...go to the premiere of Doing Anything, the latest from Aaron (Robert) Reini. It'll be good. Visit Aaron's blog for more info, and for some good reading material.

Wow. Asta and I just got back from the Heights Theater in Columbia Heights. It's pretty stinkin' amazing. I'd never been there before, but when I saw that Lawrence of Arabia was playing, I figured I'd better check it out. Boy, am I glad.

Before the film, an older gentleman (pictured above) came out and played the Wurlitzer Organ (read about it at the Heights Theater site), which came up off of the floor all cool-like. He played a medley of theme songs, including "When Time Goes By," which just made me want to watch Casablanca.

Then there was the movie. They showed the restored 70mm version of Lawrence, and it was a sight to behold. Seriously, if you get a chance, see it. If you're in the Cities before the end of March, it'll still be playing. I'm no good at writing reviews or anything, but it's a great movie. I'm not sure what he was like in real life, but Peter O'Toole's T.E. Lawrence was very interesting. In the heat of the moment, he seems to often enjoy himself, but then falls apart as soon as whatever it is that he's undertaking is over. I supose there's a little bit of that in all of us.

All in all, I think Asta and I will be making a trip back there when another film is playing. Tickets are $8.00 for general admission, and there are the usual discounts available (student, matinee, senior, and child). Seriously, check it out some time.

Yahoo! Movies: Showtimes - Lawrence of Arabia

Lawrence of Arabia on the big screen? I think I'll be there. Asta and I are going tomorrow to the 7:00 show. It's at the Heights Theatre. If you want to go, let me know. Maybe we can all meet up there.