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4 More Days To OctoButt-Numb-A-Thon!!! Guidelines, Rules, Bag Day, Stand-by Line and More!
Hey folks, Harry here... I'm tired. But that's a good thing, for the next 3 days I'm going to kick back and relax. Soak in hot baths, sleep late - and basically get myself set for OCTOBUTT-NUMB-A-THON.
I won't kid anyone by saying this year came off without a hitch, but I'm getting happier and happier with the line-up -- which is having its tweaks, nips and tucks - but hey - that's part of any worthwhile programming event. I've never worked harder on a BNAT. Especially in the final 9 days. You've no idea.
Anyways - it's basically done on my part. After I type this up, I've a bit of seat chart work to do and my work is basically done, short of actually hosting the madness.
OK - So what's up?
First off - What Not To Bring To BNAT!
Security is one of the highest priorities at Butt-Numb-A-Thon. Right from the get go - I have a strict - NO ELECTRONICS ADMISSION POLICY. Nothing that lights up or goes beep. If you're worried about your child - and want someone to be able to get ahold of you if your kid drinks Drano? The Number for the Alamo Downtown is (512) 476-1320. If there's an emergency and a call - a waiter will know what seat you're in and will deliver you the message - written down - in the theater. All without a vibration, a ring tone or a bright light appearing in the theater. This means - no Palms, No PSPs, No Portable DVD players. And especially no cameras, camera phones, camera watches or camera whatever. --- There is a photographer this year that will take photos of Introductions and Q&As - and possibly the Lobby between films - and we may have a site up with those pics for all to download. Especially if you're real cool about this policy.
Don't OVER PREPARE AND PACK for BNAT. You won't have much room - and the more stuff you bring - the longer it'll take to process the line - and it could result in a movie being cut. A bag you can put under your chair - think... carry on. BUT DON'T BE ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE that tries to get a checked big bulky bag into the general Cabin area. We're all in this together. We all want to get into the theater, out of the cold and get the party started with the least amount of hassles.
If you happen to be bringing a present for me (Harry) - then place it on the stage at the base of the screen. That'll work best.
I always like to bring a change of clothes, toothbrush, couple pairs of socks, basic things like that. Some want to bring a blanket and pillows - but that just inspires sleep - which basically means humiliation.
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BAG DAY
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Beginning at 12 (Noon) at the Alamo Drafthouse South at 1120 South Lamar on Friday, December 8th - is BAG STUFFING. This is where you get the joyful opportunity to first meet your fellow BNATTERS and enjoy the Geek Elf Activities of preparing the bags for BNAT. All the goodies.
5 hours later - we'll be Screening PAN'S LABYRINTH at the same location - and we'll announce the Pre-BNAT Party Location at that screening!!! It'll be within walking distance or short commute.
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STAND BY LINE
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The Line Forms at 11:15am Saturday, December 9th. This will be by LOTTERY - not by who showed up first. So getting there 40 hours early or 2 hours early doesn't help you, it just means you'd lose extra sleep - which if you get in - you'll be kicking yourself for. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to get your ticket stubb that will be being drawn and chosen by YOKO this year. That will begin at 11:45am. These will be the final tickets to get in. Those in STAND BY LINE have a higher degree chance to get in than the initial ticket offers as we usually have a good many seats available. Not tons, but I'd say easily a dozen or more. And depending on the Stand By Turn Out - your odds could be 1 in 3 to 1 in 15 if things get crazy. Either Way - the base odds initially are at least 1 in 80 at least. As soon as your ticket is chosen - pay for your admission and get your ass in a seat. We got a show to get going and dilly dallying will just cause you to miss something AWESOME which kicks this BNAT off.
If there are future updates - I'll be doing them here - and the Subject Line on the Main Page will change. So watch this story for updates. It's getting very very close.
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I had an unbelievably awesome time last year. Unfortunately just cant afford the flight this year. Just knowing how cool it's gonna be, and that I wont be there - it's hurtin' man.
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Just fucking YAY!
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I've wanted to at least apply for five years running now. Various things have prevented it (kids' births, my wife and I both being laid off one year, etc.), but I swear it, I WILL BE THERE NEXT YEAR!!!
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I was a little kid waiting for Father Christmas (Santa to you Yanks) to bring me my presents, I feel like a little kid again, I'm counting the days and hours until BNAT and I have butterflies in my stomach as I eagerly anticipate the geek goodness which I know will transpire before my very eyes in just a few days time. YAY! Indeed.
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but I'm noticing a distinct lack of ghost rider and avp2 news on this site.....what gives? avp2 is shaping up,what with the army battles and the definate r rating....evan almighty trailer
is up too. jus' sayin is all.
give it up for sly, I hope he gets his comeback with rocky. -
with a power station.....in case your...um wondering...about...aliens...versus predator 2......GO SLY! I wonder if those Predator 3 rumours with sly were true?
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...today is not my day. ok im off
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Harry said the same thing last year about not needing to show up early for the stand-by line, but people who showed up early got a chance to get in, and those who showed up on time were told to leave. I suggest you get there at least a couple of hours early if you want a chance.
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Flying to Texas tomorrow! Gorging myself on barbeque and Lone Star until Saturday!
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One of these years, when I have the time, I'm going to apply to come down there and attend a BNAT myself.
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I have a few... Rocky Balboa, Zodiac, and, yes... the work print for Ratatouille.
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What about the standby lines for PAN'S LABYRINTH and CHILDREN OF MEN? Still a chance to get in to those, except they ARE first come first in...
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I had a lot of really BIG predictions, but after Harry's 9-Day-Dilemma I'm scared to hope for some of them.
Dream come true?
Any or all of Grind House, with introductions by the directors. -
But I've usually seen 98% of the films anyway - except the damn cool sneaky-pete early screenings of shit. Harry, I'll be standing outside chanting "Attica! Attica!"
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I'm thinking about taking my chances in the stand by line... but where would I park my car (in the off-chance that I do get in). Does the Drafthouse have parking?
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Harry, are you talking to me? Are YOU talking to me? I think I am the only one to have ever imbibed Drano in the history of the universe (actually I also put it in my brother's canteen and gave it to him to drink but he spit it out. We were both rushed to the hospital to have our stomachs pumped. I was about 2 years old). Someone apparently remembered one of my BNAT applications from the past. Can't wait for BNAT, BNAT, BNAT!!!! YAY!!! Go have your well deserved R & R cause this weekend we're going to party like it's your birthday.
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that a site known for "spy" reports, wants to eliminate spying from its own events with the no electronics rule? Harry and aintitcool have sold out and become 'The Man'!
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Very excited. I will miss my crackberry though. :p I know, I'm pathetic, but it is practically an appendage.
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There's parking right next to the Alamo, but it's usually $5 to $10. Don't know if they would charge differently since you would be there all day. There is also a parking garage about a block down.
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Thanks. I know about those garages, I just don't know about a)24 hour parking and b)if the Alamo has special parking set aside for this event (it seems at least somewhat logical that they would to me).
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Spying does not equal bootlegging, jackass.
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Well well well, looks like I DO have something to do this Saturday afterall. How much is admission if I'm picked?
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or cell phone but they are still outlawing it..JACKASS
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You can't bootleg but you can ring, vibrate, light up and distract!
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