Introduction

Music Movie Night (MMN) originated in the smokey, drunken back corners of The Grand Phantom Wizard's mind. As he watched Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii alone one night, he thought about how great it'd be to share this experience with others. He knew many people had probably never seen this era of Pink Floyd, his favorite. Neurons began firing, a little tingle in the balls, and guidelines were established (see below). On May 23, 2011, the Founding Five (The Grand Phantom Wizard, Master of Arms and Beef Curtains, Optimus Patriarch, The Supreme Commander of R’lyeh, and The Most Honorable Rabbi) gathered at The Grand Phantom Wizard's house for the inaugural Movie Music Night.

Since that initial meeting, there have been a total of 12 MMNs (see below). Although various guests have joined the Founding Five, this group of men remain the core of the hosts and audience. MMNs are respected times in the lives of these men. Each meeting marks a time to get away from family and adult responsibilities, an opportunity to drink, relax, and engage with music. It is a middle-class, former hipster's moment of bros before hoes. It is poker night, a trip to the neighborhood bar, a night out to see a band.

This blog is intended to further the conversations which surround MMN. Each host will post an overview of the evening including personal responses, images, synopses of pre/post game discussions, and relevant links. The audience and others introduced to the site and MMN will be invited to comment. Let's see how well we can make this work.


The Guidelines
1. The host sends out an invitation which includes the title of his selected film and the evening's agenda with approximate times.
2. Audience members bring quality, dude dishes and beer.
3. The host introduces the film with background and contextual information.
4. The film will not be stopped or paused after it has begun.
5. Talking during the movie is prohibited.
6. The host will guide a round-table discussion after the movie.
7. Amendment 1: Women are prohibited from attending MMN. The only exception to this rule are the women over the age of 21 who reside within the host's domicile. (adopted: 9.28.11)


Past MMNs
May 23, 2011
Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii

June 7, 2011
The Last Waltz (The Band and guests)

June 14, 2011
It Might Get Loud (Jimmy Page, The Edge, Jack White)

June 30, 2011
Iron Maiden: Flight 666

July 7, 2011
Neil Young: Heart of Gold

July 11, 2011
The Song Remains the Same (Led Zeppelin)

July 27, 2011
We Jam Econo (The Minutemen)

September 27, 2011
Stop Making Sense (Talking Heads)

November 11, 2011
This is Spinal Tap

January 7, 2012
Beyond the Lighted Stage (Rush)

February 4, 2012
Year of the Horse (Neil Young and Crazy Horse)

March 24, 2012
Get Thrashed! (thrash metal documentary)