December 24, 2008

About Last Night

I liked it. It was......dare I admit........somewhat "wonderful."

I have to add on some nostalgic points because I saw it at an olde time movie house, with a sold out audience, a drunk Santa leading sing-along accompanied by the organist and it was snowing outside.

I will say that I was doubly (is that a word....even I am questioning it) entertained because the cult followers of this tradition have included sound effects like hissing whenever Potter talks, clapping and cheering when each new character is introduced and ringing bells during random scenes -- I never did quite figure out the rhyme or reason to the bell, I mean I get the whole Angel thing but it sometimes didn't coincide with any Angel reference. Guess that's the more advanced viewer status. There was also the thing about the hot dog. I don't care how much of a die-hard Wonderful-fan you are, leave the processed meat at home.

All in all I think that finally seeing this was a good thing. I am glad I waited until this year so that I could appreciate it for what it is and not because it was someone else's tradition.

God Bless us one and al---wait, that's a different movie. Maybe I'll see that one next year.

2 comments:

  1. How fun to see it for the first time in a fun venue. I've probably watched it a 1/2 dozen times, but always quietly from the couch. I'm surprised I haven't made you watch it with me at least once... Next year we'll add to your tradition and go see it together. I'll be checking back often. Happy New Year. Mom.

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  2. Oh good. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I thought of you on the ride home and wondered. I thought "she'll either LOVE it or loathe it." I'm glad it was the former.

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