This was my first cemetery screening and I loved every minute of it. Camping out in line was way better than waiting in front of the castle for fireworks. (Thank you to those who got there
super early to hold the spot.) Question: If you were to [something about sex] what would [something about sex]?
Once inside, our group picniced around "the table" and shared many tasty dishes. I looked around to see like 500 other groups involved in their own salads, wine, cheese, pizza delivery, couscous and such. Trader Joe's could have been an event sponsor. iSm brought the most delicious
chocolate cake to celebrate Genny's birthday (and Eliza Hodgkins, too).
So, the movie was about to start and who was there but the major players in the cast - Pee Wee, Dottie, Chuck, Simone, Mickey, and of course Francis! Also, Michael Varhol, another co-writer (we miss you Phil Hartman
) was there and actually sat in front of us for the whole screening. Such an amazing surprise.
The screening was pure fun. Everyone's spontaneous participation. Laughter. People enjoying it like it was the first time. Speck, Large Marge, desert dinosaurs, Jimmy Crack Corn, The Alamo, rodeo, heh heh, TEQUILA!, the drive-in. I know the ambiance and wine did improve the feel of the movie, but I think the story really held up over the years (well, maybe not Twisted Sister).
My only negative of the whole evening was the voice track progressively loosing its synch. My DVR does that every once in a while too. Oh, well.
Good movie! Good friends! Good times!
(edited to add writer's name)