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Would you ever team up with Amy Poehler in a comedy? | Instantaneously. I want to play her mother some how somewhere sometime. |
Are you a fan of FX's Archer? I think you'd be great as a guest secret agent / femme fatale / foil for H. Jon Benjamin's character... | Hope they are reading your post.. |
Have you ever met the singer D'angelo? I imagine the introduction would go something like this. "D'angelo, Beverly D'angelo. Beverly D'angelo, D'angelo. | And then we get married and name our first born D'angelo D'angelo. |
When you created the character of ellen griswold, did you intentionally combine the sexual/maternal into the character? | Ellen Griswold was based on my mother. My oparents were married for 62 years, til she passed away last March. I grew up witnessing a great love affair. I always thought of The vacation movies as a romance. I watched my mother combine being in love with raising a family... |
What do you think of Kevin Spacey's speech (Link to video)? It would be fascinating to hear your views on what you think the distribution model for media will look like in the future... | You know what? My home town of Columbus Ohio was a test market because the demographics perfectly match the demo's of the whole country- and way back in the early 80's they tried a system that did allow viewers to pick times and content for viewing what they wanted to see and when. It worked. But I think that the internet will fullfill that idea and soon. Networks are old fashioned. |
But when you say "old fashioned" you obviously don't mean that entertainment executives still wear monocles and top hats. I wonder: why do you think they chose to ignore this for so long? It would be fascinating to hear your perspective because you experienced this shift in content delivery from the "inside" (so to speak). To regular entertainment consumers like myself this issue has been a no-brainer for quite some time! (And maybe one more question because this is cool? As I look out my window in downtown Toronto I see the film festival absolutely take over the city - a completely different feeling from what things used to be like even a decade ago. I wonder, from the industry perspective, why do you think things moved from Venice/Cannes to Toronto? Is it just the timing of things, being the "primer" for Oscar season?) | No I dont mean networks are " old fashioned" in the sense of wearing moncles and top hats, (though that image is delightful) What I mean is that the concept of dictating what the audeince can see and when is antiquated- we are living now in a time when we have the mans to seek out and find what we want to see, and when on our own, with a personal computer. Networks make their money from the cost of advertsing time during any given program, and THAT is why they want hit shows, If 10 million people are watching a sit com, then 10 million people will see the commercial for toilet paper. Networks cater to the holy demographic of age 18-35, as a rule. Why> because studies have shown that that age group has not yet decided on their " brands" and will be open to advertised products. The more people that watch a show, the more costly the air time, the more valuable the stock in any given network. A 30 second commercial on air during the super bowl will reach potential buyers in greater numbers than an idiosyncratic show about art, period. But Networks will often keep a show on the air that garners emmys , even if the numbers are low, in order to attract talent that is looking for support- its like a circle. I think networks are running scared, doing a zillion pilots a year, picking up and then discarding them after even less than six episodes- that is how much trouble they are having securing the veiwership that existed only 10 15 years ago. Cable, though it gets maybe fewer veiwers in general is now more in keeping with a culture that wants what they want when they want it, by having on e, demand features and repeated showings of episodes during the week, not just the " opening night" And the internet trumps all of it. I really beleive that within a very short time, we will be using our existing television sets simply as monitors for content we stream through home computers. I think the present challenge is how to monetize the net. technically, anyone can have an online series ( hello youtube) but sooner or later the people prvidingthe content need support to make the product. Yes, you can put commercials in front of content or alongside on a website etc, they can force us to watch a commercial before we get to whatever it is we want to see/know- but I think even this will change. I think it is just a matter of time before the powers that be in network television crack the code, or mutate into something else. I am kind of rambling, sorry! better stop this thought ha ha. |
What's your favorite Vacation film? | First one. We were free. When a film is successful, there is a subsequent pressure to deliver the same thing again and again- this is different than creating something for the first time. |
Hey Beverly, Big fan! I would love to hear you talk about your beginnings as an animator at Hannah-Barbara. Do you still dabble in art? | I studied art at the a American School In florence in my junior year. My father was at the time a vice president of Taft Broadcasting and that company owned Hanna Barbera. I sent them my portfolio and got hired, left Columbus Ohio for that job the day after I graduated. I make these weird collages now. Just for myself. And I am known to do drawings of prototypes of strange weapons my son thinks up. |
Which Rusty and Audry were your favorites? | Don't you know a parent is never supposed to reveal that? |
American History X is one of my all time favorite films. What was it like on set? I've heard that Edward Norton can be pretty hard to work with at times... | Tony Kaye was and is a genius. He was the director cinematographer AND camera operator, so he would shoot anything anyone came up with. Edward did a lot of re writing on the spot and Tony always filmed it. Tony even put 800 k of his own money into it, that was how committed he was to this process of capturing everything an actor wanted. he invited Edward into the editing process too.But Tony's process did not end within the time constraints the studio wanted, he wanted to shoot more, edit more. At a certain point Edward himself wanted to get the movie done and released. There was friction about that. Its all settled now. PS I made another movie with Tony that he hasnt finished - and we shot it about 5 years ago! |
What is your drink of choice? | Liquid. |
What was Chevy Chase like to work with? Was American History X a hard movie to make emotionally? | American history X: The subject matter and the content of the scenes I was in resonated on a deeply personal level, so in that way I was " full"- like all acting it is a matter of delivering your internal landscape to the external- in this case not hard because I was inspired. Chevy: Chevy is THE BEST. We are good friends and always seem to fall into Clark and Ellen on and off screen. Kind of a psychic Astaire and Rogers- but I hope that doesn't sound like bragging, we just fit. |
Vacation Movies are the best. Are the rumors of a reboot true? Where Rusty is the father? Is Wayne Newton dreamy? | Rumors are true,but dont know start date. Wayne Newton was fascinating, seriously, approaches legendary- When I went to his house in vegas, he pointed to the group of penguins in his personal managerie ( why does every star in vegas have their own zoo?) anyway, he called the penguins " the boys" because they looked like an orchestra full of tuxedo'd musicians. He married a girl from Ohio, my home state, so he gets props for that too. Plus he plays like a zillion instruments. |
Have you been asked to reprise your role as a grandmother (sorry!)? | Yes, it is inevitable! |
If you had to pick one. which Vacation is your favourite? And how crazy is Randy Quaid? | I think the first one- first time for everything is the best. And we didn't anticipate all the success or longevity, we were innocent! |
Don't ask me, I just work here! | |
Hi Beverly! Our family has a cult-like viewing of Christmas Vacation every year during the holidays. Such a great flick! Ellen seemed like a pretty down-to-earth mom/wife. Do you think she would have really allowed Clark to build a swimming pool in the backyard with that bonus money? | Oh yea.She remembered jumping into the pool in the first Vacation. That was a good night. |
Loved you in the Vacation series, you'll always be forever enshrined in my families mind as the woman who put up with Clark W. Griswold =) Seriously, how fun was it to make all those movies? Do you still get residuals? Do you ever watch the Christmas Vacation movie with friends / family during the holidays? Thanks again for this AMA. | Thank you and you're welcome. yes, the Vacation franchise is the gift that keeps on giving. Have watched with my kids, so they would understand why their friends parents talk about the Griswolds... |
Has anyone ever told you that you have a sexy overbite? | Everyone except orthodontists. |
I would like to say that you are one of the sexiest, classiest women on the screen. You are very talented and have worked with some amazing people. Thank you so much for all you do, and thank you for this AMA. 3) What makes Bounty Killer something to go see, besides you being in it? 4) When filming American History X, was there any point that you realized you were making a ground breaking poignant film that was so very socially conscious? How do you feel about the impact of that movie? | 1.Billie Holiday, Rosemary Clooney, Miles Davis,Muddy Waters, Ronnie Hawkins,Patsy Cline, Milos Forman, Sid Krofft, Bruno Bettleheim, nature, water especially. Just realized everything everyday has an influence on me. 2.THE MIRACLE. A film written for me by Neil Jordan, brilliant Irish director. Maybe six people have seen it. Christian Pitre and Mathew Marsden. And if you like the idea of CEOs being taken down for their irresponsibility, its your ultimate revenge flick. It is a thrill ride. Bigger the screen and louder the soundtrack the better. I knew from the moment I met Tony Kaye that I was entering into special and impactful territory, just by following his lead. I am very grateful that people were affeted by the content, beyond appreciating the film itself. |
, I think you're great, you have such a sexy singing voice. Why not go the prof singing route? Albums, vegas shows? | Thanks- I got into acting because I was a singer- broadway musical of hamlet, and then first big films were musicals ( Coal Miners Daughter and Hair- so I sang my way into acting I had a 4 album deal at one time very early on. But at that time ( 83) you had to make a choice- no real hybrids of recording artists and actors ( like now) Also I left Hollywood in 1981, married an Italian duke and was based there for years- and frankly I didn't like pop music from about 1978 tip, well, including now. I am always looking for authenticity, a lot of stuff at the moment just sounds so manufactured to me. Don't get me started. |
You may have already answered this, and if you don't want to answer it again I understand, but I just got here and don't feel like scrolling through all the comments. How do you feel about them changing your kids on ALL of the vacation movies? Did you find it annoying or humorous? | Repeat: parents are never supposed to say which child is their favorite, ahem. But we always wanted to put in a line where Chevy or I would look at the kids and say " you've changed" |
You have a scene of sorts in Annie Hall where you and Tracey Walter are acting in a fake TV show that's on in the background. How did you get that part, and was there any more material than what we saw in the movie? What was it like shooting a gag clip to go into the background of a movie - did Woody shoot it himself? | Interestingly- the scene I was in was shot on video tape- and this was in 1976, way before anyone else even thought of it. He wanted that grainy quality , he wanted it to look very TV. genius. No, he did not operate the vid camera, a technician did, |
Dark's Mom! Laurleen Lumpkin! Some of your finest work, thanks! | 1.wow you ARE a fan! thank you! |
How does it feel to know that every person in the world sees you onscreen every christmas? | Everyone in the world?? well I love that. |
"Everyone" meaning everybody that matters, and that is, people who watch Christmas Vacation. I never judge people, except when it comes to that film ;) How did you get involved with Nowhere? That movie was full of so many random actors. | I met Greg Araki and wanted to work with him. I would love to see more of his films get made. |
You were in High Spirits, one of my favorite underrated movies. What was it like acting with a ghostly Liam Neeson? | Liam was absolutely wonderful. He was just starting out and was definitely compelling to watch and work with. We slaved over the waltzing- it was fantastic to dance with him literally and figuratively in those scenes. |
I in fact do remember you from all those movies. You and Adrienne Barbeau both have that magic will-grab-your-eyes-and-won't-let-go charisma that cannot be forgotten. Ok, so what was the craziest thing Gary Busey said to you while filming Bounty Killer? (or any other film, while we're at it.) Double-down question: You get greenlit for anything you want, budget set at 100 mil, what's your project? | I didn't work on the same days as Gary did. But our paths have crossed forever. I first met him when I was prepping for Coal Miner's Daughter- I showed him the script and he said " first, underline all the VERBS- that's the key to your character" I had actually been singing Patsy Cline songs in the band I was in in Canada, and knew a lot about her a long time before she was "discovered" in Coal Miners daughter- but his advice was solid and i was grateful Then he was in Entourage and now Bounty Killer. If you stay alive, everyone meets up over and over again. And what's with the 100 million dollar question?? If I had that I am not so sure I would put it into a movie. My thing is finding the cause and cure for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, i would give it to JUVENILE ARTHRITIS ASSOCIATION. It is a disease that affects 300 thousand kids at any given time, but has so little funding for research they cant cure it. Go to Link to www.juvenilearthritis.org and find out more!! ( pretty please) |
I first saw you ( and loved ) in the motion picture Hair. Absolutely one of my favorite films. Did you ever do the musical on broadway and what was it like on the set of the film? | One of Milos Forman's ( director) requirements was that no one could audition for the film if they had been in it. And I had never even seen it ( the play before my time, basically) I was in love with Milos. There I said it. I considered myself as only a singer at the time, but realized that the only way to continue with Milos was to become an actress. I had to audition 14 times to prove myself! |
Hi Ms Angelo, I'm a huge, HUGE fan of you and Chevy Chase. I basically grew up with you guys on-screen and I love the chemistry you have together. What is it like working with Chevy, and also, what is life in Hollywood like for someone as talented, classy, and downright sexy as you? | Hmm- always a matter of figuring out if the screwing you get is worth the screwing you get. |
Also, does Al Pacino yell like Al Pacino around the house? | Around who's house? |
Do you watch Christmas Vacation every year around Christmas time? | Finally watched it with my children this past year. but its not a tradition, that would be too " sunset blvd" |
What was it like working with Edward Norton in American History X? What was it like? Any good backstage stories? | I know what you mean when you say " what was it like", but really, every actor is so unique,every film is unique, and noone and nothing is " like " anything else! but to be less cerebral about it, he was great. It was an honor to watch someone come so powerfully into their own as an actor- he got a well deserved Oscar nomination for everything he put into that role, and into that film. |
What was it like working on The Simpsons? | The best, like playing in a sandbox with a bunch of geniuses. I met Matt groenig at Frank Zappas house and shortly after that, Lurleen Lumpkin was born. (Special rest in peace to Frank, all time great of greats) |
Watching the 'Dinner For Five' episode you did. I noticed you smoking a cigarette. Are you still smoking or have you quit? | Quit. And am miserable about it. |
Do you prefer more serious roles, or comedy roles? | I feel like my appproach to acting, my own " methodology is the same whether it's comedy or drama. Always a matter of finding the truth. Oddly, I have found more tension on comedy sets that dramatic ones, maybe I doing it all wrong! |
What was the best part of working with Chevy? | The part-y. |
I'm a big fan of yours! (I especially love the movie Lightning Jack). What's going on with the new Vacation movie, and what's Bounty Killer? | New vacation movie is in rewrites. BOUNTY KILLER IS JUST SO COOL. Post apocalyptic roadwarrior hybrid of animated and live action kick ass guts glory and chicks with guns... apologies to the Academy. and its funny, yougotta see it on the big screen if you can. Otherwise, its on ITUNES and VOD starting today. |
It seems like there used to be a longer shower scene in lampoons vacation and every time i watch it now i feel robbed. did they cut some of your shower scene? by the way your rack was the only reason to watch european vacation. | Shower scene is the same length, but based on your post,it may seem shorter to you because you've already seen it 500 hundred times. |
Babs, what's the haps? | Same old same old. |
You have been in over 30 movies and several TV shows. Why do you think the National Lampoon franchise was your most popular role? | The first vacation was actually r rated and conceived of as a kind of satire. But I think what happened is that people identified with it instead of standing outside of those characters. More than that I just don't know, but I love that it is alive in so many peoples hearts. |
BABS! Entourage is one of my fav all time shows. Cast is simply phenomenal.. from the main 4 to you, Jeremy, and Gary. What was it like to work with the talent of Jeremy in a role like Ari Gold... which seems to be so well written and perfectly cast? | See above!! That set was a testosterone rodeo with brilliant actors , I loved it. |
If someone gave you a ton of money- say, 100M if needed- do you have a "dream project" you'd like to tackle? | Protocol would mean I 'd have to ask you what your dream was first. |
Is Chevy Chase really a jerk? I always see interviews from the actors in "Community" talking about how hard it was to work with him. | No, Chevy Chase is not a jerk, period. I havent seen interviews of actors dissing him, but if I did I would wonder who died and made them critics. |
Hi Beverly D' Angelo!! ** waves over excitedly ** I saw that your mom was a violinist, did she pass any of that talent on to you, or were you not interested in it? | My whole family was musical. I didn't have the patience or desire for Violin, I was not drawn to classical music. Actually, I was more interested in grahic arts- my first job was with Hanna Barbera Cartoon studios, in LA. I came here at age seventeen and California was amazing culturally- I realized I had been singing all my life, and my voice led me into a fantastic life.. |
How is Jeremy Piven in real life? And how is working with him? | Jeremy Piven is the son of acting teachers, consummate professional and inspired actor. Always a pleasure to work with. |
How prevalent is HGH use amongst aging hollywood celebrities? | No idea. Too scary for me to even think about. |
My boyfriend and I are planning a trip. I suggested driving. He thinks it would be 'easier to fly'. I disagreed, I think 'getting there is half the fun'! Any advice for us? | If i had the time i would definitely do a road trip for the sake of it. Unless you are going to Fiji Islands or something. |
You were friends with Frank Zappa, was he as fun to hang around with as many of us imagine? You also have a beautiful voice. You can certainly do a pretty mean Patsy Cline. | Frank Zappa exceeded everyone's imagination. He was so far ahead of his time I think he met everyone walking backwards. I cannot begin to say how much it meant to me to have known him. ( emotional now) His entire family is part of my heart, Gail is best friend and is devoted to continuing Frank's journey by protecting his legacy and reaching more and more fans. Moon is a goddess writer ( her first novel, " America the Beautiful is outstanding) Diva continues to create works of knitted art that you can wear ( www.divazappa.com) and exhibit as she knits a mile long ( literally) piece named " Emilio". Ahmet is ruling the world, after releasing another book, "Because I'm Your Dad", and writing and producing movies, check out "The Odd Life Of Timothy Green - Dweezil on tour with Zappa Plays Zappa ( grammy winner!) Look for upcoming performance of 200 Motels in Los Angeles and oodles more goodies at www.Zappa.com |
Were there any special kinds of roles you've always wanted to do but never got the chance? Like a super futuristic sci-fi movie or something. | I am always up for something new. |
Out of all the Vacation movies what was your most favorite scene to shoot? What was it like working with Chevy Chase? | Scroll scroll scroll to get the answer! No fav scene but I've responded a couple of times about how much I love working with Chevy- don't want to repeat, I'm starting to sound like I am obsessed! |
A Bieber, a Jonas, and a Hansen kid... Who do you let your daughter hang out with, which one do you allow her to listen to, which one dies? | She has good taste in music, I would trust her to decide who she would listen to. Would never kill a musician, just on principal, |
How did you wind up playing Sally in Harold and Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo Bay? | They called, I said yes. Its not like I hijacked them. |
This might be a little personal but... did Al Pacino ever say "Hoo-ah!" into your Who-ha? | Did he ever say it into yours? |
Ok, whats next? | Bounty Killer today in limited theatrical release and itunes and VOD Just finished shooting a hallmark movie " The Michaels"- played opposite Elliot Gould in supporting roles. First time working with him since AMerican History x. I call him my american history ex . |
Hope I'm not too late. As with everyone love the Lampoon series and of an age for you to very impressionable to a young man. How was making Tales from the Crypt? Did you watch it before after your episode? Who was the last person you geeked out about meeting and why? Have you been surprised by someone geeking out about meeting you? Favorite genera to read? Do you sing in the shower or while doing stuff around the house? | I never saw Werewolf Sonata -the Tales from the crypt episode i did, I havent seen many things I've been in. I dont get geeked out in general, too fascinated for that. But I've never met a geek i didn't like. favorite genre for reading is history. and bios and auto bios. Always interested in how people have lived their lives. |
What was it like being married to Al Pacino? | We were not married. Met him in 1996.Lived together for 7 years, broke up when our kids were 3. So, its a 17 year relationship, in shapeshifting forms. |
I heard Chevy Chase is hard to cooperate with! Is that true as far as you have seen? | Nope. |
Which actor would you never want to work with? | Haven't met one yet. |
Big fan!!! thanks for all the great movies you've done. Excited that I'm going to go watch the Bounty Killer tonight. How did you like working with Henry, Colin and Jason? | LOVE LOVE LOVE HENRY JASON AND COLIN, and Christian of course. |
What's for dinner, Bev? | Low carb. |
Don't you ever miss bread? | Do you mean $$ or carbs? |
I mean carbs. Or do I? Let's pretend it's Schroedinger's Question and that it's both. | Both. |
I enjoyed you in that segment in Aria by Julien Temple. Was it difficult to do because it was all one long take? | Well actually there were some cuts, but doing it in long long takes added a tech degree of difficulty, heightened everything and added life. Buck Henry made me, uh, wet my cave girl sarong laughing between takes. Hope that doesn't ruin your memory, I'm glad you saw it. 90 minutes of opera with ten brilliant directors- I loved that film. |
Which actors, directors, writers, producers, cinematographers, etc. that you haven't worked with yet, would you love to get a chance to work with? | List is too long to fit in this space! |
How do you get your hair so high? Is it static electricity? | Italian back ground, lots of hair. |
I once heard Scott Baio say that you were the best he ever had. Is it true? Are you the best? | Frankly, yes. |
Ellen, are you smoking again? Really I just think you are great but that scene...and how did you keep a straight face for all of Chevy's rants? | You would be surprised at how unfunny things can be when you are shooting a comedy. We would make each other laugh in between takes, but were always dead serious when it came to shooting the jokes.. |
Do you happen to remeber making a movie when you were in England called The banana camel? Apparently with my aunt and uncle from New Zealand. | I have been wondering since 1977 whatever happened to the people I met when I was in England that summer- The banana camel, which I dont recall as being a film, was part of a spontaneous 7/7/77 celebration we had. I actually still have a polaroid of me, your aunt and a small monkey at the Portobello Market from that time period... |
Yeah they both talk about that time with fondness, some real interesting stories :-) I will PM you an email address for them on twitter incase you wish to contact them. | Great- thank you!!! This is amazing! |
Took me a dozen viewings to notice that you have your hand over Sparky's pants at the end of Christmas Vacation when everyone is frozen for the police. Hilarious and seemingly random. Who came up with that idea? | My idea. And I told Chevy I was going to do that on about take 4, just to see if anyone would catch it.There was so much going on in that shot that the director didn't notice til he veiwed it on video playback.And of course, that was take he chose. |
I've read you are a scientologist. You seem like a level headed, intelligent purpose. Do you really believe in the Scientology teachings? | Huh? Nope, no association with Scientology, ever. |
I'm also a Columbus Ohio native. What is your favorite place there and Do you ever stop in for a visit? | Favorite place would be anywhere I can go with my family there. Yes I am in and out a few times a year. |
Was there any actual real competitive energy between you and Christie Brinkley? | Never- different roles, different strengths, we were all part of a whole. |
My family and I have watched National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on VHS every single year on Black Friday. I grew up watching that movie, and can probably recite it to you line by line. What I want to know is if you've ever referred to your significant other as "sparky." | Only one Sparky, Chevy Chase. We were doing the scene in the sleeping bag in the cabin in the first vacation and decided that we should have nick names for each other- and this would show the intimacy- I cant remember who came up with Sparky, but it stuck. |
Would love to hear about how you met Al Pacino... | Short story or long story? |
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Are you planning to make the jump to digital? How much time will it take to recoup that cost? Edit: I speell gud. | My partners and I are discussing that currently. Because our screens are so small, the equiptment would be relatively inexpensive (compaired to other bigger theatres). It would cut our overhead significantly because we wouldn't need the same expertise for alot of our operation (putting movies up, taking them down, fixing breakdowns, stringing the movies). But our attendance has been declining pretty steadily. Partially because of the movies we get, because we are on the bottom of the pecking order. Only a limited number of 35mm prints are available and any given time, and when larger theatres don't release them, we can't get them, so we have to deal with older movies. It would probably take a few years to recoop that cost. But because of the variety of attendence its hard to peg that figure down. |
Is it true you don't make any money from box office tickets and most of your margin comes from the popcorn and food? How does the business model work? do you pay for each reel and all the box office money goes to the film maker while you recoup cost and a small margin? etc. | Right on. Depending on the amount of time that the movie has been released, anywhere from 35-85% of each ticket sold goes to the movie company. But they don't take into account our prices. They figure we should sell each ticket at a set price. ie, we have a twilight hour of 4-5:59 that we sell tickets for 4.50, the studio assumes we sell it at 7.50 and takes 80% or 7.50 either way. They don't care about our discounts. So all the money is from concessions. And it really annoys me sometimes. lulz. |
What's the worst movie you've ever seen? What's the best? What's the strangest shit that's ever gone down at your theater? Would you rather fight 30 cat sized t rexes, or one t Rex sized cat? | Worst movie, Dark Shadows, currently. Or Carnisaurs 2. Best? Hard. My top five (In order from 5 to 1) 5. Fantastic Mr. Fox. 4.Rashomon 3. The Avengers 2. Shaun of the Dead 1. The Incredibles. Strangest, meh, grossest? New Years Eve, 99-2000. Y2K is about to collapse the known world. An old woman had slipped off of the toilet and continued to #2. Well poo all over the walls of the stall, butt prints EVERYWHERE, hand prints of poo, just like a murder scene of the oddest consistancy dump. We didn't have gloves so I had to use baggies. Just awful. People were coming out of the theatres complaining about the smell. One T-rex sized kitty. |
O_O This has me wondering what the rest of that woman's day was like... | It was later in the evening. My guess? Embarrasing, smelly, crusty. |
It's amazing how everyone seems to have had a positive reaction to Avengers! And yes The Incredibles was AMAZING; I wish they'd make a sequel! And Dark Shadows was such an epic disappointment...ugh. | Stan Lee knew, back in the 60's to get the most viewers, have the widest range of characters people could relate to. Fantastic Four, X-men, Avengers, he knew that then and is aptly applying it now. |
We had a small theater in my college but they served beer during the shows. So instead of all of us going to some massive theater across town we would just walked downtown and grab a few brews while enjoy a good flick. How many beers would it cost to pay for digital equipment? | Again, we operate in a small conservative town. Some private citizens bought up most of the liquor licences in the town, just to hold on to so fewer people could get wet. So anywhere between 20,000 cases of great microbrew and 58,000 cases of Bud. |
Some private citizens bought up most of the liquor licences in the town, just to hold on to so fewer people could get wet. Sounds like it's time to introduce a "use it or lose it" amendment to the local liquor licensing law. | I know. Its just close mindedness. |
Some private citizens bought up most of the liquor licences in the town, just to hold on to so fewer people could get wet. | Fact: Someone has a GIANT "sculpture" on their property, maybe 15 feet high of a Hand holding a fetus. and then infront of that, spelled out in white crosses, "ABORTION" in the town where I work. |
Wow. That's seriously douchey. I expected that kind of crap from Indiana or Kentucky, but Michigan? I am disappoint. | Mega creepy, just got shivers thinking about it. |
What the fucking fuck!! | I know. Link to instagram.com |
Holy fucking fuck you weren't even joking! | Nope. |
What's the most memorable thing someone has done to get kicked out of a showing? I remember once in middle high school a friend of mine brought a condom and inflated it, then one of us (could've or could've not being me) threw it on the air and the shape of the inflated condom was projected. | Mostly kids horsing around. I ask people who are making out, to take it to their cars. Cellphones are the bane of my existance. You really need to talk to someone that badly, that you are willing to break the suspension of disbelief for all of those unfortunate enough to have bought a ticket at the same time as you? Sorry, it erks me. |
Why a movie theatre? How did it all start? | Convience? Well, I worked in one in High school and put myself through college at one as well. It just seemed natural. plus i hate factory work, with a passion. |
What is the major source of your revinue? Do you ever do special shows (like Rocky Horror, ect)? Do you ever get grief over certian movies form the town folks? | Popcorn, No and everyday. |
What is the sort of grief you get? | Well, people think that I choose the movies. Yes and no, I'm given maybe 3 at best. So, they always say, Why didn't you get such and such, or If you don't get it then I'll just drive to Muskegon (30 miles away). Um most people tell me that I'm stupid for a lot of the choices. The list goes on. |
Have you ever caught someone doing something naughty in a theater? If so, what? | Yeah, I tell them to take it out to their car. I don't make out infront of their netflix. Golden Rule. |
What is your policy on film-goers with CCW permits/Open-carry? Why or why not? | I don't see a place for weapons, anywhere. That being said, I in no way know of a situation where that would be my business. If you have the license than you should know where or where not to bring it. I personally don't have anything to do with the things. Horrid tools that have a sole purpose of destruction. No one ever built a hospital with the butt of their gun. |
GG Theater owner. Doesn't like guns, but doesn't think it's his business, if the person is licensed. Respect! | My chin is pointing slightly up in your direction. But my hoodie is green. |
What can the small but loyal crowd that these types of theaters usually attract do to help in such situations? | I don't know, don't sneak in candy. Come to movies. Its rough, we have been wracking our brains, and my partners are sharp, (both lawyers. My dad and brother.) but we have come up with very little. We tried tie-in drawings (Spider-man we gave out comics, and Battleship we gave out the game) and we started using facebook. Little to no effect. facebook.com/fremontcinemas |
Can I sneak in candy to the large AMC without having a guilty conscious? | If that is your prerogative. I cant in good conscious say do something i would hate to someone else. but i love the punk spirit. |
What is? The content itself or the fact that he used Instagram to filter the image? | And i took it from my facebook! ON MY MAC! AHHH lol. |
Before you owned your own theatre, did you ever illegally download movies? your know from torrents/usenet/DDL sites or other ways? | I don't want to incriminate myself. Does that answer your question? |
If you live in the Michigan Bible Belt, have you considered screening some of those terrible super-Christian movies and charging churches to see it en mass? That would probably get you the money for the digital equipment! Edit: grammar corrected by a pirate. | I have some pride. Kirk Cameron is not allowed to headline my theatre. Like Gabe, I'd rather let it all fall apart. ;) |
Respects for the pride. Just keep in mind; a persons business is their child. You build it from the bottom and do what you can to keep it afloat. I hope you never have to sell out but it is still a viable option. Good luck! | Nah, my children are my child. This pays the bills and is highly enjoyable. Kinda. |
Why do you have to upgrade? When I think of small theaters, I think of classics which should be available on film. In fact for lots of classic movie fans, the film is probably part of the draw. Do you show new releases instead? | I haven't researched getting old movies, mostly because they are incredibly expensive, fragile and hard to bring in a steady crowd. I studied film/video/new media in college and I have a deep love of the medium. So idealy that would be how I ran it, but we operate in the bible belt of Michigan, people are very conservative, and they tire quickly of the movies we have. I agree with you though, film does draw, but digital is aggressive. |
Do you feel that you'll have to make that major direction choice in the near future, between converting to digital and staying as a first-run theater or re-branding as a classics / second run theater? | Just got off the phone with an associate about this exact issue. Sony will be out of 35mm sometime in 2013. So quick. Secondly, all the old movies just sit in a warehouse. I would have no idea about how to get access to those prints and then figure out a payment arrangement. Lots of people need to get paid from these old prints. Plus then shipping costs. Insurance costs. Lots of problematic situations rise. |
There are a few small theaters where I live that will show mainstream, and older movies. By older, I'm talking about Buster Keaton, accompanied by a piano player. I really prefer the ~100 year old theaters. They are beautiful on the inside, and it just feels like something special, as opposed to going to a big theater. How old is your theater? Did you do any renovations? What do you usually show? | Early 90's. 19 that is not 18. ~~ And it is kinda rundown, no matter how hard I polish this turd~~. Renovating is kind of low on our priority list. Digital switch is our obsession kinda right now. |
I've always wanted to know this. How do theaters sync the soundtrack with film itself? Is it just as easy as rewinding everything to the start and then pushing 'Play' for both instruments at the same time? | There is an optical reader on our projector. The film consists of two parts, the image and the soundbar. Just like your EQ on your iTunes, or sound editing software. You know the mountain range looking thing. It just reads it like a tape. It is imprinted directly next to the image on the film. |
Why popcorns? | Cause its awesome. Plus ours is the best in town, for sure. We use sunflower oil, weaver gold popcorn seed and butter flavored salt known as flavocal. I've worked in movie theatres for upwards of 7 years, everytime I smell popcorn I salivate. Fuckin' Pavlov. |
Selling quality popcorn is a good start. I go to the movies at least once a week and will avoid theaters with bad popcorn. I'd consider advertising your popcorn as "the best in town." | Word of mouth is all i have right now but good suggestion. |
What do you charge for a movie? I used to really enjoy the smaller theatres when we still had them here. | Before 4:00 is $5.50, 4:00-5:59 is $4.50 and then Evening, Adults 6.50, Children (2-12) seniors (60+) 5.50 and Student or Military 5.75. Combo 1: 2 Large Pops and a Large Bucket of Popcorn 8.50. Combo 2. Large pop and popcorn 6.25. 3. Medium pop and popcorn 5.75. 4. Small 4.50. |
What would you say the biggest threat to the profitability of small town movie theaters is? Corporate chains? Internet piracy? Motherfuckers sneaking McDonalds and Walmart candy into the screens? | The movie companies themselves, maybe, it seems harsh possibly, but they want more and more profit, I'm not that cutthroat. But no other than that people not buying concessions. |
Any special insights as to what compels humans to do the horrible things they do in movie theater bathrooms? I have never worked in a movie theater, but just as a patron the things I have seen there have been horrifying. You must have some amazing (terrible) stories. | People are just shit monsters sometimes I think. Angry at no one in particular, fuck it, i'll smear shit all over. Maybe? |
Where in MI is this? I live in MI! Are your movies closed captioned? | No they aren't closed caption. The best we have, are these five headsets that amplify the sounds. So if that is a deal breaker, thats the best I have. Do you ever find yourself too distracted by the Subs that you have no clue what is really going on? I do. I have to watch foreign films like 4 times to get it. And even then its pretty superficial. |
Sounds aren't confusing for me at all. I had always been able to hear with hearing aids until I switched over to cochlear implants due to severe Tinnitus. I speak and hear "awesome" as I am being told by hearing people all the time. | Right on! I've only heard stories of people who were unaware of sound from birth, who, once having received cochlear implants as, first being unable to connect a sound with the suitable visual object due to the implant presenting everything at the same volume. I'm probably butchering all that information. |
How much time a day do you spend grooming that superb mustachio? | 3 minutes? I have a great wax company from oregon. Wild Oregon Moustache Wax. So nice. Also, my Turkish descent has a lot to do with the style of moustache, it usually likes to curl up. |
There is this local theatre to me is ran by hardcore right-wing conservative christian types, and they refuse to rent the theatre or show anything over PG-13. This sort of thing annoys the piss out of me, because it almost seems childish considering it's the only theatre we can rent out. Anyway, every year we try to rent the place out and they've started denying us based solely on the fact we've tried to rent the place before (Rocky Horror on Halloween anyone?). My question is, what are your thoughts on religious groups being stuck in time, and seemingly believing that if they show movies like Harold and Kumar, Rocky Horror, or Silence of the Lambs, we're all going to turn into druggie, homosexual, serial murderers? | Just like all ignorance, they base their beliefs not on facts. |
My city's only independent theatre has just one screen. They are holding a kickstarter to help fund a new projector. Do you plan to do the same? | Thinking about it. My partners aren't very tech saavy so i'd have to come up with a decent proposal, but I'd give it some definate pondering time. |
I had a friend who worked for a movie theatre in high school. He told me that the popcorn was all popped at the beginning of the week and then stored in huge bags. By the time Friday night came around, it was already almost a week old but it's ok because they warm it up. Do you do that too? | NEVER! I get to work about 3 hours before showtime and I pop small batches throughout the day. Several reasons. 1. Stale popcorn is shit. 2. The smell of freshly popped popcorn is the biggest reason people buy it (minus the fact that most people get it out of habit.) but no, I as an artisan of film (Link to www.youtube.com would be remiss if I didn't uphold the value of fresh quality for my customers. |
Nice. I'm going to come to your theatre from now on. | See you tomorrow 0u0. |
Is it Northstar cinema??? I live in whitehall but I know there is one in fremont! :) | Fremont Cinemas. Northstar was actually my first job. We are good friends with the owners, and now previous owners of the Fremont Cinemas. West Michigan!!! |
YESSS!! :) | I'm actually from NM just south of whitehall. I probably know you IRL. |
What is the craziest thing you've caught/seen someone do at your theatre. Does it make you mad when people sneak candy in? | Nothing too crazy, honestly people around here are pretty reserved, even the teens. It kills me when I have like 3 people come to a show, they don't get concessions, then I have to go clean up after them and all of their individually wrapped candy wrappers and like Subway wrappers. Big purses are the theater owners natural enemy. |
I'm from the most conservative county in all of Michigan. Do you mind me asking where you are in Michigan? | Its all in the name. |
I hear that most theaters and almost all projection rooms are haunted. Any stories? | I worked at a bar called Mothers in Chicago. Dearborn and Division. There are ghosts there. Not here, its such a boring town, they've probably left by now. |
What about popcorn, is it homemade? | Everyday, by yours truly. |
A lot of small town theaters are facing the same problem. Have you considered fund raisers or seeking small business loans/ grants? | Short answer, yes. |
I was just wondering how do you play movies? I know that there is a projector involved but what is connected to the projector? Is it a laptop? a dvd player? (please don't say that it is this) but a film reel? | It not a film reel. Its several spliced together film reels with a crap ton of hardware behind it. Old school. |
Do you allow open carry? | Elaborate. |
If Hitler was going to attend a private screening at your theatre, would you burn it to the ground with him inside? | He doesn't get to come. Assuming we are talking about Adolf Hitler, the dead, former head of the National Socialist Movement in Germany in the early 20th Century? Yeah, he's not invited. |
Do you ever watch new releases while on duty? Like tell your employees to do something while you take a "2 hour movie break"? That sounds awesome. | The VERY IDEA!!! I"M SHOCKED AND HURT AND yeah sometimes. But like only if i didn't get to screen a movie i have just put up, which happens. Sometimes, like this friday for instance, I wont get a print until an hour or so before showtime. I put up premium rush in 27 minutes last friday. a personal record, a thank you ;D. |
What is the movie theater's secrets to making that salty delicious popcorn? We all at Reddit must know! Oh...do you recommend brands of popcorn seasonings/salts? :D | The equiptment plus high quality ingredients plus flavocal. We get all of our popping supplies from "Grand Rapids Popcorn". Google em. You can order a bunch of stuff from there. Their inhouse seasonings are sublime. |
Hey, I sometimes drive out to the middle of nowhere small movie theaters to deliver the movies for the Friday night showings. (they come in these cool FBI cases and weigh about 40lbs or so) I pick them up from airport and drive a few hundred miles to drop them off. (I'm a courier). I deliver ALL kinds of neat things for urgent matters. I cover over 1500 miles a week at a minimum. AMA? | Whats taking so long? Lulz. just kidding. Drive safe, you are very very important to us. |
What moustache wax do you recommend? | Wild Oregon Moustache Wax. |
I recognize this theater. I lived about 20 minutes away I believe. I've got about 36 digital projectors and i'm heading your way. It's donation time. Also, what's your favorite part about owning your own theater? | My fav. part? Talking about movies all day. Fan boy wet dream. lulz. If you had digi projectors, i'll be there all day tomorrow and friday, and saturday, and sunday. And Wednesday, thursday, monday. tuesday. But not katilsday. Never Katilsday. |
You must be a movie buff. What's your favourite movie of all time? Also, do you screen classics? | Favorite movie of all time: the Incredibles. |
In your estimation, what percentage of the theater seats have been used to have sex in? | 2, like 5% tops. I hope. |
How often do you beat off in the projector booth? | Really?!? Not ever. That's not only unhygienic, its foul for a grown, father of two. IMHO. I'm not judging those who can flutter on the skin flute like Kenny G on the clarinet. But that's my work. When I'm there I tend to work. |
Well you're no fun. | Sorry. I didn't want to be a buzz kill. |
How difficult are modern cinema projectors to use? Are the ones you use similar to the larger chain cinemas? | In term of 35mm? These are standard for the industry across the board. IMAX is different. 70mm. Different camera, different projector, it is even projected horizontally as opposed to vertically like in 35. |
How much does it cost to buy/rent a copy of a movie? How long do you have it for? etc etc. Side Note: My brother rented a small cinema for my nephews birthday party (Sunday Mrning 11am) might be an idea, if you dont do it already. | We are always up for being rented out. For any occasion. We pay a percentage per ticket sold. Thanks for the question. |
If you're still around how do you go about getting movies? Is it a matter of calling up Fox and Sony and WB and asking for them or is there a broker you deal with? | Yeah we have a booking service "Clark's Theatre Service" who deals with that for us. |
Has there ever been a movie that no one saw? | I heard of a video that kills in 7 days if you don't make someone else watch it. |
I don't know if there has been a release that no one has ever seen, because if there was, I didn't see it. | |
My brother in law and I recently purchased a theater the same size as yours! We haven't gone digital yet either. What, if any, advice would you have for two new guys in the industry? | Work hard. When you are ready to quit working, keep working. I said it before, the harder I work, the luckier I become. |
I would love for a local theater to do a screening of an entire series at once (Star wars, lord of the rings, etc). How can I make this happen? | Get to know the local staff. Friendship and kindness open alot of doors. |
Could I please go there and be your projectionist? I'll do it free. I miss the booth. Chain theatres are all moving to digital, and soon there won't be a projector to thread. :( | You can hang out with me there. I'm not gonna pay ya! Lulz. |
I think all the Redditors of this thread should take a trip to his movie theatre. Could you hook us up? | I can try to figure something out! Any thing for you guys |
How much were your start up costs such as building/ accessories in the theater, studio grill, bar, video games, concessions, valet parking, land, etc. Do your distributors pay for the films you show? | We took over from family friends. |
That's great! Did you keep the original business plan or develop your own extensive business plan. Honestly, do you think a small town movie theatre is a good venture for a first-time entrepreneur. | Kept the original for the most part. Little adjustments here and there. Yeah its great for that if you are willing to put in the research and effort. |
Ever hear of the Z Channel? You should watch the documentary. There are some great ideas that you could bring to your operation. | I'll check it out! |
I meant at your theater. Let me rephrase it, What was the least-attended movie at your theater? | Pirates, Band of Misfits maybe. |
What movies are you showing right now? | Premium Rush and The Campaign. |
Don't ever let anyone tell you that mustache is not incredible | I appreciate that to a tremendous degree. if only i had 2 upvotes. |
I just lent you an upvote to your cause, rest easy. | All my dreams have now been answered. Right back at ya! |
Well I have to say, I about freaked out when I seen that this is my towns movie theater! This is totally cool man:) | Come in, we'd love to see you! |
No questions just want to say I'm jelous I have always wanted to live that close to Silver Lake sand dunes, grew up in that area. Been a dream to find work in muskugan or somewhere like that so I could live near there and go to the dunes more often. | I go up there a lot. Beautiful drive, that section of 31 from Whitehall all the way up to Ludington is marvelous. Plus the views from those dunes are top rate and great exercise. |
He said stake not steak. | Did somebody say Steak? |
Play old school movies, fuck digital. | I can play old school movies on digital. |
Cereal & Cartoons weekend morning fundraiser! | HOLY SHIT. Great idea, and accurate description of my life! |
Wow...I'm here in Newaygo/Grant area...3-4 years now. I get to Fremont occasionally as I have friends in Hesperia, or Hespetucky as I like to call it. My wife and I WILL come visit! | Give me a reddit shoutout and lets see what happens. |
STFU and take my money. We are sooo small. I'll just have to show you guys my lobby. Please hold. | STFU in reference to, I want to be waited on in a movie. That'd be tits. |
I admire your ambition to keep your movie theater going strong! i plan on opening my own business one day and truly do admire your courage and pride in what you worked so hard for!! Cajun guy from Waterboy once said: "You can do it!" :) | Thank you. You can do it all night long! |
I'd love to go to our small theater more often, but since I'm a wheelchair user it's simply not possible :( Best wishes for you, though. | In response to this, I am going to see what I can do about getting you here more often. |
The movie theatre i worked at in my hometown shut down last month for this reason. | Isn't it demoralizing. The reason that I loved movies are two fold. My brother and I connected over going to movies. Furthermore, they are mini vacations from this unrelenting world. For two hours (give or take) I can be not me, or not involved. I can forget my bills, I can forget my heartaches, while at the same time being reminded of them by theses images on the screen. And still being comforted by that feeling. I feel a very strong connection between myself and other movie makers, not on a personal level, but like a collective level? I mean, in rarer and rarer cases I can feel the empathy of the producers of said film, like lets say "Glory" and I can be both trasported to a dangerous place with absolute personal safety, but still disconnected enough to apply these feelings to my everyday life. |
Have you ever downed 147 pieces of bacon in one sitting. | No but i read about how in viking lore there is that pig of infinite bacon. I got a little hard. |
I used to wo at a theater, on those same projectors. I miss that stuff, film is fun, but it's a thing of the past now. | Just like so many wonderful 19th and 20th century relics. |
Your mustache makes me smile :D. | Me too. But if i smile too much I have to reapply wax. |
Don't have any questions, just wanna say respect for actually answering so many questions, unlike some other people in this subreddit. | Its obligatory to me. You've shown me respect by posting, I'm going to respect back and answer. No matter how long it takes or how bad my fingers and wrist and neck and back now hurt! LULZ. But seriously, thanks. |
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) SoundTracks on IMDb: Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, TV series and more... soundtrack is good. i recently saw the movie over the weekend. on the dvd they have a special feature called "dude change the movie". the first choice you can access "Harold and Kumar Go To Amsterdam". there is a slow rock song throughout, but takes off when Kumar meets Ellie on the bridge. also another song during Maria's shroom trip. does anyone know who plays these? Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle soundtrack from 2004, composed by Various Artists. Released by Razor & Tie in 2004 containing music from Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004). Plays while Harold and Kumar are driving to Colton's place, mourning over the sight of Neil Patrick Harris being shot and possibly killed. P***Y (Real Good) • Jacki-O. Official Soundtrack. No soundtracks are currently listed for this title. Become a VIP supporter to remove ads • $3/mon. Trailers. Comments. Find all 29 songs in Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay Soundtrack, with scene descriptions. Listen to trailer music, OST, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay Soundtrack Music - Complete Song List | Tunefind Listen to Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists on Apple Music. Stream songs including “Ooh Wee”, “My Dick” and more. Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle is a pretty typical, but also pretty entertaining, soundtrack to a stoner comedy. Its mix of punk-pop (MXPX's "Chick Magnet"), moments of irony (Wilson Phillips' "Hold On," Nicki French's cover of Bonnie Tyler's weepie "Total Eclipse of the Heart," Heart's "Crazy On You"), and homages to the kind bud (practically every other song on the album) isn't January 17, 2021 Wild Africa Soundtrack By Christopher Gunning January 16, 2021 Patria Soundtrack By Fernando Velazquez Home Soundtrack Movie Soundtracks Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay Soundtrack By George S. Clinton Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) Soundtracks. Soundtrack Credits . All That I Want Written by Curtis Murphy Performed by Curtis Murphy Syndicate Courtesy of SoundTrak Station . Heaven Is a Place On Earth Written by Ellen Shipley & Rick Nowels Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay soundtrack from 2008, composed by Various Artists, George S. Clinton. Released by Lakeshore Records in 2008 (LKS 339882) containing music from Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008).
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Just enjoy:) "My Dick", by Mickey Avalon, scene in Harold and Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo Bay. In the beginning when Kumar jacks off harold and kumar-in the beginning -DiScLAmIeR-I do NOT own the music in this video, or pictures!Music by K'naan-to purchase his song please visit itunesPict... Harold & Kumar Soundtrack (Original) by Ersel Uysal. 4:38. Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle - Trailer by YouTube Movies. 2:22. Harold and Kumar - Go to white castle - Car scene - Hold on for one ... Scene from Harold and Kumar escape from Guantanamo bay after there meet with the cyclops"Cyrus"The Song is Mr. Shadowmaker by Jeff Cardoni Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Share your videos with friends, family, and the world Harold & Kumar Soundtrack (Original) Please thumbs upDaumen Hoch Bitte
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