This has been a pretty well-kept secret, but New Moon, the second movie based on the Twilight series of books, comes out in theaters this Friday. And that got me thinking about other movies based on books. Here are some I enjoy:
Apocalypse Now
A weird book and an exceedingly weird film. But both were good.
Choke
Not the best movie, but I loved the book so much that I was still entertained.
First Blood
That’s right — there are Rambo books. So cross that off your List of Awesome Things that Need to Happen.
Fight Club
Second Chuck Palahniuk movie on this list, and this was an excellent adaptation. But no matter how many times I talk or write about him, I always have to look up the spelling of his name.
Full Metal Jacket
I’ve never read the book, but I imagine it would be a rough read, much as some parts of the movie are a rough watch.
The Godfather
The movie is so great that it’s hard to read the book without seeing all the scenes from the film.
Goodfellas
Second only to The Godfather in mobster movie awesomeness.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
I haven’t even read the Harry Potter series, but the movies have been well done.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
It was hard to imagine how the book would be turned into a movie, especially with the weight of over 25 years of fan expectations hanging over the production. While there were things left out, on the whole I thought it was a good adaptation, although the casting of Sam Rockwell as Zaphod Beeblebrox had a lot to do with it.
The Last of the Mohicans
I liked the movie better than the book. There, I said it. I think it’s the stirring soundtrack.
Lord of the Rings
I love this book, and I can’t imagine a better adaptation than Peter Jackson’s epic.
No Country for Old Men
The Cohen brothers did an absolutely amazing job of adapting the book into a movie.
Once Upon a Time in America
This often gets overlooked when talking about the best mob/gangster movies, but it’s one of the best.
The Princess Bride
Excellent book, excellent movie. So many quotable lines, it’s ridiculous.
Scrooged
I’m going to make some of my English teachers weep by admitting this: I can’t stand reading Charles Dickens. And yet, one of his books led to one of my favorite holiday movies. Between that and the fact he has an awesome coif/beard combo in the pic on his Wikipedia page almost makes me want to try Great Expectations again. Almost.
Stand By Me
Technically this was based on a short story, but that short story was published in a — wait for it — book. So I’ll allow it.
The Hunt for Red October
I’ve never read a Tom Clancy book, just because it’s not really my bag. And yet I love this movie. When it’s on cable (usually 10-20 times a day), I always tune in, at least for a few minutes.
The Natural
The best sports movie ever made, in my opinion.
The Shawshank Redemption
This was loosely based on a Stephen King novella. Why is it that his novels generally aren’t that great as films, but his shorter works have led to two fantastic movies?
To Kill a Mockingbird
I don’t think the movie lives up to the book, but then again that’s pretty hard to do, considering how good the book is.
Trainspotting
Irvine Welsh is one of my favorite authors. I think his novel Glue would make an even better movie than Trainspotting, if possible.
There are obviously many more fantastic movies based on books that I’m overlooking here due to time constraints, etc. In fact, I’ve just thought of three to add, but I’m staying strong! Okay, they’re High Fidelity, American Psycho, and Lawrence of Arabia. But that’s it! And Into the Wild. Ahhh!
Check out our Great Reads, Great Movies list for some more movies from books.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Historical Movies vs. Historical Fact
Hollywood loves to make historical movies, but often misrepresents things, sometimes willfully so. Like, for instance, why do so many Romans speak with a British accent? It’s a mystery as old as time. Or all those Roman movies from the 50s.
I’ve rounded up five movies based on true stories or periods of history and pointed out some of their flaws. I don’t dislike these movies — in fact, I enjoyed most of them. I just like to drop history knowledge whenever possible. For each movie, I’ve provided documentaries that will help you get the straight historical dope.
Braveheart
This is one of my favorite movies, but it’s completely off on many points, including Wallace’s background, the completely fabricated romance with Princess Isabelle (Wallace was dead before she moved to England to marry the Prince of Wales), wonky timelines, the Battle of Stirling Bridge not being fought on a bridge, the anachronistic kilts and belted plaids, Edward I dying just before Wallace (he died a few years later), and more.
But the most egregious error is the vilification of Robert the Bruce. He was a patriot and eventual King of Scotland who won independence from the British through a long campaign of guerilla warfare. He never betrayed Wallace, and may not have been at Falkirk at all, let alone on the British side.
The real deal: Check out the biographies The Heroes of Scotland: William Wallace - The True Story and The Heroes of Scotland: The Bruce of Bannockburn.
Gladiator
Do you like movies about gladiators? Some of the mistakes in this movie include really bad Latin, errors in the armor and tactics of gladiatorial combat, and the timeline of Commodus’ rule. When Marcus Aurelius died (probably from plague), there was no fight for succession. In fact, Commodus was a consul and had been co-ruling with him a few years before his death. Maximus is not a real person — he’s a mix of accounts from provincial Roman military commanders.
It is worth noting that Commodus’ older sister Lucilla did plot to kill him early in his reign. And while Commodus really was a bit of a psycho who fought in the arena, he reigned for 13 years before he was assassinated.
The real deal: We don’t have a documentary on Commodus, but here’s a little something about gladiators: History's Mysteries: The True Story of Gladiators.
The Patriot
Another big production Mel Gibson movie with historical inaccuracies. I’m sensing a trend. Errors in The Patriot include: exploding cannon balls, the over-the-top evilness of the British soldiers, battle timelines and tactics, and some of the undertones that Americans were slowly turning against slavery at the time of the Revolutionary War (Britain abolished slavery decades before America).
Oh, and Mel Gibson’s character, Ben Martin, was not a real dude. He’s a pastiche of different people from the time. In the original script he was Francis Marion, also known as The Swamp Fox, who actually did exist and fought against the British as a militia general. Marion has been accused of committing some fairly heinous acts, so after rewrites, we get Ben Martin.
The real deal: The American Revolution was televised (on PBS): Liberty!: The American Revolution.
300
This was based on a graphic novel, so some of the extreme flights of fancy can be excused. But since that graphic novel was based on real events, it’s still fair game. Aside from the totally weird stuff like giants, trolls, and magic, this movie gets a lot of things wrong (purposefully) about the cultures of the Spartans and the Persians they fight in the movie.
Spartans are portrayed as the tough but fair icons of freedom defending their homes against the evil Persian Empire, which is based on slavery and generally being jerky to everyone. The truth is Spartan society was built on the backs of slaves, and their extremely hardcore warriors dealt more with slave rebellions than anything else.
I also felt the Persians were made out to be kind of lame. While the Persian army really was held off for days by a small band of Spartans at Thermopylae, the Persians were a crack army that had conquered vast amounts of land. As far as we know, though, the Spartans actually did have tremendous abs. People did a lot of crunches back in the day.
The real deal: For more information on the battle, check out Last Stand of the 300: The Legendary Battle at Thermopylae. For more on Spartan culture, we have The Spartans.
Apocalypto
Why do you hate history, Mel Gibson?!? Problems include attributing some Aztec architecture and rituals to the Mayans, the capture of Mayan citizens for sacrifice (most sacrifices were prisoners of war), Jaguar Paw’s hunting village in the middle of the jungle (Mayans at this time were a agricultural society: the village would have been in a fully cleared area, not the middle of the jungle, and there would have been fields for crops), and Mayans performing mass sacrifices (another attribute of the Aztecs).
The real deal: Learn about the Mayans here: Mystery of the Maya or the Mayans with bonus Aztec knowledge here: Lost Treasures of the Ancient World 1: Mayans and Aztecs.
For more historical movies, check out our History 101 list.
I’ve rounded up five movies based on true stories or periods of history and pointed out some of their flaws. I don’t dislike these movies — in fact, I enjoyed most of them. I just like to drop history knowledge whenever possible. For each movie, I’ve provided documentaries that will help you get the straight historical dope.
Braveheart
This is one of my favorite movies, but it’s completely off on many points, including Wallace’s background, the completely fabricated romance with Princess Isabelle (Wallace was dead before she moved to England to marry the Prince of Wales), wonky timelines, the Battle of Stirling Bridge not being fought on a bridge, the anachronistic kilts and belted plaids, Edward I dying just before Wallace (he died a few years later), and more.
But the most egregious error is the vilification of Robert the Bruce. He was a patriot and eventual King of Scotland who won independence from the British through a long campaign of guerilla warfare. He never betrayed Wallace, and may not have been at Falkirk at all, let alone on the British side.
The real deal: Check out the biographies The Heroes of Scotland: William Wallace - The True Story and The Heroes of Scotland: The Bruce of Bannockburn.
Gladiator
Do you like movies about gladiators? Some of the mistakes in this movie include really bad Latin, errors in the armor and tactics of gladiatorial combat, and the timeline of Commodus’ rule. When Marcus Aurelius died (probably from plague), there was no fight for succession. In fact, Commodus was a consul and had been co-ruling with him a few years before his death. Maximus is not a real person — he’s a mix of accounts from provincial Roman military commanders.
It is worth noting that Commodus’ older sister Lucilla did plot to kill him early in his reign. And while Commodus really was a bit of a psycho who fought in the arena, he reigned for 13 years before he was assassinated.
The real deal: We don’t have a documentary on Commodus, but here’s a little something about gladiators: History's Mysteries: The True Story of Gladiators.
The Patriot
Another big production Mel Gibson movie with historical inaccuracies. I’m sensing a trend. Errors in The Patriot include: exploding cannon balls, the over-the-top evilness of the British soldiers, battle timelines and tactics, and some of the undertones that Americans were slowly turning against slavery at the time of the Revolutionary War (Britain abolished slavery decades before America).
Oh, and Mel Gibson’s character, Ben Martin, was not a real dude. He’s a pastiche of different people from the time. In the original script he was Francis Marion, also known as The Swamp Fox, who actually did exist and fought against the British as a militia general. Marion has been accused of committing some fairly heinous acts, so after rewrites, we get Ben Martin.
The real deal: The American Revolution was televised (on PBS): Liberty!: The American Revolution.
300
This was based on a graphic novel, so some of the extreme flights of fancy can be excused. But since that graphic novel was based on real events, it’s still fair game. Aside from the totally weird stuff like giants, trolls, and magic, this movie gets a lot of things wrong (purposefully) about the cultures of the Spartans and the Persians they fight in the movie.
Spartans are portrayed as the tough but fair icons of freedom defending their homes against the evil Persian Empire, which is based on slavery and generally being jerky to everyone. The truth is Spartan society was built on the backs of slaves, and their extremely hardcore warriors dealt more with slave rebellions than anything else.
I also felt the Persians were made out to be kind of lame. While the Persian army really was held off for days by a small band of Spartans at Thermopylae, the Persians were a crack army that had conquered vast amounts of land. As far as we know, though, the Spartans actually did have tremendous abs. People did a lot of crunches back in the day.
The real deal: For more information on the battle, check out Last Stand of the 300: The Legendary Battle at Thermopylae. For more on Spartan culture, we have The Spartans.
Apocalypto
Why do you hate history, Mel Gibson?!? Problems include attributing some Aztec architecture and rituals to the Mayans, the capture of Mayan citizens for sacrifice (most sacrifices were prisoners of war), Jaguar Paw’s hunting village in the middle of the jungle (Mayans at this time were a agricultural society: the village would have been in a fully cleared area, not the middle of the jungle, and there would have been fields for crops), and Mayans performing mass sacrifices (another attribute of the Aztecs).
The real deal: Learn about the Mayans here: Mystery of the Maya or the Mayans with bonus Aztec knowledge here: Lost Treasures of the Ancient World 1: Mayans and Aztecs.
For more historical movies, check out our History 101 list.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Games for the Holiday Season
The holidays are coming up, which means I have video games on the brain. While some people are saying the releases for this holiday season don’t compare to the loaded slate from last year, there are a ton of games I’m looking forward to, some of them sequels to my favorite next-gen games. So can it, Debbie Downers.
Here are the titles I’m looking forward to this season. Many of these are already out, but unlike some bloggers, I don’t get sweet free games to play, so I’m a little behind on my gaming.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Playstation 3)
Available Now
I don’t own a PS3, so I only got to play the first Uncharted a little. The awesome critics’ scores on this, though, along with Blu-ray capability, means I’ll inevitably be buying a PS3 soon.
Brütal Legend (Playstation 3, Xbox 360)
Available Now
I really like the idea of playing as a roadie transported to some crazy, heavy-metal-inspired fantasyland. Even better, the roadie is voiced by Jack Black. Not to mention all the other great voice acting done by Ozzy Osbourne, Lita Ford, Lemmy Kilmister Rob Halford, Tim Curry, David Cross, Steve Agee and Brian Posehn.
Halo 3: ODST (Xbox 360)
Available Now
This is basically just a big expansion for Halo 3, but it apparently has tons of playing time, plus gives you access to the normal Halo 3 multiplayer. Although if you’re a big enough Halo fan to want this, you probably already own Halo 3. Anyway, more Halo is fine by me.
Dragon Age: Origins (Playstation 3, Xbox 360)
Available Now
I love RPGs, and Bioware makes some great ones. The fact that this game has been called the spiritual successor to Baldur’s Gate means the only reason I haven’t picked it up yet is that I’m afraid I’ll wind up jobless, friendless, and on the streets due to all the time I would spend playing it. I would have to carry around my Xbox 360 and a bunch of jerky in a polka-dot handkerchief on the end of a stick (Fun Hobo Fact: that’s called a stick and bindle). It might be a risk I’m willing to take, however.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Playstation 3, Xbox 360)
Available Now
The first Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was a fantastic game. It was the first in the series to stray from the WWII setting, and although I’m always down for fighting digital Nazis, it was a welcome change. It also marked the return of Infinity Ward as the developer.
The fact that Infinity Ward is back developing the sequel bodes well, and I hear Modern Warfare 2 is even better than its predecessor. We had midnight release parties all over the country for it, because we love video games and we love to party. You can check out the pics on our Facebook page.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
11/15/09
This makes me want to swing my arms from side to side, take one step and then again. And that means I would of course be doing the Mario. You’re welcome for that blast from the past. I’m excited not only because this is an old-school, side-scrolling Mario game with better graphics, but also because it has simultaneous multiplayer gameplay (for the first time in a Mario game since the original Mario Bros.).
Assassin's Creed II (Playstation 3, Xbox 360)
Releases 11/17/09
I enjoyed the first game, what with all the sneaking and assassinating, but it certainly had a few problems. I found it got very repetitive; every mission seemed to be the same after a while. Also, a lot of the action felt like it was automatic — you didn’t have to really do much to jump across rooftops or fight eight dudes at once.
The early reviews from the sequel have been great, though, and claim that those issues have been fixed. Can’t wait to get my hands on this one.
Left 4 Dead 2 (Xbox 360)
Releases 11/17/09
Oh, man, I love killing zombies in video games. Or re-killing them. Or whatever it is you do when you shoot one in the head. These aren’t zombies by the traditional definition, but potato, potato, I say. That saying doesn’t translate well in print.
The Saboteur (Playstation 3, Xbox 360)
Releases 12/8/09
I don’t know a ton about this game, but the demo playthrough I’ve seen looks pretty cool. You get to run around an open-world Paris and foil the Nazis, which seems like a good time.
Mass Effect 2 (Xbox 360)
Releases 1/26/2010
Okay, this comes out well past the holidays, but I run this blog, and I’ve let that very small amount of power go to my head. So I’m including it. I think Mass Effect was one of the best games of the last few years. I played it through twice, once with Commander Mookie Shepard, and once with Commander Evil Mookie Shepard. I think it’s very cool that your decisions from the first game will be reflected in the sequel, including whether key characters are alive or dead. I like my sci-fi realistic like that.
Here are the titles I’m looking forward to this season. Many of these are already out, but unlike some bloggers, I don’t get sweet free games to play, so I’m a little behind on my gaming.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Playstation 3)
Available Now
I don’t own a PS3, so I only got to play the first Uncharted a little. The awesome critics’ scores on this, though, along with Blu-ray capability, means I’ll inevitably be buying a PS3 soon.
Brütal Legend (Playstation 3, Xbox 360)
Available Now
I really like the idea of playing as a roadie transported to some crazy, heavy-metal-inspired fantasyland. Even better, the roadie is voiced by Jack Black. Not to mention all the other great voice acting done by Ozzy Osbourne, Lita Ford, Lemmy Kilmister Rob Halford, Tim Curry, David Cross, Steve Agee and Brian Posehn.
Halo 3: ODST (Xbox 360)
Available Now
This is basically just a big expansion for Halo 3, but it apparently has tons of playing time, plus gives you access to the normal Halo 3 multiplayer. Although if you’re a big enough Halo fan to want this, you probably already own Halo 3. Anyway, more Halo is fine by me.
Dragon Age: Origins (Playstation 3, Xbox 360)
Available Now
I love RPGs, and Bioware makes some great ones. The fact that this game has been called the spiritual successor to Baldur’s Gate means the only reason I haven’t picked it up yet is that I’m afraid I’ll wind up jobless, friendless, and on the streets due to all the time I would spend playing it. I would have to carry around my Xbox 360 and a bunch of jerky in a polka-dot handkerchief on the end of a stick (Fun Hobo Fact: that’s called a stick and bindle). It might be a risk I’m willing to take, however.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Playstation 3, Xbox 360)
Available Now
The first Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was a fantastic game. It was the first in the series to stray from the WWII setting, and although I’m always down for fighting digital Nazis, it was a welcome change. It also marked the return of Infinity Ward as the developer.
The fact that Infinity Ward is back developing the sequel bodes well, and I hear Modern Warfare 2 is even better than its predecessor. We had midnight release parties all over the country for it, because we love video games and we love to party. You can check out the pics on our Facebook page.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
11/15/09
This makes me want to swing my arms from side to side, take one step and then again. And that means I would of course be doing the Mario. You’re welcome for that blast from the past. I’m excited not only because this is an old-school, side-scrolling Mario game with better graphics, but also because it has simultaneous multiplayer gameplay (for the first time in a Mario game since the original Mario Bros.).
Assassin's Creed II (Playstation 3, Xbox 360)
Releases 11/17/09
I enjoyed the first game, what with all the sneaking and assassinating, but it certainly had a few problems. I found it got very repetitive; every mission seemed to be the same after a while. Also, a lot of the action felt like it was automatic — you didn’t have to really do much to jump across rooftops or fight eight dudes at once.
The early reviews from the sequel have been great, though, and claim that those issues have been fixed. Can’t wait to get my hands on this one.
Left 4 Dead 2 (Xbox 360)
Releases 11/17/09
Oh, man, I love killing zombies in video games. Or re-killing them. Or whatever it is you do when you shoot one in the head. These aren’t zombies by the traditional definition, but potato, potato, I say. That saying doesn’t translate well in print.
The Saboteur (Playstation 3, Xbox 360)
Releases 12/8/09
I don’t know a ton about this game, but the demo playthrough I’ve seen looks pretty cool. You get to run around an open-world Paris and foil the Nazis, which seems like a good time.
Mass Effect 2 (Xbox 360)
Releases 1/26/2010
Okay, this comes out well past the holidays, but I run this blog, and I’ve let that very small amount of power go to my head. So I’m including it. I think Mass Effect was one of the best games of the last few years. I played it through twice, once with Commander Mookie Shepard, and once with Commander Evil Mookie Shepard. I think it’s very cool that your decisions from the first game will be reflected in the sequel, including whether key characters are alive or dead. I like my sci-fi realistic like that.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Dysfunctional TV Families
We recently put out a poll on Dysfunctional Family Thanksgivings. Which you should really vote in. Even if you’ve already voted. Voting more than once is the American way (note: voting more than once in a real election is actually illegal, so don’t do that).
Anyway, while there are a lot of delightfully dysfunctional families from movies, there are even more from television. Here are some of my favorites.
The Bunkers from All in the Family
This was a groundbreaking show that really opened up the sitcom genre. Quite a strange mix of characters in this family. Fun Fact That I Didn’t Know Until I Started Researching This Post: All in the Family was based on a British show called Till Death Us Do Part. You’ve just been served with knowledge.
The Simpsons
Maybe it’s because it’s animated, but the alcoholism and negligent parenting seem so much more whimsical on here than in real life.
The Bundys from Married with Children
Al Bundy is a great thinker and patriot. After all, he is the founder of NO MA’AM.
The Connors from Roseanne
Roseanne continued the All in the Family tradition, tackling real social issues with humor and candidness. And they had killer Halloween episodes.
The Griffins from Family Guy
A talking dog who drinks like a fish, a baby plotting the murder of his mother, constant abuse heaped on the daughter by the rest of the family. Yep, I’d say that’s dysfunctional.
The Fawlty family from Fawlty Towers
Wacky Brits! Misanthropy! Farce!
The Bluths from Arrested Development
This is my favorite of all TV families. If you’ve ever seen the show, there’s no need to explain why. If you haven’t, shame on you. SHAME!!
The Tanner family from Full House
Not really dysfunctional, but everyone was just a little too sweet and nice. I’m not buying it.
Magnum, P.I.
Okay, there’s not even a family in Magnum, P.I., but man it’s a good show!
Anyway, while there are a lot of delightfully dysfunctional families from movies, there are even more from television. Here are some of my favorites.
The Bunkers from All in the Family
This was a groundbreaking show that really opened up the sitcom genre. Quite a strange mix of characters in this family. Fun Fact That I Didn’t Know Until I Started Researching This Post: All in the Family was based on a British show called Till Death Us Do Part. You’ve just been served with knowledge.
The Simpsons
Maybe it’s because it’s animated, but the alcoholism and negligent parenting seem so much more whimsical on here than in real life.
The Bundys from Married with Children
Al Bundy is a great thinker and patriot. After all, he is the founder of NO MA’AM.
The Connors from Roseanne
Roseanne continued the All in the Family tradition, tackling real social issues with humor and candidness. And they had killer Halloween episodes.
The Griffins from Family Guy
A talking dog who drinks like a fish, a baby plotting the murder of his mother, constant abuse heaped on the daughter by the rest of the family. Yep, I’d say that’s dysfunctional.
The Fawlty family from Fawlty Towers
Wacky Brits! Misanthropy! Farce!
The Bluths from Arrested Development
This is my favorite of all TV families. If you’ve ever seen the show, there’s no need to explain why. If you haven’t, shame on you. SHAME!!
The Tanner family from Full House
Not really dysfunctional, but everyone was just a little too sweet and nice. I’m not buying it.
Magnum, P.I.
Okay, there’s not even a family in Magnum, P.I., but man it’s a good show!
Monday, November 2, 2009
New Moon Celebrations
Select Blockbuster stores around the country are holding events on Friday, November 13 (ooohhhh, spooooookyyyy) to celebrate the release of New Moon in theaters. We’ll be giving away hundreds of tickets to an advance screening of New Moon at these soirees. That’s right — you can show up your friends by seeing the movie before it even releases!
We’ll also have other prizes to win, exclusive merchandise to buy, and a screening of Twilight. Below are some of the stores holding events. Call your store for exact start time and other valuable information.
Bonus: I'll be tweeting from the Austin event, so make sure you're following us on Twitter.
Atlanta
3944 Peachtree Road NE, Suite B
Atlanta, GA 30319
Austin
2118 Slaughter Lane
Austin, TX 78748
Boston
184 Border St.
East Boston, MA 02128
Chicago
2025 Lincoln Highway
St. Charles, IL 60174
Cleveland
650 East Aurora Rd.
Macedonia, OH 44056
Dallas
5960 W. Parker Road
Plano, TX 75093
Denver
9871 Parker Rd.
Parker, CO 80134
Houston
588 Sawdust Road
Spring, TX 77380
Los Angeles
900 N. Pacific Ave.
Glendale, CA 91203
Minneapolis
1649 W. 78th St.
Eden Prairie, MN 55436
New York
701 W. Montauk Hwy
West Babylon, NY 11704
Philadelphia
1586 N. Kings Highway
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Phoenix
3141 S McClintock
Tempe, AZ 85282
Portland
14350 SW Barrows Rd, #B
Tigard, OR 97223
Salt Lake City
4095 South Redwood Road
West Valley City, UT 84123
St. Louis
11600 Olive Blvd.
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
San Francisco
1375 Blossom Hill Rd
San Jose, CA 95118
Seattle
1514 Broadway Ave.
Seattle, WA 98122
Tampa
2045A Gulf To Bay Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33765
Washington, D.C.
11325 Seven Locks Road
Potomac, MD 20854
We’ll also have other prizes to win, exclusive merchandise to buy, and a screening of Twilight. Below are some of the stores holding events. Call your store for exact start time and other valuable information.
Bonus: I'll be tweeting from the Austin event, so make sure you're following us on Twitter.
Atlanta
3944 Peachtree Road NE, Suite B
Atlanta, GA 30319
Austin
2118 Slaughter Lane
Austin, TX 78748
Boston
184 Border St.
East Boston, MA 02128
Chicago
2025 Lincoln Highway
St. Charles, IL 60174
Cleveland
650 East Aurora Rd.
Macedonia, OH 44056
Dallas
5960 W. Parker Road
Plano, TX 75093
Denver
9871 Parker Rd.
Parker, CO 80134
Houston
588 Sawdust Road
Spring, TX 77380
Los Angeles
900 N. Pacific Ave.
Glendale, CA 91203
Minneapolis
1649 W. 78th St.
Eden Prairie, MN 55436
New York
701 W. Montauk Hwy
West Babylon, NY 11704
Philadelphia
1586 N. Kings Highway
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Phoenix
3141 S McClintock
Tempe, AZ 85282
Portland
14350 SW Barrows Rd, #B
Tigard, OR 97223
Salt Lake City
4095 South Redwood Road
West Valley City, UT 84123
St. Louis
11600 Olive Blvd.
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
San Francisco
1375 Blossom Hill Rd
San Jose, CA 95118
Seattle
1514 Broadway Ave.
Seattle, WA 98122
Tampa
2045A Gulf To Bay Blvd.
Clearwater, FL 33765
Washington, D.C.
11325 Seven Locks Road
Potomac, MD 20854
