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From: jam@dcl-cs.UUCP (John A. Mariani)
Newsgroups: net.sf-lovers
Subject: RHPS -- To participate or not to participate
Message-ID: <193@dcl-cs.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 7-Jun-85 22:55:09 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jun  7 22:55:09 1985
Date-Received: Mon, 10-Jun-85 21:18:34 EDT
Reply-To: jam@dcl-cs.UUCP (John A. Mariani)
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With regard to the Rocky Horror Picture Show, I have had the
privilege of attending several showings under the aegis of
several SF conventions held in Glasgow where it is
a BIG favourite with the fans. Under such circumstances,
the audience is allowed (nay, encouraged) to participate -- unlike
at cinema screenings where such activities (as throwing confetti
and pieces of toast) are frowned upon to say the least.
Viewing RHPS under such circumstances is a unique experience
and one not to be missed if the chance arises.

However, last Friday (May 31st) Channel 4 (probably the best British
TV channel at the moment) screened RHPS (the British TV premiere as far as I'm
aware) and I still enjoyed it!
I would say audience participation certainly adds to the film,
but viewing  it in a darkened, silent room allows
certain subtleties
to come through.

If Steven Brust is still interested, I have seen an (American)
import double album 
(therefore,  beyond my price range for an L.P) called
The RHPS Audience Part-i-cipation Album (love that title!). Sorry I don't
have more details than that!


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