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Posted by Nate Lehrke (Member # 1460) on 06-24-2004, 05:12 AM:

Are any of you guys adding security for Fahrenheit 9/11 this weekend? After hearing about theatres getting bomb threats and other threats, it may not be a bad idea.
I know of a local theatre that will have an armed police officer in every show for the weekend.

Watching the movie in a sold out house tonight, I can see why security may be necessary. The patrons were so pumped up after the show. They were so excited and lively. They wanted to talk to one-another & spread their opinions all around.

The people handing out flyers would drive me nuts!

You guys planning anything extra for it?

Posted by Stephen Furley (Member # 1277) on 06-24-2004, 06:40 AM:

quote: Nate Lehrke
They wanted to talk to one-another & spread their opinions all around.

And this needs an armed Police officer? [Confused]

Posted by Steve Kraus (Member # 476) on 06-24-2004, 07:30 AM:

It's America, Stephen.

Posted by Steve Scott (Member # 630) on 06-24-2004, 08:20 AM:

The owner of our chain faxed us a memo on what employees are to say to anyone upset over our booking of the film. In a nutshell it says that no one is forcing anyone to see the film, and the people who are seeing it are paying customers, so they get treated with just as high of a standard as any other patron. Everyone has the choice of what movie to see, and it would be un-American to deny anyone that choice.

I haven't heard of any AMC, Carmike or Regal cinemas booking this film in Minneapolis this weekend, just three of our Muller Family Theaters, Kerasotes, Landmark's Lagoon, and Mann's Maple Grove.

Posted by Dustin Mitchell (Member # 372) on 06-24-2004, 08:37 AM:

Carmike's Oakdale Stadium 20 has booked it (showtimes) as have we (Oakwood 12 in Eau Claire, WI).

Posted by Gracia L. Babbidge (Member # 582) on 06-24-2004, 10:11 AM:

Well, we will open Fahrebheit 9/11 soon, but not this weekend - we'll start playing it July 2nd. We're not anticipating problems with the crowd, in fact many of the 'regulars' had been inquiring when/if we would play this one. At most, we're expecting to have a nearly full to sold-out auditorium for at least a handful of shows, with people 'glad that this movie is playing somewhere'. [Smile]

Of course, just in case, I've got my standard response to the 'Why the hell would this film get played?' kind of question: 'I don't make the movies, I just run them.' [thumbsup]

Posted by David Stambaugh (Member # 1102) on 06-24-2004, 11:27 AM:

Cinemark has 1 print of 9/11 opening here Friday. It's also opening at the area's only arthouse, The Bijou Cinemas.

Posted by Eric Hooper (Member # 1730) on 06-24-2004, 02:01 PM:

quote: Steve Kraus
It's America, Stephen.

Some of our mega-plex theatres here in The Bay Area have ARMED security, doing walkthroughs in the auditoriums. It's a little oppressive, but I tell you, nobody's actin' up in the theatres anymore... [Smile]

Posted by Pravin Ratnam (Member # 1417) on 06-24-2004, 04:50 PM:

If I see protesters at the theater, I will have no problem engaging in a debate. I will tell them that they have every right to appeal to us not to watch it, but have no right to limit what a theater can show because they will be intruding on my right to access to information(or disinformation).

Posted by Steve Scott (Member # 630) on 06-24-2004, 06:09 PM:

Dustin, thanks. As I wrote that post, I had Oakdale in my mind as a possibility. I guess that covers every end of the Twin Cities metro area.

Today, I learned that we had an older lady call our theater a few days ago to congratulate us on playing it. All we've had for publicity was five trailers (on prints of Stepford Wives and Day After Tomorrow) and a single one-sheet in our lobby. People have been calling all week to find out when advance ticketing starts for it, too.

Posted by Bill Carter (Member # 156) on 06-24-2004, 07:00 PM:

There are other Minneapolis area bookings. According to my booker, AMC's Centennial Lakes and Mall of America theaters will both be playing it this weekend.

Posted by Dennis Benjamin (Member # 1137) on 06-25-2004, 03:17 AM:

Maybe someone could correct me if I am wrong:

It seems that no Regal Cinema or Muvico Theater is playing this film.

Is this true in anyone's area?

Posted by Christopher Duvall (Member # 284) on 06-25-2004, 04:32 AM:

Regal is playing it...

Posted by Peter Kerchinsky (Member # 1098) on 06-25-2004, 04:34 AM:

Dennis:
According to the info here in Seattle, only Loewe's Cineplex and Landmark theatres are playing the film. I believe there's 6 runs.
Very interesting.

Posted by Ken Lackner (Member # 1002) on 06-25-2004, 07:22 AM:

Regal's Shadowood 16, a local art house, is playing it starting today. Remember, this is a limited release. I don't know about other chains, but it seems as far as Regal goes, only the theaters that generally play art product are getting it. At least for now.

Posted by Gracia L. Babbidge (Member # 582) on 06-25-2004, 09:51 AM:

Well, our bookings changed over my few days off from the cinema!

When I got to work yesterday, my boss looked a little frazzled - he'd been busy mostly all day with advance ticket sales, the vast majority apparently being phone orders. All because we're starting Fahrenheit 9-11 today instead of next Friday!

Yeah, so my night at work was so hectic that I didn't get a chance to inspect the new print until after I had the concession area all closed & cleaned. [Razz]

I know that the Regal Cinema in Brunswick isn't getting this movie, but I don't know about the others in Maine. (The cinema I'm at is also in Brunswick, so we don't run what the Regal runs & vice versa.) [Big Grin]

Posted by Bill Gabel (Member # 1105) on 06-25-2004, 10:46 AM:

In Manhattan, Loew's has it in the Loew's Village VII, Kips Bay, 34th Street, 19th Street. AMC has it at their Empire 25 on 42nd Street. Clearview Cinemas at their First & 62nd Cinemas. City Cinemas at their East 86th Street Cinemas. Lincoln Plaza Cinemas on the West Side. Loew's Village VII did around $43,000 opening day and Lincoln Plaza Cinemas did around $30,000 on opening day.

Posted by Paul Mayer (Member # 355) on 06-25-2004, 10:53 AM:

Just to follow up on Chris' mention for Dennis:

Looks like F9/11 is opening on 10 screens here, which is seven more than I thought would get it in this town:

Regal Village Square 18--2 (southwest side art screens)
Century Orleans--2
Century Stadium 16 Rancho Santa Fe--1
Century 18 Sam's Town--3
Regal Colonnade 14--1 (southeast side art screens)
Crown Neonopolis 14--1

I'm surprised the Century Suncoast 16 didn't get it, as they are a northwest side house with art/foreign/indie screens. Will have to scope it out and see what (if any) security is present.

[ 06-26-2004, 12:07 PM: Message edited by: Paul Mayer ]

Posted by Thomas Procyk (Member # 1170) on 06-25-2004, 01:00 PM:

Well, it's playing on 47 screens in this state. [Cool]

I'm going to see it at the "Universal Studios Orlando Resort Loews Cinneplex Entertainment City Walk 20" if that's not enough of a mouthfull. There's supposed to be a panel of guest speakers or something at the 6:45 show.

Regals playing this film in FL:
Regal Shadowood 16 - Boca Raton
Regal Litchfield Cinema 14 - Gainsville
Regal South Beach 18 - Miami
Regal Oviedo Marketplace 22 - Oviedo/Orlando
Regal Royal Palm Beach 18 - Royal Palm Beach

And -- Get this -- It's even playing at the AMC Pleasure Island 24 in Downtown Disney [Big Grin]

I think the significance of my state's role in the election and who our governor is was the reason for so many bookings in the state. I think there is only one theater showing it in Alaska and only one in South Dakota.

I wonder if any screens will be added?

=TMP=

Posted by Mike Blakesley (Member # 26) on 06-25-2004, 01:39 PM:

The new IME includes a notation that no Disney or Miramax trailers are to be played with F9/11. Dammit, I was hoping to get some extra exposure for that "Around the World in 80 Days" trailer.

Posted by Richard Fowler (Member # 893) on 06-25-2004, 03:31 PM:

And to think the Chairman of Regal financed "Around the World..." less than $8,000,000 in the first week on a 110 million $$$ investment [Confused]

....will make back the investment as an "evergreen" product on DVD retail sites, sometime this Century [Wink]

. A group is in court to ban "F411" since it is a "political ad" and should be resticted under federal guidelines [uhoh]

....Hmmm, I am drinking a Starbucks coffee that warns me on the label that the contents are extremely hot...it is luke warm, got to stop this post so I can consult with my lawyers [Cool]

Posted by Jack Ondracek (Member # 1466) on 06-25-2004, 04:56 PM:

We've got people grumbling at us because we're NOT playing it. My daughter's getting a couple of calls a day from generally rude people.

There's one art house at the far end of our county that got it. Other than that, it's not here. That's interesting, because Regal and AMC both have large theatres in our area and have screens for everything... even if we don't. On the other hand, we're a military area... wonder if that had anything to do with it??? [Big Grin]

Posted by Aaron Mehocic (Member # 15) on 06-25-2004, 05:40 PM:

Somewhat of the same thing here too. We're not getting a lot of calls but there have been a few rude ones of late. At this time we are not scheduled for it and probably never will be. I am interested in seeing it, however, and will be watching the Pittsburgh markets for some possible showtimes.

Not to get political but in my area the neo-conservative movement has blossomed big-time among 25 - 40 year olds. Could be some good controversy if we do land it though. [Cool]

Posted by Dustin Mitchell (Member # 372) on 06-25-2004, 05:57 PM:

Came in today and was quite shocked to see that the first showing in our largest house was half full, second was 2/3 full, and as of right now the 7:00 showing is half full.

This isn't exactly a liberal area either. While this movie probably won't have much for legs it IS doing very good business.

Posted by Darren Briggs (Member # 1071) on 06-25-2004, 05:58 PM:

Not sure when the film is released int he U.K, but we are screening it in our cinema chain (picturehouse cinemas) and it is screening at the Cambridge film festival in July.

Darren

Posted by Paul Mayer (Member # 355) on 06-25-2004, 08:38 PM:

Heh heh, the fun begins. One fist fight so far in front of the Regal Village Square 18 this afternoon, started after someone got spit upon. People from MoveOn.org were out front distributing leaflets for the first show, but have since moved on... (sorry [Embarrassed]

) Of course the local TV news has a crew parked there, as does LVMPD. Ya just can't buy this kind of publicity. [Wink]

Posted by Dennis Benjamin (Member # 1137) on 06-26-2004, 01:14 AM:

A couple of observations:

Michael Moore fans do not buy a lot of concessions (hence the low per caps).

While I had a lot of people 'thank me' for playing the film at 'my location'. I did receive some disturbing calls from local Republican organizations.

HEY PEOPLE - I WORK IN THE ENTERTAIMENT BIZ - IT IS JUST A FRIGGIN MOVIE!!!!!!!

Posted by Stephen Furley (Member # 1277) on 06-26-2004, 02:25 AM:

Returning to the original post from Nate, which started this thread, I'm not clear if he means that some sort of serious trouble, which might justify a police guard, e.g. riot, lynching etc. was thought to be a real possibility, or that if a group of people wish to discuss a film which they have just seen, thatthey should not be allowed to do so without an armed police guard. Either way, it's rather worrying.

Steve wrote:

quote: Eric Hooper was the last to post
It's America, Stephen.

Again, I don't understand this; do you mean that in America it's considered normal for people to riot after films, or that discussing a film is dangerous, subversive behavior? Or have I completely mis-understood you.

Do you often see protests outside theatres there? It's very rare here, I can only think of about three or four examples, almost all on a very small scale, by religous groups. I don't think it's ever led to volence.

On the other hand, we do have other problems here, on Thursday night there were small gangs of drunken yobs rampaging through the streets of Croydon, and even the smaller suburbs of Purley and Coulsdon, which is on the very edge of London. A number of shops had their windows broken, and there were injuries. A couple of weeks ago a much larger gang, it was reported as being about 400, but I don't know if that is correct, staged a mini riot in Croydon, and attacked a tram for some reason.

This was all because of some international football competition in which England have been playing.

I don't know much about the film, other than that it's strongly critical of President Bush. I doubt that something similar about a British Prime Minister would be thought at all controversial, a word which almost always seems to be used about this film. Also, if a siimilar British film were made, it wouldn't make much difference which party was involved. Over there it seems that half of the people strongly support the president, and the other half strongly oppose him, whereas here we tend to distrust all politicians equally, whatever their party, or policies. Turnouts at elections are low, and those who do vote tend to do so to try to keep out the candidate that they dis-like the most, by voting for the one that they dislike slightly less.

Given this, I predict small audiences, smaller than for Columbine, and no trouble whatsoever. Unless there is anything in the film about the England football team, in which case there will be major riots and bloodshed wherever it is shown. The film opens here in a couple of weeks time, but I haven't seen any publicity for it yet.

Posted by Julie Havlin (Member # 2465) on 06-26-2004, 03:36 AM:

quote: Mike Blakesley
Dammit, I was hoping to get some extra exposure for that "Around the World in 80 Days" trailer.

We are currently running F9/11 and I cannot wait until we open America's Heart and Soul next week!

Here's my experience from the day:
We had 2400 people at our (Landmark) theatre today to see this film. We have 3 out of 7 screens in St. Louis and we're only a 6-plex. We have 14 showings a day. We sold out all but 5 shows in the middle afternoon. When our 11:20pm show sold out at 9:20, we added another screen, and sold that one out. (in the past year our latest show has been 9pm) This definately hit a record for the highest gross on a Friday for my theatre. I have never seen such frenzy over a film.

There was a fight between 2 men, started over one 'chewing his popcorn too loud' and ended with 'you slimy right-winger!'

We also invited the League of Women Voters to our theatre and they registered about 75 people to vote.

There was applause and cheers to be heard at the end of all 15 shows today.

quote: Dennis Benjamin
Michael Moore fans do not buy a lot of concessions (hence the low per caps).

Our per-caps were greatly boosted by our late-nite crowd who seemed to have a mean case of the munchies. [Eek!]

3 large popcorns? OK, you want 4 bags of MnMs to dump in there? Oh yeah!

This was my best day ever as a theatre manager. I am so thrilled to see our theatre succeeding with this film.

Posted by Nate Lehrke (Member # 1460) on 06-26-2004, 04:36 AM:

I guess what I was saying is, I've never seen a crowd react after a film in this manner. Is was like a film club meeting. Many groups of people just stood around discussing the film, some in heated fashion. I saw a prayer group in one corner & other individuals handing out flyers. The mood of the crowd after the show was so energetic & they all wanted to do something. They wanted to make their voices heard. That’s all fine and dandy, but I don’t want them doing it on my property.

Now whether this warrants extra security, that’s up too the theatre owner; hence why I started this topic. If I were running the film, I would have extra staff on, but not an armed security guard. I feel that if you put a guard in an auditorium full of patrons; they will feel like criminals, not guests & may act up. If patrons do get out of control, that is what the local PD is for and obviously if your having re-occurring problems, put the guy with the gun and badge in.

Posted by Gracia L. Babbidge (Member # 582) on 06-26-2004, 11:30 AM:

The biggest problem we've had is that the running time is about 10 minutes longer than we'd been told, making the scheduling very cramped as far as turn-around time. At one point yesterday, when I was waiting to get into the auditorium to clean, and the credits had finished rolling, I had to shoo some people out, as we had a sold out sized crowd waiting to get it, and the showtime was supposed to be in five minutes! [uhoh]

The word for the day: chaos. [Eek!]

Apparently this is playing on only three screens in Maine.

Posted by Brandon Willis (Member # 2345) on 06-26-2004, 01:09 PM:

In Richmond/Hampton Roads VA, it is playing at:

Regal Westhampton 2 (Richmond)
Regal MacArthur Center 18 (Norfolk)
AMC Lynhaven 18 (VA Beach)
AMC Hampton 24 (Hampton)

Haven't heard of anybody getting extra security for it, although the GM of Westhampton is out of town this weekend so one of the assistants from my theatre is over there helping out their only assistant. We haven't really gotten any comments or phone calls about it where I work, because my theatre caters to much more of a "You Got Served" type of audience. And as far as I know, there have been no reports of people picketing the theatres around here or anything like that. Pretty boring opening weekend for such a controversial film here in RVA. The Westhampton is busier than I've ever seen it, as they are opening F9/11 on one screen and continuing their run of "Saved" on the other. They had to move "Super Size Me" over to the Chesterfield 9 to make way for Fahrenheit.

Posted by Ky Boyd (Member # 23) on 06-26-2004, 05:25 PM:

It's been a zoo here, but no protestors or problems. Just lots of people, lots of concessions sales, lots of coverage. Gotta love a documentary that is also a popcorn movie!

Posted by Richard Greco (Member # 2032) on 06-26-2004, 11:28 PM:

I saw it today in Tampa. Not wanting to turn this into a review, I'll just say that I am Right Wing and I blurted out a few things, namely boos, during the film. This was the first time I was called a dildo by anyone after seeing a movie. [Smile]

I was approached by another guy and was asked if I had ever enlisted, which I had. He shut up after that.

There was no security at this sold out show.

Posted by Thomas Procyk (Member # 1170) on 06-27-2004, 12:16 AM:

If someone were blurting out things during a movie I was attending, I would probably call them a dildo, too.

Especially if I was waiting during the credits for the scene that the doorman told me about. [uhoh]

=TMP=

Posted by Mike Blakesley (Member # 26) on 06-27-2004, 12:24 AM:

quote: Richard Greco
I am Right Wing and I blurted out a few things, namely boos, during the film.

Good thing you don't work for me, or you would not BE working anymore.

Posted by Christopher Duvall (Member # 284) on 06-27-2004, 04:26 AM:

One of my assistants was called Republican Nazi because my theatre is not playing it. This is even after telling him that my sister theatre about 1.5 miles away is playing it. I was called a censoring bastard as well by someone else. Dennis had it right..IT'S JUST A F'N MOVIE! What the hell is wrong with these idiots. I think I need security for not having the damn thing at my theatre. I could sure use the business but not the drama.

Post script
It is damn good thing that there is not a politcal thread anymore because I may have to ape [bs]

on liberals and conservatives. Both are pissing me off and all I need is Mikey Moore stirring the pot to make matters worse. [Mad]

Posted by Michael Schaffer (Member # 1204) on 06-27-2004, 04:47 AM:

quote: Richard Greco
This was the first time I was called a dildo by anyone

I had been searching for the word all the time since I first saw your pic, but it just didn`t come to me.

Posted by Carl Martin (Member # 1146) on 06-27-2004, 05:10 AM:

quote: Gracia L. Babbidge
the running time is about 10 minutes longer than we'd been told, making the scheduling very cramped as far as turn-around time.

yeah, we ended up with 15 minutes between shows all day, our 600-seat auditorium selling out each show. we got permission to pull most of the trailers that we "had to play" and ran some shows a bit late. it's been a 3-ring circus.

we've even hawked concessions to the line outside to take some pressure off when they get in.

this may be horseshit or a misunderstanding on my part, but my boss said we're the highest grossing theater in the country when it comes to f911. percaps are terrible, though, because of the short breaks.

quote: Thomas Procyk
If someone were blurting out things during a movie I was attending, I would probably call them a dildo, too.

ha, you wouldn't even be heard over all the hootin', hollerin', and clapping here. i've never had to turn up the volume so much.

carl

Posted by Mike Spaeth (Member # 524) on 06-27-2004, 01:21 PM:

Carl - unless you work at the AMC Empire 25 in NYC, you don't have the highest gross

in SF DMA, LCE Metreon is #1, followed by AMC Bay Street 16, AMC Van Ness 14, LAND California 3

Posted by Gerard S. Cohen (Member # 994) on 06-27-2004, 06:09 PM:

No need for security at the Kew Gardens Cinema, though a thunderstorm broke just as one aftenoon showing ended and the line for the 6PM show stretched out the door and around the corner of the block. Everyone crowded into the lobby and the doors to the auditorium were opened just in time to prevent bruised ribs. But the people were in a happy mood.

I asked the manager if she intended opening a third screen for the film (there were only two patrons for "The Mother", while F 9/11 sold out both screens.)She said no.

Outside a good-looking gal was handing out fliers inviting people to arrange group viewings of a "National On-line Town Meeting with Michael Moore" on the night of June 28th.

Posted by Sam Hunter (Member # 1119) on 06-27-2004, 08:15 PM:

Got a picture of that "GAL" there Geraldo?

Posted by Phil Hill (Member # 371) on 06-27-2004, 08:45 PM:

Here ya go Sam, the pic as you requested...

>>> Phil

Posted by Gerard S. Cohen (Member # 994) on 06-28-2004, 09:50 PM:

Actually, she was a slender blonde, of college age, in a crisp linen summer suit.

I checked the website to learn that 3,632 parties had been planned, ranging from 11 to 350 persons signed up to attend each, as of 10 PM. Venues varied from private homes and apartments to large restaurants, bars and meeting halls, where the images were piped to large screens with audio amplification. Entering one's zip code and preferred distance called up invitational listings, and acceptance, details and confirmation would be done online. For private parties, people were asked to bring food and drink to share.

This was planned as an intensive voter registration and information drive

Posted by Sam Hunter (Member # 1119) on 06-28-2004, 10:17 PM:

So Geraldo what your saying is that she was a hooker enlisted to gather voters to the cause?

Posted by Carl Martin (Member # 1146) on 06-29-2004, 02:56 AM:

quote: Mike Spaeth
Carl - unless you work at the AMC Empire 25 in NYC, you don't have the highest gross

okay, i asked the chief about that and he thinks he was told we grossed the most for friday only. there may be a slight cheat there as it probably includes both the thursday midnight and friday midnight shows.

carl

Posted by John Pytlak (Member # 331) on 06-29-2004, 05:53 AM:

quote: Gerard S. Cohen
Actually, she was a slender blonde, of college age, in a crisp linen summer suit.

quote: Sam Hunter
So Geraldo what your saying is that she was a hooker enlisted to gather voters to the cause?

She sounds like a well educated person. Why do you insult a person you never met by calling her a "hooker"?

Posted by Mike Spaeth (Member # 524) on 06-29-2004, 06:28 AM:

Friday, June 25, 2004
1 AMC Empire 25 - NYC - $68,332
2 LCE Metreon 15 - SF - $62,902
3 PACF Arclight Hollywood - LA - $58,069
4 LCE Village Sevenplex - NYC - $48,439
5 LCE 19th Street East 6 - NYC - $45,744
6 LCE Georgetown - DC - $45,478
7 LCE Boston Common 19 - BOS - $42,317
8 AMC Bay Street 16 - SF - $38,225
9 LCE Kips Bay 15 - NYC - $37,472
10 AMC Van Ness 14 - SF - $33,525
11 LCA Lincoln Plaza 6 - NYC - $32,764
12 LAND California 3 - SF - $32,527
13 LCE Broadway 4 - SEA - $31,691
14 LCE Meridian 16 - SEA - $30,859
15 AMC Block 30 - LA - $30,613
16 LCE Universal City 18 - LA - $30,570
17 AMC Ontario Mills 30 - LA - $30,041
18 LAND Neptune - SEA - $29,967
19 LCE Esquire 6 - CHI - $29,931
20 CENT Century 16 Mountain View - SF - $27,193

If you work for Landmark in Berkeley - it looks like you may have had the highest gross in the company for F911. That's probably what he was referring to.

Posted by Sam Hunter (Member # 1119) on 06-29-2004, 06:52 AM:

Insult?
Just asking a question.

Posted by John Pytlak (Member # 331) on 06-29-2004, 07:54 AM:

There are questions, and there are insults: [Roll Eyes]

Question: "How is your family doing?" [thumbsup]

Insult: "Are you still beating your wife and kids?" [thumbsdown]

Posted by Gerard S. Cohen (Member # 994) on 06-29-2004, 10:05 AM:

Sam,
If you were directing your facetious inquiries to Geraldo,
I can't comment. My name is Gerard. I don't confuse you with anyone else, nor invent nicknames for you.

Gerard

Posted by Jeremy Fuentes (Member # 2135) on 06-29-2004, 10:13 AM:

Nor do you accidentally misspell names, which he might have done, or just glanced at your name.

Posted by Sam Hunter (Member # 1119) on 06-29-2004, 05:57 PM:

Geez, no since of humor. [Roll Eyes]

Your right your name is not Geraldo, how silly of me.
Anyway, didn't mean to stir you up too much.

Posted by Dustin Mitchell (Member # 372) on 06-29-2004, 07:20 PM:

Am I the only one here who is completely confused?

Posted by Phil Hill (Member # 371) on 06-29-2004, 07:30 PM:

Not to worry Dustin...it's just the usual guys trying to interject their political views under the guise of a "post"...and then get upset about it when they are called on it.

>>> Phil

Posted by Gerard S. Cohen (Member # 994) on 06-30-2004, 01:48 PM:

This thread on "Extra Security" had posts reflecting anxiety about violent demonstrations, threats and leafletting. One post even questioned whether an armed police officer might be needed, and another asked why.

Mention was made concerning the distribution of flyers outside or within the theater.

This was my second post:

quote: Gerard S. Cohen
Actually, she was a slender blonde, of college age, in a crisp linen summer suit.

I checked the website to learn that 3,632 parties had been planned, ranging from 11 to 350 persons signed up to attend each, as of 10 PM. Venues varied from private homes and apartments to large restaurants, bars and meeting halls, where the images were piped to large screens with audio amplification. Entering one's zip code and preferred distance called up invitational listings, and acceptance, details and confirmation would be done online. For private parties, people were asked to bring food and drink to share.

This was planned as an intensive voter registration and information drive.

This was my first post:

quote: Gerard S. Cohen
No need for security at the Kew Gardens Cinema, though a thunderstorm broke just as one aftenoon showing ended and the line for the 6PM show stretched out the door and around the corner of the block. Everyone crowded into the lobby and the doors to the auditorium were opened just in time to prevent bruised ribs. But the people were in a happy mood.

I asked the manager if she intended opening a third screen for the film (there were only two patrons for "The Mother", while F 9/11 sold out both screens.)She said no.

Outside a good-looking gal was handing out fliers inviting people to arrange group viewings of a "National On-line Town Meeting with Michael Moore" on the night of June 28th.

I researched the distribution of literature at my local theatre, its nature, success and results.

My post was on topic, but the intrusions of perverted sex humor and anti-female remarks were not. Sure, one could say the trampling on another's thread, like the trampling on the flag, might be construed as protected free-speech expression, but neither is a respectful act, in my opinion.

And any linking of me with Geraldo I regard as an insult.

Posted by Jeremy Fuentes (Member # 2135) on 06-30-2004, 01:58 PM:

Relax guys. Back on topic..we didnt need extra security at our theater. Maybe because we didnt get the movie. I'm sure that had something to do with it.

Posted by Pravin Ratnam (Member # 1417) on 06-30-2004, 02:02 PM:

quote:
And any linking of my with Geraldo I regard as an insult.

It's a good thing Sam didn't link your name with Gerardo because that would not be riiico suave [Wink]

of him and would be more of an insult. But yeah, Sam , I think you were trying to get a rise out of Gerard by misspelling his name twice, not just once.

As far as dealing with any arguments between left wingers and right wingers, I would just tell them firmly to take it outside.
If they clash with you, explain to them the difference between blocking a theater from exhibiting it(which is not free speech) and discouraging potential patrons from attending the movie using free speech methods.

Posted by Gerard S. Cohen (Member # 994) on 06-30-2004, 02:08 PM:

For those across the pond who might not get the reference, Geraldo is a once much-esteemed broadcast journalist who jeopardized his reputation by huckstering several phony reports.

Posted by Carl Martin (Member # 1146) on 07-01-2004, 03:18 AM:

quote: Mike Spaeth
If you work for Landmark in Berkeley - it looks like you may have had the highest gross in the company for F911. That's probably what he was referring to.

yes, looks like he made a "pass it on" error. i showed him your figures. a local paper also made the erronious claim.

carl