First Saturday in May... - Page 2

Cajungator26 · #21 04-19-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cowgirlintexas

Well, I don't reckon it's going make it to Beaumont, Texas anytime soon... No surprise there

. Guess I'll have to wait for it to come out on DVD.

Beaumont? Tracy Byrd is from Beaumont.

If it makes you feel any better, Orlando isn't on the list either.

Riot · #22 04-19-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Beaumont? Tracy Byrd is from Beaumont.

If it makes you feel any better, Orlando isn't on the list either.

Guys, it seems if you can get your local indie theatre to contact the Hennegans, they'll send the film out to your area!

Riot · #23 04-19-2008, 01:03 PM

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I saw it at the Lagoon in the trendy Uptown area of Minneapolis last night. It was very good.

I'm curious though. What did you guys think of them deciding not to show Barbaro's injury?

I thought that very appropriate, myself - no reason to show it, and the way they clouded out with just the voice-over of the pull-up stayed true to the purpose of the movie, I thought.

The whole strength of the movie, for me, was showing how all these different people - trainer for royalty, ex-Olympian equestrian, trainer coming back from paralysis, small-time guy in New York, etc - they each get a horse with a chance in their barns.

That's luck right there, and you can see that all of them know it and are pretty amazed they have been dealt a chance. They also know all the training skill in the world still has to combine with fate and luck to get to the Derby.

And Barbaro showed that even winning the Derby doesn't take away being subject to the nightmares fate can dish out.

I got emotional several places in the movie! <g> Whether you like these trainers or horses or not. Doesn't matter. Watching Frank Amonte, with his dreams of his own stable, talking about giving his children more than he had, giving his daughter riding lessons even though they were too expensive ... watching that all come to naught in a few missteps by A of Troy - you could see it in his face everything that meant to him, his future, his business, his family and his daughter's riding lessons, etc. Geesh, you had to feel for the guy!

saratogabrit · #24 04-19-2008, 01:21 PM

Not showing yet in the UK-but at leat i've seen it 3 times already.

Looks like it's playing to audiences that vary from completely sold out (New York) to virtually empty (Boston)- 3 people-2 friends of mine and 1 other person.

AeWingnut · #25 04-19-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mumtaz

But .. that film gave me a starting case of Derby Fever. Never had it before. Now I want a horse

you have a horse.

oh you mean a Derby horse

ddthetide · #26 04-19-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mumtaz

But .. that film gave me a starting case of Derby Fever. Never had it before. Now I want a horse

MAYBE We have an Oaks horse.

infield_line · #27 04-19-2008, 09:26 PM

Saw "First Saturday in May" today in NY, and it's just a wonderful movie. You'll laugh and cry. Anyone that sees this movie and does not get the racing bug is dead. One of the brothers was there to answer questions, and he said that word of mouth is key to broader exposure for the film. The more people in the seats during these limited runs, the more chances that others will pick up distribution.

Anyway, see it or get the DVD, you'll be knocked out.

There was one other DT'er in the audience, Jms62 I think... if that's not correct then please jump in.

I/L

TheSpyder · #28 04-19-2008, 10:37 PM

Sounds great...not too many place in SC to see it...ahhhh let me see...none.

Will Scoop up DVD asap

Spyder

deltagulf · #29 04-20-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Cajungator26

Beaumont? Tracy Byrd is from Beaumont.

If it makes you feel any better, Orlando isn't on the list either.

same here no where to be found along gulf coast .
i thought with 4 race tracks in state it would show up some where.

Sightseek · #30 04-20-2008, 12:58 PM

For those in the Saratoga area, the Saratoga Film Forum has expanded their schedule:

Thursday, April 24th: 5:30PM & 8PM

Friday, April 25th: 5:30PM & 8PM

Saturday, April 26th: 12 noon & 3PM

Sunday, April 27th: 7PM

jms62 · #31 04-20-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by infield_line

Saw "First Saturday in May" today in NY, and it's just a wonderful movie. You'll laugh and cry. Anyone that sees this movie and does not get the racing bug is dead. One of the brothers was there to answer questions, and he said that word of mouth is key to broader exposure for the film. The more people in the seats during these limited runs, the more chances that others will pick up distribution.

Anyway, see it or get the DVD, you'll be knocked out.

There was one other DT'er in the audience, Jms62 I think... if that's not correct then please jump in.

I/L

Yup.. Nice to meet you. It was a great movie. I of course loved it but I was really suprised HOW MUCH my wife loved it. She is not really a racing fan other than watching the big dance. I'm going to buy a few DVD's and get them out to friends.It was nice that one of the Hannigen (sp?) brothers was there to answer some questions...

ALostTexan · #32 04-20-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jms62

Yup.. Nice to meet you. It was a great movie. I of course loved it but I was really suprised HOW MUCH my wife loved it. She is not really a racing fan other than watching the big dance. I'm going to buy a few DVD's and get them out to friends.It was nice that one of the Hannigen (sp?) brothers was there to answer some questions...

This is the response I have notice alot, too. You really don't have to be a racing fan at all to enjoy the film. I think that the guys have done a great job of bringing the people aspect to the sport, which is cool...

31lengths · #33 04-20-2008, 10:34 PM

Does anyone know how this movie will be available? It is not playing in Florida ANYWHERE. Will it be available on DVD or on the Sundance channel soon?

ddthetide · #34 04-21-2008, 06:24 AM

may 1, pre-order the dvd from the website.

31lengths · #35 04-21-2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ddthetide

may 1, pre-order the dvd from the website.

Thank you very much.

slotdirt · #36 04-24-2008, 05:13 PM

Received an email a couple minutes ago saying the movie's run here in DC would be over tonight. Thusly, I am eschewing a solid lung opening run to see the 7:20 showing.

tiggerv · #37 04-24-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by slotdirt

Received an email a couple minutes ago saying the movie's run here in DC would be over tonight. Thusly, I am eschewing a solid lung opening run to see the 7:20 showing.

Saw it at E street last night. Definitely worth the trip

Heels1989 · #38 04-24-2008, 06:29 PM

Slot. My wife and I will also be at tonite's 720 show in DC. Will be sporting my DT Stables hat.

largo1 · #39 04-25-2008, 01:49 AM

Wow, seems like there's a few DT'ers in DC!! I'm from there, lived there for 20 some-years, but now (VERY happily) live on my farm in Ohio. I emailed to see if I could get Overnight Shipping on the DVD, so we could watch it Derby Day. Plus I want to buy one of the movie posters. Haven't heard anything back yet.

Suzanne

ALostTexan · #40 04-25-2008, 01:56 AM

For anyone in Arizona, especially around the Tucson area, we are still viewing the film on Monday on campus. Brad will be here for a Q&A session after the film, too, plus you get a 2008 Derby Glass with the $5 admission.

Not sure if there are any DT'ers on here, but if you can make it it is going to be cool.