'Fahrenheit 9/11' sets record

The Fayetteville Observer ^ | 6/29/04 | Matt Leclercq

[clyde asbury]

Worries over whether Moore would vilify soldiers were unfounded.

This is an opinion piece, and it should be labeled as such.

I haven't seen the movie, nor will I because I know Moore's "documentary" style.

Comments from those who have seen it ?

[martin_fierro]

"This has broken all of our past records," said Nasim Kuenzel, an owner of the Cameo Art House Theatre. "The movie that I thought would make us hardly any money - I never thought it would break all the records."
Both showings sold out Friday at the Cameo, the only theater in Fayetteville to carry the Michael Moore film. A midnight showing added at the last minute Friday brought in 60 more people.

"Art House" = "Closet-sized masturbatorium."

[johniegrad]

This "great attendance" in a military town was easily debunked this weekend on FR when it was pointed out that the "Cameo" was the only theater with the movie in that market. Also, the Cameo is one of those little artsy-fartsy theaters that seats very few people so a sell out means little. This info comes not from me but from locals to posted here. Pure propaganda and marketing, nothing more.

[NautiNurse]

A midnight showing added at the last minute Friday brought in 60 more people.

The vast numbers are mind numbing. Hopefully, they are selling lots of Goobers and popcorn.

[clyde asbury]

Yeah, I'm local, so I can vouch for the theater's small size. I don't doubt it's a big boost over their normal attendance, though. Every movie I've seen there has maybe a half-dozen seats sold.

[excalibur1701]

It doesn't matter anymore. Once Spiderman 2 comes out this week, Fahrenheit 9/11 won't even be visible on the radar.

[clyde asbury]

LOL !

[martin_fierro]

Meanwhile, all sales records have been broken down at little Sally's lemonade stand.

Therefore, Global Warming must be a reality.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Surely this will quickly eclipse Mel Gibson's little movie.


NOT!

[listenhillary]

Does Natalie tell her husband now that he is stupidly fighting a war that is just about oil? That he is now a stupid mind numbed Bushman?

http://www.army.mil/tooursoldiers/messages/1166.html
To: D.CO3505PIR AT3
From: Natalie Sorton in North Carolina
Everyone is so proud of what you are doing over there,It may not seem like that to you but it is true.Be safe all of you,and remember you are the REAL HEROES in this world.Come home safe!

[rhombus]

Many of the quotes are from people BEFORE they saw the movie. Nonetheless, this is really of little concern. There are lots of bored and insecure people who want to be hip and cool. Unfortunately this often means following the antics of movie and rock stars who all love Michael Moore right now. I think in reality it helps Bush for as many people as possible to see how low the Democrats who support Michael Moore's cartoon have sunk.

[just me]

The only reason some will see this stupid movie is to reinforce their hate for President Bush.

All you have to do is watch media opinion to get the same effect of Moore's movie anyway.

[IronJack]

I find it odd that this particular theater has been cited in half a dozen different articles celebrating the runaway success of Fahrfromtrue 9/11. I wouldn't put it past Moore and Co. to exaggerate the numbers, or to have some kind of ticket discount/kickback worked out with the owners.

[NautiNurse]

Perhaps you misunderstood the intent of my post. It was completely tongue-in-cheek.

Adding another show that draws only 60 people does not reflect massive crowds.

[CaptRon]

This is about the fourth story I've read which interviews "Republicans" who think Michael Moore is just a swell guy and who went to see the movie to get the "truth".

Call me cynical, but this has the feel of disinformation, like the people who call C-SPAN claiming to be Republicans and then spouting nonsense only a Democrat would allow to pass his lips.

[CaptRon]

The Goobers are applauding this movie.

[NautiNurse]

this particular theater has been cited in half a dozen different articles celebrating the runaway success

Propaganda--Michael Moore's legacy.

[tdadams]

The Michael Moore/leftist media/America hater spin machine is operating at full capacity.

[tdadams]

This is about the fourth story I've read which interviews "Republicans" who think Michael Moore is just a swell guy and who went to see the movie to get the "truth".

It sort of reminds you of callers to talk radio who start off, "I'm a Republican but..." then go off on the standard "Bush lied", "war for oil", "stolen election" crap.

[DustyMoment]

"I'm disgusted," she said. "Disgusted."

"All this movie did was open my eyes a little more to what's really going on," she said. "I think this is definitely going to have an impact on the election. I'm glad I'm a voter."

She should be disgusted at the lies and distortions Moore incorporates in this crockumentary. Unfortunately, taking her comments out of context and trying to apply sarcasm doesn't change her last, and most chilling, comment - "I'm a voter".

That statement alone should get her charged with domestic terrorism.