Philly: May MetaFilter Movie Meet Up

May 5, 2008 9:35 AM

Because I like living on the edge, I want to invite you--Philadelphia-area internet strangers--into my home for an evening (or weekend afternoon) of snax and movie watching. This idea popped into my head because of the recent Sneakers thread (the fact that so many people gleefully clicked through to answer the question made me realize that you are the type of people I need to watch movies with).

Dates up for consideration:
Friday, May 16
Saturday, May 17
Friday, May 23
Saturday, May 24
Sunday, May 25
Friday, May 30
Saturday, May 31

Appropriate movies and snax are up for discussion, though there will most certainly be cupcakes.

posted by misanthropicsarah to MetaFilter Gatherings at 9:35 AM (68 comments total)

I was just about to ask if I could pick up a couple of kilos of shit while I was visiting, but apparently not. I think your occupation needs a hyphen between dealer and wither to avoid further confusion.
posted by PeterMcDermott at 9:50 AM on May 5, 2008

I suggest *not* doing it memorial day weekend, as many people - such as myself - may have other plans already. I will somewhat arbitrarily suggest the 24th, since I like Saturdays.

Also: Cupcakes are excellent.
posted by Tomorrowful at 9:52 AM on May 5, 2008

(Not that I'm really planning on visiting from 5000 miles away. I was just curious about what sort of kook opens their house to this crowd of fedora-sporting weirdos. Besides Jess, of course.)
posted by PeterMcDermott at 9:53 AM on May 5, 2008

Isn't the 24th part of memorial day weekend?
posted by JanetLand at 9:54 AM on May 5, 2008

Besides Jess, of course.

I went to a meetup at mediareport's house before I ever had one at my own house.
posted by jessamyn (staff) at 9:57 AM on May 5, 2008

(really, we just need an excuse to do our spring cleaning. and a group of strangers is a good reason. i wouldn't want to be mocked on the web for having a dusty and cluttered apartment.)
posted by misanthropicsarah at 10:05 AM on May 5, 2008

Isn't the 24th part of memorial day weekend?

Hmm. I appear to have decided that Memorial Day this year will be on on May 33.

Either way, I'm out of town through the 30th to marry a couple of my friends, so I stand by "some other time."
posted by Tomorrowful at 10:06 AM on May 5, 2008

Sorry, Jess. I was referring to your habit of having visitors you've never met come stay with you. I've always been awed by the generosity, but horrified by the potential for having to deal with insufferable house guests.
posted by PeterMcDermott at 10:08 AM on May 5, 2008

It's usually good friends who make for insufferable house guests, with strangers there's a protective layer of awkwardness.
posted by Kattullus at 10:12 AM on May 5, 2008

I'm definitely interested. Sundays and Fridays might be best for me. Where, approximately, are you in the Philadelphia area? Is it the kind of area where we'll need guns at night?
posted by Deathalicious at 12:13 PM on May 5, 2008

Most certainly yes, please! I could suggest a movie or movies...but does anyone have a particular genre in mind? Do we want old or new? I love anything but horror. :-)

And many thanks in advance for making us your spring cleaning excuse, Sarah!
posted by chihiro at 12:35 PM on May 5, 2008

Ah, good point Deathalicious. I'm just a couple blocks from City Hall. Every single mode of public transit is within four blocks of my apartment door. Parking is...okay. There's a lot around the corner that's only $7, and on Sunday the meters are free.
posted by misanthropicsarah at 12:39 PM on May 5, 2008

and on Sunday the meters are free.

In Scientological Russia, the meters are e!

I hope you guys have a fun meetup.
posted by cortex (staff) at 12:50 PM on May 5, 2008

I'm in! Any of the days you suggested except Sat. the 24th work for me. And I'd be happy to bring something baked and yummy, cupcakes or otherwise. Thanks for suggesting this, Sarah!
posted by lagreen at 12:55 PM on May 5, 2008

Sounds spectacular. Unfortunately, Memorial Day weekend is right out for me. If it's another weekend, I'm in, and if it's then, have fun!
posted by potch at 1:12 PM on May 5, 2008

If the day works, I'm in...but I'm not going to try to dictate when it'll be. I'll keep an eye on the thred.
posted by sjuhawk31 at 1:49 PM on May 5, 2008

Okay, no Memorial Day weekend. I guess I'm the only one that didn't have plans that weekend beyond sleeping in!

Revised Dates up for consideration:
Friday, May 16
Saturday, May 17
Friday, May 23
Friday, May 30
Saturday, May 31
posted by misanthropicsarah at 1:58 PM on May 5, 2008

Well, I'll be busy on the 30th and 31st, so I vote against that. In fact, I vote *For* the 17th, but the other dates will work too.
posted by Tomorrowful at 2:04 PM on May 5, 2008

I want to invite you--Philadelphia-area internet strangers--into my home

I find it a little creepy that you've wrapped yourself into Metafilter to the point where you're having a Meetup at your own house.

/four panels
posted by dersins at 2:29 PM on May 5, 2008

yes, i am kidding.
posted by dersins at 2:30 PM on May 5, 2008

I may have a thing Memorial Day weekend, but I'm free on 16-17 and I think 23.

Deathalicious, we will protect you. Several of us are trained in lethal scorn and sarcasm.

I don't like very many popular movies. Can we watch something fucked up?

I'll bring something not-dessert. Salsa and guac, anyone?
posted by desuetude at 2:43 PM on May 5, 2008

For me, AFTER May 19 is the only possibility. Because that is when I am defending my master's thesis. That I mostly have not written yet. Cheers, y'all!

Although I could maybe be persuaded to the 16 or 17 IF there are baked goods and I have not lost my mind. Other dates are fine.
posted by miagaille at 5:09 PM on May 5, 2008

Oh and I totally recommend this genius AskMe for movie inspirations.
posted by miagaille at 5:10 PM on May 5, 2008

Is it the kind of area where we'll need guns at night?

No, but if that's what you're into we could have a meetup at my place.

Anyway, I am interested in this.
posted by ludwig_van at 6:52 PM on May 5, 2008

Hey guys, I would love to meet some Philly mefites. I was sorry to miss the last meet-up. I would prefer the 30th, but the 31st or 23rd is fine too. I'll be out of town the 16/17th.
posted by i less than three nsima at 7:36 PM on May 5, 2008

I'm in lovely Appleton, WI for Memorial Day weekend, so I also vote for doing it the weekend after or before.
posted by chihiro at 8:23 PM on May 5, 2008

Okay, how are we feeling about the 23rd, a Friday?
posted by misanthropicsarah at 6:44 AM on May 6, 2008

yay!
posted by [@I][:+:][@I] at 8:40 AM on May 6, 2008

Friday the 23rd works for me!
posted by Tomorrowful at 9:19 AM on May 6, 2008

This thread sure is full of little stars and cupcakes. Okay, they're houses, but they look like cupcakes to me.

23 is good for me too.
posted by desuetude at 11:07 AM on May 6, 2008

This thread sure is full of little stars and cupcakes. Okay, they're houses, but they look like cupcakes to me.

buh?
posted by misanthropicsarah at 11:59 AM on May 6, 2008

Oh. Greasemonkey Metafilter Mark Contact Contributions.
posted by desuetude at 12:36 PM on May 6, 2008

Also, she is really, really high right now.
posted by cortex (staff) at 12:51 PM on May 6, 2008

I am really really *sigh* right now.
posted by desuetude at 1:13 PM on May 6, 2008

Have a non-existent cupcake, it'll cheer you up.
posted by cortex (staff) at 1:20 PM on May 6, 2008

Isn't the 23rd Memorial Day weekend, though?
posted by lagreen at 2:50 PM on May 6, 2008

I'll take this opportunity to pretend that I am important enough to suggest the 30th, as it would work for me.
posted by youarenothere at 2:51 PM on May 6, 2008

23rd is good for me!
posted by miagaille at 3:38 PM on May 6, 2008

I'm away on the 23rd - maybe next time!
posted by chihiro at 4:17 PM on May 6, 2008

I will be gone on the 23rd...my dad is turning 65 that Sunday. But please don't let that stop your evil plans.
posted by Deathalicious at 4:53 AM on May 7, 2008

So. Did we decide on the 23rd?

Next issue: What movie do we watch?
posted by desuetude at 1:56 PM on May 8, 2008

I think I may be able to make this one! Wooo!
posted by galimatias at 2:56 PM on May 10, 2008

Official decision: May 23. 8pm.

People should bring their own beverages as all we have is water, diet coke, and various kinds of milk.

I will provide some snax (with an "x") but please feel free to bring things to share.

If you're definitely planning on coming, memail me and I'll send you my address, etc.

Movie-to-watch discussions can happen....NOW.
posted by misanthropicsarah at 6:38 AM on May 12, 2008

movies i suggest, just because i have them on hand or would probably buy them anyway:

sneakers
back to the future I, II, or III
ghostbusters I or II
gattaca
the sting
butch cassidy and the sundance kid


um, i don't know why, but i feel like i should only suggest sci-fi/techy/from the 80s/awesomely awesome movies from the 60s & 70s. it's just this vibe i get from metafilter. like you wouldn't enjoy watching it happened one night or desk set.....
posted by misanthropicsarah at 6:54 AM on May 12, 2008

I only quibble with your list in that the films on it have played on cable/regular TV fourbazillion times.

(I did just finally see The Wicker Man and was impressed by both how awesomely good and yet awesomely WTF!able it was.)
posted by desuetude at 9:04 AM on May 12, 2008

I think Brazil would be cool, or something else by Terry Gilliam.
posted by ludwig_van at 10:21 AM on May 12, 2008

Ooh, we could debate whether Brazil is or is not steampunk in light of the recent FPP! How meta! (No, really, I'm serious.)
posted by desuetude at 10:50 AM on May 12, 2008

How about You Are the Strange?
posted by [@I][:+:][@I] at 1:44 PM on May 12, 2008

s/You/We/
posted by [@I][:+:][@I] at 1:45 PM on May 12, 2008

There's a lot around the corner that's only $7

SAME AS IN TOWN AMIRITE??!/1/1?!

Anyway, I'll be thinking of you at my house in S. Phila., mere minutes away via the Broad St. Line or bicycle. One day i shall make it to one of these things, provided it's at a park or some other kiddy place. Have fun !
posted by Mister_A at 9:12 AM on May 13, 2008

If we can watch Breaking Away I'll bring beer...
posted by fixedgear at 3:37 PM on May 13, 2008

dude. i LOVED breaking away. i would watch that again.
posted by misanthropicsarah at 6:48 AM on May 14, 2008

okay kiddies, time to decide on a movie so i can netflix it in time for friday. suggestions are:

breaking away
brazil
we are the strange

alternate route is to have everyone bring a movie they think others wouldn't hate and we can figure something out friday.

don't forget to memail me for directions!
posted by misanthropicsarah at 10:00 AM on May 19, 2008

I'll be attending, and I have a pretty good collection of dvds...I'll bring a few that can be added to the choices.
posted by rbf1138 at 9:13 PM on May 20, 2008

Arrgh, sorry, can't make it due to spousaly imposed mandatory travel.
posted by fixedgear at 9:33 AM on May 22, 2008

I just made some black bean hummus. If there's any left tomorrow, I'll bring it. Nommmmmmmm.
posted by miagaille at 3:21 PM on May 22, 2008

nom indeed!
posted by misanthropicsarah at 5:23 AM on May 23, 2008

I hate to be a flake, but I'm not going to make it. My wisdom tooth has progressed from nagging to excruciating, so I'll be lying low until my dentist appointment. Sorry and have fun!
posted by ludwig_van at 4:34 PM on May 23, 2008

I'm leaving now & will be there in about 20 min!
posted by desuetude at 4:44 PM on May 23, 2008

no problem ludwig! hope you feel better!
posted by misanthropicsarah at 8:49 PM on May 23, 2008

I pronounce this Meetup to have been A Good Thing.
posted by desuetude at 9:26 PM on May 23, 2008

I attended, and I cannot argue with desuetude.
posted by graymouser at 9:59 PM on May 23, 2008

Agreed.
posted by Tomorrowful at 10:02 AM on May 24, 2008

Of course you can't argue with me. (Under threat of something worse than furry/zoophile YouTubery. But it was worth it for the Orangina Orgy, wasn't it? You'll think of me when your thoughts drift to Ms. Sexy Hibiscus?)
posted by desuetude at 12:19 PM on May 24, 2008

frankly, i was more amused by the french aids awareness cartoon bdsm.
posted by misanthropicsarah at 9:55 PM on May 24, 2008

Sorry to have missed out. Hopefully next time!
posted by sjuhawk31 at 12:29 PM on May 27, 2008

So will we eventually get links to the small handful of humiliating photographs future blackmail fodder pictures that were taken?
posted by graymouser at 1:16 PM on May 27, 2008

graymouser: so far just one. There's a link at the top right of the thread page under "Photos."
posted by miagaille at 7:23 AM on May 28, 2008