Lewis Howlett plays Sam in 'The Confession'
I swore to myself I would never pay to see a movie since the price of a movie ticket shot up to $12.50 last year and now, for my trip to the Independent Film Center, $14. However, due to the Oscars coming up, my visit to see the Oscars Nominated Shorts 2011: Live Action was an exception.
Located on the lower west side, you’re more likely to spot me walking pass the rated R stores or dining in one of those nearby inexpensive hole-in-the-wall restaurants, but never at the IFC. Sure, I have walked by the Independent Film Center a couple of times but this was my first time actually going in.
Purchasing tickets was effortless; I ordered mine online for two. Upon arriving on a beautiful Thursday afternoon, I presented my credit card to the cashier, received my tickets, and walked in. The process took less than a minute: no line, no fuss, and none of the velvet red ropes that you have to snake around in to get to the counter.
I decided to get a medium popcorn since I did not eat breakfast, it read ‘organic popcorn.’ Organic popcorn? Two words I would have never expected to be put together. “Do you want butter with that?” One of the staff workers asked. “Yes, a lot please.”
With popcorn in hand and a seat close to the screen, I didn’t know what to expect nor did I had any expectation for it. The lights dimmed, and the previews started to project on the screen. After sitting through almost 2 hours viewing 5 short films and 2 previews, I walked out feeling satisfied that my $14 was well spent and the popcorn made the experience even more satisfying.
For a short-film virgin, I really enjoyed the experience, especially the deep meanings behind each of the films shown. I will definitely be willing to pay another $14 to see one of the previews shown, We Are What We Are.
I swore to myself I would never pay to see a movie since the price of a movie ticket shot up to $12 last year and now, for my trip to the Independent Film Center, $14. However, due to the Oscars coming up, my visit to see the Oscars Nominated Shorts 2011: Live Action was an exception.
Located on the lower west side, you’re more likely to spot me walking pass the rated R stores or dining in one of those nearby inexpensive hole-in-the-wall restaurants, but never at the IFC. Sure, I have walked by the Independent Film Center a couple of times but this was my first time actually going in.
Purchasing tickets was effortless; I ordered mine online for two. Upon arriving on a beautiful Thursday afternoon, I presented my credit card to the cashier, received my tickets, and walked in. The process took less than a minute: no line, no fuss, and none of the red velvet ropes that you have to snake around in to get to the counter.
I decided to get a medium popcorn since I did not eat breakfast, it read ‘organic popcorn.’ Organic popcorn? Two words I would have never expected to be put together. “Do you want butter with that?” One of the staff workers asked. “Yes, a lot
I swore to myself I would never pay to see a movie since the price of a movie ticket shot up to $12 last year and now, for my trip to the Independent Film Center, $14. However, due to the Oscars coming up, my visit to see the Oscars Nominated Shorts 2011: Live Action was an exception.
Located on the lower west side, you’re more likely to spot me walking pass the rated R stores or dining in one of those nearby inexpensive hole-in-the-wall restaurants, but never at the IFC. Sure, I have walked by the Independent Film Center a couple of times but this was my first time actually going in.
Purchasing tickets was effortless; I ordered mine online for two. Upon arriving on a beautiful Thursday afternoon, I presented my credit card to the cashier, received my tickets, and walked in. The process took less than a minute: no line, no fuss, and none of the red velvet ropes that you have to snake around in to get to the counter.
I decided to get a medium popcorn since I did not eat breakfast, it read ‘organic popcorn.’ Organic popcorn? Two words I would have never expected to be put together. “Do you want butter with that?” One of the staff workers asked. “Yes, a lot please.”
With popcorn in hand and a seat close to the screen, I didn’t know what to expect nor did I had any expectation for it. The lights dimmed, and the previews started to project on the screen. After sitting through almost 2 hours viewing 5 short films and 2 previews, I walked out feeling satisfied that my $14 was well spent and the popcorn made the experience even more satisfying.
For a short-film virgin, I really enjoyed the experience, especially the deep meanings behind each of the films shown. I will definitely be willing to pay another $14 to see one of the previews shown, We Are What We Are.
please.”
With popcorn in hand and a seat close to the screen, I didn’t know what to expect nor did I had any expectation for it. The lights dimmed, and the previews started to project on the screen. After sitting through almost 2 hours viewing 5 short films and 2 previews, I walked out feeling satisfied that my $14 was well spent and the popcorn made the experience even more satisfying.
For a short-film virgin, I really enjoyed the experience, especially the deep meanings behind each of the films shown. I will definitely be willing to pay another $14 to see one of the previews shown, We Are What We Are.
I enjoy the way you write Ellen, you put creativity in the assignment that makes it all the more interesting. I hear where your coming from with the price of the ticket, I was shocked when I seen the price of the ticket before paying with my credit card. I also thought I was bugging out when I only saw two previews, but at least I know I’m not the only one. On another note good picture of Sam from “The Confession.”
Great Post Ellen. I was impressed by “We Are What We Are” too.