2007 Rolling Roadshow Tour - Fandango

 

Rated PG; 91min; Director:Kevin Reynolds  

This show is a part of the The 2007 Rolling Roadshow Tour Signature Series, Click to See More

The Film:
On the eve of their college graduation in 1972, five students set off from Austin for one last road trip together, righteously celebrating the privilege of youth. Kevin Reynolds expanded his grad-school film to make this one, which he also directed, and it caught the eye of Steven Spielberg, who made Fandango one of his first projects at the newly formed Amblin. Costner's charisma is undeniable in his first lead performance as Gardner Barnes, the free bird of the group. Barnes applauds buddy Kenneth's (Sam Robards) decision to cancel his wedding and now is talking him into dodging the draft. Others in the car include stick-in-the-mud Judd Nelson (in one of his best ever performances), who is gung ho for fulfilling his duty in Vietnam, and the soft giant Dorman (Chuck Bush). Reynolds's aggressive camera style and great use of music (Elton John's "Saturday Night's Alright" and Blind Faith's "Can't Find My Way Home" bookend the picture) make this film zing along. Reynolds and Costner went on to film (and fight off-screen in) two more pictures, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Waterworld, but they were never better together than in this first film. (Doug Thomas)

The Event:
We are starting off with Fandango because the spirit of that film mirrors the spirit of the Rolling Roadshow Tour. A select group of attendees will join us in Austin the day before the screening for a long distance "pilgrimage" scavenger hunt, where they will revisit the locations from the film, and recreate its many adventures. To win the scavenger hunt, teams will have to (among other things) find a buried bottle of Dom Perignon as well as send one of their team members skydiving. Click here for more details on the Fandango Scavenger Hunt. Scroll down for the link to sign up for the scavenger hunt.

If you're ready to go the extra mile as a FANDANGO fan, then join the other scavenger hunters/adventurers for a drop at the AUSTIN SKYDIVING CENTER. They're offering discounted rates for FANDANGO event participants!!

We are also conducting a nationwide search for a couple to be married in the ultimate Fandango adventure. The marriage, dance and party after the screening will be on the square in San Elizario, Tx, the original location of the wedding party in the movie. Chuck Bush (Dorman from the movie) will preside over the wedding on July 18 at the "Ultimate Fandango" just as he presided over the wedding of Sam Robards and Suzy Amis in the film. If you would like to be married on the square, please send us an email.

Chuck Bush (Dorman) and fellow Groover Brian Cesak (Lester Griffin) will be in attendance at the screening to answer questions and then hang out and celebrate following the screening (and wedding). This just in Marvin J. McIntyre (Truman Sparks) will also be joining us for the screening. We will be updating this page with more details and cast appearances, so check back often!

We have partnered with the website www.howboutafandango.com to present this "Ultimate Fandango" experience. Although the film was something of a flop in its initial theatrical release, Fandango has since gone on to develop a cult following on video. www.howboutafandango.com is the nerve center for that fan base, with extensive articles, photos, production journals, blogs and forums. If you are a Fandango fanatic, odds are you already visit it, but if not, you should drop everything and log on right now.

To see an alternate version of the trailer used for a TV screening of Fandango, click here.

Screening Address:
The San Elizario Plaza
Socorro Rd & San Elizario Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849


Check out our limited edition silkscreened Roadshow Tour 2007 posters HERE!

Sponsored by:
www.howboutafandango.com
The wedding after-party is sponsored by Dewar's White Label

Rolling Roadshow Tour FAQ

 

Show Specials:

• Fandango Scavenger Hunt: A select group of attendees will join us in Austin the day before the screening for a long distance "pilgrimage" scavenger hunt, where they will revisit the locations from the film, and recreate its many adventures. To win the scavenger hunt, teams will have to (among other things) find a buried bottle of Dom Perignon as well as send one of their team members skydiving.
    Purchase Fandango Scavenger Hunt
• VIP Fandango Ticket: Admission to this show is free, but seating is limited. We are offering a small number of VIP seats to this event. VIPs will receive a limited edition hand-silkscreened Fandango event poster, a reserved prime-seating spot at the screening and an invitation to the after-party.
    Purchase VIP Fandango Ticket

Location: Rolling Roadshow

Kid Policy: 18 and up; Children 6 and up will be allowed only with a parent or guardian. No children under the age of 6 will be allowed.

Screenings (click on a show time to buy tickets):

• Wednesday, July 18, 2007
  • 9:00p