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.
