It's the most wonderful time of the year.
- By Brandon Marcus
- Published 07/15/2008
Brandon Marcus
Brandon was raised in the forests of Northern California and, after 20 years, made his way to the deserts of Southern California, where he has taken up writing full time. Aside from writing short stories, Brandon is a film-maker, producer and editor (only if he has to). Brandon is told that his literary influences are quite obvious: King, Serling, Bradbury and way too many graphic novels - all of which contributed to the warped, disturbed man he has become today.
You don't need me to tell you but it's a very good time to be a movie fan. It's summer time, so the most explosive, anticipated films of the year are arriving, one after another. And we are the people with all the answers. Not a day goes by without a co-worker asking me about Pineapple Express or Tropic Thunder and, of course, The Dark Knight. Common knowledge to us Chewers is breaking news to others. I feel like a genius. Of course, I'm not a genius. I'm just someone who spends far too much time surfing the internet. No offense.
I saw Hellboy 2: The Golden Army this past weekend. The showing reminded me of how much I truly love seeing films on the big screen. As annoying as fellow theater patrons are, I cherish almost all movie-going experiences. The theater was packed (a pleasant surprise to me), the audience was responsive and the movie, as we all know, was fantastic. There was a baby in the row ahead of me, whining every once and awhile but I wasn't that upset. The parents would hush her and the movie would go on. And the small whimpering of a child was soon drowned out by the laughter of the audience.
If that movie was, say, The Dark Knight, I probably wouldn't have been as cheerful. But that's partially because I would give my left nut to see that film and also becuase I assume it requires intense attention throughout. But there some movies that are pure popcorn fun, like Hellboy. Seeing those movies with a mass audience, people who are just there for a good time, can be very rewarding.
This Thursday night (3:15 in the morning, to be exact) I will be joining hundreds of other fans to see The Dark Knight on IMAX (the theater at Universal City Walk -- let me know if anyone else will be there!). I have an idea that these people, the ones staying up until 3 in the morning, are the intense, show-no-mercy fans of Batman (I'm sure the midnight show fans are as well. They're just quicker on the draw). To see this movie with a group like that will be amazing, regardless of the film's quality. These will be people I can talk shop with. The hours waiting in line will be filled with lively conversations, nostalgia and plenty of good laughs.
And many energy drinks, I'm sure.
I saw Hellboy 2: The Golden Army this past weekend. The showing reminded me of how much I truly love seeing films on the big screen. As annoying as fellow theater patrons are, I cherish almost all movie-going experiences. The theater was packed (a pleasant surprise to me), the audience was responsive and the movie, as we all know, was fantastic. There was a baby in the row ahead of me, whining every once and awhile but I wasn't that upset. The parents would hush her and the movie would go on. And the small whimpering of a child was soon drowned out by the laughter of the audience.
If that movie was, say, The Dark Knight, I probably wouldn't have been as cheerful. But that's partially because I would give my left nut to see that film and also becuase I assume it requires intense attention throughout. But there some movies that are pure popcorn fun, like Hellboy. Seeing those movies with a mass audience, people who are just there for a good time, can be very rewarding.
This Thursday night (3:15 in the morning, to be exact) I will be joining hundreds of other fans to see The Dark Knight on IMAX (the theater at Universal City Walk -- let me know if anyone else will be there!). I have an idea that these people, the ones staying up until 3 in the morning, are the intense, show-no-mercy fans of Batman (I'm sure the midnight show fans are as well. They're just quicker on the draw). To see this movie with a group like that will be amazing, regardless of the film's quality. These will be people I can talk shop with. The hours waiting in line will be filled with lively conversations, nostalgia and plenty of good laughs.
And many energy drinks, I'm sure.
