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BNAT X - THE LIST

Whoohoo! by Kraken	Nov 3rd, 2008 12:24:26 AM
See you guys there!!
I'm in!! by Bob Loblaw Law Blog	Nov 3rd, 2008 12:31:59 AM
Hell yeah!! Harry, I love you!! See you in December!!!
Thank you Harry...Thank you soooo much! by goonie	Nov 3rd, 2008 12:47:44 AM
I am so happy right now. Yeehaw!
THANK YOU HARRY!!!! by cahcat	Nov 3rd, 2008 12:48:53 AM
I'm the happiest girl in the world!!!!!!! December can't get here soon enough.
YEAH! by mastidon	Nov 3rd, 2008 01:00:40 AM
Harry, it will be great to finally to meet you in person. Thanks for inviting us to your bday party!
C. Bob? by Massawyrm 1	Nov 3rd, 2008 01:02:50 AM
C. Blow me.
dang by TheIronGiant	Nov 3rd, 2008 01:04:24 AM
another year, another failed app. not even sure my app got through. did everyone who applied get a confirmation email?
FUCK YES I'M IN!! by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Nov 3rd, 2008 01:15:42 AM
Awwwww fuck. Not really.
lots of famous/semifamous names by Adelai Niska	Nov 3rd, 2008 01:24:22 AM
wonder who gets to sit next to Frodo?
Another year another letdown... by mmaddox3	Nov 3rd, 2008 01:24:51 AM
FUCK!
Fuck you Sven Rump! by Horace Cox	Nov 3rd, 2008 01:26:24 AM
I just picked a name from the list at random so you don't really have to fuck off - unless you want to of course. Maybe you can sit next to that Titley chap. Rump and Titley side by side. Could be fate.
Frack by loonigrrl	Nov 3rd, 2008 01:46:55 AM
This sucks.
H by reni	Nov 3rd, 2008 01:58:37 AM
Thanks bruv.
Devin Faraci!? by Ribbons	Nov 3rd, 2008 01:59:49 AM
Ah snap!
See you in december by Dmann	Nov 3rd, 2008 02:17:37 AM
It's so good to have the hatchet buried. It's gonna be a great birthday, buddy.
Boba Fett's gonna be there? by DarthCorleone	Nov 3rd, 2008 02:21:22 AM
Or is that a different Jeremy Bulloch? Every year I check this list to see if forgotten people from my past have by coincidence decided to attend BNAT, but that never happens. One year I'd like to go myself.
Congrats! by smallerdemon	Nov 3rd, 2008 02:27:25 AM
To everyone that got in, woo! Geek Xmas in Austin, as is right and good with all things in the universe. Cya there. The evensmallerdemon will be in tow.
They got some mighty good BBQ in Austin by Xiphos_2	Nov 3rd, 2008 02:50:02 AM
Make sure you hit one of several places in the area. Good eats.
THANK YOU HARRY! by Nordling	Nov 3rd, 2008 03:08:54 AM
Can't wait till December!!
Thanks Harry! by TheNorthlander	Nov 3rd, 2008 04:07:53 AM
See you guys in Austin. And yeah, I can't wait to get some real BBQ.
sweeeeeeeeeeet by Some Dude	Nov 3rd, 2008 04:34:41 AM
Thanks, man. I am erect.
Thanks very much by CaseyMcCall	Nov 3rd, 2008 04:41:13 AM
Appreciate it, Harry. Now on to booking the flights. Any hotel tips from you locals?
Congrats to everyone who got in! by Lissa-Triana	Nov 3rd, 2008 05:40:12 AM
Now I'm going to go cry into my coffee. heartbroken
CaseyMcCall by mastidon	Nov 3rd, 2008 05:55:16 AM
I was wondering the same. I guess we don't need a hotel room for Saturday night but certainly Friday and Sunday.
hotel/hostel by Dman Den	Nov 3rd, 2008 06:02:34 AM
If you look up Austin hostels on Google, you can get 1 for $15 a night. I am so happy to be going.
Didn't make it, but that's okay... by KnightShift	Nov 3rd, 2008 06:04:21 AM
A few days after applying I wound up with a role in our local theatre guild's production of "Oliver Twist" and this production is being dedicated to the memory of my old drama teacher who passed away last year. So I wound up kinda hoping that I wouldn't get the invite so that someone else who had never gone would be getting in instead, if that makes sense. But for those of who you are going who have never had the pleasure before: you are in for a very wonderful time indeed! Last year's BNAT was the greatest film-going experience of my life and I can even say that it changed my outlook on some things profoundly. Just make sure that you've got PLENTY of room to carry back loot 'cuz Harry is quite the generous soul indeed! :-)
Friday>? by CaseyMcCall	Nov 3rd, 2008 06:19:28 AM
I remember Harry mentioned a pre-party on Friday. Am I gonna have to arrive a day early, Harry? No problem, just need to book the transatlantic flights, you know. ;-)
Are there any hotels within walking distance of the theater? by Garbageman33	Nov 3rd, 2008 06:31:10 AM
If not, how's the cab situation in Austin? Driving a Chevy Cobalt around a strange city after not sleeping for a couple days sounds like a recipe for disaster.
CaseyMcCall by Bob Loblaw Law Blog	Nov 3rd, 2008 06:48:08 AM
On the LiveJournal BNAT group, Harry mentioned a pre-BNAT gathering (last year, it was at the Texas Chili Parlor) and possibly a pre-BNAT screening of the new The Day the Earth Stood Still. My advice: Get there as early on Friday as you can so you can get settled and be ready for any pre-BNAT stuff.
Garbageman33 by Bob Loblaw Law Blog	Nov 3rd, 2008 06:59:17 AM
I don't think there's anything within really close walking distance, but there are some not terribly far away. Austin has a bus system, if you don't wanna pay for a cab Check this link out for the closest hotels on Google Maps near the Alamo Drafthouse South: http://tinyurl.com/6mmahg An d here's the Capital Metro Bus system Web site: http://www.capmetro.org/
Rian Johnson by Series7	Nov 3rd, 2008 07:19:23 AM
So I guess Brothers Bloom will be shown?
Series 7 by HEADGEEK	Nov 3rd, 2008 07:28:49 AM
Actually BROTHERS BLOOM played at Fantastic Fest, which disqualifies it for BNAT inclusion. No - Rian just wants to experience BNAT like many of you do.
Thanks Harry!! by Rustle	Nov 3rd, 2008 07:41:08 AM
I'm thrilled to be going, and am looking forward to celebrating another of your birthdays!! How many submissions this year?
I knew I shouldn't have photoshopped! by vitruvius	Nov 3rd, 2008 07:42:53 AM
Damn, better luck next year. Maybe I should have burned a real bush on my head...
list by Dman Den	Nov 3rd, 2008 07:44:32 AM
If your name is on the list but you did not get the confirmation email, should I resend my email address. Admin should have mine on record anyway.
Congrats, all by TheGreatPumpkin	Nov 3rd, 2008 07:47:40 AM
I'm disappointed to not see my true name on the list again, but now the tortue of refreshing the page will be replaced with the torture of hoping beyond hope that I get an e-mail invite someday soon (I'll sit on the roof and listen through a glass if that seat's still available). Otherwise, whatever line there is to stand in, I will be there standing. I thought it was kismet, too! I guessed it was going to be BNATX even! Harry, is this about the apostrophe?! ;-)
Confirmation mail? by CaseyMcCall	Nov 3rd, 2008 08:05:49 AM
Never got one. Name is on list though. Can I go ahead and book the flight?
Thanks to Harry by rodnunley	Nov 3rd, 2008 08:13:26 AM
I got in and now I am off to thank those lucky stars of mine. And thanks to all you wonderful people who had the job of sifting through all the applications ... I can't imagine the hours that must have taken. I can't wait to share the best day of the year with all my fellow BNAT attendees. See you all soon. I'll have my bear slippers on, be sure to say hello.
Hotel info by 433	Nov 3rd, 2008 08:24:20 AM
Someone gave us an excellent tip at my first BNAT: The Austin Motel at 1220 S. Congress. It's an awesome 1938 motel, with each room decorated differently. It's also very cheap for an awesome stay. There's tons of great food options around, like El Sol, Zen, Home Slice Pizza, and Amy's Ice Cream! You could walk from there or take a cab (it's about a mile and a half by road). We'll probably drive, as we'll have rental cars anyway. Unless you have a rental car, you'll want to have a hotel room to store your clothes and stuff, as you need to fit everything you bring into the theater to fit under your seat. As well as that, the more stuff you bring with you, the longer it will take everyone to get through security.
Thanks, Harry!! by film_chic	Nov 3rd, 2008 08:29:13 AM
Happy, happy boogie dance! :-D
not even cool enough to get into a geekfest! by irrelevntelefant	Nov 3rd, 2008 09:01:30 AM

THE Michael Reeves?? by evolvingsensblty	Nov 3rd, 2008 09:09:04 AM
Will he be screening his version of The Oblong Box? I thought he died? Damn! I wish I had the same name as an awesome filmmaker, maybe I would have been picked!
THE Michael Reeves?? by rodnunley	Nov 3rd, 2008 09:29:11 AM
No. He is in fact dead. This is a different Michale Reeves. But I doubt it's a different Elijah Woods that's on the list. And I didn't see Eli's name on the list this year ... who'll bring us our pink lemonade?
what are the chances.... by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Nov 3rd, 2008 09:50:46 AM
Elijah Wood and Mike Dougherty hook up?
DGDB, the over/under on that bet is... by irrelevntelefant	Nov 3rd, 2008 10:03:03 AM
over- elijah, under- dougherty...
my two year old even thinks I'm a loser for not getting in.. by irrelevntelefant	Nov 3rd, 2008 10:07:13 AM
he calls me by my first name now.
worth the wait! by hippolyta	Nov 3rd, 2008 10:11:34 AM
This one could quite possibly be the best ever and I'm really happy to be a part of it!
Flavio Faz IV? by HoboCode	Nov 3rd, 2008 10:15:40 AM
Ok.
433 by mastidon	Nov 3rd, 2008 10:21:28 AM
Thanks for the tip! Just booked the Austin Motel. Only problem with it is you have to book Sat & Sun. But in the end, it is still cheaper than most other places at $80 a night.
Elijah Wood! by The Reluctant Austinite	Nov 3rd, 2008 10:22:49 AM
And his brother too? Oh Fates, why have you chosen THIS year to wrong me? I want to go! Even if I have to sell my car to make ends meet! I knew it was going to suck having to pass this year, but now I feel like thowing up. Excuse me.
I keep looking to make sure my name is still on the list by Garbageman33	Nov 3rd, 2008 10:30:47 AM
So far, so good. I just hope I end up sitting behind Elijah Wood. Not because I'm some weird starfucker. I just want to make sure I can see the screen.
Print screen... by CaseyMcCall	Nov 3rd, 2008 10:42:45 AM
I need proof...
Famous People by rodnunley	Nov 3rd, 2008 11:01:00 AM
There are always a few at each event. Either in attendance or as a special guest. But BNAT folks are always very cool and laid back about it. We tend to keep or nerdgasams to a minimum.
Rodnunley by AugustusGloop	Nov 3rd, 2008 11:18:15 AM
Very true. You could tell the FantasticFest/BNAT crowd this year, because we were the ones NOT mobbing Bill Murray. Damn Hipsters!
True. Very true. by The Reluctant Austinite	Nov 3rd, 2008 11:53:07 AM
Even though I'd think it was cool that Elijah Wood was in the house, just like everyone else, I'd just treat him like any other film fan in attendance. We generally geek out in private and amoungst ourselves. As Alamo film fans, we're not celebrity obessessed like the mainstream. There's respect and appreciation, but no clamoring for cell phone photos like the hipsters and Bill Murray situation you referenced. That cave party was indeed a strange scene.
Rob Thomas? by jrbarker	Nov 3rd, 2008 12:00:15 PM
The dude from Matchbox 20?
You don't want to mess with Elijah Wood by Garbageman33	Nov 3rd, 2008 12:01:02 PM

Did you see Green Street Hooligans?! by Garbageman33	Nov 3rd, 2008 12:02:05 PM
Apparently, he's an ass-kicking machine.
Indeed by Bob Loblaw Law Blog	Nov 3rd, 2008 12:04:51 PM
Last year, my wife very casually said, "Hmmm... Laura Harris from 'Women's Murder Club' is here." Knowing that she loved that show (may it rest in peace), I asked her if she said hi or anything. She said, "No. I'm not going to bug her... but, it's cool that she's here." It seems Ms. Harris is on the list again this year, but like rodnunley said, BNAT folks are always cool and laid back. I can't wait... see you guys in December!
Hotels and the famous by 433	Nov 3rd, 2008 12:12:19 PM
Like I was saying, it's good to have a hotel for Saturday night to store your stuff. Also, since you get out of the theater on Sunday at noonish, you'll want some place to fall asleep, and your hotel might not let you check in until 3 or 4. As for other people there that may be famous, they're there to watch movies, just like the rest of us. We treat them like everyone else.
For those of you who did not get in this year... by goonie	Nov 3rd, 2008 12:20:22 PM
Do not give up hope. I applied many years in a row and did not get in. Finally, 3 years ago, I was accepted to BNAT 7. Howeverm, following that awesome experience, I was turned down for 8 and 9. I almost gave up hope this year, but in the end I love BNAT too much to not try my hardest to get in. never give up! Never surrender!
it's 'height-ism'- they don't want tall people around.. by irrelevntelefant	Nov 3rd, 2008 12:25:50 PM
the short actors...
jrbarker by Gelfin	Nov 3rd, 2008 12:39:09 PM
That depends. Are you attractive? Would you not recognize that Rob Thomas (or even the Cupid one) on sight? Would you be all giddy with lust for somebody you've mistaken for that Rob Thomas (or even the Cupid one)? If so, I have great news for you. With that out of the way, condolences to everyone who didn't get in, and congratulations to everyone who did! See you in Austin!
see you next month! by AnnaHarrod	Nov 3rd, 2008 12:58:15 PM
can't wait to see you all in December! :)
Would it kill you to alphabetize the list? Excel will do it for by DennisMM	Nov 3rd, 2008 12:59:05 PM
Just sayin'.
Somebody ask Michael Dougherty ... by Geekgasm	Nov 3rd, 2008 01:53:35 PM
... how hung Bryan Singer is. Inquiring minds want to know.
HARRY... by goonie	Nov 3rd, 2008 02:39:13 PM
Is the list in any particular order??? Just curious!
Yes! I'm Brian Satterwhite! by IAmMrMonkey!	Nov 3rd, 2008 02:57:34 PM
Okay, i'm not really but that's what my fake ID will say when I turn up at BNAT! (Insert evil laughter)
HOLY CRAP YES! by Count3d	Nov 3rd, 2008 02:59:54 PM
My BNAT v-card is going to get swiped. :O Thank you Harry! See you all in December!! Can't get here fast enough. :)
DenisMM by hippolyta	Nov 3rd, 2008 03:41:24 PM
Try Ctrl/Apple + F
Damnit by IAmMrMonkey!	Nov 3rd, 2008 04:01:00 PM
Okay I'm going to go with another one from the list instead then. How about Elijah Woo - ohfuckit. I'm giving up on that idea now.
CHARLIE HUNNAM FOR THOR 2010!!! by The Reluctant Austinite	Nov 3rd, 2008 04:31:17 PM
I've seen "Green Street Hooligans" and if there's one thing I wish Elijah Wood could do it would be to pass along his co-star's name to Kenneth Branagh and Marvel Entertainment. I know he's young, but he's a good actor who could pull off a potentially ridiculous and expensive trainwreck. We don't need a wrestler; no Triple H. With 6 months training to pump up, Charlie Hunnam would fill the boots and winged helmet of Thor.
Elijah Wood? by wontyouletmeknow.	Nov 3rd, 2008 04:45:15 PM
what the hell.
That's amazing. by wontyouletmeknow.	Nov 3rd, 2008 04:47:22 PM
really. I never apply to this. I'm Canadian. Also, I love Lord of the Rings. Almost absolutely more than any of you. Elijah Wood being there is pretty sweet. Have fun guys.
I will get to BNAT eventually by rhcp2sweet	Nov 3rd, 2008 05:16:43 PM
Once I'm out of college that is. It's unfortunately right during finals
Drat!!! Foiled Again! by Rando Calrisian	Nov 3rd, 2008 05:24:53 PM
3 years running... No BNAT for me. Now I will go drown my sorrows in Shiner Bock.
"Famous" geeks by Dmann	Nov 3rd, 2008 05:31:41 PM
yeah... the "famous" are just movie geeks on the 13th and 14th.
BNAT's days are numbered by johnyaztec	Nov 3rd, 2008 06:17:12 PM
One day when I get to Austin I'm going to start my own movie marathon. Mark my words my movie-a-thon will crush BNAT. Best of all it will be open to everyone and not rigged for my friends to win.
THANK YOU! by MathiasRoyal	Nov 3rd, 2008 06:28:36 PM
Now I just need to find a way to get to Austin. Also, how much are tickets? Oh the info. As you can tell, I'm a first-time BNAT-er. I think I just wet my pants.
Question, though by MathiasRoyal	Nov 3rd, 2008 06:41:46 PM
How do I know that it is my name that I'm looking at? I have kind of a common name. Is there a way to get affirmation?
HEADGEEK by Series7	Nov 3rd, 2008 07:14:23 PM
Well that's cool. I guess I'll keep wanting to experience BNAT next year.
wontyouletmeknow., there are Canadians at BNAT! by 433	Nov 3rd, 2008 07:16:08 PM
Plus folks from the UK, there have been people from Australia and New Zealand.
and... by CaseyMcCall	Nov 3rd, 2008 07:22:19 PM
from The Netherlands. There will be this year: Me.
I swear, I only photoshopped the background... by Beeslo	Nov 3rd, 2008 07:47:14 PM
I hope that I wasn't disqualified because my picture involved a photoshop of the background piece... I assure you, the person you see in the picture is in fact me and took 2 hours to create including the bald cap and make-up. See for yourself... http://i152.photobucket.com/al bums/s200/Beeslo/Beesley-BNATP hoto.jpg I really want to see the pictures of the people who made it...because damn...I worked really hard on this one...
Big question...especially for those that got in... by Beeslo	Nov 3rd, 2008 07:54:26 PM
When you sent your app in...did you get a freakin' confirmation e-mail? Because if you did...I am going to throw this computer against the wall. Like i said above, I spent 2 hours on my picture and an additional 2 knocking out the app. I decided to sleep on it and submit it the next day only to find that my computer restarted for some reason. I even tried saving my text in MS Word but like an idiot, I included the web scrolls too which kept me from reading what I wrote. So from memory, I spent another hour rewriting the application before sending it in about 10pm on the deadline day (with 2 hours to go). I didn't receive a confirmation e-mail, but I was too scared to submit again to see if I'd get one because I felt I'd be pushing my luck and I'd get rejected by submitting twice. Seriously. This computer will be in pieces if I was supposed to receive a confirmation... Pray for my computer...
OMG ELIJAH WOOD!!! by the milf lover	Nov 3rd, 2008 08:07:22 PM
okay so I didnt enter the contest and thus didnt win, but still, ELIJAH WOOD! OMFG! I'm missing a chance to meet Huckleberry Finn! Yeah, I'm not a big Rings fan. Or an Elijah fan, although he was also Kevin the Cannibal. But I think it would be funny to walk up to him and geek out "You're Huck Finn!!"
BNAT 9 by TheIronGiant	Nov 3rd, 2008 08:24:39 PM
I've applied every year since I got into BNAT 5, and have never gotten in officially since. But last year, my friend and I went anyway and rushed for standby. We were the only 2 people there, and we waited over 10 hrs. But we got in on Sweeney Todd! I think standby seats are probably gonna be even more prevalent this year. Still debating whether or not I wanna try for it, I'm dying to go, I wish I could get to another BNAT so I could actually forge some actual friendships instead of feeling like a loser getting rejected every year, I think Harry doesn't like me or something.
Beeslo... by Bob Loblaw Law Blog	Nov 3rd, 2008 08:33:22 PM
Sorry, buddy... but the answer is yes. I got in... and I did receive an email after sending in my app. It read exactly like this: Subject: You have submited you info for BNAT 2008 [your name]. From: bnat@fantasticfest.com You have sumbmitted your information for BNAT 2008, we will post a list of everyone that is accepted once it is done.
P.s. by Bob Loblaw Law Blog	Nov 3rd, 2008 08:34:33 PM
You should have also seen a confirmation screen after you submitted your app, but prior to receiving the email.
Fuckin' Great... by Beeslo	Nov 3rd, 2008 08:41:42 PM
Well thanks Bob, don't worry I won't shoot the messenger but excuse me for a sec....MOTHERFUCKINGPIECEOFSHI TTHISISFUCKINGBULLSHIT!!! HARRY! WHAT THE FUCK? WAS GOING THROUGH YOUR E-MAIL TOO FUCKING HARD? YOU JUST HAD TO HAVE IT COME THROUGH A FUCKIN' WEBSITE! BRILLIANT MOVE, YOU FUCKING FAT ASS! I HAVE BEEN PUT AT YOUR FUCKIN' MERCY FOR TOO FUCKIN' LONG. THIS IS IT. I AM NOT APPLYING FOR THIS BULLSHIT EVER AGAIN. YOU PUT ME THROUGH SO MUCH BULLSHIT EVERY YEAR ONLY TO TELL ME THAT YOU'VE DECIDED TO INVITE ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND THEIR FRIENDS AND CELEBRITIES AND THEIR FRIENDS. WHY DON'T YOU JUST FUCKIN' DIE YOU FAT ASS PRICK! THIS IS THE BIGGEST BULLSHIT THING EVER! I WAS WILLING TO ACCEPT A REJECTION BUT I WAS NOT WILLING TO ACCEPT THE FACT THAT MY SUBMISSION NEVER MADE IT TO YOU IN THE FIRST PLACE BECAUSE OF THIS SHIT WEBSITE SYSTEM YOU GO GOING ON NOW. THANKS A FUCKING LOT. 2 HOURS OF PAINSTAKING MAKE-UP APPLICATION AND 3 HOURS OF APPLICATION WRITES AND RE-WRITES ONLY TO FIND OUT YOUR WEBSITE FUCKIN' BLOWS! THANKS A LOT, FATASS AND I HOPE YOU FUCKIN CHOKE ON YOUR BIRTHDAY CAKE. End rant. Thanks again, Bob. Congrats and have fun. 5 Years of rejection, farewell.
Confirmation e-mail by Series7	Nov 3rd, 2008 08:52:10 PM
I didn't get an e-mail, but I got the confirmation screen.
Beeslo by happybunni	Nov 3rd, 2008 08:56:03 PM
I am sure Harry is very upset about your loss, and the guild is driving him to sob himself to sleep every night. Perhaps they will build a shrine to mourne your loss at BNAT. I'm going to state the obvious here, you are not the type of person BNAT wants and that is the reason that you didn't get in. See a psychologist, fix your massive personality flaws, and perhaps you have a chance next year!
Shit! by TheIronGiant	Nov 3rd, 2008 08:56:22 PM
I didn't get the confirmation email after posting my app. Dammnit. Now I'm gonna be beating myself up over not submitting again just to be sure. Ugh! So who wants to meet up in Austin and tackle that standby line?? :D
To happybunni, with loving care... by Beeslo	Nov 3rd, 2008 09:07:29 PM
Understand when I say that I was expecting rejection when I begin to read the list. Its become somewhat of a tradition. And every year when I am said rejected, I simply say. Oh well. Hopefully I can get in via stand-by and if not, always next year. And that was going to be my same attitude this year. In fact, when I read the list and wasn't surprised my name wasn't on it...I shrugged my shoulders. Sure, I spent a lot of time on my app and pic but at least I gave it my best shot...and hey, there's a new stand-by system for Austinites this year, well thats cool. Then I caught a glance at someone asking about a confirmation e-mail. Holy shit. I didn't receive one. So understand that my above tirade was not due to being rejected, but was because my hard made pic and app didn't even make it in because of the assine web system they decided to go with instead of the much more reliable e-mail system. Its simply too much. Rejection I could take but finding out I never had a chance because of a glitch? Bullshit. I even looked all over the website and never once did it say there would be a confirmation e-mail sent. But like I said, I was tempted to send again just in case, but decided not to in fear that I'd be rejected on the grounds that I double submitted. I've jumped through the hoops year after year and don't mind it even when they make it harder by setting the hoops on fire. But when they make me jump through a flaming hoop that ends up in a kiddie pool full of shit. I just have to throw my hands up and say, "Seriously. WTF?" And bunni, you can try not being a prick. Try placing yourself in my position and try to empathize with the situation. I suggest you try to fix your massive personality flaws but first I would suggest you take your head out from your ass.
however... by Beeslo	Nov 3rd, 2008 09:11:18 PM
I will admit that my harsh words directed at Harry were in poor taste...but were unfortunately made within minutes of reading Joe's "good news". But whatever, I've vented. I'm still steamed, but feel better. Congrats to all that got in...and who knows, maybe I'll get lucky this year with the stand-by. If not....well...we'll see how I feel after a year. Cause at this point, I'm just tired of the hoop jumping now...
I was gonna... by Kingdaddy	Nov 3rd, 2008 11:31:37 PM
make a joke about the gun barrel tasting funny until I read Beeslo's rants. Dude, it's a 24 film festival. I get more joy out of seeing my daughter's smile than 10 movies. Breath deep, look around, and realize it's not too big of a deal. "I've had bigger spots on my lip and I never stopped whistlin'" - Max Fry, my grandfather that passed away 2 DAYS AGO.
Kingdaddy by Beeslo	Nov 4th, 2008 12:13:11 AM
Hey, everyone has their certain things to look forward to each year. For me, the BNAT film festival is an awesome concept that I obviously want deeply to be a part of due to my endless applying and rejection year after year. But I will repeat this one more time. I'm not upset I didn't get in. What upsets me is that the "new and improved" system didn't accept my app and pic that I sweated and toiled over for 5+ hours. Its the fact that my hard work was all for not... Also, I don't have children and until I do, I get my joy from other things, one of which is movies.
Also... by Beeslo	Nov 4th, 2008 12:14:42 AM
Sorry about your grandfather. He sounded like a great guy. My grandfather is a lot like that.
Beeslo by goldenage	Nov 4th, 2008 06:28:00 AM
You are a stupid cunt.
so enjoy watchmen frodo et al by Timahh	Nov 4th, 2008 07:17:52 AM
i guess.
Beeslo by hippolyta	Nov 4th, 2008 07:54:14 AM
Some people didn't get a confirmation email but their name is on the list. It's possible it went to your junk mail or something. If that's the case, you were indeed rejected. Or, he actually didn't get it and it was amazing and you really would have gotten in if it was submitted. Whichever makes you feel better.
Hippolyta by Beeslo	Nov 4th, 2008 08:18:34 AM
That thought crossed my mind, but the thing that sucks about that is that I'll never know. Well regardless, after a night's sleep I know I overreacted a lot at first. Like I said, that first post was made in the heat of the moment after Bob gave me the news. But now the next morning, I feel better. People be damned, but it feels good to vent. And it was nice to know that there were others who weren't sure like myself on the fate of their apps like IronGiant and Series7; and for their sake, I hope hippolyta is right and they still have a shot for that virtual stand-by line (if they are Austinites, of course). Having said that, I'm done with this thread now and moving on to other things...like the Election. So congrats again to those who got in and have fun. Oh, and goldenage...right back at ya, bud.
Iron Giant? by Grendy	Nov 4th, 2008 08:28:08 AM
I met you last year, and you were not a loser. You're a nice guy who had some nearly-poor luck. I didn't make it this year either, and a great many people whom I LOVE to see there are encouraging me to fly from Atlanta to be in stand by. So, If you do, I might. Also, there's the pre-post shennagins that folks go to. Maybe you would too?
iron giant -2 by Grendy	Nov 4th, 2008 08:35:02 AM
I am going to look for your card, (if you're Andy)... and call you today to discuss. If you're the other guy, I don't know how to reach ya.
Could somoene ask Frodo and Boba Fett to fight? by phool2056	Nov 4th, 2008 09:14:45 AM

Stand by from far away.. by Rustle	Nov 4th, 2008 11:01:49 AM
I don't think it's worth it.. Your odds are simply not good enough that you should buy a plane ticket for stand by.
Elijah and Dougherty argument straight out of CLOSER.... by DANNYGLOVERS_DICKBLOOD	Nov 4th, 2008 01:03:42 PM
An argument regarding Bryan Singer between Elijah Wood and Mike Dougherty. Elijah: Do you enjoy sucking him off? Mike: Yes! Elijah: You like his cock? Mike: I love it! Elijah: You like him coming in your face? Mike: Yes! Elijah: What does it taste like? Mike: It tastes like you but sweeter! Elijah: That's the spirit. Thank you. Thank you for your honesty. Now fuck off and die.
I didn't get in by zacdilone	Nov 4th, 2008 03:16:05 PM
But then again, I didn't apply.
To be fair by Campion	Nov 4th, 2008 04:17:27 PM
No one but harry's personal friends should be able to attend two in a row or more than two every 3 years. It lets more people get a chance, instead of people getting in every year. This was the first year I tried. Since I didn't have time to do a "themed" picture was it just trashed without looking? Post some of the winners aps so I can see what they said to get in.
grendy by TheIronGiant	Nov 5th, 2008 08:35:14 AM
Check your email! I got your message. Let's go for standby! We're nuts, btw, nuts. Neither of us are Austinites.
I didn't get in either by snax	Nov 5th, 2008 05:01:09 PM
and like zacdilone I didn't apply. I was so busy with Scare for a Cure that I missed the original BNAT post and didn't see the post until the 24 Hours post. Since I worked on my app last year for days and didn't get in, I would want to commit my time and energy to a proper application. Of course, being an Austinite and a mere passing acquaintance of Harry puts me in a "not likely to be accepted" category. No worries - I enjoy the pleasure of many great film experiences thanks to Harry and the AICN/FF crew year-round (and the lovely sweet Patricia), and am still sated from Fantastic Fest 2008. Have a great time, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY HARRY!
Hippolyta by DennisMM	Nov 5th, 2008 05:21:59 PM
What I'm saying is that I shouldn't have to alphabetize the list myself. I can copy and paste, myself. But I shouldn't have to. Guess I didn't get my point across. Also, I don't have an Apple. Yes, I know, I'm scum.
me not too but by davidroland	Nov 11th, 2008 11:52:02 AM
Like many others, I also did not get in, so if any of you were hoping to see me there, you might, but it's doubtful. Help Me celebrate My Birthday by showing up at the Ritz for Terror Thursday 20 Nov 2008 to watch 1978's INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS. My birthday is 22 Nov, and Zack and the Alamo let me request a movie to help me celebrate. I wonder what film fans who don't use computers do for fun these days? Peace! David "Moses Hussein" Strong

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