Fahrenheit 911 showing in Oakdale and not at the Uptown?

[myrna minx]

http://www.f911tix.com/results.php?st=MN

I'm hoping that this is a partial listing, because it would be quite difficult for me to cruise to Oakdale. :shrug: Anyone else have any further info? Anyone work at the Lagoon?

[scarletwoman]

1. Maybe someone in the Cities could call the Lagoon?

(It's long distance for me, so I don't wanna.)

Lagoon: [phone]

Btw, Farenheit 9/11 IS on Landmark's list of "Films Now Showing and Coming Soon" (Landmark being Lagoon's parent company): http://www.landmarktheatres.com/Films/FilmIndex_frameset.htm
(scroll down to 'F')

I can't imagine that it WON'T be shown in Uptown. Let's have a DU get-together when it opens!

sw

[myrna minx]

2. I'm game for a gathering for the opening.

How have you been SW? :hi: I'll call the Lagoon this afternoon and provide an update.

[scarletwoman]

3. Cool!

I've been fine (pretty busy), how about you? :hi: Would love to see you again! Had a blast at the DFL state convention, met up with "no name no slogan", the only other DUer I knew by sight -- but not the only other DUer there.

Fridays and Saturdays are my days off, so driving down for the opening of F 9/11 on Friday, June 25 would work out great for me -- I could even stay for a little apres-film hanging out.

I'll be watching for your update...

sw

[Lydia Leftcoast]

4. I'd be up for that!

I'll keep checking back. :-)

[scarletwoman]

5. Great! I'd love to see YOU again, too!

I'll keep checking back also.

sw

[dflprincess]

6. I'm in

n/t

[dpbrown]

8. Me, too!

What a great idea for our next get-together!

With a discussion to follow!

Dan Brown
Saint Paul, Minnesota

[no name no slogan]

15. Pretty sure I can make that, too!

I think I have a big family reunion thingy up north that weekend, but I don't know if I'll go. It's a 6+ hour drive each way, and they're always a bit awkward for me (it's my dad's side of the family-- my folks split when I was 4, and my mom raised me).

I'll tentatively say "Yes", since I need to see that film anyway. ROCK &/OR ROLL!!!

[SmileyBoy]

22. I'd like to do that. I'm in Minneapolis until August.

Allz we gotta do is pick a theatre.:)

[Eric J in MN]

7. updated list of theaters as of June 12, 2004

They're now listing places besides Oakdale:

Hermantown, MN Cin Ent Lakes 10

Lakeville, MN Lakeville Cinema 18

Minneapolis, MN Landmark Lagoon Theater

Oakdale, MN Carmike Oakdale 20

Oakdale, MN Marcus Cinemas Oakdale

Plymouth, MN Willow Creek 8

Rochester, MN Chateau 14

Waite Park, MN Cin Ent Parkwood 18

White Bear Township, MN White Bear Township

[mzmolly]

9. Wow - Living in the NE burbs of Saint Paul, I am thankfull its in my neck

of the woods. Thanks for the info.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

10. But you could come to Uptown and meet the rest of us

:-)

[mzmolly]

11. Welp, I may just take you up on that one.

:hi:

Keep me posted on the details. ;)

[Eric J in MN]

12. which theater is closest for you? nt

nt

[mzmolly]

18. Oakdale or White Bear Lake are both close.

;) But I can travel.

[scarletwoman]

13. Okay, all you city folk, you guys pick the theatre, and I'll be there.

Since I'll be driving 100 miles to get there, it doesn't matter to me which metro area theatre the rest of you decide on. I just want to be able to meet up with as many other DUers as possible!

I'll put in my vote for the Lagoon, since I know the way there, but if a different location works better, it's fine with me.

:-)

sw

[dflprincess]

14. The Lagoon is probably the best location

from a busing stand point and all.

Though part of me would like to see the movie in Lakeville (which is a hike even from Bloomington in one's own car and is unrealistic for one of our gatherings) my reasons being 1) parking is easier :evilgrin: 2) they have stadium seating which is a gift from God for us shorter types 3) mostly because that is Republican country (John Kline's district). The crowd at the Lagoon is way more apt to think like us and be more up on things. It might be entertaining to watch it with people who may be hearing some of it for the first time. I have a sadistic urge to watch their faces as the truth dawns on them.

[dpbrown]

16. I like the rationale for seeing it in Republican country

But I'll get together wherever people decide works the best.

Dan Brown
Saint Paul, Minnesota

P.S. Let's get it put on the front page when we decide.

edit: typo

[Wickerman]

17. STUNNED - SHOCKED!

that it will open in Rochester! I was going to take my daughter when we were in the cities later in June, but might be able to do so opening day!

Bowling had a hard time getting here - stayed longer than I expected so that must be a part of why it gets the early nod!

[Lydia Leftcoast]

19. Should we start making plans?

How about meeting at Zenos or at the Lotus beforehand for an early meal and then taking a walk over to the Lagoon?

In my experience as a core member of a movie buffs' group in Portland, seeing a talked about movie on the first weekend carries with it the danger of being crowded out.

If most people aren't "goin' up to de lake" on Fourth of July weekend, would July 2 work better? If we do go with June 25, we will all have to be sure to buy our tickets ahead of time. No last minute flaking out.

[dflprincess]

20. July 2 works for me

or any other day 4th of July weekend - I had the same concern about going on the first weekend. Sort of an appropriate way to observe the 4th.

The 25th does work as well.

[dpbrown]

24. July 2nd works for me as well

I like the idea of dinner beforehand.

I think this is starting to gell.

DPB

[pauliedangerously]

21. HAS ANYONE CONSIDERED A SATURDAY MEETING?

Greetings MN DUers...I am new to this site, but have been a regular Common Dreams/Alternet/TomPaine/Nation reader for a year and a half now, having been intellectually starved by radio and TV news.

I would like to get active in local politics and would feel more comfortable about it if I had a few politically aware acquaintances; my wife is depoliticized as is just about everyone I know up here. I am a mid-Atlantic transplant...MN resident for 11 years now.

When I first moved up here, I considered myself a refugee of sorts, having lived in Pat Robertson's backyard for a dozen years.

I am a member of the CWA and employed by the local Bell company...you know the name...I don't do "branding."

That's my brief intro. I'd like to venture out and meet people who stand under the same umbrella as I do. It's a BIG umbrella, I know.

I could probably make a 6/25 show, but Saturdays are usually best for me. 6/3, instead of 6/2, for example.

I am in Saint Paul near Bandanna Square and am game for Uptown...saw "Columbine" there...WITH my wife, and Oakdale/White Bear would be fine with me as well...I also like the "Republican observatory" idea and would be willing to acquire an airline sickness bag and make a Lakeville meeting. :puke:

[Supormom]

23. Welcome to DU, Paulie!

Plymouth is also a republican stronghold. Would love to see a strong showing there. I live very close to the theatre and would be happy to coordinate if anyone is interested.
Sue

[pauliedangerously]

31. Thanks for the welcome, Supormom!!

I think I'm going to go for the Lagoon on opening night; I work with a bunch of conservative, union oxymorons and I'd like to first enjoy the movie with people who know when to cheer.

I would, however, be up to making another show another time. Saturdays work best for me...two thirds of them, anyway.

Keep posting...we'll work something out.

Paul Tetreault
Saint Paul

[scarletwoman]

25. Okay, here's my personal preferences...

Saturdays are not good for me, although I would be willing to drive down to the Cities (a 2 hour trip) for an early afternoon showing. A Saturday evening show would be out due to my work schedule.

The 4th of July weekend is definitely OUT for me. I have alot of other stuff going on.

To be honest, I was all excited about seeing F911 on opening day -- I don't know, just feels like the kind of special event I'd like to be a part of. I had planned on ordering my ticket ahead of time online so I wouldn't have to worry about getting in.

I really DO want to be able to make this into a DU get-together. I guess I was kind of hoping it could be just a simple agreement to meet up at the Lagoon theatre on opening night and spend some quality time either before or after the show.

Now folks are tossing out ideas for different theatres and different dates... :shrug:

At this point, I think I'll just plan on ordering my ticket online and driving down to the Lagoon theater on Friday, June 25. Anyone else who wants to join me, that would be way cool...

sw

[Lydia Leftcoast]

27. I'll join you

:-)

[scarletwoman]

28. Yaaaay! Hopefully, Myrna will too!

I don't know the showtimes yet. Judging by the current offerings at the Lagoon, it will likely be a choice between 4/5-ish, 7-ish, and 9-ish. I'd prefer the 4/5-ish or 7-ish. Let me know which would work for you. :D

sw

[myrna minx]

34. Count me in!

:hi: I am so excited about this event.

[dpbrown]

37. Is July 2nd out now?

It's so hard to keep up with the rapid pace of this quickly gelling consensus. ;-)

[myrna minx]

38. Hows about a new thread?

I know, my head is spinning as to the date and time. Its difficult to decide considering that the show times have not been posted. Heck...I'll go more than once. I'd like to go on opening day, but if July 2 is the plan, then count me in, too. :-)

[dpbrown]

39. I'd probably go more than once, too

Another thread might begin to clarify things...

;-)

[Eric J in MN]

29. Which showtime? nt

nt

[scarletwoman]

33. Don't know the scheduled showtimes yet,

see my reply to Lydia just above. I'd favor the earliest or 2nd earliest showtime, depending on what works best for whomever else wants to meet up with us.

sw

[pauliedangerously]

30. I think I can make 6/25 work, and I love the Lagoon

From the other posts, it looks like opening night is pretty popular.

Also, to anyone who reads this post, I wouldn't mind catching another show somewhere else in the TC.

Also, I have copies of "Orwell Rolls in His Grave." If anyone's interested in obtaining a copy, I'll bring some along with me. There wasn't anything new in it for me, but it is well put together and makes me want to re-read "1984," which I read in 1982, when I was in high school.

Paul Tetreault is my name and I live in Saint Paul with my wife and two cats.

[myrna minx]

35. Welcome to Du.

:hi: You will find that we are a fun bunch.

[dpbrown]

40. Welcome to DU! 6/25 at the Lagoon works for me

I haven't been able to buy advance tickets, though.

Dan Brown
Saint Paul, Minnesota

[Supormom]

36. I love the Lagoon as well.

I plan to see the film more than once, so I can always see it in Plymouth the following week. I've never been to a DU event and am looking forward to meeting everyone.
Sue

[dflprincess]

26. Regal Cinema in Eagan now on the list!

This is also not a good location for us - out on Cliff road, but Eagan is where Pawlenty lives and it's the theater where my niece met him.

I just was pleased to see them on the list.

[Lestat]

32. Damnit...

me here in the sticks of West-Central Minnesota and no car leaves me hangin'. :(

[kikiek]

41. How far west central are you

[Lestat]

42. Alexandria Area...

about 1 hour NW of St. Cloud.

[kikiek]

43. Oh beautiful but far..I am in Buffalo

[wellstone dem]

45. There is Waite Park

Which is right between the two of you and only about 4 miles from where I live.

[kikiek]

48. Will it be opening in Waite Park?

[hermetic]

44. MoveOn people coming thru

/snip/

The most important thing to do next is to buy your tickets to see the movie on opening night. MoveOn members will pack the theaters that night, and we'll all wear something blue so we can see our strength. But in many places tickets are going fast, so you should buy them right away. Go to:

http://www.F911tix.com

Go to Moveon.org to sign a pledge that you will attend as to keep the rw'ers from getting the movie censored.

[dodger501]

46. Looks like it's not playing at Oakdale

According to f911tix.com, it is playing at the Har-Mar in Roseville, which is where I live.

I can't make it to Lagoon, too early in the day for me.

[scarletwoman]

47. Sorry we won't see you at the Lagoon.

I'd be interested in hearing how it goes over in Roseville, hope you'll check back after you've seen it.

It would be nice to see you again, I remember you from our very first DU gathering back in 2002. Hope you are well!

sw
:hi:

[GAspnes]

49. Okay, sign me up

Lagoon on the 25th. At least I'll get to see y'all (or most of y'all). Which show? 2pm? 2:30?