The Screening

We got to the Metreon a little after 8. By that time, the line was already in front of Jillian's. I thought for sure we wouldn't get great seats. But as time passed, more and more people arrived and the line wrapped around the whole block.

These were our tickets to get in:


And we had to wear these access passes to get into the movie and the luncheon.


Out of the 5 theatres that they were screening at the Metreon, only one was the digital theatre. I decided that I'd rather get a better seat in a regular theatre, than be seated in the front row at the digital theatre.

We got seats in the dead center.

Within the first 10 minutes of the movie, I knew it was going to be good! And it definitely was. I went through a whole range of emotions, including sadness. It is a pretty tragic story. I don't think you guys will be disappointed.

I have to admit one thing...I fell asleep. I was so wiped out hanging out with my nephew the night before that I got sleepy during some of the dialog. It turns out, it was during the most pivotal part of the movie...when Anakin is tempted to the Dark Side. I know I know....that's what the whole movie is about.

I'm planning to see it again with the public. Anyone want to go?

The movie is a little over 2.5 hours. So, we got to the party around 1. After chowing down, we wandered the presidio to take pictures. They had murals of screen shots from the movie, like this one (my nephew took the pic so it's a little blurry)


They also had props, costumes, and original art set up in a little museum type setting. Here's a pic of the wookies and the lightsabers:




My nephew was happy because he caught a glimpse of George. We also heard that Robin Williams was there, but the party was so big that we didn't get a chance to see him. And My Linh, Natalie wasn't there, so no picture for you!

We left the party around 3 and headed off to Union Square, where we met Rich. We did a little shopping and had dinner at Cheesecake Factory. I was so wiped out when I got home that I fell asleep on the floor...while the boys watched Return of the Jedi!