The Weekly Moviegoer, 1: Yes Shirt, Yes Shoes, No Seat

I didn't get in to the "Renfield" world premiere, but the line outside was nice.

In this pilot edition of The Weekly Moviegoer, I submit a recent evening’s non-event, where I and fellow film festival pass holders patiently waited for entrance to a local cinema…

Generated image of the prompt “People waiting in line at a New Orleans movie theater”

Dear Moviegoers,

"This area is going to be filled with Lyfts in a few minutes," was said aloud. This wasn't too hard to believe, really, as the portion of this uptown New Orleans neighborhood had been covered with young out-of-state cinephiles and film fans just moments prior. The hangers-on who hadn't made the walking trek to nearby bars and coffee shops, made a few taps on their phones and, until their rides came by, would continue to make small talk and jokes, some awkward and filled with impatience, and others with a sense of camaraderie. After all, people waiting in line for a movie premiere share a common bond, one that is only strengthened when in a friendly city such as the Big Easy.