Bowling for columbine - not screening in a cinema near you.

[Chimpster2000]

I realise it isn't exactly a blockbuster but I cant find a cinema screening it anywhere (its out friday). I live in the Bristol area - if anyone knows a nearby cinema showing it, let me know!

[Jericho]

That is the whole point of multiplexes: 10 screens, 7 of them showing HarryPotter, 1 showing Big Fat Greek wedding, and 2 showing Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood.

I wouldn't have seen that in the cinema anyway, would have waited for video for that one.

[Brody]

I can't tell you where to find it in Bristol, but I can say that the film is worth seeing (if you do happen to find it). To be honest, I'm surprised to hear that it's over there (in the UK) to begin with.

Brody

[Sarcasm]

Michael Moore has quite a following over here, as film and TV maker and for his books. I wonder if he may even be more highly regarded in the UK than the US.

It's coming to Oxford's Phoenix Picture House from Friday, should anyone be within reach of Oxford and interested. But the Picture House chain doesn't seem to have a cinema anywhere near Bristol (see www.picture-house.cinemas.co.uk for the list). I see that http://www.reeltime-cinemas.co.uk/ lists "Bowling..." on their Coming Soon page, but it's not on at any of their cinemas (Bristol or anywhere else) next week.

[Brody]

His film is doing well over here, but it seems that fewer Americans agree with his politics these days. I met him recently and he was extremely cool and gracious.

I'm glad that he has a following in the UK. I guess I'm a little surprised because he often deals with issues that are very American-specific. For example, in Roger and Me he focused primarily on the autmobile manufacturing industry in Flint, Michigan. However, his themes (corporate greed, corporate liability, etc...) are certainly universal.

I hope you find the film near you. I think you'll enjoy it.

Brody

[Chimpster2000]

I loved the Alwful truth when it was on over here (not anymore ) and when he goes on question time over here it livens things up

Damn Harry Potter (again), blinking muppet child.

[Sarcasm]

I'm glad that he has a following in the UK. I guess I'm a little surprised because he often deals with issues that are very American-specific. For example, in Roger and Me he focused primarily on the autmobile manufacturing industry in Flint, Michigan. However, his themes (corporate greed, corporate liability, etc...) are certainly universal.

Exactly! Also, the thing is, American culture (including corporate culture and gun culture) has a real fascination for a lot of us in the UK, but it's often a sort of appalled fascination, partly because we have this dread that anything terrible that happens in the States will happen here a few years down the road. And it's comforting to realise that there are plenty of American commentators who are...well, sane and moderate basically. Plus, Moore is a really, really funny man. I've seen a few clips from the new film, and I must say that the revelation is Marilyn Manson, who's amazingly articulate and sensible.

[silentWitness]

90% of films never see the light of day!!! be thankful if you ever se it!

[Brody]

I'm glad that he has a following in the UK. I guess I'm a little surprised because he often deals with issues that are very American-specific. For example, in Roger and Me he focused primarily on the autmobile manufacturing industry in Flint, Michigan. However, his themes (corporate greed, corporate liability, etc...) are certainly universal.

Exactly! Also, the thing is, American culture (including corporate culture and gun culture) has a real fascination for a lot of us in the UK, but it's often a sort of appalled fascination, partly because we have this dread that anything terrible that happens in the States will happen here a few years down the road. And it's comforting to realise that there are plenty of American commentators who are...well, sane and moderate basically. Plus, Moore is a really, really funny man. I've seen a few clips from the new film, and I must say that the revelation is Marilyn Manson, who's amazingly articulate and sensible.

Very good points. Well put.

Brody