The Question:
Why midnight movies?
The Answer:
In part I like being one of the first to see a movie. Though a Friday matinee could fill that want/need. So could the recent (and gulp - not in a good way) the 8, 9, 10, 11 or whatever interval the other Thursday night sneak peak showtimes may be. Those I can’t stand. It’s cheating and makes me feel dirty, the kind of dirty a shower won’t clean off.
True die hard fans also tend to make up a strong portion of the audience. They are eager to see what the new flick offers for their favorite characters. Twilight fans tend to really get into it and the midnight showings of those were a lot of fun, despite the total lack of goodness in the movies.
I also enjoy making an evening out of this. There’s more to the night then just a midnight flick. I enjoy serving a meal before hand. These have ranged from grilled burgers and tater tots to home made bbq. I always enjoy spending my time in the company of friends and this allows me to do so. Some of these dinners I’ve even themed. For example scrambled eggs and martinis for the midnight Skyfall. The connection being Bond author Ian Fleming’s favorite meal was scrambled eggs and vodka. Prometheus also got the breakfast for dinner treatment. The prequel to Alien served with the prequel to dinner: breakfast. Another example being red night for Taken 2. Red meat, red wine (optional sodas also offered) because red night was part of the first film. And of course pork chops for Twilight because of the hammy acting.
Yes it’s a long night and makes the next day a bit of a drag but I love it. I wouldn’t have it another way. Please join one night for a midnight movie and experience a truly magical evening.
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