoughts:
1) KYW1060am does a Local events/announcements
2) Can e-mail all three network news programs about this, see if any show up as a local highlights thing. Heck, they did for Harry Potter and SW, why not Serenity?
3) Someone mentioned bringing "props"; instead of that, we could look into bringing "fruity oaty bars" and donating them to a local food bank. It'd also be a neat way of gaining a slice more media attention.
4) My fav: Preston and Steve's morning show. They're always out looking for weird stuff to make fun of, and before they were at WMMR, were VERY active in things going on around town. (Prob still are.) Could e-mail them with a heads-up and see if anyone shows.

I'd be willing to do something, just let me know. But I won't do it without permission of the theater. If nothing happens, nothing happens. If something does happen, it'd be worth doing!

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Wednesday, February 1, 2006 10:01 AM

MALNOURISHED

Quote:
Originally posted by bentor78:
hey malnourished and other friday attendees:

i'll let you know if we can do a pre-party friday at the cafe'... but for now sat. might be it...

...

anyway, if demand seems great enough, maybe we can swing a friday night cafe' party as well...

Ben, please don't stress over planning another party for Friday. You're doing a lot already, and I shouldn't be greedy.

Quote:
Originally posted by bentor78:

you said you didn't "know the city well" so wasn't sure exactly what you meant... there are *plenty* of great restaurants i can recommend in the city if you're coming up early enough... and even a decent place or two in bryn mawr...

I've only been to Philly once as an adult, and that was just to go to the zoo. I would love any suggestions you have for restaurants in the city and/or near the theater. Also, how is Philly as far as driving and parking in the city? I live near DC now, so I won't be scared off if you say it's not easy.

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