A group of Batman fanatics - call themselves The Batman Brotherhood, which took off from a communcity on Orkut, was started two years before the release of the Dark Knight.
They did everything fanatics do. Stayed awake night after night for news updates about the movie and trivia. Bought 'limited edition' tshirts. And 'limited edition' dolls (or action figures, as the testerstrone synonym). They painted their faces and learnt the trailers by heart. For two years, the drama continued.
After the first trailer released, the group met - once a week, and then almost everyday as the 'D-Day' came closer. Some of them pinned calendars on the wall, and peeled off a day, first thing each morning. Posters on walls to pray to everyday.
The premier - the group screamed a countdown after the national anthem and loudly scream out the Joker's favourite lines before the movie began.
“He does not have superpowers. He could be any one of us. The idea of a superhero being grounded in reality is his most fascinating aspect.’’ A quote am borrowing from an online article about the group.
It's hilarious.
Right now, three of these boys are on a train from Bombay to Hyderabad. To see The Dark Knight at Prasads IMAX - the biggest 3D IMAX screen in the world. One of these three retards is an old friend from college. So, I'm going to play host to them tomorrow, and of course, join them for the movie. (My 4th time, I think.)
“We are not passionate about our heroes. We are obsessive freaks," they declare.
Amusing day tomorrow, I sense.
PS: I forgot to mention. When my friend pinged me yesterday, he said, Bombay needs A Dark Knight.
2 comments:
Afrin, ur a sweetheart.
Thank you, dear Lester. Was fun having you and hope to see you back at the IMAX for more movie time.
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