HERZOG. what else do you need?

[thehefner]

Via tragical_mirth:

WERNER HERZOG RETROSPECTIVE AT THE AFI!!!!!!!

Who wants to see AGUIRRE, WRATH OF GOD on the big screen with me tomorrow at 9:00? Having seen it at AFI a couple years ago, I can assure you, this film is somehow even better on the big screen.

Just before that, there'll also be FITZCARRALDO (a film I like, but it's like a less awesome version of AGUIRRE, and the behind-the-scenes story infinitely more interesting) and the amazing POW story LITTLE DIETER NEEDS TO FLY, which Herzog himself adapted as RESCUE DAWN with Christian Bale.

C'mon, folks! 9:00 for AGUIRRE, if nothing else! Let's get grog at Piratz Tavern, and then watch Herzog!

LET'S MAKE IT A HERZGROG NIGHT!

Comments

[tommx.livejournal.com]

Well, I was going to go see Mo in the Odd Couple tomorrow night or I'd totally be there with you.

They're showing it the following week too, FYI.

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

I'm having minor surgery on Wednesday involving a very uncomfortable place that will make me most unhappy for the next couple days afterward, so it's gotta be tomorrow for me. But if you can see it Wednesday, by all means, I urge you to do so!

[tommx.livejournal.com]

Finally getting that tail removed eh?

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Of course not! How else will people know if I'm happy? No, what I'm getting is... more or less in the general area. 180 degrees around.

[gore-whore-5.livejournal.com]

Are you definitely going to the Aguirre showing tomorrow? If so, expect a call from me around 8 informing you whether or not I'll be able to make it.

Yay Germans playing Spaniards with English subtitles!

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Rock! Hope to see you, and if not, we must hang out anyway! You still owe me those not-so-li'l something-somethings for my birthday, if you recall! I'm still expecting that full report in person, missy!

[gore-whore-5.livejournal.com]

I'd love to stop by the Pirate's Tavern too, but I know I won't be able to get there that early.

And for some encouragement in your Harvey Dent novel writing and Hefner Monologues revising, I give you this truly horrific master work: http://vandonovan.livejournal.com/1088311.html
It is so bad I had to infect somebody else with it. Just know that you are never, EVER this bad.

EVER.

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Well, let me know ASAP. I dunno how long tickets will last. I'm gonna get mine in advance, but I'm gonna hold off until I hear back from anyone else who might be interested.

And dear lord... I can't read this now. I'm in a good writing flow and mood, it must not be ruined with the purpleness. I'm saving it for later, though. Methinks it must needs be seen.

[gore-whore-5.livejournal.com]

Is Aguirre really at risk of being sold out? In this economy? And when Watchmen had such a disappointing opening weekend?

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Oh heck, that's a whole long conversation is of itself! But it's a limited showing, just two screenings at AFI, so I dunno. Just playing it safe. We're gonna buy tickets there around 7:30ish, tragical_mirth and I, then hit up Piratz. I'll inquire at the box office how tickets are going and will let you know if it's sold out, or near to.

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Also, it was pointed out to me by my favorite joyless bastard Devin at CHUD.com that WATCHMEN only had a disappointing opening weekend if you were expecting it to be, like, a record-breaking blockbuster. He puts it all in perspective rather nicely here:

http://chud.com/articles/articles/18412/1/THE-DEVIN039S-ADVOCATE-WHAT039S-YOUR-DEFINITION-OF-WATCHMEN039S-SUCCESS/Page1.html

Made me feel better, anyway. But I'm still gonna see it again tomorrow, just to support that kind of film making.

[gore-whore-5.livejournal.com]

Thanks, babe. I look forward to hearing from you. I can't guarantee that I'll be entirely coherent, but I'll try and make it out there nonetheless.

Also, I wasn't expecting Watchmen to be record-breaking, just comparable to other big comic book movies. Granted, I haven't actually compared them; I've just heard people's assessments of it. So that's my research for ya.

[tragical-mirth.livejournal.com]

Should be there. Should I bring provisions? A boat? Firearms?

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Monkeys! Lots and lots of little pooping monkeys! WE SHALL CREATE NEW SPAIN!

I'm thinking of getting there around 7:30-8ish, to hit up Piratz Tavern. Wanna food and grog it up with me? Also, do you think we'll be able to get tickets there around that time, or should we buy in advance online? Man, I hate doin' that.

I'm actually thinking of seeing WATCHMEN again this weekend sometime too. Maybe tonight, or maybe tomorrow before or after AGUIRRE. You wouldn't be up for that too, would you?

[tragical-mirth.livejournal.com]

I was already thinking about watching Watchmen again tomorrow afternoon, but I forgot. I made no plans, but I have no plans, so I'm down for whatever.

Food and grog at Piratz sounds fun - I've missed going there a couple of times with my Firefly meetup group (shush). Also 7th Sea has been canceled tonight due to pooping monkeys the GMs children having diarrhea, so I may need the pirate fix.

As for AFI, who knows. I wouldn't wait until right before the movie to get the tickets, though: the line might be long, and I've been shut out there before. I'd hope 7ish would be okay for a 9ish showing of Aguirre (I almost typed Akira, I swear). It's just hard to tell what DCists are gonna flock out for and what they aren't.

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

If you're up for it, then heck, we could do WATCHMEN in the afternoon, get dinner at Piratz, then do AGUIRRE, all in Silver Spring! Assuming that it's playing at the Silver Spring megaplex dealie there. I was actually thinking of seeing it at the Uptown, but I can do that another night. I doubt it'll be the last time I'll see it in theatres.

[tragical-mirth.livejournal.com]

If you want, I'd actually prefer the Uptown, 'cause I've never gone there and always wanted to. Silver Spring's where I always go, and it makes me a little homicidal. One may be more or less practical than the other, though I've never much bothered with practicality.

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Then fuck practicality. If you're up for an adventure, let's Uptown that bad boy tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 (show's at 3:20), then drive to Silver Spring.

[tragical-mirth.livejournal.com]

Aye, yarrr.

Is that enough time? *adds in extra 45 minutes for habitual dawdling, getting lost, checking e-mail "one last time," and distraction by shiny objects*

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

WATCHMEN's at 3:20, so we should be out by 6:30, we'll get to Silver Spring by 7:00-7:30, we can get tickets for AGUIRRE, then go to Piratz for dinner, should be enough time to eat and drink until the show's at 9:00. Sounds like it should all fit nicely!

Shall we take one car or go separately? I live in Cabin John, and since you're... College Park, are you?... I dunno if we could logistically do the "drop one car off and drive together" thing.

[tragical-mirth.livejournal.com]

Was more worried about getting there at 3 for a show that starts at 3:20. No worries - will aim for 2:30 (which means I might arrive at around 4:45...). I think I've spent too much time in France. XD

Yeah, curse all this logical planning stuff. Even if that were practical, finding a place just to put a car in CP is not fun (but will be looking for alternate lodging in late May - YAY). I can drive to Uptown. We can be the non-green Americans who take individual cars everywhere. Or we could meet in between and go to Uptown, or any of the above. It's like a multiple choice exam, and all the answers are right, yay. Call if you need to. I should be around (if unconscious).

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Okay, I'll see you around 2:30ish then! Probably best to play it safe, yeah.

Eh, let's just take two cars then. I'll be sure to take the sedan rather than the minivan, so I can feel at least vaguely green!

[tragical-mirth.livejournal.com]

Heh, I'm the only one that needs to aim for 2:30. That just means I'll probably get there at 3:15. If you think 20 minutes is enough time to get tickets, then 3pm will do (but I'll continue to think I need to be there by 1 or 2...).

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Okay, excellent! 3ish shall I be there indeed! Call me if you're indeed running late to keep me appraised!

[tragical-mirth.livejournal.com]

Brilliant! I think this deserves a dancing Donna Noble.

[swimpenguin.livejournal.com]

I love the dancing Donna Noble!

[tragical-mirth.livejournal.com]

As all good people should!

[little-dinosaur.livejournal.com]

Me! Oh wait, right, geography. Dammit.
Tiny monkeys!

[thehefner.livejournal.com]

Tiny POOPING monkeys! ON THE BIG SCREEN!