Moxie Cinema

Post #514 - September 28, 2007 - 5:24 pm

The "Most Movies at The Moxie" Award

EXCERPT:  Here at The Moxie we like to keep a running tally on which actor or actress has appeared in the most Moxie movies. We thought maybe one day we'd create an actual trophy, and the winner of this illustrious award would be so excited that they're the pinnacle of indie acting in Springfield, that they would rush from Hollywood or New York or Ireland or wherever, and claim their prize. We'd hang out and reminisce about the good ol' days when we showed their films, and then when they won their next Independent Spirit Award, Golden Globe or ...

Post #513 - September 21, 2007 - 10:15 pm

Moxie Cinema: Two years strong today

EXCERPT:  Two years ago today, on September 21, 2005, The Moxie officially opened its doors to the public after nearly a year's worth of start-up delays. Now, two year's on, I find myself sitting in the waiting room of St. John's urgent care center, painstakingly typing this blog post into my new web-enabled phone with what seems to be the world's smallest keypad. I suppose that's the price you pay for new technology. EDIT: Now I'm in the patient room, waiting for the doctor. I'm here to get an allergy shot (hopefully), although they just informed me that my blood ...

Post #512 - September 5, 2007 - 11:14 pm

Perks of the job

EXCERPT:  I'm not going to lie to you... running your own theater does has a few perks, and today I got to cash in on one: the free trade screening. Before a studio releases certain buzz-worthy movies, they'll sometimes invite the film industry's most powerful players to a complimentary screening of the new flick, which typically takes place weeks, if not months, before the film is actually opened to the public. I, however, did not receive such an invitation, but I know someone who did, and they were kind enough to pass it on to me. Long story short, I watched ...