A New Moon Memory

As some of you Twilight fans may know, New Moon broke a few opening weekend movie records, and we certainly did our part to make that happen!

My girls are all huge Twilight fans, so we rented a theater for a screening of the show last night. Turns out you don’t have to be anybody famous or rich or special to rent a theater—you just have to be willing to pay what the theater would make if every seat sold. Well, we knew we could fill the theater with our family and friends, so we set a date and spread the news.

Shanna was in charge of gathering the money and handling seat selection; you could choose your seats on a first-paid, first-pick basis. And in my opinion, it didn’t matter whether you liked the movie or not, just watching it with a big group of people you know was a great experience! Sterling said it best—“It was like watching a movie with lots of people you know in a really big living room.”

We began the evening with dinner at a nearby restaurant with a smaller group, then we walked over to the theater.

It was fun to see our name in lights, reserving the theater.

Since we knew just about everyone in the theater, there was a casual, fun, friendly atmosphere. We called out greetings as people arrived, and when Vonna and her daughters came all the way from Kanab, we cheered.

We got away with a little visiting and a few loud comments that we wouldn’t have in a normal movie theater (my favorite was when Jacob ripped off his shirt, and Sterling’s best friend said, loud enough for everyone to hear, “Hold it down, Shanna!”). Everyone laughed at that, especially Shanna!

So it was definitely memorable, and the girls are already making plans for a repeat performance when the next movie is released!

Comments

[Judi Carpenter]

Oh, how fun, Shelli! I love reading about your family's activities, your good times and yes, even your not-so-good times. I've been a demonstrator for over 8 years now, and I do think your blog is the neatest thing. What a great way to get to know you. You make all of us feel like your bestest friend! Thanks for taking the time to share your life with us.

[Caz Counsell]

Fab!! I sooo wanted to see that film this weekend but couldnt due to finance so I am hoping I will before it ends at the cinema. Would have to disagree with the T Shirts as I am Team Cullen all the way!

Cazx

[Evelyn]

How cool is that!? Sounds like it was a great time.

[nicci]

Looks like you had a fabulous time! I'm going to see this on Wednesday, I can't wait! (Although its just me and a friend - not enough to fill a whole theatre!) Thanks for sharing this, I'm hoping to arrange something like this too!

[Charissa]

I saw the movie with two girlfriends at 12:01 a.m. Friday...we had a blast!

[Twila Davis]

So glad you still get to have family time and that you still value family time so much. Have a great day.

[Diana Gibbs]

Hi Shelli,
What fun. We had 9 of us in our group.
Perhaps Stampin' Up! should have a Twilight Saga stamp set. That would be totally cool and popular!
Hugs,
Di

[Chelsea]

It was so fun Shelli!!! Thanks for doing the theater--- we all really had an incredible time!

[Kari Lyn Harris]

Now THAT is cool!

[SHH]

Sounds like a PaRtY!!!! Even the men looked happy!
I always feel like I am the only female in Utah who has not read any of the books or seen any of the movies. I may just have to give in, at some point. Anyway, I'm so glad you all had a good time. Its' great Shanna was home to enjoy! As always, thanks for sharing.

[Cindy Major]

What a cool outing! I had no idea you could rent a movie theater - definitely something to keep in mind...

The only thing I have done similar to that was rent an arena with friends so that we could go skating just the bunch of us. We had agreed - only bad skaters allowed, and we played the most ridiculously long hockey game that ever was. It takes an awfully long time to skate all the way to the other end of the rink to get the puck when you're not a seasoned skater... We had a great time, as I'm sure you guys did!

TFS!
Cindy

[Michelle Sturgeon]

You guys sure know how to have fun!

[Ann]

Oh how fun! What a great idea - I come from a large family and think that would be such a fun thing to do! Thanks for sharing!

[Kristin Moore]

What a blast! Sounds like an awesome family experience- especially if your family is big enough to (nearly) fill the theater!

[Deseree Krumm]

Would love to see a Twilight set!! New Moon was awesome and already counting the days to June!!! :)

[Sharon Bridwell]

I'm a few days behind but am so glad you'll got to go see it together. My hubby and I went on opening day and we were both very happy that this movie was so much better than the first. We had some wild comments in our theater after Jacob rips off his shirt as well as a reply from some man, it really was a funny moment and I didn't even know the people!

[Caz Counsell]

I went to see it yesterday with a girlfriend and had a great time. I loved the film! and still in love with Edward! shame we didnt see the cullens much this film
Cazx

[Monika Davis]

My husband and I also went to a special screening and saw the movie Thurs night at 9:30 before the midnight opening. We got free tickets through Best Buy and they had rented the theater out too. No lines, free tickets, great movie and when we left they gave us free gift cards too! We would have loved to have been with people we knew!
Monika

[Abi Bundy]

That sounds like so much fun!!! we had a group from relief society and young women's go and it was so much fun!! I've never been to the cinema on opening night before and was totally not expecting every one to scream every time jacob or edward came on screen it was so much fun!!