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Wanna See PINEAPPLE EXPRESS over 3 months early with Seth Rogen, James Franco, Danny McBride & David Gordon Green @ ALAMO?!?!
Hey folks, Harry here! AICN is doing a couple of screenings with the ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE that are just going to kick so much ass... you won't know what to do. This is the first one we get to announce and it's a biggie.
Last year, around this time we had an amazing advanced screening of SUPERBAD with Michael Cera, Jonah Hill and McLovin'. This year we've got the new David Gordon Green directed, Judd Apatow Produced... PINEAPPLE EXPRESS with SETH ROGEN, JAMES FRANCO and DANNY McBRIDE coming... oh and the incredibly talented - and not known for his Druggie Violent Comedies - DAVID GORDON GREEN!!!
That's right - all 4 of them at the Alamo Drafthouse South on May 3rd at 9:30pm - where if you're lucky enough to make it - you'll get in to see this film over 3 months early and then have a chance to make everyone you know envious beyond words. I've been dying to see this since I met a couple of readers of AICN last summer during the Rolling Roadshow BOOGIE NIGHTS screening in L.A. - who had seen PINEAPPLE EXPRESS at two different early test screenings. They raved about the film all night to me and got me incredibly fired up to see this film.
Now - here's the rub. I don't have a ton of tickets. Most of the tickets will be handed out somewhere around the University of Texas campus by the studio's secret agents - but I do have a few tickets - in the under 75 ticket variety. So here's how we're going to handle this.
Requests for tickets are for no more than 2 at a time. You plus one. Send an email to HK @ AintItCool dot Com with the subject line: Puffing Pineapple
In this email you'll need to send your name & the name of your guest - plus why you're perfect to see PINEAPPLE EXPRESS so early. Why are you perfect to see a violent pot smoking comedy crime thriller?
This screening is being brought to you by AIN'T IT COOL NEWS, FANTASTIC FEST & THE ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE - however it is open to everyone. If you can get there - and you want to go - write me and I'll publish the list of attendees.
This is going to be an awesome screening - I really wish I could have special sugar free herbed brownies for this screening... if only the theater could make such a thing. Shucks.
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Enough with the Apatow, already.
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No chicks != win.
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...now i just need a friend to go with
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so far most of those emailing me are chicks.
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except that I miss out on all these bad-ass AICN screenings in Austin!!
Still, I think it's cool that you do all these, Harry. The post-BNAT "Son of Rambow" screening gave me a great taste of these oft-mentioned mega events (well, besides the awesomeness that was BNAT). -
But thanks.
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It's too windy where I live anyway. By the way, Harry - sorry about the rough few weeks you've had. I also have a few friends that live with diabetes and they have all managed through very well. They also live more healthy and active lives than my lazy ass does so hang in there chief.
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I've always wanted to watch a movie in advance...
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Of course the chicks are e-mailing you. James fucking Franco is going to be there. I meant "Sausagefest" in that there's no eye candy for those of us who are "penis only goes in a female or my own fist bound".
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this is why I check-in with AICN at least 5 times a day. Thanks Harry!
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I go to UT,
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and am wondering if you know anything about how or when they will be doing it?
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I really have to check out austin sometime i hear nothing but great things about it.i love movies and music those are my passions
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Someone check his pulse.
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Danny McBride!!!
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after Sarah Marshall i'm done with the Apatow-verload.
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is trademark and copyright of my production company, RothBoll. all rights reserved.
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I refuse to watch another of this whole clan's films. It's old, already. Formulaic much? And yes, Superbad completely sucked. Stupid, stupid, stupid, and just plain ridiculously stupid. Talk about a bunch of lemmings...
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But oh wait. I DON'T FUCKING LIVE IN AUSTIN ANYMORE!!
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When is the deadline for this? Because I got a flight in the middle of the night and when I arrive tomorrow, I wanna open my computer and send you my entry.
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So I have no idea if she'd be there. Anyway, I live nowhere near Texas, so the point is moo-t. A cow's opinion.
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...in Burbank.
I've been telling my friends it's like Cheech & Chong w/ guns. I wasn't the biggest fan of Hot Fuzz, and felt PE balanced the comedy and action much, much better. The action is funny, unlike Hot Fuzz, which just had action (although it was well done).
It's really fucking funny.
It's not a great movie, but Rogen and especially Franco are just fun to watch. There was a subplot with Rogen's girlfriend that needed work (like, cut it out) but a couple scenes pretty much need the storyline, so I'm sure it is still in the film. Anyway, if you can see the film early, its totally worth it. -
It is a period of civil war.
Rebel spaceships, striking
from a hidden base, have won
their first victory against
the evil Galactic Empire.
During the battle, Rebel
spies managed to steal secret
plans to the Empire's
ultimate weapon, the DEATH
STAR, an armored space
station with enough power
to destroy an entire planet.
Pursued by the Empire's
sinister agents, Princess
Leia races home aboard her
starship, custodian of the
stolen plans that can save her
people and restore
freedom to the galaxy... -
predictable
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Wanna See "Where the Wild Things Are" a year early instead of waiting for the studio to re-cut Spike Jonze's version: ENCOURAGE HARRY TO PROMOTE A PETITION TO STOP THOSE EVIL DOERS!
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There'd be herbal indulgences served at the Alamo Drafthouse and there'd be teleporters so I could go there any time I want (not just for the herbs, but the movies, queso, awesome atmosphere, gonzo programs, pizza, etc.) Keep your spirts up, Harry. My Dad was grossly overweight my whole life until about six years ago. He was diagnosed with Type 2 diabeties, got serious and lost about 90 lbs. or more. Now he's thin and in the best shape I've ever seen him at age 63, 64 next month. You can get through this and feel great. I've been on the treadmill myself of late to shed pounds.
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..no thanks, no way. In about 2 or 3 years, Apatow and company will just be a memory, he's the John Hughes of the 21st century
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Judging from the abysmal clip that comes on the Superbad DVD, NO I DO NOT. I guess they'll let anybody make movies today.
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When do we find out if were on the list for the screening?
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and Ironman the day before are you kidding me?? my brain would melt from the awesomeness.
What is with the Apatow backlash? The movies are quality and fuckin' hilarious, what other good comedies are coming out(aside from the looks of it, Tropic Thunder)? Anyone? anyone!? Plus david gordon green is the fuckin' man. -
I think it's a remake of an old Tim Conway/Don Knotts movie. I have no idea why.
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no thanks. what the blood on danny glovers dick said.
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because Superbad was a horrid movie and people are finally starting to get it. I mean not just bad...but horrid. If I knew kids like that in high school I hope they're dead now. It was an ugly mean spirited unfunny comedy. Apatow is marginally talented...he can point a camera and say "action". But he has no fresh ideas. Never had them.
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Oi. I live in London, so I can only dream of being anywhere near anything AICN-related ! So don't complain ;)
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Apr 19, 2008 5:53:40 AM CDT
Alamo will get U french fries in the morning but not pot brownie
by prague23
I heard a story about you Harry, something about demanding french fries for breakfast at the Alamo. Just bring your own bag of shake and a box of brownie mix and offer to make them yourself. Sux that I have to wait until October to see this film in Prague :-(
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He's a good director. If there is going to be an Apatow-produced comedy that breaks the formula it is sure to be this one. Also, some people seem to think Apatow directs all these, but no he just produces most of them. Most are first-time directors so the actual film making aspects are very amateur. Gordon Green will hopefully change that.
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Most of those "chicks" are probably guys. If they show up then I suggest doing a crotch check. Make sure some of them aren't tucking as well. Crazy fans out there.
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my DARE officer in junior high was arrested for dealing drugs to students.
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Yes Apatow has produced a lot of these movies. But he has really only directed the 40 Year Old Virgin(which a lot of you loved) and knocked up (which is when this silly Apatow hate started). If you didn't like superbad then blame it on the writers and real director (i forget who he was, kasdan maybe?). So it is either you hate apatow or you hate all things associated with apatow (which, lets face it, is pretty much every comedy in one way or another.). Either way, you suck.
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Sure, he may not be able to continue on this insane streak for years to come, but to say he will be completely forgotten is just asinine. A person who is involved with movies that critics and mainstream audiences adore, and that make tons of money are never completely forgotten. You need to step outside of the house for a second and think before you post next time.
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Best fat joke ever - that's how forgotton The Nutty Professor is. Team Apatow films are funny - can we just leave it at that?
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thats what i get for posting whilst drinking pear cider.
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Ian, no shame there. Pear cider is the nectar of the gods. Pear cider bestows wisdom.
Cheers,
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A Judd Apatow movie is coming!!! Prepare for advertising overkill! (not just on aicn, everywhere)
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when??
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I don't
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I'm starving for some Rogen...help me out please.
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What, exactly, is the formula that ties all these movies together? Please be sure to include "Walk Hard" (the rock bio spoof) and "Drillbit Taylor" (the homeless bodyguard farce) along with "Superbad" (the buddy caper film), "Knocked Up" (the romantic comedy), and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" (the raunchy coming-of-age flick). Oh, and let's not forget "Pineapple Express" (the action comdy thrill ride).
The fact is, whether you like any of these flicks or not, the "backlash" against them is founded on nothing more than posturing. The movies are mostly successful because they're funny. Audiences don't pay good money and provide good word of mouth for films that aren't funny, or touching, or wild, or whatever else they're looking for in a film. If you don't get it, it doesn't make everyone else a moron.
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Lets start getting some more film appreciation in these talkbacks. And less "Oh look at me I'm controversial!" statements that too often devolve into illogical whining. I know a lot of you are feel nice and secure in front of your computer, but people work their asses off on these a lot of these films, even if you don't like the final product, it doesn't hurt to show some respect. And no apatow did not ghost direct every single film that he produced dickblood you silly man. That is just your attempt at an argument.
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DannyG Dickwhatever and other haters...to get a frame of reference, what movie(s) made in the last 5-8 years ARE funny in your opinion?
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Is is canceled?
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Are there winners? & why is my poop clay colored today?
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if you didn't like superbad, you're supermoronic. there is nothing not to love.
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if i need to plan a trip to austin!! even though it's only 3 hours away, and my old hometown...i'd like to give my boss some heads up that i want to leave early on Friday, so i can be sure to get some Trudy's that night!
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Dude i will drop everything to see this movie, take your time, let me know like 3 hours before and i'd be there for sure.
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