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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Portland / Film Portland's Serenity Charity Screenings Have Been Announced. Rejoice, Drunk Nerds.

Posted by Erik Henriksen on Tue, May 19, 2009 at 9:09 PM

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Over the past three years, by showing a great movie and donating the proceeds to charity, Portlanders have raised over $28,000 for Equality Now. What's more, while the charity screenings of Joss Whedon's Serenity began in Portland, they've become a worldwide phenomenon—since 2006, Serenity fans the world over have raised over $250,000 for Equality Now.

This year, Portland's "Can't Stop the Serenity" events will be going down on Saturday, June 27 at Cinema 21, where the first "Can't Stop the Serenity" was held. And at least one of the two planned screenings sounds like it'll be more fun than ever. Via the PDX Browncoats:

This year, we will hold two screenings. The first screening will be open to all ages. Doors open at 3PM. We are very excited to announce that Portland’s second screening will be the first ever Special Hell showing of Serenity. Have you ever wanted to shout your favorite lines at the screen? Tell the actors to watch out? Warn Wash before that crucial moment when he meets his fate? This is your chance! The Special Hell screening allows us, the fans, to poke a little fun at our favorite Joss Whedon film. And who better to make fun of it than those who love it most? Doors for the second show will open at 10:30 PM. Cinema 21 now serves beer and wine, so the late show will be 21 and older.

Wow, what a crazy coincidence! Know what I like to do on weekends? GET DRUNK AND WATCH SPACESHIPS CRASH AND LISTEN TO WITTY BANTER. Plus, the last time I saw Serenity at Cinema 21, I had to buy beer at that convenience store next door to the theater, then awkwardly smuggle it in under my shirt, and I think I might have dropped it on the floor at some point maybe? NO MATTER. My point is this: As somebody who's been to the event every year since it began, I can attest that it's always a blast, and it's for a very good cause, and it'll be nice to have officially sanctioned drinking for a change, not to mention officially sanctioned shouting. You should go.

More info here. Buy tickets ($10-18) here. Thanks to b!X for the heads up.

 

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Not to mention the Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog karaoke across the street at the Gypsy. (No, I will *not* be singing, no matter how drunk, officially-sanctioned or otherwise, I might be.)
Posted by The One True b!X on May 19, 2009 at 9:08 PM · Report
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Erik, I love Serenity as much as the next nerd, but when the fuck do we get to talk about this?:

http://dcublog.dccomics.com/wp-content/upl…

I'll start: eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by A CAT, probably on May 19, 2009 at 9:15 PM · Report
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notthathardtopagebreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaakkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by NIG GER on May 20, 2009 at 6:29 AM · Report
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Is anyone in the world prettier than Inara? *sigh*
Posted by kiala on May 20, 2009 at 8:02 AM · Report
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Its interesting how this movie has gained nigh immortality through charity. I wonder how many years this will go on. Any guesses?
Posted by Marq on May 20, 2009 at 8:09 AM · Report
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For as long as people organize them and people attend them.
Posted by The One True b!X on May 20, 2009 at 8:52 AM · Report
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Two questions from someone who hasn't gone to one of these yet: do they use a film print(as opposed to dvd)? And does b!x get as pissy about people talking as he did during the Firefly screenings?

I'm hoping for yes answers on both accounts.
Posted by Kyle! on May 20, 2009 at 12:33 PM · Report
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Of course I get pissy. But historically there are cautions given during the event intro, especially because the event still gets newbies who shouldn't be spoiled.

But that's partly why this year there's also the Special Hell screening, where I'll have no cause to be pissy because talking is expressly allowed. So, if you want no talking, go to the matinee.

My assumption (I'm not involved in organizing anymore) is it's a film print. Last year, someone at Universal, against express orders by the person in charge of such things, destroyed most of the existing Serenity prints. That's a large reason why events around the US are so date staggered this year: To allow for print transport.

But, given that Portland is the founding city, I would tend to suspect we'll have a print again (but I'll find out for sure). We worked to make sure of that last year when the print crisis hit.
Posted by The One True b!X on May 20, 2009 at 12:52 PM · Report
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We encourage, dare I say demand, that you talk back to the screen. There will be some cautions announced before we get started, and we do ask that you're...you know...not disgusting, but we are super excited about doing this and really want everyone to have fun.

We have ordered a film print of the movie. Cinema 21 was great about ordering it quick-like after we told them how few exist in the world now.
Posted by Galumbits on May 20, 2009 at 6:14 PM · Report
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Anyone that was at the Mission Firefly/Serenity screenings will remember that Browncoats sadly aren't the most clever of screen-yellers... Regardless, I'll still be their, prolly for both shows.
Posted by A CAT, probably on May 20, 2009 at 7:00 PM · Report
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I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the comments. And if you're desperate, you can crib from MST3K's script. :)
Posted by Galumbits on May 21, 2009 at 8:45 PM · Report
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Just wanted to let you know that PDX Browncoats will have a live twitter for this year's CSTS. http://twitter.com/pdxbrowncoats Please spread the word.
Posted by electricspacegirl on May 26, 2009 at 5:59 AM · Report
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It's getting close, friends! Have you got your tickets? www.cinema21.com Join us at the Gypsy between shows for a pub quiz and some Dr. Horrible karaoke action.
Posted by Galumbits on June 9, 2009 at 7:54 AM · Report
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We are one day closer to seeing Serenity on the big screen again, being able to eat, drink, and sing Dr. Horrible karaoke, AND support a wonderful cause. Come on out, get your tickets, join us for the fun on June 27th. www.serenitynow.pdxbrowncoats.com
Posted by Galumbits on June 19, 2009 at 3:51 PM · Report

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