Lordy, lordy, Horace Rumpole is forty
posted February 9, 2011 4:33 PM RSS | iCal | +googleCal
Sat March 5 at 2:00 PM, Somerville Theatre
55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA, USA (Map & Directions)
My 40th birthday* is coming up, and I can't think of a better way to celebrate than watching some of my favorite movies with the fine folks of Metafilter. Saturday, March 5th, 2-11PM, Somerville Theatre in Davis Square.
I'm renting out the 31-seat private micro-cinema for an all-day movie marathon (but come and go as you please) featuring beer, cake, and a special guest appearance by Discourse Marker.
We've got time for about five movies, and the last one is definitely going to be Troll 2. For the remainder of the schedule, I'd like to get your non-binding preferences from the following list (if you are at least a maybe):
O Brother Where Art Thou (103 mins.)
Mystery Men (122 mins.)
Idiocracy (87 mins.)
Wet Hot American Summer (97 mins.)
Galaxy Quest (102 mins.)
Ed Wood (127 mins.)
Hot Fuzz (121 mins.)
Waiting for Guffman (84 mins.)
Rushmore (93 mins.)
Due to time constraints, we can probably only do one of the 2-hour movies. I'll post a schedule once people have a chance to register their preferences.
Theater rules: you are welcome to bring in outside food and beverages, but no glass bottles. I'll be getting a mini-keg of beer (Magic Hat #9 or similar)--your RSVPs will help me settle on the appropriate quantity. Please feel free, but not obligated, to bring snacks to share. As mentioned above, you will be able to come in and out as needed. I don't expect that we'll max out the capacity, but bear it in mind.
*Technically it's February 22nd, but think of this as Horace Rumpole's Birthday (Observed).
We've got time for about five movies, and the last one is definitely going to be Troll 2. For the remainder of the schedule, I'd like to get your non-binding preferences from the following list (if you are at least a maybe):
O Brother Where Art Thou (103 mins.)
Mystery Men (122 mins.)
Idiocracy (87 mins.)
Wet Hot American Summer (97 mins.)
Galaxy Quest (102 mins.)
Ed Wood (127 mins.)
Hot Fuzz (121 mins.)
Waiting for Guffman (84 mins.)
Rushmore (93 mins.)
Due to time constraints, we can probably only do one of the 2-hour movies. I'll post a schedule once people have a chance to register their preferences.
Theater rules: you are welcome to bring in outside food and beverages, but no glass bottles. I'll be getting a mini-keg of beer (Magic Hat #9 or similar)--your RSVPs will help me settle on the appropriate quantity. Please feel free, but not obligated, to bring snacks to share. As mentioned above, you will be able to come in and out as needed. I don't expect that we'll max out the capacity, but bear it in mind.
*Technically it's February 22nd, but think of this as Horace Rumpole's Birthday (Observed).
Congratulations! That is an awesome idea. I (and probably Metroid Baby) will try to come and pay tribute to your lengthy survival! And possibly see Idiocracy in the theater again, which I never thought I'd do again!
posted by ignignokt at 5:02 PM on February 9, 2011
posted by ignignokt at 5:02 PM on February 9, 2011
I will totally be there. The +1 will also likely attend.
posted by backseatpilot at 5:06 PM on February 9, 2011
posted by backseatpilot at 5:06 PM on February 9, 2011
I will be there, but you already knew that. Also, dude, there's no space in my username. I feel betrayed.
posted by DiscourseMarker at 6:21 PM on February 9, 2011
posted by DiscourseMarker at 6:21 PM on February 9, 2011
Sorry, swee tie.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 6:39 PM on February 9, 2011
posted by Horace Rumpole at 6:39 PM on February 9, 2011
...Get a room! oh, I see you've already reserved one.
I've never seen Mystery Men or Wet Hot American Summer, so my votes are for those, in order of preference.
This sounds awesome. And I will be taking my [+]1. ok now i will get a room
posted by not_on_display at 7:41 PM on February 9, 2011
I've never seen Mystery Men or Wet Hot American Summer, so my votes are for those, in order of preference.
This sounds awesome. And I will be taking my [+]1. ok now i will get a room
posted by not_on_display at 7:41 PM on February 9, 2011
Holy crapbucket, that is such an amazing idea. I've seen all but two of the movies (three if you count Troll 2 -- do I need to watch Troll to follow the plot?), and if the ones I've seen are any indication, the other ones will be great as well.
posted by Plutor at 4:27 AM on February 10, 2011
posted by Plutor at 4:27 AM on February 10, 2011
do I need to watch Troll to follow the plot?
There is nothing that would enable you to follow the plot of Troll 2.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 4:37 AM on February 10, 2011 [1 favorite]
There is nothing that would enable you to follow the plot of Troll 2.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 4:37 AM on February 10, 2011 [1 favorite]
GO AWAY BATIN'
I will do my best to bring beans and/or hardcore taters.
posted by Metroid Baby at 4:45 AM on February 10, 2011
I will do my best to bring beans and/or hardcore taters.
posted by Metroid Baby at 4:45 AM on February 10, 2011
This is a brilliant idea, which I will also be stealing for my birthday, in addition planning to attend.
I am excited for each of these movies.
happy early birthday, HR!
posted by enfa at 8:35 AM on February 10, 2011
I am excited for each of these movies.
happy early birthday, HR!
posted by enfa at 8:35 AM on February 10, 2011
This sounds super fun. I've seen Best Worst Movie so the possibility to watch Troll 2 is really enticing. Can I crash if I bring snacks?
posted by zix at 8:47 AM on February 10, 2011
posted by zix at 8:47 AM on February 10, 2011
You are most welcome, zix. And for everyone else, I can't recommend Best Worst Movie highly enough.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 9:05 AM on February 10, 2011
posted by Horace Rumpole at 9:05 AM on February 10, 2011
Bummer, I'm moving away and haven't been able to make any of the meetups lately. :( You folks have fun. Happy impending birthday Horace Rumpole!!
posted by dubitable at 7:18 PM on February 10, 2011
posted by dubitable at 7:18 PM on February 10, 2011
Whoa..this sounds great and I'd love to come! Troll 2 on a big screen sounds mind bogglingly awesome. I still say it needs a shadow cast, though.
As Thankskilling isn't on the list, I will have to cast my vote for O Brother Where Art Thou.
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 6:23 AM on February 11, 2011
As Thankskilling isn't on the list, I will have to cast my vote for O Brother Where Art Thou.
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 6:23 AM on February 11, 2011
Yay! I'm coming, and cast my votes for Mystery Men and Galaxy Quest .
Also, there's a rifftrax for Troll 2, unless you feel that would dilute its grandeur.
posted by heyforfour at 3:02 PM on February 11, 2011
Also, there's a rifftrax for Troll 2, unless you feel that would dilute its grandeur.
posted by heyforfour at 3:02 PM on February 11, 2011
Also, there's a rifftrax for Troll 2
Oh, believe me, I've got it. But I thought that most of the audience would be seeing it for the first time, and should experience it as the filmmakers intended.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 3:07 PM on February 11, 2011 [1 favorite]
Oh, believe me, I've got it. But I thought that most of the audience would be seeing it for the first time, and should experience it as the filmmakers intended.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 3:07 PM on February 11, 2011 [1 favorite]
I've seen Mystery Men, Oh Brother Where Art Thou, and Rushmore. (I've also seen Ed Wood, but it was a long time ago, so I would happily sit through that again. Of course, you may get angora as a gift, then....
posted by GenjiandProust at 5:16 PM on February 11, 2011
posted by GenjiandProust at 5:16 PM on February 11, 2011
Oh, believe me, I've got it. But I thought that most of the audience would be seeing it for the first time, and should experience it as the filmmakers intended.
Wait, so we all need to be weird anti-vegetarian Italians who speak limited broken English? That may be a tough sell.
(I've also seen Ed Wood, but it was a long time ago, so I would happily sit through that again. Of course, you may get angora as a gift, then....
He would look perfectly adorable in angora, though. Goes beautifully with the beard!
posted by DiscourseMarker at 6:33 PM on February 11, 2011 [1 favorite]
Wait, so we all need to be weird anti-vegetarian Italians who speak limited broken English? That may be a tough sell.
(I've also seen Ed Wood, but it was a long time ago, so I would happily sit through that again. Of course, you may get angora as a gift, then....
He would look perfectly adorable in angora, though. Goes beautifully with the beard!
posted by DiscourseMarker at 6:33 PM on February 11, 2011 [1 favorite]
Sometimes librarians just like to feel pretty. It doesn't mean anything!
posted by Horace Rumpole at 6:57 PM on February 11, 2011 [1 favorite]
posted by Horace Rumpole at 6:57 PM on February 11, 2011 [1 favorite]
Can probably stop by for a momentous occasion such as this!!! Definitely a maybe, but more than likely a HELL YEAH. Possibly with my + 1 1/2 in tow.
posted by zizzle at 8:41 AM on February 12, 2011
posted by zizzle at 8:41 AM on February 12, 2011
I'm from Brooklyn and I've never met any of you, but my brother and his wife live in Somerville. Would you want a complete stranger showing up to help celebrate your bday? This sounds like a lot of fun.
posted by defenestration at 2:57 PM on February 12, 2011
posted by defenestration at 2:57 PM on February 12, 2011
I don't want to presume to speak for the birthday boy, but I think that would be fun.
posted by jessamyn at 3:16 PM on February 12, 2011
posted by jessamyn at 3:16 PM on February 12, 2011
What a lovely idea! I've just got to come --
posted by Countess Elena at 3:58 PM on February 12, 2011
posted by Countess Elena at 3:58 PM on February 12, 2011
Would you want a complete stranger showing up to help celebrate your bday?
Yes, you're very welcome, whether we've met before or not.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 4:09 PM on February 12, 2011
Yes, you're very welcome, whether we've met before or not.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 4:09 PM on February 12, 2011
That's awesome. I'm going to do what I can to make it.
posted by defenestration at 1:36 PM on February 13, 2011
posted by defenestration at 1:36 PM on February 13, 2011
They're wishing him a happy birthday! Then they're gonna wish me! OH MY GOOOODDDD!
Casting my vote for Galaxy Quest and O Brother. Gonna check with the wife (giraffe), but this sounds like a blast.
posted by explosion at 9:30 PM on February 13, 2011
Casting my vote for Galaxy Quest and O Brother. Gonna check with the wife (giraffe), but this sounds like a blast.
posted by explosion at 9:30 PM on February 13, 2011
We'll see what we can do - our schedule is large determined by whether or not the little dude abides.
posted by robocop is bleeding at 5:06 AM on February 14, 2011
posted by robocop is bleeding at 5:06 AM on February 14, 2011
What a wacky marvelous thing to do, I'll certainly stop by. Both Galaxy Quest and Mystery Men would be fun to see in a theater. Not that any of you have any idea who I am. Ah, a mystery.
posted by sammyo at 8:55 PM on February 14, 2011
posted by sammyo at 8:55 PM on February 14, 2011
This does seem awfully fun. What a good idea Horace Rumpole! And, yes, if you don't mind newbie Mefite well-wishers, I'd love to join you if you have space....
posted by Violet Blue at 12:31 AM on February 15, 2011
posted by Violet Blue at 12:31 AM on February 15, 2011
I've Dixon-Ticonderoga-No. 2-penciled this in. 'Twill be fun!
posted by initapplette at 2:21 PM on February 17, 2011
posted by initapplette at 2:21 PM on February 17, 2011
I may be going to the Metropolis event the same day in the main theater, but I can certainly show up for part of it to pay my respects and say hi and all that.
WOOHOO GETTIN OLD!
posted by rmd1023 at 3:34 PM on February 18, 2011
WOOHOO GETTIN OLD!
posted by rmd1023 at 3:34 PM on February 18, 2011
This sounds super-awesome. I'm terribly sad i'll miss it (out of town that weekend). Enjoy your happy day!
posted by nat at 9:23 PM on February 23, 2011
posted by nat at 9:23 PM on February 23, 2011
Here's the schedule of movies. Thanks to everyone who contributed their feedback.
2:00 PM Wet Hot American Summer
3:45 PM Galaxy Quest
5:30 PM Mystery Men
7:45 PM Idiocracy
9:15 PM Troll 2
Also, I feel like I should mention that this is not what I would call an especially family-friendly lineup of movies, so this probably isn't the best event to bring kids to. I hope that won't prevent anybody from coming.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 10:17 AM on February 28, 2011
2:00 PM Wet Hot American Summer
3:45 PM Galaxy Quest
5:30 PM Mystery Men
7:45 PM Idiocracy
9:15 PM Troll 2
Also, I feel like I should mention that this is not what I would call an especially family-friendly lineup of movies, so this probably isn't the best event to bring kids to. I hope that won't prevent anybody from coming.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 10:17 AM on February 28, 2011
Galaxy Quest and Mystery Men are quite family-friendly. I'd say Idiocracy is borderline, although it's mostly just (very) crude humor. Nothing an average High Schooler doesn't hear on a daily basis. I can't speak for the other two, as I've never seen them.
I can't make the whole thing, but if my schedule works out, I'll show for a good portion of the afternoon. This is such a beautiful idea that I might do it for my next birthday.
posted by Plutor at 12:25 PM on February 28, 2011
I can't make the whole thing, but if my schedule works out, I'll show for a good portion of the afternoon. This is such a beautiful idea that I might do it for my next birthday.
posted by Plutor at 12:25 PM on February 28, 2011
Do you have any snack food preferences or suggestions to give internet strangers crashing your birthday party?
posted by little cow make small moo at 7:13 AM on March 1, 2011
posted by little cow make small moo at 7:13 AM on March 1, 2011
I will confess to a certain fondness for Cheetos, but of course there will be 30 other snackers present, so I'd say bring whatever you'll enjoy (as long as that isn't limberger or lutefisk or something) and hopefully we'll get a good assortment going.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 8:13 AM on March 1, 2011
posted by Horace Rumpole at 8:13 AM on March 1, 2011
Durian. Got it.
posted by Plutor at 9:38 AM on March 1, 2011 [2 favorites]
posted by Plutor at 9:38 AM on March 1, 2011 [2 favorites]
I should check if I have any durian snacks left over from long ago a.r.k. meetups. I expect to drop in mid-afternoon.
posted by nonane at 10:32 AM on March 1, 2011
posted by nonane at 10:32 AM on March 1, 2011
Also, I feel like I should mention that this is not what I would call an especially family-friendly lineup of movies, so this probably isn't the best event to bring kids to. I hope that won't prevent anybody from coming.
Totally acceptable and totally your call, but it does mean we can't come. C'est la vie!
Enjoy your awesome party!
posted by zizzle at 9:14 AM on March 2, 2011
Totally acceptable and totally your call, but it does mean we can't come. C'est la vie!
Enjoy your awesome party!
posted by zizzle at 9:14 AM on March 2, 2011
How dark/chatty is it going to be in there? I'd like to be able to say hi to people.
I am looking forward to making some sort of tasty snax to bring!
posted by Metroid Baby at 9:47 AM on March 2, 2011
I am looking forward to making some sort of tasty snax to bring!
posted by Metroid Baby at 9:47 AM on March 2, 2011
How dark/chatty is it going to be in there?
I want people to be able to hear the movie, but I definitely don't expect reverent silence. Saying hi is totally fine (and open heckling of Troll 2 is specifically encouraged), maybe head out to the hallway (and the Museum of Bad Art!) for an extended conversation. I see this as inviting you all over to my living room for movie night, except with a bigger living room.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 10:46 AM on March 2, 2011
I want people to be able to hear the movie, but I definitely don't expect reverent silence. Saying hi is totally fine (and open heckling of Troll 2 is specifically encouraged), maybe head out to the hallway (and the Museum of Bad Art!) for an extended conversation. I see this as inviting you all over to my living room for movie night, except with a bigger living room.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 10:46 AM on March 2, 2011
zix will drag me in for some of it, probably laterish.
(Okay, more like I'll come in with her so it doesn't look like I'm crashing at the last minute.)
posted by suetanvil at 3:00 PM on March 2, 2011
(Okay, more like I'll come in with her so it doesn't look like I'm crashing at the last minute.)
posted by suetanvil at 3:00 PM on March 2, 2011
Also: there will be cake.
posted by DiscourseMarker at 9:13 PM on March 2, 2011
posted by DiscourseMarker at 9:13 PM on March 2, 2011
there will be cake
Sorry we don't have room in the schedule for any more movies, and that one is like 3 hours long.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 6:50 AM on March 3, 2011
Sorry we don't have room in the schedule for any more movies, and that one is like 3 hours long.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 6:50 AM on March 3, 2011
Hmmm... I'm also a total stranger, but I'm in the neighborhood Saturday. And I've never seen GalaxyQuest. May I crash? Cheetos, you say?
posted by Diablevert at 8:19 AM on March 4, 2011
posted by Diablevert at 8:19 AM on March 4, 2011
Come crash! Is there any place we need to go in special, sekrit handshake or whatever? I'll be bussing down that morning so may be a little late, but am totally looking forward to this!
posted by jessamyn at 8:26 AM on March 4, 2011
posted by jessamyn at 8:26 AM on March 4, 2011
Please do, Diablevert.
I believe you just let the ticket-taker know that you're with the private party in the microcinema, but I'll confirm that later this afternoon and post if there are specific instructions.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 9:54 AM on March 4, 2011
I believe you just let the ticket-taker know that you're with the private party in the microcinema, but I'll confirm that later this afternoon and post if there are specific instructions.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 9:54 AM on March 4, 2011
Yes, theater confirms that you can skip the ticket booth, and just let the usher know that you are there for the private party in the microcinema. (You can check my profile for my real name, which is what the reservation is under, but I'll also let them know to expect "Metafilter" and "Horace Rumpole". Anyway, none of that should really be necessary--there's only one microcinema.)
posted by Horace Rumpole at 1:11 PM on March 4, 2011
posted by Horace Rumpole at 1:11 PM on March 4, 2011
I'll try to come by sometime in the Wet Hot American Summer to Galaxy Quest time range. It depends heavily on me getting up early enough Saturday to make food both for this and a potluck I'm already committed to Sat evening.
At any rate, have a blast!
posted by maryr at 3:55 PM on March 4, 2011
At any rate, have a blast!
posted by maryr at 3:55 PM on March 4, 2011
maryr, if the food is a headache, please don't worry about it. All you have to bring is you.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 5:36 PM on March 4, 2011
posted by Horace Rumpole at 5:36 PM on March 4, 2011
Good news: The cake is not a lie!
Also, Idiocracy fans, make sure you get there before the movie starts. Someone's going to go home with a very special prize.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 8:36 AM on March 5, 2011
Also, Idiocracy fans, make sure you get there before the movie starts. Someone's going to go home with a very special prize.
posted by Horace Rumpole at 8:36 AM on March 5, 2011
I just chatted with Jim [I'm on the bus, pointed in your direction!] and he's feeling logey and didn't want to give everyone rhinovirus for HR's birthday so he'll be staying home. Maybe we can save him a piece of cake and leave it by his doorstep?
posted by jessamyn at 10:17 AM on March 5, 2011
posted by jessamyn at 10:17 AM on March 5, 2011
omg there's a rhino in my virus someone call the tiny zookeeper
Yeah, sorry I won't make it, I really wanted to come to your party, I don't wanna be that guy who gave everyone a "very special prize."
HAVE FUN!! [insert favorite Idiocracy joke here]
posted by not_on_display at 11:13 AM on March 5, 2011
Yeah, sorry I won't make it, I really wanted to come to your party, I don't wanna be that guy who gave everyone a "very special prize."
HAVE FUN!! [insert favorite Idiocracy joke here]
posted by not_on_display at 11:13 AM on March 5, 2011
Sorry Jim will not be on display today (harhar). Movies are underway! Beer has been tapped!
posted by DiscourseMarker at 11:18 AM on March 5, 2011
posted by DiscourseMarker at 11:18 AM on March 5, 2011
What no twitter feed? No live video? (brownies on the way if I can keep up momentum after I get cleaned up from the first bike of the season)
posted by sammyo at 2:26 PM on March 5, 2011
posted by sammyo at 2:26 PM on March 5, 2011
Current movie is Mystery Men--and there's still beer and cake, plus lots of other goodies! Come on by!
posted by DiscourseMarker at 3:07 PM on March 5, 2011
posted by DiscourseMarker at 3:07 PM on March 5, 2011
So, I've never seen Troll 2. Is it truly the citizen kane of badness?
posted by rmd1023 at 8:10 PM on March 5, 2011
posted by rmd1023 at 8:10 PM on March 5, 2011
That was so much fun! Thanks to everybody who came out!
posted by Horace Rumpole at 8:41 PM on March 5, 2011
posted by Horace Rumpole at 8:41 PM on March 5, 2011
That was great - thanks again, Horace Rumpole!
Troll 2 was phenomenal in its way, and Wet Hot American Summer made me crave a high-quality of animated gif of Janeane Garofalo punching air.
posted by ignignokt at 9:26 PM on March 5, 2011
Troll 2 was phenomenal in its way, and Wet Hot American Summer made me crave a high-quality of animated gif of Janeane Garofalo punching air.
posted by ignignokt at 9:26 PM on March 5, 2011
I added a few photos, sorry for those who didn't get photographed who wanted to and for those who maybe didn't want to who got photographed anyhow. I'm terrible with names, especially in a realname/handle way, so if people can annotate the group photo I'd appreciate it. Sorry to folks I didn't get to chat with, had to catch the last bus home. Happy Birthday!!
posted by jessamyn at 9:53 PM on March 5, 2011
posted by jessamyn at 9:53 PM on March 5, 2011
Wicked good times - thanks again, Horace Rumpole! Troll 2 was even more ridiculous than I had hoped for and I'm sure the sugar high from the impressive snack spread helped. Also, that cake was delicious - where did you get it from?
posted by zix at 7:11 AM on March 6, 2011
posted by zix at 7:11 AM on March 6, 2011
Oooh oooh I know this one: Yum Bunnies! I was surpirsed it was even tastier than it looked.
posted by jessamyn at 7:35 AM on March 6, 2011
posted by jessamyn at 7:35 AM on March 6, 2011
That was the most fun I've had in a dark room with a group of people in a long time! Thanks, Horace! And the cake was yummy. And Metroid Baby had very tasty balls of crack.
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 2:30 PM on March 6, 2011
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 2:30 PM on March 6, 2011
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