Watchmen Meetup/Viewing: This Friday!
After months of anticipation, the Watchmen movie is almost upon us. To celebrate its release and the end of the Watchmen Book Club, we’re organizing a little meetup this Friday, March 6th for the 7pm show at the CineMagic Atlantis 15. It’s a great theater that just opened a few months ago. Unfortunately, the bar/restaurant isn’t yet open, so if we decide to go for drinks afterward we’ll have to figure something else out. Unfortunately, because it’s Burnsville, our options are limited to chain joints.
Anyway, if you’d like to get together and watch the flick, here’s what you need to do:
1) Go here and order your tickets AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I assume that tickets will be selling fast, so make sure you do this as soon as you’re able.
2) Send us an email at mailbag@drunkengamersradio.com with the subject “WATCHMEN MEETUP”. Also, post in the comment section below to let us know you’re coming. Once we get your email, we’ll respond with details on where to meet and how to contact us. Please don’t be a homicidal maniac. We have families.
3) Plan on getting to the theater early – 6:30 at the latest.
4) Get ready to nerd out. Seriously. I’ve read the book twice in the last week and am probably going to be that geek who rambles on and on about the accuracy of Dr. Manhattan’s schlong size. So yeah, be prepared.
Here’s the theater address:
14401 Burnhaven Drive
Burnsville, MN 55306
(763) 746-0456
For those familiar with the area, it’s in the east parking lot of the Burnsville Mall, just off of 35W and County Road 42.
We hope to see you there!
March 1st, 2009 at 8:15 pm
To bad, I won’t be there to bother you guys…Have fun
March 2nd, 2009 at 8:35 am
Zinswin and Nanny Skesis will be there! Now we just need to find a babysitter. Ah, heck, three is old enough to see Watchmen, right? You have to indoctrinate them early.
March 2nd, 2009 at 9:59 am
Ryker XL and Tiny should be there. @Zin, take the 3 year old and give him a Rorschach mask and Comedian button.
I would say that 6:30 PM for a 7:00 show of this magnitude may not be early enough. I remember getting to the theater for Dark Knight 1 hour before the show and ther was already a long line. By 30 mins in the theater had seated and was completely full. Now saving seats is nice, but I would show good manners and not count on that from folks.
I would also be careful in buying seats early as my guess is there will be a couple of theaters showing this. I believe the show in mention is on the giant screen (Rock On) and if they are lik ethe Ultra screen in Oakdale, they will be checking ticket stubs before you come in.
March 2nd, 2009 at 10:03 am
Yeah, I’ll be there shortly after 6pm. Our babysitter can’t make it until 6, but I only live 2 minutes away.
March 3rd, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Guilt trip was effective. Ticket purchased.
March 3rd, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Right on! So far we’ve got a good turnout. Looks like about ten people total as of right now.
Don’t forget to send your emails so I can respond with instructions on where to meet, etc.
March 3rd, 2009 at 4:16 pm
I’m in, if you’re up for random lurkers
March 3rd, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Absolutely. The more the merrier.
March 3rd, 2009 at 5:11 pm
@Tigger Guess you’ll be seeing it twice then huh?
March 3rd, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Indeed! At least it’s a movie well-worth it!
March 5th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Just a reminder for those who are coming: if you haven’t sent an email yet, please do so ASAP. I’m going to be sending out the instructions and contact info tonight. Thanks!
March 7th, 2009 at 1:10 am
We had a great time! Thanks, everyone!
March 7th, 2009 at 7:56 am
@Zin
I totally agree it was great to experience Watchmen with all of you!!! Tiny musta loved that movie…he just made his motto and Avatar very Rorschach like.
March 7th, 2009 at 11:03 am
I had a good time as well. Thanks for having me.
March 7th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Oh, and I sent XBL friend invites to those of you I could figure out. I’m MNGwinn.
March 7th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Great time last night, everybody!
March 7th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Likewise! Great time last night!
March 7th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Kisses and hugs for everyone. See John for any “extras”…