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BNAT 9 - Details Commence...
Hey BNATTERS - It Is Upon us...
First off... There's a Get Together FRIDAY, December 7th at the TEXAS CHILI PARLOR - 1409 Lavaca St - beginning at 7pm. This is where Quentin Tarantino shot Jungle Julia's Crew meeting Stuntman Mike scene in GRINDHOUSE - and where the lapdance (uncut version) took place. They serve alcohol, non-alcohol and some of the best goddamn chili you've ever had... which will make 24 hours in the Ritz seem like a Mel Brooks Campfire Scene. Woo-PU! I won't be there later than 10pm, as we have a full day and night and morning - the following sun cycle.
Now - Before that - will be BAG STUFFING - That location has yet to be presented to me, but I'll let you know in this spot - very soon.
When to arrive at the ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE AT THE RITZ?
Tim wants people in line beginning at 10am - to be processed and in the theater by 11am - so we can begin the show promptly at noon. By taking care of the Standby line.
As always - there is a zero tolerance policy for Electronics. There will be no text messaging in the theater. No accidental cel phones going off. No annoying lit screens for a moments distraction. This is... the way it is. BUTT-NUMB-A-THON isn't like the other 24 hour cycles of your life. I control the horizontal and the vertical. This is our own private zone. If you have no space to place your precious electronics - ie, no hotel room, car or domestic locale - Bring a Ziplock bag with the items taped inside and a clear and legible label on the outside. Have this done, before you enter the theater and these items will be stored for you. But they must fit in a ziplock bag. YOU WILL NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THESE TIL YOU LEAVE.
Around the Midnight section of BNAT this year - there will be a special costume contest held by one of the guests of BNAT 9. The subject matter is... GEEKY Movie/Comic/Scary related. You do not have to wear the costume the entire 24 hours - and you will be given 10 minutes to get into the costume - and there will be stunning fabulous prizes of exotic wonder. BUT REMEMBER - This costume must fit within your seating area (under your seat or between your legs - and can not have ELECTRONICS.
When bringing stuff to BNAT - realize you don't have much room - and remember, the more you bring, the longer your time in security will be. Dress comfortably, but contrary to folks insisting - the warmer and more comfortable you'll be - the more likely you'll doze... and terrible things could happen to you while you slumber. So staying cold, awake and ass shifty will probably allow you to see it all, and after all, that's why you're coming. SLEEP IS FOR MORTALS and at BNAT WE ARE ALL IMMORTALS!!!
At 11:30am everyone will be in their seats. A count of empty seats will be taken - and any empty seat - will be filled by the extremely and randomly lucky. Speaking of...
STAND BY FOLKS - You should arrive - no earlier than 11am and no later than 11am. It is YOUR responsibility to get a STANDBY drawing ticket. Not the Alamo's. Find the Alamo Standby Ticket Giver and get yours. These will be drawn RANDOMLY by a Writer for SCRUBS and the director of INSIDE. This will begin at 11:30am. There have been a few canceled seats - and though people have begged and offered articles in Variety - I have turned them all down. BECAUSE it is about the spirit of hope you Standby people have. The holy wish to attend this, the greatest Geek 24 hours of 2007.
There will also be an additional film MONDAY - 7:30 at the ALAMO SOUTH. The title will be announced at the end of BNAT9 and will be posted to the site - as there will be quite a few seats to fill - so more of you locals can have a taste of BNAT.
Stay tuned for updates - They will be coming as I receive the data. This should be AMAZING - and lastly - if you're traveling by plane. Be prepared to have some extra carry-on when you return. I'm serious.
Harry
P.S. - If you happen to believe that my endless slavish hours of hardwork to throw the best damn film celebration known to creatures both big and small is worth - You may bring a wrapped, bagged present - this can be electronic, but must remain in the giftwrapping till the time during which I'd make my exit. Not quite sure where these will go yet. Oh yes, I'll be turning 36 - still 14 years younger than Moriarty.
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All right! I'm so excited to come Austin in a few days!
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Good Lord, Harry!! You've got this Oregonian 100% excited and thrilled!
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Oh well, one day maybe I'll get to go to this thing. Everybody else seems to have SO much fun.
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I'll bribe whoever I have to to get in.
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You'll actually be back by the 7th?
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I move in mysterious ways
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Is mysterious all by itself ^_^
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mirrors
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Dec 04, 2007 3:19:01 AM CST
I have a genius plan to make sure I get a standby ticket...
by redwingshoolihan
I'm going to buy a carton of cigarettes, and give cigarettes to homeless people who'll stand in line with me.
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It feels like I've been waiting for that for like 5 years now. I thought it was ready for release well over a year ago. Why reshoots so late in the game?
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1) Are the seats numbered or is it the earlier we get there the better seat we'll have?
2) Are wrist watches allowed?
3) Exactly what bribes did you turn down? -
if you were on the list. Getting there early makes no difference.
Getting there late, I imagine, would be a different story.
My guess is watches are OK, as long as they're not... you know, an iPhone strapped to your wrist. -
I'm getting on my big jet plane on Thursday morning!!! Me, Teen Wolf-Thomas Humphries and the HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN gang are hungry for Cinema!!!!.....LET THE DEVOURING COMMENCE!!! oh mama, i think i just soiled myself with glee............
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dunno if i'm allowed to ask: can i not go too near the front? My disfunctional neck doesn't like craning upwards (disc C6/C7 malfunction!)......sorry to be cheeky!.......
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I wish I got to see Rambo, Iron Man, and Cloverfield before everyone else!
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Thereby making it the best, most meaningful thing he's ever done.
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I'm really worried about falling asleep at some point and I don't want to miss anything. Beer and coffee might help in the short term but could end up doing more harm than good. I figure getting up to walk around every now and then will be helpful.
If nothing else, I suppose the applause at the end of a film would wake one up if they had managed to snooze. -
I have some ideas, but they'll definitely be low-rent.
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I have less than 24 hours to get something together before my plane takes off.
And crap, a Monday movie! Oh, well, it'll most likely be something I can see soon thereafter in the theaters.
Harry, I'll try and make sure that PetSnakeReggie's plane has some...engine trouble...and doesn't make it all the way. -
OK, one is definitely Iron Man, at least a very extended peek at it. I'd also guess that there will be a HellBoy II sighting, due to Harry's friendship with Guillermo. What else does that leave?
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No reason to say that, just thought it would be funn-ee. I will show up tres fabu, and hope that's the best costume out there. Plus, I got some new, vaguely-Alamo related ink just last night, and can't wait to show it off to Tim, Harry, et all.
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don't drink too much caffiene. you'll crash out and get zonked. also, eating stuff like the Alamo's awesome salads vs heavy and coma-inducing pastas will help. If you have a salad w/ chicken you can still have dessert and be okay, generally. I do recommend Pepto-pills as well. Strange water can make ya unhappy, and taking them early can prevent the 3 AM seat-scooch/run to the potty.
DON'T DRINK COCAINE. Ask anyone from last year. I mean, just look at what I wrote, don't drink cocaine. It should be a no-brainer.
also, take time to walk around outside in between flicks. December in Austin is usually fairly mild, compared to Minnesota, so 20 minutes outside with some good walking around will help revitalize ya. I don't know if you can get them on such short notice, but Think Geek's site has Spazzstick. It's caffeinated chapstick.
I can't wait to see youse guys on Friday at the Chili Parlour. Bring your cd's for the music-exchange w/me and your gifts for everyone on the G.E as well.
Rock. -
I'm really interested in trying out the standby line but I don't know a damn thing about where to park. Is there somewhere safe downtown that I can park my car for 24 hours?
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How do you know which line is for the attendees and for the standby people.... Is it ok to be there by 10:30am???
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You'll be able to tell the giddy joy from the nail-biting anticipation. Actually, the standbys are gathered separately from the main line.
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Haydn and I will try to make it. Can't stick around for the Monday show, though. Bummer.
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Yegads, what the hell kind of pit of hedonism is this that I'm headed to?!??
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I call dibs on you at the 3 AM Fisting.
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So what you're saying is, get there by 11 AM?
Should I sync my clock the next time I am at the Ritz? (Which will be tonight at 9:45 for "The Whole Shootin' Match") -
Train to stay up late, though it's a little late for that now. Also, sleep as much as you can the night before. Get there well rested (and please, get there clean. If my hair isn't still wet from the shower when I'm in line, it's only because the heat lamps at the mexican place we go for breakfast were right over my head).
Cat naps between movies can be done, but remember, you could miss something really good. Minty minty tooth paste can be a big picker upper when five o'clock rolls around.
BTW, the most useful hint in the world is... go to the bathroom during movies! I know it can be hard to tear yourself away, but frankly if you don't, you're going to either have to run out the second the credits start, or risk missing the first few minutes of the next film. -
I can't stress enough, if you are given a bottle of cocaine...do not chug it.
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Had to ship it FedEx to where I'm staying, 'cuz it's far too dangerous for airlines. And even FedEx was squeamish when they saw it. It came out looking pretty gnarly! Credit goes to Dad for most of the work: he's the real craftsman. I'm just a journeyman acolyte in the art (I only cleaned it up a bit). But it'll be good defense for ya in case things get too rowdy...
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Happy Birthday, Harry!
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Are standby tickets one raffle spot / one person? I'd like to try to get in with my husband... not that I won't leave him behind if it's me or him.
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Yeah, it's 1/1. You should still try, though.
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I knew I should have gotten a prenup... "Any and all BNAT tickets won by either party shall be the sole property of the wife."
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at least 14 folks that I know of.
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Since I didn't get invited this year, my wife is dragging me to her office Christmas party....rest assured I'll be drinking heavily.
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I can't wait! Long live numb butts... Viva Harry (and Happy Birthday)! Viva AICN! Viva Biegelfest!
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I forgot to add the sentence about the subject...I still have two cans of the miserable stuff. Wouldn't touch it after I heard and saw the moans of pain and writhing in the aisles.
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Don't you have 20 costumes from CONvergence to pick from? Not that it will matter...if Amada's will be the best for sure!
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Otherwise who really gives a whit?
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Dec 04, 2007 9:28:40 PM CST
Harry still shamelessly begs for "pwesents" at these, huh?
by atticus finch
And you dopes still are dumb enough to provide them.
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Has it ever happened and how much did it go for?
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is well known for his ability to draw randomly. You're all in good hands.
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it was awesommmmmmmmm....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Am I alone on this? Have we ever been introduced to this thing?
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Wasn't there one year, or maybe a few, where Harry just flatout ASKED people to send him gifts? Like, just send me fucking DVDs and video games and toaster ovens and as many bags of Doritos as can be shoved inside a giant UPS box?
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it was done once - but they asked my permission. Out of curiousity, I granted it - and the ticket sold for over $1200. That said, I decided to not let it happen again as I did not want BNAT to be a greed based event. Or an event for the "well off" - it's about passionate people that are picked based upon what they write.
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Don't forget the people passionate enough to hope for a random lottery draw. That's what I'm coming in from St. Louis for. See you guys in line!
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good luck, my man!
I will be the first to congratulate if'n you get in. Will you be there in time for the Chili Parlour shennaginas friday night?
And selling a BNAT ticket? - I'd sooner get I Heart Britney Spears tattooed on my face then do that. It's like a weird kind of sacred trust or something. I am damn fortunate to go, and don't I know it. As for Rod, he's just a blowhard... and I am sorry, JohhnyLaw that I can't buy you a beer for passing the bar. Hopefully next year.
See you peeps FRIDAY! And Saturday...and Sunday too. -
I'll be there. Even if I don't make it in on Saturday, I'd be a fool to pass up a chance to hang out and meet the cool kids that did make it in. See you there for a beer, Grendy!
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I will be the 5'1 girl w/ purple hair. Introduce yourself! Oh... if you want on of my White Girls Can't Mix cd's (vol. 9 and 9.5)... bring me one of your own for each one of mine. These are mixtape cd's.
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For the films being screened?
I'm never likely to go, but at least I get to speculate wildly! -
I think it's safe to say that "Cloverfield" (because of all the publicity it has gotten on this site) and "Iron Man" (the animated GIF looks abit like Mandarin) will be two movies there.
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So have any of you BNAT veterans out there gotten in on standby more than once? I made it in on standby last year, and I'm trying again this weekend...
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still up packing and stuff at 3am london time...no point sleeping now...gotta be at the airport around 8.30 am....will be bringing tales of Mr Gilliam's new movie THE IMAGINARIUM OF DOCTOR PARNASSUS, for geek consumption, which I'm working on...
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Just another 32 hours before I'll be heading to Austin, via Portland and Phoenix. I'm looking forward to seeing everybody who got a seat... and those who still might get a seat! My hopes for new films are: Sweeney Todd, Walk Hard and My Name is Bruce (actually, the latter would be more than enough for me...).
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Google Lo Pan. And then turn in your geek card.
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It's roughly 8-12. And about 20-30 people line up to try for those slots.
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Heading out of SF early in the AM and should hit Austin by 3 PM tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing everyone!
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I've been to a couple BNAT's.. Had a blast. I didn't manage to apply this year.. I would warn those considering stand by, you may be sitting in a folding chair off to the side.. Or on a stool with no back.. That's how it was at the old drafthouse for most the stand by people..
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Yeah, man! I know you! Got lit and watched DOLEMITE. Heh. If you see me say hi.
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There's no point. No one "else" should go. Actually, if you are sitting on an uncomfortable chair cause you made it in on standby, I'm betting falling asleep is a little less of a problem.
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There are 8 empty seats - day of - who knows - we could lose 1-5 more depending on travel problems, unforeseen family issues, etc. that said - this show is soooo close - excitement bubbling... ACK!
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I'm dying to know!
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I've been itching to go to a BNAT since 4, but life happens. This year, it's medical stuff. So everybody going, enjoy the heck out of it. And if you get laid, it didn't happen if there aren't pics.
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After a day of traveling, I finally made it here to Austin. Hope to see many of you tomorrow!
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Dec 07, 2007 7:34:12 PM CST
So is Will Smith going to be there to introduce I Am Legend or w
by fluffyunbound
Or has this site given that project too much grief for lo these many years?
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Don't forget to post it like you do every year (and with the new theater it is more important then ever)! Single mom here and I like to know that in the event of something I can be gotten a hold of.
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This will actually be the first year I don't try to get in via standby in some time. Got friends graduating and stuff that day. Next year though...and Will Smith better not show up, or I'll be peeved...what can I say, it's the fresh prince
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I remember seeing him several months ago on one of those VH1 specials, or maybe some channel that had a countdown of the top horror films of all time or something making comments for a few seconds, and there was no way that man I was looking at is 50 years old.
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