Portland Maine and The King of Kong Informal Meetup

January 10, 2008 6:54 AM

Any other Maine-folk planning to see The King of Kong at SPACE Gallery?

I'm planning on going and it seems like the sort of thing some people here might be attending, so just wanted to say that if you see me there, please feel free to come on over and meet me. I will probably be dressed in some soft of video-game appropriate shirt, but I don't think there is an actual dress code.

More info on the event:
One of the best reviewed films of 2007, The King of Kong follows an epic battle between a middle-school science teacher and a hot sauce mogul as they vie for the Guinness World Record on the arcade classic, Donkey Kong. Galen Richmond's one-man-band Computer At Sea coaxes pop songs and glitch breaks out of a tangle of aftermarket Casios, repurposed videogame machines and handmade electronics. Listeners are invited to play along on a circuit-bent Nintendo Entertainment System. Music before and after the film.

Doors open at 7pm, I plan to get there and buy tickets before the music starts at 7:30.

posted by mikepop to MetaFilter gatherings at 6:54 AM (29 comments total)

Just popping in to say that The King of Kong is excellent. Really great.
posted by Astro Zombie at 6:59 AM on January 10 [1 favorite]

Tonight. Can't do it, though it sounds like a lot of fun.

1.12.2008 |Sat | Doc. Film: The King of Kong (w/ music by Computer at Sea)

Doors open at 7:00pm, music at 7:30pm, film at 8pm, $7, $5 for members, All ages
Buy tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com

One of the best reviewed films of 2007, The King of Kong follows an epic battle between a middle-school science teacher and a hot sauce mogul as they vie for the Guinness World Record on the arcade classic, Donkey Kong. Galen Richmond's one-man-band Computer At Sea coaxes pop songs and glitch breaks out of a tangle of aftermarket Casios, repurposed videogame machines and handmade electronics. Listeners are invited to play along on a circuit-bent Nintendo Entertainment System. Music before and after the film.
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posted by theora55 at 7:01 AM on January 10

I guess I should have mentioned, you know, the date and all. It is Saturday, the 12th.

now I will have breakfast and get my brain in gear
posted by mikepop at 7:03 AM on January 10

What Astro Zombie said. Go see it, even if you're not a video game nerd.
posted by roll truck roll at 7:20 AM on January 10

Hm - it's a possibility. Thanks for posting!
posted by Miko at 8:43 AM on January 10

Thanks for posting this, mikepop. I think I can make it!
posted by Elsa at 9:25 AM on January 10

Agreed that King of Kong is way good.
posted by LobsterMitten at 10:09 AM on January 10

Extra fun movie.

"Dad, come in here and wipe my butt!"
posted by middleclasstool at 11:09 AM on January 10

Looks like I and Lipstick Thespian (of MetaChat fame) will be there. Is the Space that place at Longfellow Square?
posted by Miko at 11:56 AM on January 10

Right in that area - on Congress Street (538), 'twixt the LL Bean Outlet and MECA.

See you there!
posted by mikepop at 12:26 PM on January 10

It is a fantastic film -- you couldn't write characters that melodramatic* -- the villian practically has a goddamned twirly mustache. Best doc I've seen since Murderball. Highly recommended.

*Sure, clever editing can go a long way -- still, this ain't no Laguna Beach
posted by fishfucker at 12:46 PM on January 10

I have to attend my niece's third birthday party in the afternoon, but if I get back in time and am not worn out by too much cake and My Little Pony, I will be there!
posted by suki at 2:40 PM on January 10

Gee, I'm like three blocks from there now, but I'll be back in NYC by Sat night.

But as long as we have Portland in the house, I'd be up for some kind of beer-centered meetup in the Old Port tomorrow after work.
posted by nicwolff at 2:42 PM on January 10

I'll be driving up from NH Saturday for this - wouldn't want to do it twice in 2 days (I know, we get lazy here where the quality of life is so good....) But am generally up for beer in Portland, as well.
posted by Miko at 3:35 PM on January 10

Hmm... 2-hour drive, but Miko will be there. I will see if I can make this.
posted by Eideteker at 7:07 PM on January 10

Anyone from MA want a ride/to carpool? And are you Mainesters meeting somewhere then going to the show? If I'm going to spend 2 hours driving up from Boston, I'm going to eat the hell out of some Maine Lobster.
posted by Eideteker at 7:15 PM on January 10

OK, I've bought my tickets.
posted by Eideteker at 8:39 AM on January 11

Wow, shaping up to be fun!
posted by Miko at 11:54 AM on January 11

I'll be there!
posted by Elsa at 1:49 PM on January 11

Looks like fun, and now that I've figured out the dates, I'll be there. Anybody want to meet at the Brian Boru beforehand for a Guinness and something to eat? (Sorry, Eid, no lobster) @6? Just a couple blocks from Space Gallery.
posted by theora55 at 9:32 AM on January 12

I can't make tonight but I'm up for beer meetup in the Old Port another time.
posted by Marie Mon Dieu at 12:30 PM on January 12

Free Steve Wiebe!
posted by Eideteker at 7:19 PM on January 12

This was great fun, a great movie, and great company. Portland Rocks, Billy Mitchell suxx0rs, and it was a pleasure to meet all of you/see you again. Thanks mikepop for proposing it.

Also: no pictures were taken. No shoutouts were made. Does it count? Are we shunned?
posted by Miko at 8:13 AM on January 13

Oh, and stay tuned for York Beach Meetup, summer 08, including SkeeBall Challenge.
posted by Miko at 8:14 AM on January 13

What a good time! And what a fun bunch of people! "King of Kong" was even more engaging and hilarious than I'd heard, but seeing it with such a convivial group made for a great evening. You guys are funny!

The flexibility of this outing --- a chance to meet early at Brian Boru's, or at the gallery, and the option to go out after or not --- felt very comfortable and easy, too. I'll look forward to doing this again, and seeing all of you soon.
posted by Elsa at 12:52 PM on January 13

I am now officially up for anything in Portland, anytime. What a cool town!
posted by Eideteker at 1:24 PM on January 13

Thanks to all who came out! Meeting everyone made an awesome movie experience awesome-er.

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posted by mikepop at 6:17 AM on January 14

King of Kong followup: a brutal review from documentarian Jason Scott (spoilers)
posted by mikepop at 12:58 PM on February 5

Jesus, I reviewed this movie for a local paper several weeks ago and gave it a thumbs-up. Had no idea it was so badly manipulated. Let that be a lesson, me!
posted by middleclasstool at 2:18 PM on February 5