I have a soft spot for vintage 3D movies… okay, so I have a soft spot for vintage movies in general. Fortunately, the Laurelhurst Theatre is fabulous about bringing classic movies back to the big screen. No matter how many times you see it on video, nothing rivals seeing a movie in its full glory. This is why I try to see Casablanca *every* time the print comes to town.
Last night I dragged Aaron to see the Creature from the Black Lagoon in 3D. (Okay, so the dragging *really* wasn’t necessary… ) Yeah, the glasses give you a headache after a while, but the look and feel of vintage 3D is so cool! Amusing to watch the scientists chase after the Creature, alternating between trying to kill it or study it, depending on whether you were talking to the “power-hungry, jealous cuz he wasn’t getting any” scientist or the “I’ve got the girl, I’ve got the smarts, and I’m the most likeable character” scientist. Sure, the Creature killed a couple of lackeys, but only because he wanted the girl! It’s also regrettable that they didn’t do a follow-up flick with the Creature starring opposite Esther Williams — that would have been really fun!