a good flick
01 Jun 2011 2 Comments
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I’m cheating a little bit on this one, because I’ve only done this thing once. And by once, I mean last night for the first time. But I’m listing it here because a) it was awesome; b) this is a quintessential Denver experience and c) the view/weather/company was so primo that it just must be mentioned.
All summer long Red Rocks Amphitheater takes advantage of the warm Colorado evenings by hosting Film on the Rocks. A couple bands play while the sun sets behind you, and just as dusk is falling across our mighty front range, a classic and well loved movie is projected on the mega screen for you and 9,449 of your closest friends. This summer’s selections include Goonies, Top Gun and Footloose.
Last night it was The Big Lebowski. You’ve seen this movie, right? It’s in my top three favorites (along with The Shawshank Redemption and Best in Show). You know how quirky, off-color and outrageous it is. Now imagine watching it with several thousand people, some of who are appropriately dressed in bathrobes and imbibing White Russians, all of who are calling out their own encouragement to the Dude, Walter and Donnie. I thought that movie was hilarious before, but that will be the best viewing I ever have unless I watch it with Jeff Bridges himself.
As an added bonus, last night was the warmest night of the year so far, I had the pleasure of eating a delicious picnic dinner and sitting next to two people who crack me up to no end. Throw in a shooting star to perfect the night. Now you see? Why I have to consider this one of my favorite things even though I’ve only done it once?
And the best part about this (I’m noticing a trend in my favorite things) is the ticket was only $12. “Cheap, outdoor summer fun” should be my legal middle name.
