Atlantans wanting to meetup to see Fahrenheit 9/11 check in here!

[doni_georgia]

Once everyone checks in, we can make the plans in PM.

Movie will be showing at Phipps Plaza and Landmark.

[wyldwolf]

1. I'm in... either theater is fine but...

would landmark be less crowded?

[doni_georgia]

3. Probably less crowded and less protestors

That would be my first choice. But if everyone wants Phipps, it's okay by me.

[vetwife]

37. Let us know where ! and when !

Vetwife checking in !

[myahquote]

40. remember many dems ran from McKinney relative to this

It looks like the movie focuses on just a few of the facts, but in an entertaining manner. Moore on Letterman said people on the fence about the president clearly fell off after seeing the film in testing.

But seeing the trailer just sounds like another step in the "what did he know, when did he know it and why wasn't more done to protect people"

If you have any McKinney materials I urge people to wear it to the theater.

As to protesters, they need to get real, they have Limbaugh, Boortz and Hannity constantly making up BS for the Right Wing. Moore at least tries to be factual while being entertaining - but no! one movie for the other side is to much.

[newsguyatl]

2. here

i'd like to try and do this opening night if possible. (at least opening weekend) ((do i sound excited about seeing it?)) ;-)

either theatre is fine with me... i'm actually only 5 minutes from landmark, but i believe phipp's might be easier for other folks to find (and it's a bit nicer)

[doni_georgia]

4. Saturday would be better for us

My husband works in Sandy Springs, and you know what Friday traffic is like. He's 6'4" and drives an enclosed roller skate, so it normally takes him a couple of hours to unfold after Friday rush hour. Might take all of us to unfold him out of the movie seat. LOL Phipps is okay by me if it is easier for the non-Atlanta folk to find. I was just thinking that will most likely be freeper hell -- Phipps always attracts all the protestors.

[newsguyatl]

6. protestors?

just the thought of confronting protestors makes me grin :evilgrin: (in a very evil sort of way)

i'd DARE protestors to say anything (and imagine them insulting a large group of DU'ers! how fun would THAT be?)

[doni_georgia]

8. I know after I posted that, I thought - but what fun it would be

:evilgrin:
I have PM'd others that were interested in a meetup and told them to come here and check in. We might end up with a sizable group!

[wyldwolf]

5. I won't quibble over the theater. How about a poll to vote on it?

Saturday night works best for me... unless it is late Friday (9 or 10 PM)

[doni_georgia]

10. Poll probably won't be necessary.

Might end up being which ever theater we can get tix for the time that suits us.

[atldem]

7. I'm in for either.

Is it this saturday? I can believe it's really going to be in Atlanta. Are you guy's sure?

[doni_georgia]

9. No, the 26th

So that's a week from this Saturday. That's plenty of time for us to make plans, buy tix, etc.

Totally sure - web site has Phipps and Landmark listed when you search by city not state.

[wyldwolf]

11. So far, looks like Saturday night works best for everyone

Any "nays?"

[annagull]

12. Wow, I can't believe it really will be here!

Me and hubby would love to meet up with everyone, and my vote is Phipps because I haven't gotten to scream back at movie protestors since "Last Temptation of Christ"--come to think of it, that was at Phipps, too!

[newsguyatl]

13. LOL!

i agree that phipp's would be best all told -- and the protestors are just an added benefit. :evilgrin:

[doni_georgia]

14. I know, I got to scream back at them at that one too - also at Phipps

I am so excited! I have been so bummed thinking I was going to have to drive to freakin Alabama or SC to see this movie. My hubby is already practicing insults to hurl back at protestors - oh god this man really doesn't need time to rehearse - LOL

[wyldwolf]

15. hey! Bring a camcorder and we'll make a documentary about the documentary

"When Freepers Attack."

[jayavarman]

16. Is it gonna be playing at the plaza on ponce?

I'd imagine so, but I havent checked . . . . .

And where IS the landmark?

[doni_georgia]

19. It's not slated to be at the Plaza - much to my surprise

Landmark is in midtown on Monroe right at 8th street near Piedmont Park and VA Ave - right by that Philly Cheesesteak place that's name escapes me at present.

[jayavarman]

20. Oh! I thought that was Midtown Promenade!

Maybe that's just the name of the shopping center, though

[ulysses]

22. so did I.

It gets my vote - dinner and drinks at The Highlander afterwards. :9

[jayavarman]

28. Hellz Yeah

That place reminds me of the old slack days . . . back when the point was still open

[doni_georgia]

24. That's the shopping center. I think when the theater first opened

it was the name of the theater too.

[ulysses]

17. checking in

(thanks, Doni and Midori)

We should be able to make the 26th. :thumbsup:

[burned]

18. :(

I'm going to be at the beach for a family reunion. Someone carry my soul.

[CatWoman]

21. yikes!!!!!

i'm holding the 26th open for a good friend who just retired.

I thought the film opened on the 25th?

I don't want to cancel -- I will have to wait and see.

[ulysses]

23. I guess we're talking about going Saturday.

Bring your friend along. :)

[doni_georgia]

25. Bring your friend

My husband and I are bringing my best friend and her partner most likely.

[CatWoman]

26. actually, it's two friends

and it's a party.

I worked with both of them -- one just retired, the other just bought a new home. Carla (the one who just bought a home) is having her family and others over. It will be my first time seeing her Mom and Dad in over two years. I don't think they will shuffle their plans for me :D

[doni_georgia]

27. I understand. You'll just have to get together with us next time

I'm serious about us getting together regularly. Hell we liberals here in the republican hinterland have to stick together!

[CatWoman]

29. Well, I need to see if its still on

what with all the rain we've been having.

She emailed me last month and told me to hold the date. Luckily I put a followup reminder on the email.

[newsguyatl]

30. i'm still up for sat, the 26th

and i'm bringing 3 others along with me.

[doni_georgia]

31. Great we're bringing another couple

We should have a good group. I went to the Phipps Plaza AMC web site. Showtimes are not available for that day yet, so I will keep checking daily until they come up, then we can decide on a time and buy tix.

[CatWoman]

32. more theaters added!!!!

http://www.f911tix.com

the party is at four. maybe I can do both?

what time are we looking at?

[doni_georgia]

34. Don't know

I was thinking the showing closest to around 5-6, just so we'd have time to go and hang out afterward, eat, and still get home at a decent hour (for those with a long drive and those paying a babysitter). But, those who want could meet to eat and socialize before the movie, go to the movie, and then those who can or want to go grab a coffee or something afterward. That way, you can join us after dinner for the movie. What's everyone think??

[doni_georgia]

33. More Atlanta screens for F911

Site was updated today:


Atlanta, GA AMC Phipps Plaza 14

Atlanta, GA Landmark Midtown Cinema 8

Decatur, GA AMC North Dekalb 16

Lawrenceville, GA AMC Colonial 18

Lawrenceville, GA AMC Discover Mills 18

Lithonia, GA AMC Stonecrest 16

Morrow, GA AMC Southlake Pavilion 24

Can't believe the theater closest to my house in on here! I am shocked!

[burythehatchet]

35. I'm in. Either day.

[checks-n-balances]

36. Count me in & I'll bring my teenaged son, too

We can come to either place.

Phipps is fine with me, but I've never seen a protest there. I'm only familiar with the inside theater entrance, and I'm having a hard time imagining protesters on the 3rd level upstairs. So I guess there must be an outside entrance too!

Really looking forward to the movie as well as meeting some local DUers!!!

[doni_georgia]

38. Normally the protestors stay in the parking lot

At least that's how it was for Last Temptation of Christ, of course that was before they added the parking decks at Phipps, so I don't know where they'd be this time. Honestly, I'm thinking there will only be a handful of protestors anywhere. I just don't think the average person is going to get that worked up over this film. I know that many of my Republican friends have questions about 9/11 and aren't completely sure that this administration did all it could. I know a lot of Republicans (can't be helped where I live), but none that are gung-ho Bush. I don't know a single person who has a Bush sticker or yard sign. My dad had a sticker in 2000, but even he is keeping kind of quiet this time around. My dad hated Al Gore, so he was obsessed with getting anyone elected but Gore. He dislikes Kerry, but there's just not the same level of intensity there this time, and my dad was a McCain supporter early on in 2000, and I think his concerns about Dubya have been justified. I'm sure he will still vote for chimpy boy, but he's not nearly as gungho as he was last time. My mom, on the other hand, knows how much pressure NCLB has put on her kids (my sister and I are both teachers), she blames Bush for her girls being stressed. I wouldn't be surprised if she votes for Kerry, but she will never tell a living soul. She has lived with my dad for 47 years - she knows how to keep the domestic peace. LOL

[doni_georgia]

39. Be sure to sign the pledge at Moveon .org saying you're going

opening weekend.

http://www.moveonpac.org/f911 /

[CatWoman]

46. done!!!

It's playing at a theater a few blocks from my job (off 85 access road) and I'm going right after work Friday.

Sorry, but I can't get out of that commitment on Saturday.

[newsguyatl]

41. slight change of plans on my end

unfortunately i had to switch nights to this friday, because of a close friend who could only go then (she's going out of town sat.) so i will be at the phipp's showing at 7:40 friday night...

if there are some of you who can show up to that one, please do! there'll be a group of us. :hi:

[doni_georgia]

42. Show times for Saturday

Phipps has a show at 4:50 and one at 7:40. The price for the 4:50 showing if you order online is $7.50, and the price for tix for the 7:40 show is $9.50. I personally would prefer the earlier showing, just because some are driving in from pretty far out. If we go to the early show we can meet afterward - Those going on Friday night could still meet us after the movie. IF the 7:40 is better, I'm okay with that too. Let's just decide on a time, so we can order tix, and I can make arrangements with my babysitter. We can still meet after or before either way if we go to the 7:40 show. What do you guys think?

[burythehatchet]

43. Order of preference is as follows

Friday Night
Saturday Early show
Saturday later show

[doni_georgia]

44. Okay

Several of us are unable to go on Friday. Saturday's early show is my first preference.

[checks-n-balances]

45. Sat. early show is just fine for me, although all 3 are OK, so

I'm neutral and don't really help at all, do I?

[doni_georgia]

47. LOL I will be talking to my babysitter today

So for me, it will depend on what time she can come. We'll try to nail the time down today.

[checks-n-balances]

49. It ends up we can only go to Phipps at 4:50 on Saturday; just bought tix

Had to juggle a couple of things to make THAT work, so I hope somebody else will be going at that time.

If so, is there any way we could identify ourselves so we can meet one another? Like wear a Blue Ribbon on the wrist or pin it to a shirt or jacket? We'll do that unless somebody comes up with a better idea.

How's that?

Woo hoo - looking forward to it!!

[doni_georgia]

50. 4:50 at Phipps is great for me!

I can't order tix today, because my paycheck won't be available until tomorrow and I am BROKE (have to use my check card), so hopefully I will be able to get tix early in the morning. PM me and we can set a place in Phipps to meet.

My babysitter cancelled on me last night, but I got another one today. We're picking her up at 3:00, so we can be at Phipps by 4:00 to pickup our tix.

I am so totally excited about this movie! We watched Bowling for Columbine Wednesday, and then watched The Big One last night. We're making this a Michael Moore film fest week.

[checks-n-balances]

51. Me too! AND I even watched Bowling for Columbine the day before you did!

This will be lots of fun! Will PM you in just a minute...

ANYONE ELSE going tomorrow afternoon??

[doni_georgia]

52. Anyone doing the Move On House Party on Monday?

I don't know which one to sign up for. I'm actually considering hosting my own.

[CatWoman]

48. Hey guys!!! AJC gave it an A minus!!!!

http://www.accessatlanta.com/movies/content/shared/movies/F/fahrenheit911.html

[annagull]

53. Change of plans for me--will see it Fri at 7:05pm

Got some thing I can't get out of on Sat. nite, but I hope to get together with fellow DUers soon!