Yesterday, Veteran’s Day, was an occasion to catch two movies, one at the El Capitan and the other at the newly opened Egyptian Theatre! The theater honored one veteran who is featured on the marquee and announced before a screening! The Marvels is currently showing at the El Capitan. There were two exclusive items, canteens with the symbols of each of The Marvels, $27 and a collectible popcorn tin, I think it was ten dollars more. The lobby also featured screen used costumes in cases. At the start of the displays was Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and his brown jacket and eyepatch. Next, the colorful costume of Ms. Marvel (Imani Vellani) also had the bangle. The iconic uniform of Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) features the starburst symbol. The black and white uniform of Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) was next to her. Lastly, there was the costume of Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton), the Universal Weapon was with her. She did not have the bangle!
The costumes of The Marvels at the El Capitan Theatre, author’s photo.
The Egyptian Theatre was undergoing a restoration and reopend on November 9th with The Killer that also had a Q&A with director, David Fincher. It has been a Hollywood feature since 1922. American Cinematheque presents film festivals like Beyond Fest there since 1998. Netflix bought the theater in 2020 and has released a short film, Temple of Film: 100 Years of the Egyptian Theatre. The night featured a members only screening of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) which had a Q&A with director, Edgar Wright, creator of the graphic novels, Bryan Lee O’Malley. It was moderated by The Daniels, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, Academy Award winning best directors for Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022).
Cosplayer Oliver as Scott Pilgrim wins the night!, photo by the author.
The later screening would have an introduction by Wright and O’Malley. One of the best films, Scott Pilgrim, stars Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. It also happens to have Brie Larson, from The Marvels, in the cast! The best part of standing in a queue of a beloved movie is the chance to chat with film fans. In this case, I was able to talk about American Cinematheque and movies with members Matt Farren and Gillian Am. An interesting conversation with some great advice on film events and comments about films! Also in the line, there was a great cosplayer, Oliver, dressed as Scott Pilgrim. He mentioned that he also cosplays at conventions. Before the screening, O’Malley and Wright were introduced, and then a surprise was The Daniels stayed for the introduction!
Bryan Lee O’Malley, Daniel Scheinert, Daniel Kwan, and Edgar Wright before the screening, Egyptian Theatre, author’s photo.
Kwan and Scheinert said their contribution to the movie was “We bought tickets and DVDs”, funny! Wright started the introduction saying, “The Egyptian is back baby!” He said the Dolby Atmos was different from the 10th anniversay screening of the film. Wright mentioned that he was in L.A. to help promote the animated series, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, which debuts on Netflix on November 17th, this Friday! He mentioned that the applause of audiences in Toronto and the earlier screening. Wright said the film would be replayed until the audience cheered for Toronto until it would be heard at the Mann’s theater! He also mentioned at the end of the film a “sneaky peek of the anime”, which was the final trailer. There is still love for Scott Pilgrim vs the World with the return of the cast for the series. Also important is the audiences who return to watch the film! An incredible night of movies, The Marvels and Scott Pilgim vs the World, events, filmmakers, and also fans!
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