Who was at "Lawrence of Arabia" in Atlanta last night?

Brent Bridgeman · 06-09-2003, 02:23 PM

Well, I finally got to see LOA in 70mm at the Fabulous Fox Theater, and it was everything I expected and more. Starting with the Mighty Mo (huge pipe organ) sing-a-long, to the Bugs Bunny cartoon ("Carrotblanca"), to the feature, it was a fun and nostalgic night. Got chills when they closed the curtains after the cartoon and the lights went down and the Overture started. It had slipped my mind that the film started that way, so it was a pleasant surprise. Sat about 15 rows back and in my opinion, the presentation was fantastic. I just wish it was here for more than one night so I could go multiple times (however, my butt is thankful that is not the case).

The only down side was that it didn't start until 8:00 pm, so we ended up getting home around 1:00 am and then I had to get up this morning for work about 5:30 am. Totally worth it, however. I wouldn't have missed it for anything.

Great film, great restoration, great fun.

Scott David · 06-09-2003, 04:30 PM

I was there, too, and also had a great time (from ten rows back). The perfect place for "Lawrence", from the size of the screen to the great sound to the Egyptian interior. No other theatre in Atlanta could do it justice. I, too, wish it could have been there multiple nights. But as much as I enjoyed it, I ended up leaving about 45 minutes before it was over; I was very tired and had to drive an hour back home and get up early this morning to go to work. Let's hope the Fox brings this one back soon--and show it at an earlier time.

Steve_Tk · 06-09-2003, 05:14 PM

I didn't even know it was showing. Guess I should pay more attention.

I've been going to more Braves games and not watching those other things.

Jim Peavy · 06-09-2003, 06:09 PM

Wanted to, but just couldn't make it. Also missed The Two Towers there, and Seven Samurai at the High Museum Sat. night. I've been blowing it!

BUT, I am going to see as many of the Kurosawa/Mifune films the High is showing on upcoming Saturdays as I can

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Do you all know about the Kurosawa/Mifune Retrospective at the High?

Josh Lowe · 06-09-2003, 06:36 PM

I was going to go but wasn't feeling up to dealing with a crowd.

About an hour after the movie ended the big trucks started showing up at the Fox with all of the gear for the Broadway production of Starlight Express. They started unloading at about 2AM and have been going since then. They were still unloading when I left for the gym 5:45PM this afternoon.

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Patrick McCart · 06-09-2003, 07:30 PM

I was going to go, but ended up going to Six Flags.

Just out of curiosity, what aspect ratio was Carrotblanca presented in?

Arman · 06-09-2003, 07:57 PM

I was there too. I drove 350+ miles (one way) from Florida just to watch my greatest film of all-time. WOW, just the opening sequence/shot in the dessert is worth all the admission, parking prices, hassles & long driving to Atlanta!

Actually, I went to Atlanta (my second visit to this very beautiful city, I'll be back for sure

) to meet some friends (& did a little sightseeing) in between watching some films in the Atlanta Film Festival and other terrific films not being shown yet in my city (refer to my 2003 Film List post).

Seeing Lawrence of Arabia in the big screen (for the first time) is just incredible. Watching this amazing film in the amazing and fabulous Fox Theater (my first!) is also one of the most memorable movie watching experiences I ever have. We were at the loge section (full packed) during the first part then we went down in the orchestra after the intermission to watch the rest of the film (I'm wondering how many people left during the intermission thinking the film already ended?).

Ebert was right, you have to see LOA in the big screen.

The people of Atlanta (I want to know how many like me are from out of state?

) gave LOA a fantastic reception. The film finished past 12:00 a.m.

BTW, in the survey at the lobby, there is a question about what are my 3 all-time favorite movies?, I answered Lawrence of Arabia, Truffaut's Stolen Kisses and Bunuel's Belle de jour.

Scott David · 06-09-2003, 09:51 PM

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Just out of curiosity, what aspect ratio was Carrotblanca presented in?

It seemed like it was 1:33.1; someone who was there can correct me if I'm wrong.

Jim Peavy · 06-09-2003, 10:06 PM

I was going to go, but ended up going to Six Flags.

Well, at least you were able to hit the "Crystal Pistol," Patrick!

Holadem · 06-09-2003, 11:47 PM

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you have to see LOA in the big screen.

This has been said so often that it very cliche by now... but it's true! The first moment I became aware of that the theater experience was something else? The cut from the match to the rising sun, the first shot of the desert. The way the whole room went from very bright to this dark orange/crimson glow, with the deep rumbling bass. Simply amazing.

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Holadem

Brook K · 06-10-2003, 01:29 AM

I was also going to go, but went to Seven Samurai the night before and I feared the wifely repercussions of going to two 3 hour movies in two nights. Plus Lawrence would have been a significant time commitment since I would have had to leave the house by 6 and not be back until 1ish. If I had never seen it on the big screen I would have gone, but I was able to see it in 70mm a few years ago, probably my best theatrical experience ever.

Jim, I'm definitely going to Stray Dog this Saturday and will probably go to several of the others. Stray Dog is the only film in the series I hadn't already seen. It was a great night Jim, the High was packed, I'd never seen it so full and it was wonderful to see it with such a large crowd that loved it after only seeing it on video by myself.

They also announced that Emory U. will show additional Kurosawa's in September - Ikiru, Red Beard, Drunken Angels, and Throne of Blood.

I'll be going by myself so I could meet you beforehand if you're interested.