Goin' to the Movies!

Went to see The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe yesterday. A pox on the people who would virtually ban it because it "promotes" Christianity. Only if you, as a parent, go to the trouble of pointing it out will that be possible. Or if they see it later in life, after some serious exposure to Christianity beforehand (which is, reputedly, the effect Lewis was after). Puh-leeze. Even Polly Toynbee, of the Guardian, agrees with that - though I couldn't help but come away from her review with the thought the she sure is filled with a sense of self-loathing... given she hates everything that has made her what she is. Sad woman, there. Florence King without the class and insight. And Flo likes herself.

If you're an atheist you'll like the movie. So will your kids. And they won't suddenly don sack-cloth and dive into a pile of ashes, either.

The real reason I bring it up is the new trend in theaters! Phoenix Theatres has recently opened a venue in Kansas City, KS, at the Legends shopping mall at Kansas Speedway. State of the Art theaters (and they brought back the Big Screen! Yay!) with comfortable seating, didn't try to cram as many seats into a space as they could (smart, since most of 'em sit empty over time) - but the best part is VIP seating! Bar! Booze! No noisy kids or groping and groaning teenagers! Service at your seat! Tickets cost $9 more per seat... but to us, for good long movies - we'll spend that.

It makes the movie an event, however, in terms of cost. Definitely a couples thing. Cocktails, brews (to include my current fave, Newcastle), something-other-than-concession food (though you can have that delivered too) - and you don't have to stand in lines to get it.

The Majestic Theater at Zona Rosa does the same thing, with smaller screens but full meals from the Majestic Cafe available. No, I'm not shilling for these folks.

Downside? The Legends 14 serves... Pepsi rancid horse urine. Ick. Good thing they have a bar.