Two Philly Serenity Screenings in Feb!

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UPDATED: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 12:07
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LONGLOSTBRISTOW

Sunday, February 12, 2006 3:23 PM

I think late April/early-mid May would be the best to aim for. PA has had some weird weather in April in years past, so I think it would be best to wait for a little bit.

Hopefully, I'll be able to make it if/when there is a next one. Too many things went awry this weekend that didn't allow me to make the trip down.

I'm glad to hear that everyone had a good time that was able to make it! It sounds like it was a lot of fun. :D

-Meg

MISBEHAVIN

Sunday, February 12, 2006 4:24 PM

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Originally posted by longlostbristow:
I think late April/early-mid May would be the best to aim for. PA has had some weird weather in April in years past...

I recall a large snowstorm at the end of April, quite a number of years ago. Mid May would be nice - too late for snow and too early for much risk of heat-wave related Brownouts. Earthquakes are still a possibility, although I find nothing on the Cortex about seismic activity centered on Lancaster Avenue. Fortunately, Bryn Mawr is too far inland for any concern about tsunamis. Sadly we can't rule out tornados. Or asteroids.

BROWNSPARROW

Sunday, February 12, 2006 4:40 PM

I'd say the sooner the better. A Serenity weekend in early/mid spring would be great. And I'm very glad the theater owners were happy with the turnout. I, for one, am going to follow the example of several others in this thread and send a note and the money I would have spent on the ticket. It's the least I can do to support all the planning and hard work that went into the screenings. Hopefully I'll meet some of you great folks next time.

Unless those asteroids turn into a problem.

LONGLOSTBRISTOW

Sunday, February 12, 2006 6:50 PM

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Earthquakes are still a possibility, although I find nothing on the Cortex about seismic activity centered on Lancaster Avenue.

About 4 years ago, we had a very minor earthquake (Scranton, PA). I remember waking up because my bed shook a bit. I didn't think anything of it, until the local news said something about it.

According to my mother, winter isn't over until May. ;)

-Meg

MALNOURISHED

Monday, February 13, 2006 2:18 AM

I went to last night's screening, and it was fantastic. Four of us made the drive up from MD, and we arrived just in time for the party at the cafe. There were about 12-15 of us there for the pre-party, which was nice because we had a chance to talk to everyone. The trivia game was fun (even with Ben's trick questions ), and everyone got a prize. I scored a sweet Blue Sun t-shirt. I'm sure that it was amazing to see the BDM on Friday with over 100 in attendance, but our little screening was fun too. It was a good mix of browncoats, casual fans, and newbies/local college kids.

Count us (plus a few more College Parkers) in for the next screenings, whenever they are. I think waiting for spring is a good idea, since my friends will have me committed if I drive through another blizzard to see Serenity. With enough advance warning and decent weather I think we will crush your midnight-screening record. I look forward to meeting Kaele and all of you who couldn't make it this time.

Ben, you did an amazing job. Thank you for putting all of this together. It was great meeting some other browncoats, and I hope to see you guys at future screenings/shindigs.

NINAH148

Monday, February 13, 2006 2:40 AM

I agree, mid to late April or early May, no ghosties or ghoulies or wee little beasties or things that go bump in the night could keep me away. And with more notice, we'll advertise the heck out of it!

GUTTERBALL

Monday, February 13, 2006 3:22 AM

Would that I lived in Philadelphia! Hell, even in the surrounding 100 miles or so!

*curses living in Missouri*

I am SO amazed at you guys. Here one guy -- many kudos to you, Ben -- set up a simple midnight screening, and the rest of you all made it newsworthy! You know, the more I hear about how organized and determined and just plain shiny the Browncoats are, the prouder I am to call myself one.

You guys rock.

Now...if we can only get we Missouri-ish Browncoats to pull off something similar....

*hint hint to KCBrowncoat, wherever he/she may be*

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Please remember that the 9:30 show is completely different from the 7:30 show. Don't forget to tip your waitress.

SERGEANTX

Monday, February 13, 2006 4:50 AM

Hey Gutterball, there's a fair number of Browncoats in Lawrence if you're on the KC side of Missouri. You might try getting something together from both sides of the state line. Or you could just do like I did, move to Philly!

BTW, I'll join the chorus of thanks to Ben. I didn't make it Saturday, but Friday was a blast. Saturday wasn't entirely wasted though. Spent the evening watching the DVDs with my girlfriend, a Firefly newb.

SergeantX

"Dream a little dream or you can live a little dream. I'd rather live it, cause dreamers always chase but never get it." Aesop Rock

GUTTERBALL

Monday, February 13, 2006 5:06 AM

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Originally posted by SergeantX:
Hey Gutterball, there's a fair number of Browncoats in Lawrence if you're on the KC side of Missouri.

Actually, I'm down on the raggedy south-western edge of Missouri, a good 3 hours from KC and further still from Lawrence, but I was told -- much to my pleasure -- that I counted as a KC Browncoat. Woo-hoo!

And I would drive to KC for a midnight showing if we could get Serenity back in theaters up there. That would be too sweet!

And I'll seriously consider moving to Philly. You know, just in case. 'Course, it's not exactly plan A....

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Please remember that the 9:30 show is completely different from the 7:30 show. Don't forget to tip your waitress.

NARPIN

Monday, February 13, 2006 7:25 AM

Hey there. I am new to this here board. I was at the Saturday night screening at the Bryn Mawr last night and heard about this message board there. I know I met Ben and MALNOURISHED, but I'm not sure who else as I didn't get anyone else's screen names.

I was the tall guy in the black leather jacket. I was there with my ex-girlfriend who had never seen the movie or a single episode of the series before, and she loved it. She won a pin that said "Registered Companion" and pinned it to her sweater unaware of what a Registered Companion was! When I told her what it meant she quickly took the pin off and put it in her purse!

A good time all around. It's good to see so many loyal Whedonites in our area. And I was very impressed that Malnourished and friends drove from Maryland for it! My only regret is that I missed Friday night. It sounds like it was a much bigger crowd and I would have loved to have met more local Whedon fans (my friends refuse to watch any of his shows -- I can't seem to convert them no matter how hard I try).

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