Just back from F-911 - first showing

[robbedvoter]

I wasn't planning on going today - just passed by the movie theater to see if they still have tickets for tomorrow. it turned out this was when the box office started for the first showing of the movie. A line formed immediately. Cameras, reporters filming us - and interviewing people when they came out. The theater was full. There was applause at the end. There was applause when Maxine Waters said in the Joint session of Congress "I don't care about the rules"
    It was the first time I cried about 911 - once I started, I kepr it on. He never for a second shows the towers. Just the sound in complete darkness and people's faces looking at it. The picture people (looking for their families). As I said, once I started, I cried through half of the movie -  Iraqis victims, soldiers killed and maimed - I cried and cried. (and if you must know, I almost NEVER cry at movies). It is extremely powerful.
   I was thinking - as he showed the joint session in 2001 - the Florida 14, panning over the lilly white Senate refusing to join in - I had swore then - I'd never vote for any senator for POTUS.
   It's a good movie, go see it!

[GreenPartyVoter]

1. Wow! Hear any freepers make comments one way or the other on the way out?

[slinkerwink]

4. yeah, that's what I was wondering too

[robbedvoter]

6. I went in NYC, East Village. Not many freepers around.

Although I did see some defaced posters for the movie. Anyway, as someone who occasionally goes to movies in the morning - it's a big deal to have a full house at 11 - even on first day! The theatre seems to know it too, as it has it going in 5 showings - every half an hour practicelly.

[smirkymonkey]

33. I'm seeing it at the same theatre on Friday

5pm showing. I can't wait, will definitely have to get there early!!

Thanks for the heads up! :)

[maggrwaggr]

63. Freepers are too scared to do that. They'd get their ASSES kicked

Can you imagiine how angry this film is gonna make people?

Any Freeper dumb enough to disrupt a screening would probably get ripped to shreds

[bubblebuttbeauty]

2. Is it starting early in some cities?

It won't open in Phoenix until Friday.

I'm amazed that the movie touched you so much. It will be interesting to hear how the movie affected others, too.

[nostamj]

16. it opened early in NYC (6/23)

I've got tix for tomorrow night at the same theatre...

[hippiegranny]

30. hi there, glittery

i am in phoenix too. welcome to d.u.

[LTR]

3. I've heard that some theaters in select markets are showing it today

Glad to hear it was good.

[kerry-is-my-prez]

5. What city was this in? (eom)

[bubblebuttbeauty]

7. What does "eom" mean?

Sorry, I'm a newbie.

I've been lurking on these boards for awhile and just the other day decided to participate.

Unfortunately, I haven't figured out all the lingo yet.

[TrustingDog]

9. eom means 'end of message'... eom

[bubblebuttbeauty]

11. Thanks, TrustingDog. n/t

[BrotherBuzz]

22. What does "n/t" mean?

Just kidding ;)

Welcome to DU!

[BlueJazz]

43. What does "DU" mean?

:)

Welcome to Democratic Underground, glitterygoofball_222 !

[BrotherBuzz]

45. You bad!

;)

[Carl Brennan]

46. Depleted Uranium?

[hansolsen]

48. What does DU mean?

I call it Ducks Unlimited, just for my own amusement. And, by the way, I consider that a compliment.

[alfredo]

51. Donatella's Uterus.

Donut Upchuck

Dancing Urchins.

[FlemingsGhost]

13. eom = end of message

Welcome.

[Mixxster]

14. I think it means...

"end of message" meaning that there was no further comment in the text box.

Welcome to DU.

On edit: You'll also see people type n/t for the same reason.

[bubblebuttbeauty]

18. Thanks for the welcome, Mixxster.

I figured out n/t right away. I guess I should have guessed "eom" would have a similar message.

Thanks, everyone, for helping a newbie.

[happynewyear]

19. welcome to the DU glitterygoofball_222!

:hi: glitterygoofball_222 !!! :hi:

Glad to see you decided to join in!

Welcome to the DU!! :D

:dem: :kick:

[bubblebuttbeauty]

21. Thanks, baldearg!

:hi:

[redqueen]

27. Hi glitterygoofball_222!

Welcome to DU!

:hi:

[bubblebuttbeauty]

28. Thank you, redqueen! n/t

[givemebackmycountry]

54. Hi Glitter!

It's standard procedure around here to say HI!
Kind of like a welcome wagon.

Enjoy your stay!

Lot's of cool peoples here!

[robbedvoter]

12. NYC. Loews theatre, BC (Before Carlyle) eom

[robbedvoter]

8. Ha!Ha! here's Salon's illustration of their article

article here:

http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2004/06/23/fahrenhype/index.html

[happynewyear]

20. lol robbedvoter!! ;-)

Great cartoon there ... I snagged it!!

:D

:toast: to Fahrenheit 9/11!

[Stephanie]

59. LOL! That is the BEST picture ever!

I love Michael Moore! I love all of our brave warriors. A guy like Michael Moore begins to look intriguingly sexy when he's beating up on lying fascist pricks. IMO.

[hang a left]

10. Wow.

I never thought that it would make someone cry. I thought it would piss people off more. I can't wait to go see it.

[Lindsey]

15. Thanks for "review" but thanks mostly for letting us know how

it made you FEEL. We here on DU ARE feelers, that's why we're so furious. I'll be prepared to bring my kleenex on Fri. night when I see it. peace

[TrustingDog]

17. there'll be those who cry and those who will definitely be pissed...

or both.
That's why I think the cops are doing their security practice in NYC, re: as reported in another thread. They are preparing for some angry people.

[tlcandie]

58. Maybe the crying is part of the healing?

And maybe the outrage follows.... :shrug:

[TrustingDog]

23. robbedvoter - i'm curious about the Bush 7 school minutes

did it really play out the whole 7?
is so, how did the audience react?

[robbedvoter]

25. It wasn't an uncut 7 minutes. He was shown on screeen for say 3 minutes

looking weasly - with Moore's comment - "what do you think was he thinking then - "which of my allies did it to me?" It intrerrupts it to go to Saddam with Rummy, Taliban in Texas, Saudis, Carlyle, Bandar - then returns to W sitting with the book in his hand (he was reading FOR HIMSELF - not to the kids!) - and by this time you don't know whether to laugh, throw something at him or scream. Very powerful!

[TrustingDog]

26. (he was reading FOR HIMSELF - not to the kids!)???

omg. you gotta be kidding. Never heard that before.
All the excuses I've heard about him not leaving was the fact he didn't want to dissappoint the 'lil chilen' by cutting the story short....


this is Rich.....

[merh]

38. The children were reading to him. (eom)

[RoyGBiv]

24. The Picture People

Oh lord I remember that...

I was sitting in a sports bar on 9/12, and of course no sports were on, so they were running the news on the big screens. The place is just north of the airport, and it was packed with people who were stranded in OKC.

Some reporter started interviewing "picture people," and before long tears started streaming down my face. It was the first time I'd truly conceived of the scope of what had happened. I looked around and noticed this was happening all over the bar, that the bartenders had stopped tending, and it was almost more than I could take.

[Heddi]

29. What/Who are the picture people?

I was at work on 9/11 with no television, limited radio access and virtually no internet.

I wasn't able to see the images that are forever stuck in people's mind....like the people jumping from the buildings, etc. Not that I necessarily would have WANTED to see that, but alot of images and visuals from that day are foreign to me.

Who are the picture people?

[KAZ]

31. Family and Friends of those lost in the towers.

They would hold out pictures of their loved ones for the cameras, hoping that someone might recognize them as having survived. Early on, so many people were unsure of the status of those they loved.

[LizW]

35. And the walls and spaces covered with pictures

remember? Hundreds and thousands of pictures of missing people plastered on available surfaces all over the city? It was so hopeful and heartbreakingly desperate.

[KittyWampus]

52. The Walls Of NYC Became Memorials/Shrines As Those Pictures Of Loved Ones

covered them.

[proud patriot]

32. Thanks for update

I'll be sure to bring a box of kleenex with me .

I usually cry in movies .

[Jim__]

34. Thanks for the review

I had no idea it was that powerful.

[Bandit]

36. I had swore then - I'd never vote for any senator for POTUS.

Well I sympathize with you but I will vote for Senator Kerry in a heartbeat. I'm pissed he and all the rest shined on the Black Caucus but we must move on at least to some degree. That was certainly not the Democratic Senate's best moment.

[Lex]

37. How graphic are the scenes?

I heard that the AP has a story that says F 9/11 shows a beheading and little child being thrown in the back of a truck like garbage.

Tell me how graphic that stuff is, just so I'll be prepared!

[DeepModem Mom]

39. kick

[Gin]

40. Did you hear this in the movie? The BinLaden's had dinner at the white

house 2 days after 9-11....Mario Cuomo said that on CNN the other day..(with Wolfe)..he indicated it was in the movie..did you hear that?

I am curious to see if thats true.....since I have never read that in all the stories.

[Must_B_Free]

47. according to Rex Reed

in this clip you can still see the Pentagon burning in the background.

[Suspicious]

41. I am going with a group

on Friday evening, opening night here (we bought our tickets yesterday) - I am so excited! I haven't been this excited about seeing a film since...well, I can't remember ever being this excited!

I cried and cried. (and if you must know, I almost NEVER cry at movies). It is extremely powerful.

Oh, great. I cry over Hallmark commercials, so I imagine this means I will be a hysterical mess by the time the movie is over. Thanks for the heads-up, though - I guess I'll forgo the mascara. :)

[Lisa]

42. you might want to tuck a hankie or some tissues in your pocket ...

I suspect that other people will be needing them as well.

[starroute]

44. It sounds like the catharsis the country needs

Part of the problem since 911 has been that we've never been able to grieve properly. We've been told to get angry, we've been told to kick ass, and we've been told to ignore the whole thing and keep shopping. But we've never been allowed to just break down and cry.

If the whole nation can open up and have a good cry-fest in the next couple of weeks, some very interesting things might come of it . . .

[Sugarbleus]

57. You make a good point....

After the towers attack, I remember feeling like nothing would ever be the same again. Everything went into slow motion as I moved through my community. Music was richer, and sadder..........then,
They tell us to GO SHOPPPING!! to just go about our business and keep stepping.

Even now, I wonder if things will ever "feel" the same again......

[TrustingDog]

64. well said.... eom.

[kaiso]

49. Can't wait for Saturday here in Hotlanta!

Might encounter a few rednecks but the truth shall set us free!

[wellstone dem]

50. Ron P. Reagan

said he tried to get tickets for a showing this afternoon but all the shows for the rest of the day were sold out.

[hansolsen]

53. Posted on Kerry Forum

Robbedvoter. I appreciated your post on the Michael moore movie and though the folks over at the kerry Forum would enjoy reading it. I posted it there with a reference to where it originated. Hope that is Okay.

[Oddman]

55. Chicago Tribune gives it 4 stars!

Movie review: 'Fahrenheit 9/11'
By Michael Wilmington
Tribune Movie Critic


4 stars (out of 4)

Among the movies everyone should see this year--whatever your film taste or your political bent--Michael Moore's incendiary documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11" heads the list.


A Pathetic Excuse for a pResident

[Crewleader]

56. Thanks for the comments robbedvoter

Going to see it tomorrow.

Hugs my friend! :hug:

[kat21]

61. I'm going on Friday

We already have reserved tickets to see it in Century City but it's going to be crazy because Clinton will be at the Brentano's (which is right next door to the AMC theater) for his book signing. Good thing I work nearby and can hoof it. I'll have my Kleenex handy.

Thanks for the review.

[DebbieCDC]

60. Saw it tonite in Seattle

What an experience! Michael Moore's best effort. Maxine Waters brings on the cheers, Condi & Uncle Dick & * all bring forth the boos & hisses. Some parts are hysterically funny and other parts move you to tears. America wake up & see this film!

[GreenPartyVoter]

65. Welcome to DU :^)

[Hutzpa]

62. Starts on Friday in Houston Texas, can't wait n/t

:bounce:

[Cheswick2.0]

66. kick

[chookie]

67. Starts on 5 screens in Pittsburgh Friday!!

Not just the "art house" theatre, but now will show at a bunch of screens, even in the burbs!

I am eagerly awaiting seeing it tomorrow -- but I have to remind myself that it is going to be difficult viewing. I am glad to see a film which tells these truths, but the truths it tells! I will be grateful for the traditional Moore touches of irony -- the Capitol Hill recruitment drive, for example -- but the subject overall is very grim indeed. So much has happened over the last two years that it is not surprising that some of us have become emotionally disengaged from the events of Sept 11 -- I know this film will bring those feelings of horror back. I will re-experience those days of horror -- this time with the knowledge of what was really going on that day. It will be a powerful experience.

I hope to see "yins guys" at one of the showings.