In honor of Valentine's Day, I gave myself a gift tonight!
"You're a day late, you know."
It's never too late to show love, to yourself or someone else. That is not restricted to commercially-dictated days of the year. You know that's what I believe.
"Yes, dear, I do know. I was just being funny, you see."
Well, watch yerself, g'friend...
(smile)
By the way, aren't you curious about what my gift was?
"Oh, you bet I am. But I thought if I was patient, you'd probably tell me."
Oh, still joking around? That's okay, I'll still let you in on it: discounted movie passes.
"Seriously? That's your 'big gift' this year?"
Well, after yesterday's movie about dogs, I wanted to continue the love celebration.
Tonight was perfect, especially since Jim Reed had told me "when I first heard of this movie, I thought it would be something you would really like."
"He's the guy with the Wednesday night movies at Sentient Bean?"
Yes, he's the guy. But his films aren't limited to the 'Bean, nor have they been these past fourteen years. Since 2003, The Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah, known as a "Pop-Up Arthouse" these days, has been sharing film culture with this seaport.
"Major coolness! Any specific type of films?"
They're quite diverse in range, actually. As he says, they're 'odd cult gems, infamous flops, influential classics, and buzzworthy new titles on the international festival circuit.' By the way, those words are printed on the back of my gift to myself... which doubles as a gift to Jim and to Savannah.
"That sounds very generous - and expensive, too."
Fortunately, it's true for the former, but not the latter. The "Super Awesome Discount Pass", a punch card, only cost $25 and allows me to see five screenings for only $5 each. That saves me a few dollars each time - for maybe a coffeehouse treat - and provides Jim with upfront capital to contain running 'the Coastal Empire's longest-running and most award-winning independent cinema organization.' Again, those words are right on the back of the card, not mine, but I wish I had crafted them.
"I know you do! :-) Thanks for sharing!"
You betcha! Every chance I get...
(smile)
