So's a friend and I went to that Jackass screening last night that I mentioned a couple days back. Turns out it was a complete whack attack! We arrived pretty early as instructed to because they intentionally overbook the theater. When we get in line we're given a hand bill instructing us that there will be two screenings one at 8:30 and one at 9. Both will be introduced by Johnny Knoxville and some other guy and a wrist band will determine which one you get into. So far, so good. Scan just a little further down the card, what's this? The screening will only be 7 minutes of selected clips from the upcoming feature, WTF?!?! "But you get to party with Johnny Knoxville at the 'after party,'" says one of the hired girls handing out the cards with instructions. Honestly I could care less about that.
Lots of people left when they found out the screening was only 7 minutes long, and I can't blame them. Why wait in line for an hour or two to watch an extended preview for a movie?
Anyway, people are filed into the theater. It's sort of full, but not 100% full. After waiting around a little longer Johnny Knoxville comes out with some other guy and gives a 5 second introduction and says be sure to come down to the bar located inside the Metreon to party with him afterwards. Then we wait another 10 minutes, and finally the clip starts. 7 minutes later the lights come back on and I think there's a general sense of underwhelming boredom.
Most of the people in attendance then headed toward Jillian's, the bar inside the Metreon. Hell, they waited this long for something to happen why not check it out. I'm kind hesitant about the idea, but let's see how bad the crowd is.
Welp, another line. Oh wait, if you're under 21 you get to walk right in, but 21+ wait in another line to be carded for the second time in under an hour. Ok, no thanks, I've had enough. What am I going to say to Johnny Knoxville anyway? And I'm sure Mr. Knoxville really cares about the embarrassing things that you feel the need to say in front of him like he wants to be your friend. Sorry pal, he's only there for the paycheck.

Don't get me wrong Knoxville comes off as a stand up guy. I'm just certain there are plenty of other things he'd probably rather be doing.
And on a lighter note the new Jackass movie does look like it's going to be just a entertaining as previous Jackass exploits. I guess I'll just have to pay to see it when it's released.

Here's a thing...

D Structure's got the word on some free screening passes to Jackass 3D on September 29th. Word is Johnny Knoxville will be in attendance at the screening and a TBA after party.
Sure, sure, I know what you're thinking, "how is Jackass even relevant anymore?" Well, I implore you to go back and watch some of your favorite clips from the early aughts and not laugh. Not to mention it's FREEEEEEE! It's probably good advice to act fast and show up early though, as space will be limited. And did I mention it's FREE?
Check out D Structure's blog for the deets:
http://www.d-structured.com/2010/09/20/win-tickets-to-a-footage-screening-of-jackass-3d-with-johnny-knoxville/

Miscellaneous Items On My Mind

Just a few short items for today.

1. I've been following @FedCourtJunkie's twitter stream of the Prop8 Trial which kicked off today. It's looking like it will prove to be a provocative trial and hopefully with any luck this horribly bigoted amendment will be overturned.

2. I went and saw Daybreakers last night at the Metreon. The sheer magnitude of just one screening room astonishes me every time. The screen and sound system are almost overwhelming (especially if slightly enebriated). The crowd at times is my least favorite part. People almost always feel the need to over-exaggerate their reactions with inappropriately timed howls or scoffs. I'm sure I don't have to go into further explanation as everyone has experienced this phenomena. All in all this is my preferred theater for blockbuster and heavy-on-the-action movies hands down.
And Daybreakers, while rather ridiculous, wasn't that bad.

3. We hopped on the K Ingleside to get back home after the movie and as we were boarding I noticed that the interior of one of the windows was dripping with some sort of liquid. Next I noticed a particularly homely looking woman sitting alone in the three seats in front of that window with sopping wet hair trying to absorb the liquid explosion by lightly and randomly dabbing at clothing with a mangled tissue. Upon entering the car a fine waft of malt liquor assaulted nasal passages and it became clear that this woman had just recently been the source of the smell and the subsequent mess. She was clearly dick-million sheets to the wind at that point and everyone on the train gave her a wide berth leaving all of the surrounding seats vacant opting to stand instead. Luckily the lady chose not to interact with anyone and promptly got off at the next stop. You could see the relief on everyone's face, and people kindly advised the new riders not to sit in the seats where she had been sitting, although not everyone got the message before it was too late.
In the future I hope to provide photographic or video evidence of similar experiences.

4. I have been absolutely obsessed with the NBC/Leno/O'Brien madness that has been going on. And after reading multiple articles on the matter I think we can all agree that Conan is getting the shaft. On the other hand these articles have brought to light a few positive things that may come from this mess:

• If all goes well Carson Daly may no longer be broadcast into the homes of Americans
• Conan may get an opportunity to bigger and better things on another network. And if you ask me, I think the late night talk show format has been stale for some time now anyhow.
• Finally there may be a new show in the works to fill the gap that Leno's failed prime time slot will be leaving. This show may be featuring the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Charles Barkley, Tina Fey, and others attempting to solve the problems of couples in deteriorating marriages. This sounds potentially golden to me!