Sunday, December 16, 2007

It's a Wonderful Life

I went to the movies last night. No, I didn't see the latest blockbuster. Instead I saw It's a Wonderful Life at the Redford theater, complete with an intermission and Christmas music played on a pipe organ.
I love the social aspect of going to the movies at the Redford . Things like waiting in line under the marquee to buy tickets, the conversations during the intermission, and the way the theater erupts in laughter at just the right moments.
I think the best part of the night was that the theater handed out bells and told the kids to ring them every time they heard the word "angel".
The Redford theater is very unique. The organ is actually a system of pipes and various other musical instruments. The organ was originally used during the silent movie era.

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