On Fri, 24 Aug 2001 22:34:20 -0400, Mike Krotz <M_K@fornikulture.com>

wrote:

>I was at the first screening, and saw and spoke with Mark as I was on my
>way out of the theatre. The first show was in fact sold out, it happened
>fairly quickly, Mark said he wanted to see the earlier show but was too
>late for a ticket. Gabe Cazares was there for the first screening, I
>spoke with him briefly too.
>
>The audience seemed to enjoy themselves, I think The Profit has the
>potential of being a very successful "cult" film! The theatre owner was
>giving thumbs up and said that the second show was filling up, looks like
>another poetential sellout crowd.
>
>Mark was very gracious, acknowledging the zinger I got in at his expense
>recently...
>
>Everything seemed to go very smoothly, with the possible exception of the
>theatre staff being a little unprepared for the large crowd. I will let
>others report on their opinions of the film, I am still too close to it to
>be honestly objective, so many of those onscreen I consider my friends
>from having worked with them for months last year.
>
>MK
The second show was virtually sold out. There were a few seats here and there that remained open.

I am pleased to report that I did indeed see the entire movie this time. I was worried that one false move from me would create an international incident. Peter and Patricia were very wise to show the film in a theater that serves food. This way they insured that I wouldn't get up and wander into the streets.

I suppose after have seen the film as many times as I have now, some would consider me a Profit groupie.
>Mark Bunker wrote:
>
>> To show my full support for the film, "The Profit", I went to the 7:15
>> showing only to find the show sold out. I joined the many others who
>> were buying tickets for the 9:45 show and will be returning to the
>> theater shortly for the performance.
>>
>> I give my solemn word that I will not walk out 15 minutes into he film
>> nor even 16 minutes into he film but will instead watch the entire
>> movie.
>>
>> The film attracted at least two TV station. The local CBS affiliate
>> was leaving when I arrived, and the Fox affiliate was continuing to
>> gather footage.
>>
>> A sign on the theater door indicated that only authorized media
>> outlets were allowed to videotape the patrons of the theater. I shall
>> not bring my camera back for the showing although I wanted to have it
>> ready in case of trouble.
>>
>> Looks like the people of Clearwater are interested in seeing a film
>> that addresses the existence of a science fiction, ufo cult.
>>
>> And as I predicted, my little jousts with Tigger have not affected one
>> ticket sale in the city.
>>
>> A table is set up to sell t-shirts and 8x11 size and 11x14 size
>> versions of the movie poster as well.
>>
>> As for protests, there is a small band of picketers waving signs at
>> the driveway. I spotted a nun, a rabbi, a hare krishna and a few
>> others. Upon reading the signs it appears they are an improv comedy
>> group, promoting their show at the comedy club in the same theater on
>> the weekends.
>>
>> Looks like a good weekend for "The Profit."

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