I usually loathe the way the movie industry lures my children with their summer blockbuster campaigns. Time after time they pack the excitement into the trailers, only for a pseudo-action movie. All the good one liners are used up, most of the steamy scenes are already revealed before we make it to the box office.
This summer is no different. Nate has already been Googling the hot new flix. Transformers, Harry Potter, Terminator. Rex has his boxers in a bunch over Up, GI Joe, and Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs. (I admittedly can't wait for Bruno, so sue me for loving Borat way more than a lady should...)
We know they are coming and thank the gods that the Keno Drive In is right down the street for our 2 for 1 late night viewing pleasure. (seriously, if you haven't been to a drive in lately, make a point to go. they are my fave and disappearing fast.)
Very rarely do we see anything in the actual theater, as we would quickly go broke on astronomical ticket and popcorn prices. Only a movie so highly anticipated and almost sure to please is spared the drive in experience and given the honors of the local cineplex.
Turbo usually talks the kids into seeing the newest Pixar film in the theater. He knows they are most definitely going to be worth the fortune, and you couldn't possibly spot all of the easter eggs at the drive in.
I am starting my own campaign, for X-Men Origins: Wolverine. I think this one may have missed the blockbuster radar, so it will be pretty darn hard to get everyone on board. But there are some things worth working for. A peek at Hugh Jackman's naked fanny just happens to top my list.
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