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Nerds at Play: ‘Star Trek’ for Austin Planetarium 2
For Part 1, see post below.
OK, nobody expects self-professed nerds to stage a perfect fundraiser. The adorable Austin Planetarium folks did not play against type at their Bullock Texas State History Museum “Star Trek” event. Until the smashing movie started, the event lacked social ease. After that, the audience mind-melded with the elephantine IMAX screen.
Connor Goeke, Kathy Goeke
Mounted in the echoing grandiosity of the museum’s great hall, the 3-hour presentation was impossible to hear beyond the first rows. A “Star Trek” spoof lasted so long it made Shakespeare’s tragedies seem time-warped. The food disappeared early, but not the booze — a dangerous combination.
Yet the vibe remained mellow throughout. Costumed guests — Darth Vader? Wrong franchise, baby — mingled with folks just off work. (It started at 6 p.m. The movie came at 9:30 p.m.)
Joy Scott, Monica Piñon, Wendy Worthy
A word or two about the movie, which has so far grossed $76 million. As reviews attest, it’s thrilling. Of course, watching it on the second row of the IMAX was rather like a super nova exploding in one’s face (two were featured in the film).
Ariana Delbar, Vincent Delbar
One neat thing for the social columnist to repeat: It will appeal to Trekkies and summer-movie fans alike. Nerds will lock arms with mall movie-goers to make this the summer’s highest grossing film.
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