A place where we all dared to go....
Just got back from the double feature of "Xanadu" and "The Apple" at the New Beverly Cinema in Los Angeles. Went with a bunch of friends and for this go 'round, we dressed up:
As always, it was great seeing the movies (especially back-to-back!), but unfortunately, the environment didn't foster much fun. Out of all the theaters we've seen old movies in, New Beverly Cinema is probably the least conducive to "cult" films. Now, I don't know whether it was a byproduct of there being not too many people, it being a Monday night, or the area we were in, but it certainly lacked the energy of the previous showings we've been to at other theaters and the "hey, let's have some fun watching some old cheesy movies" spirit that places like the NuArt or The Egyptian had. After tonight's experience, I'll say that the NuArt in Santa Monica's Friday midnight movie wins hands down when it comes to showings of old movies.
That being said, it seemed like there were a few pockets of people here and there who were on the same wavelength as us. And there were several shared chuckles amongst the fromage of film...
Some thoughts after seeing "Xanadu" on the big screen...oh wait, that's another thing, the screen at the New Beverly was quite small compared to the other old theaters. :-/
Anyhoo, back to "Xanadu" thoughts...I have never seen "Xanadu" on the big screen. Before, it had all been through the wonder of VHS, cable, and DVD. First, anybody get the feeling that Andy Gibb would have made a great Sonny Malone? Not to knock Michael Beck, but it would have been icing on the cake had the "Suddenly" scene been done by Andy Gibb and Olivia with both of them actually singing the duet as they skated around the soundstage. Next, have the songs during the finale medley (or as I like to call it..."'Xanadu' turns into the TV show 'Solid Gold!'") ever been released? I picked out three songs during the medley that weren't on the soundtrack (the electro-instrumental, the rock song with the leopard skin tights, and the country song). Finally, I've said it before and I'll say it again..."XANADU: The Stage Musical!" A real, full-blown stage musical with proper sets and all...Who's with me??
As always, it was great seeing the movies (especially back-to-back!), but unfortunately, the environment didn't foster much fun. Out of all the theaters we've seen old movies in, New Beverly Cinema is probably the least conducive to "cult" films. Now, I don't know whether it was a byproduct of there being not too many people, it being a Monday night, or the area we were in, but it certainly lacked the energy of the previous showings we've been to at other theaters and the "hey, let's have some fun watching some old cheesy movies" spirit that places like the NuArt or The Egyptian had. After tonight's experience, I'll say that the NuArt in Santa Monica's Friday midnight movie wins hands down when it comes to showings of old movies.
That being said, it seemed like there were a few pockets of people here and there who were on the same wavelength as us. And there were several shared chuckles amongst the fromage of film...
Some thoughts after seeing "Xanadu" on the big screen...oh wait, that's another thing, the screen at the New Beverly was quite small compared to the other old theaters. :-/
Anyhoo, back to "Xanadu" thoughts...I have never seen "Xanadu" on the big screen. Before, it had all been through the wonder of VHS, cable, and DVD. First, anybody get the feeling that Andy Gibb would have made a great Sonny Malone? Not to knock Michael Beck, but it would have been icing on the cake had the "Suddenly" scene been done by Andy Gibb and Olivia with both of them actually singing the duet as they skated around the soundstage. Next, have the songs during the finale medley (or as I like to call it..."'Xanadu' turns into the TV show 'Solid Gold!'") ever been released? I picked out three songs during the medley that weren't on the soundtrack (the electro-instrumental, the rock song with the leopard skin tights, and the country song). Finally, I've said it before and I'll say it again..."XANADU: The Stage Musical!" A real, full-blown stage musical with proper sets and all...Who's with me??
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