I went to a matinee today, and I only paid...well you can figure that out. But I had to go at 10am, OK, so maybe I am crazy.
But the theater was nice & empty. There were a few other people, and a nice looking couple that was probably in their 60's. Which was good for me, because I was feeling a little silly about rushing to a movie about..."stepping". So I wasn't the oldest one there. LOL
I went to see "St.o.mp the Ya.rd." Hmm, let me see if I can tell you about it without giving telling too much.
I enjoyed it. Of course, it had the "love" story, and the "hard/bad luck" component to it as well. The main character DJ comes to Atlanta to attend Truth University after his brother was murdered. It centers around him and the 2 fraternities that compete for him, and always compete against each other in a major step show.
I think the love story between DJ & April is sweet as well as the one between DJ's Aunt & Uncle.
There are many underlying conflicts in the story. Educated vs. Blue collar; ghetto vs. non-ghetto (sorry I couldn't think of an appropriate antonym); old-school vs. new school. But I don't think that distracted me from the main story-line. I was a little annoyed with some of the close-ups during the step/dance competitions. There were a few great shirtless scenes for the ladies :-).
If you are interested in step shows, dancing and fraternity life, this might be the movie for you.
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I might have to check out the matinee joint as well.
Alone.
Away from the kiddies.
Don't tell anyone!
I should have gone to the 10 am show myself. Instead I went on Sat nite with all the kiddies ... never again!
@ hassan I was trying to save money, but it had other benefits as well. :-)
@ chele Ohhh on a Sat. nite you were brave. I learned the hard way I think it was a Friday nite. LOL
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