Comments on: Win a Ticket to See ‘Che’ at AFI Fest on 11/1 http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/ Movie reviews, news and opinion Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:03:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Danny Baldwin http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28402 Danny Baldwin Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:28:25 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28402 Got approved for CHE tomorrow, but didn't get an e-mail on TOKYO. I didn't realize I had to ask for approval on "Special Screenings" 'til after I had sent Wildman my initial request, so I hope he got the second one. Still, I'll just bite the bullet and stop pestering him for the weekend... and I'll check in later. Got approved for CHE tomorrow, but didn’t get an e-mail on TOKYO. I didn’t realize I had to ask for approval on “Special Screenings” ’til after I had sent Wildman my initial request, so I hope he got the second one. Still, I’ll just bite the bullet and stop pestering him for the weekend… and I’ll check in later.

]]> By: Craig Kennedy http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28346 Craig Kennedy Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:12:20 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28346 With the 90 degree days we've been having in the Valley in October Miranda, being glacial is a good thing in my book. Thanks for that heads up Danny. With the 90 degree days we’ve been having in the Valley in October Miranda, being glacial is a good thing in my book.

Thanks for that heads up Danny.

]]> By: Danny Baldwin http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28287 Danny Baldwin Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:08:03 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28287 Also, just to let ya know Craig, Wildman says: "I’m working on them. Will have info for you soon..." So hopefully we're not outta luck on some of the shows. Also, just to let ya know Craig,

Wildman says: “I’m working on them. Will have info for you soon…”

So hopefully we’re not outta luck on some of the shows.

]]> By: Danny Baldwin http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28276 Danny Baldwin Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:55:00 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28276 I believe Craig only meant to say that glacial bodies in Canada are inferior to those in America because they exist. I believe Craig only meant to say that glacial bodies in Canada are inferior to those in America because they exist.

]]> By: Miranda Wilding http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28275 Miranda Wilding Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:52:11 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28275 Uh, no fair dissing Canada, dear... Uh, no fair dissing Canada, dear…

]]> By: Craig Kennedy http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28268 Craig Kennedy Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:42:35 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28268 On account of the glacier coming down from Canada? On account of the glacier coming down from Canada?

]]> By: Daniel http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28267 Daniel Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:15:54 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28267 But of course, though the window for such an opportunity is closing by the day since an unofficial travel advisory to MN for the months of Nov-Feb will soon take effect. But of course, though the window for such an opportunity is closing by the day since an unofficial travel advisory to MN for the months of Nov-Feb will soon take effect.

]]> By: Craig Kennedy http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28258 Craig Kennedy Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:45:32 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28258 I have no doubt you'll return the favor if I'm ever in the Twin Cities. I have no doubt you’ll return the favor if I’m ever in the Twin Cities.

]]> By: Daniel http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28250 Daniel Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:12:27 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28250 I can tell you that the chance to meet Craig Kennedy in person is worthy of a contest in its own right. And in fact I was "dined" by him without winning anything! He's a gentleman and a saint, to be sure. Yeah, the ladies might not be jumping at the chance to see Del Toro grungified to play Castro... I can tell you that the chance to meet Craig Kennedy in person is worthy of a contest in its own right. And in fact I was “dined” by him without winning anything! He’s a gentleman and a saint, to be sure.

Yeah, the ladies might not be jumping at the chance to see Del Toro grungified to play Castro…

]]> By: Craig Kennedy http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28246 Craig Kennedy Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:38:15 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28246 Hah...If dinner was a part of the package, I would've picked a film more likely to draw female entrants. Hah…If dinner was a part of the package, I would’ve picked a film more likely to draw female entrants.

]]> By: Evan Derrick http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28234 Evan Derrick Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:56:04 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28234 I'm not sure which is more awesome: the ticket itself or the chance to meet Craig Kennedy in person. Regardless, I will be enjoying neither, as I live a good billion miles from LA. Kudos on the sweet giveaway however, Craig. Will you also be wining and dining the lucky winner? :) I’m not sure which is more awesome: the ticket itself or the chance to meet Craig Kennedy in person. Regardless, I will be enjoying neither, as I live a good billion miles from LA.

Kudos on the sweet giveaway however, Craig. Will you also be wining and dining the lucky winner? :)

]]> By: Danny Baldwin http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28218 Danny Baldwin Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:06:25 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28218 That all being said, I'm taking a bit of a hit in quantity-terms because I'm skipping Tuesday in favor of watching the election... If it's decided early (rather unlikely), I might be able to hit the late set and add one to my list... That all being said, I’m taking a bit of a hit in quantity-terms because I’m skipping Tuesday in favor of watching the election… If it’s decided early (rather unlikely), I might be able to hit the late set and add one to my list…

]]> By: Danny Baldwin http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28217 Danny Baldwin Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:05:36 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28217 Yeah, agreed on the theatre-condensation aspect of the thing; AFI is always better than LAFF in that regard. Still, though, I wish ArcLight had free parking like the Landmark. (Then again, the Westwood venues can be expensive to park at too.) The $6 ArcLight maximum last year was fine by me, but now that it's $10 for those of us staying 6+ hours (and supposedly "$20 evening maximum," although I have yet to see that rate posted in the actual garage), it adds up... Subway here I come... Because I was going to school in San Diego, I was only able to go to Friday-Monday of Week 1 and Friday-Sunday of Week 2 of last year's AFI. I saw 19 movies and never tired, but the product was also sooo good... I hope this year is equally as captivating... Yeah, agreed on the theatre-condensation aspect of the thing; AFI is always better than LAFF in that regard. Still, though, I wish ArcLight had free parking like the Landmark. (Then again, the Westwood venues can be expensive to park at too.) The $6 ArcLight maximum last year was fine by me, but now that it’s $10 for those of us staying 6+ hours (and supposedly “$20 evening maximum,” although I have yet to see that rate posted in the actual garage), it adds up… Subway here I come…

Because I was going to school in San Diego, I was only able to go to Friday-Monday of Week 1 and Friday-Sunday of Week 2 of last year’s AFI. I saw 19 movies and never tired, but the product was also sooo good… I hope this year is equally as captivating…

]]> By: Craig Kennedy http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28216 Craig Kennedy Thu, 30 Oct 2008 05:40:38 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28216 I was only able to knock off 3 pre-fest, but that's ok. We'll see how many I can squeeze in starting Friday. I started to burn out halfway through LAFF but then kind of got a second wind. I haven't decided yet whether to go crazy this year or take it easy. One good thing about AFI is that it's condensed into the Arclight so it's a little easier getting from one screening to the next than LAFF. I was only able to knock off 3 pre-fest, but that’s ok. We’ll see how many I can squeeze in starting Friday.

I started to burn out halfway through LAFF but then kind of got a second wind. I haven’t decided yet whether to go crazy this year or take it easy.

One good thing about AFI is that it’s condensed into the Arclight so it’s a little easier getting from one screening to the next than LAFF.

]]> By: Danny Baldwin http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28212 Danny Baldwin Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:58:55 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28212 Well, sounds like we're in the same boat. I guess we shall see... The chaos starts Friday... I tinkered with the idea of going to the GOMORRAH press screening, but I think I'll hit up the actual fest instead... probably with THE CHASER because I can see ZACK & MIRI over at the Vista beforehand and then just ride the Metro up... And yeah, CHE will indeed kill the whole night. Then again, even if I do see it, that's still 21 total in-fest + 5 pre-fest. Not too shabby. Should be fun. Well, sounds like we’re in the same boat. I guess we shall see… The chaos starts Friday… I tinkered with the idea of going to the GOMORRAH press screening, but I think I’ll hit up the actual fest instead… probably with THE CHASER because I can see ZACK & MIRI over at the Vista beforehand and then just ride the Metro up…

And yeah, CHE will indeed kill the whole night. Then again, even if I do see it, that’s still 21 total in-fest + 5 pre-fest. Not too shabby. Should be fun.

]]> By: Craig Kennedy http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28211 Craig Kennedy Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:51:45 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28211 This is my first year of accreditation at AFI. Last year I just bought a pass. The only biggie I'm going to see is Che because I've been dying to see it though it will kill that entire day. I went ahead and bought a ticket for Sugar and Adam Resurrected. The time slots for Wendy and Lucy and Tokyo! that I wanted to see were sold out already. Hahah Daniel. You make it sound so glam. This is my first year of accreditation at AFI. Last year I just bought a pass.

The only biggie I’m going to see is Che because I’ve been dying to see it though it will kill that entire day.

I went ahead and bought a ticket for Sugar and Adam Resurrected. The time slots for Wendy and Lucy and Tokyo! that I wanted to see were sold out already.

Hahah Daniel. You make it sound so glam.

]]> By: Daniel http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28209 Daniel Thu, 30 Oct 2008 03:52:18 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28209 Yeah you guys go and have fun with your "movies" and "premieres" and "red carpets". What kind of fun would that be, anyway? Yeah you guys go and have fun with your “movies” and “premieres” and “red carpets”. What kind of fun would that be, anyway?

]]> By: Danny Baldwin http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28199 Danny Baldwin Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:23:28 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28199 Lol, Jeff. (That is, lol as long as we're playing on pre-teen grounds here.) Hmmm Craig, I dunno if I should go ahead and do the same on the purchases. Most of the non-galas I want to see that are subject to requests (TOKYO!, TWO LOVERS, SUGAR, ADAM RESURRECTED) are screening during the day, so I really don't think they'll be much of a problem to get tickets for during the fest (except for TOKYO!, which is already sold out at its first show...) In fact, AFI even sent me two daytime vouchers because I'm a member... But argh, DEFIANCE and LAST CHANCE HARVEY are tougheys because they aren't sold out yet and I probably won't get in. But at the same time I don't wanna shell out $50 and then find out I didn't have to. CHE I'm gonna play the odds on; part of me wants to miss it and see somethin' else because I've got a feeling that 5 hours will be a lot more digestible on VOD... Hmph. Were you accredited last year and, if so, when did they respond then? I just paid for all my movies, which was a lot easier even though it was more expensive.... Lol, Jeff. (That is, lol as long as we’re playing on pre-teen grounds here.)

Hmmm Craig, I dunno if I should go ahead and do the same on the purchases. Most of the non-galas I want to see that are subject to requests (TOKYO!, TWO LOVERS, SUGAR, ADAM RESURRECTED) are screening during the day, so I really don’t think they’ll be much of a problem to get tickets for during the fest (except for TOKYO!, which is already sold out at its first show…) In fact, AFI even sent me two daytime vouchers because I’m a member…

But argh, DEFIANCE and LAST CHANCE HARVEY are tougheys because they aren’t sold out yet and I probably won’t get in. But at the same time I don’t wanna shell out $50 and then find out I didn’t have to. CHE I’m gonna play the odds on; part of me wants to miss it and see somethin’ else because I’ve got a feeling that 5 hours will be a lot more digestible on VOD… Hmph.

Were you accredited last year and, if so, when did they respond then? I just paid for all my movies, which was a lot easier even though it was more expensive….

]]> By: jeffmcm http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28198 jeffmcm Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:09:19 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28198 Craig, remind me never to invite you over for a play-date. Craig, remind me never to invite you over for a play-date.

]]> By: Craig Kennedy http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28197 Craig Kennedy Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:01:05 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28197 I haven't heard bubkes. For Che I assumed I wouldn't so I went ahead and bought tickets when they went on sale. I didn't want to take any chances. Ditto for a few of the other special screenings, though I snoozed on Wendy & Lucy and the only showing I can make is sold out. I haven’t heard bubkes. For Che I assumed I wouldn’t so I went ahead and bought tickets when they went on sale. I didn’t want to take any chances.

Ditto for a few of the other special screenings, though I snoozed on Wendy & Lucy and the only showing I can make is sold out.

]]> By: Danny Baldwin http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28196 Danny Baldwin Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:27:47 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28196 By the way, Craig, has John Wildman sent you back an e-mail on hard-ticket requests? I haven't gotten anything back yet, which makes me wonder... By the way, Craig, has John Wildman sent you back an e-mail on hard-ticket requests? I haven’t gotten anything back yet, which makes me wonder…

]]> By: Craig Kennedy http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28194 Craig Kennedy Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:40:03 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28194 A birthday party? What are you, 12? (I keeeed) A birthday party? What are you, 12?

(I keeeed)

]]> By: jeffmcm http://livingincinema.com/2008/10/29/win-a-ticket-to-see-che-at-afi-fest-on-111/comment-page-1/#comment-28193 jeffmcm Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:18:51 +0000 http://livingincinema.com/?p=2316#comment-28193 I'd submit myself for it, but I have a birthday party to go to that night. So I hope whoever wins has a good time. I’d submit myself for it, but I have a birthday party to go to that night. So I hope whoever wins has a good time.

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