30 Days With The Movies - Day 26

30 Day With The Movies
Tuesday, November 13
Day 26

So the day had one screening in the theater on the schedule, but that wasn't going to work for me.

Sometimes, especially at this time of year, being a husband, a dad and a film critic (plus other work that yours truly does to pay the bills) can make me need to be more places than possible at the same time.

The screening was an early evening meeting with Red Dawn. Sorry, I'm a fan of the delightfully kitschy original....WOLVERINES, so I was looking forward to see where this new film would go. BUT, sometimes it's more important to play the other roles...so instead of getting out to Red Dawn, the journey was to the "Go West" Fine Arts Night at my daughter's school.

She was ecstatic to see me sneak in just before their class lined up to come to the gymnasium. And I was elated to spend the evening with someone so special. Sure she's only in third grade; but the memory of this Fine Arts Night will ... I'M SURE ... long outlast my memory of Red Dawn.

And so I live with my decision...and I'm comfortable with it! Sorry FilmDistrict and Red Dawn. Thanks for the opportunity to attend the screening and I regretfully apologize for not getting out to see your film.

Now...when I arrived home, after this early evening bonanza. (with of course a stop at the local Culver's restaurant for ice cream) I was greeted by a slew of packages. I guess awards season is in full bloom.

The packages that waited from me contained a total of 35 different films. The bulk of the films were from the good folks at Magnolia and Magnet. There was also a small package from Oscilliscope.


Now are all the films in the package award worthy? Probably not...but the awesome thing is that these smaller studios see the importance of getting copies in our hands. They are proud of all their titles, the good, the bad and the ugly. That is AWESOME! I applaud the efforts of Magnolia, Magnet and Oscilliscope. I've long said that many of the studios could learn from this that just being able to see, or take another look at titles released earlier in the year is a benefit that we don't forget.

And so it goes...the day was filled more with delivered movies and family time....but I'll have big news tomorrow....as the screening of Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2 is on my agenda....what will I think? Well my earlier films reviews are well known...and have led to angst among some fans...but I am all for  being open minded for what this might feature.

So there ya have it...not every day is a whirlwind at the movies, but every day in LIFE is a whirlwind of it's own.

Sit Back, Relax and Save Me A Seat

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