we're trying to put together a viewing night or something. (*E* knows how this works; why am I starting this thread?
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More like I just have some ideas for how it could be arranged.
Trying to remember back to the instant messenger/group chat days, it was a while ago
but some behaviors come to mind. Like when it's a slow night and you stay logged in but focus on other activities such as youtube videos, a game, or DVD. Then update your friend on what is happening with each lol. Other times, you post a link in a chat and watch it go quiet for a few seconds while people click on it. Wait for the crying and protestations to ensue. If you have them on webcam, you can see their actual facial expressions!
Basically, as a hermit I appreciate situations where I can interact with friends in as real-time a manner as possible, without spending thousands on the moot plane each time.
If we made costume night happen, we can work out movie night, dammit!
It doesn't have to be on IM either. I posted in a few viewing parties on a fansite for Robert Pattinson when the Twilight DVD first came out.
They'd just give you a date and a time, and find links for the folks with no access to the movie, and we'd all be able to join in the fun. It would be a big two-hour spamathon of quotes, gifs, drooling, and bitching. I loved it! It was like watching ROTK at moots when everyone rolls their eyes at Legolas' diversion line lol.
For b77, we can find good web links, or just downloads from trusted sources. In other cases, give people time to check their rental stores and netflix, etc. I think itunes rents out movies too, or lets you buy them. Options, anyhow.
Is this what you're talking about?
amazon link
Yup! Not sure I've seen any of their shorts yet, but they are available at the website:
http://www.rifftrax.com/
Since they're current movies, it's illegal to sell them so they just make the audio track available for download, um, somewhere. (Not sure where actually.)
Yeah, that was the only part I was confused about at first. If I still make it sound complicated, it really isn't.
When you buy a riff, you're only getting an audio file of their commentary. It's your job to get a copy of the actual movie on hand. I don't watch movies on the computer, so I play the commentary on my ipod and just time it to whatever's on screen. They do give you cues about every eight minutes so you can make sure the timing is right. It's very helpful! But the best option is to download the (free) rifftrax player, which will automatically sync the audio to your DVD so you don't have to frig around after bathroom breaks and whatnot.
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