Gothamist: Gothamist Goes On A Movie Binge

karen

Mon, 08 Nov 2004 13:48:25 -0500

As Matty points out, we did have 7 scheduled but it was my wussy, first-timer status as a theater hopper that handicapped our endeavor. We also intended to try to live off the fat of the land, so to speak, eating only what the theater had to offer as that's the good samaritan way of repaying them for bypassing the ticket purchases. However, I also chickened out on that part, so Van Helen, I'm the granola bar, dried fruit eater. Guilty as charged. Big purse is the key to snack smuggling, though today it still smells a bit like pickled ginger. Also, as Aaron points out in our electronic age it's crazy easy to plan this kind of afternoon as the credit card ticket quiosks tell you exactly which theater is playing at which time. Taking the bathroom and or snack breaks between each movie also seemed to help, we just pretended we had a purpose in another part of the theater and then wandered into the next movie. For me, I love the movie-going experience and I think I need the time before and after a movie to gestate what I just saw. After movie four, I was so sick of being at theater, I had a bit of a crisis of faith. I felt like I never wanted to see anything else ever again! I was sick of the movies! Fortunately, I bounced back on Sunday and went to see Alfie but that was a scary close call.

Aaron

Mon, 08 Nov 2004 12:52:39 -0500

Nice attempt, but I must tell you ... just four? Sorry ... that's lacking. I've done five, and the only reason I didn't do six is cause I started too late. I'm a bit disappointed in you. Getting food into the AMC isn't that hard, especially if you buy soda from there. The key is to have the theaters staked out so you know where you need to be and by when. The ticket machines in the lobby actually tell you the theater numbers, so you don't need to run around the whole place.

Van Helen

Mon, 08 Nov 2004 12:34:20 -0500

Granola and dried peaches?! I dunno. I'm a little disappointed w/ your 'review' of "Birth" not to mention your snack selections. It's not truly a binge unless you eat some sour gummy crap and watch a trashy actioner.

Matt

Mon, 08 Nov 2004 10:55:46 -0500

Oh, it was all done on one ticket. My personal high is six films on one ticket, but most of those were good. Seven is definitely possible and I hope to one day complete the perfect seven adventure. In regards to the snacks, all you need is a couple big purses/murses.

Brad

Mon, 08 Nov 2004 10:52:07 -0500

Ok, now did you pay for 1, 2, 3, or 4 tickets or did you just hop theatres, or did you use a press pass etc. Much Kudos if you were able to schedule all 4 films on one ticket!!!

Jen

Mon, 08 Nov 2004 10:48:42 -0500

Amazing. Next, you must see The Grudge, Alfie, Shall We Dance, and Shark Tale for us!

luke

Mon, 08 Nov 2004 10:42:23 -0500

How'd you sneak all that food into the theater?