An Evening at the SIE Film Center

Written by John Edward Betancourt

What's interesting about fandoms and the things that we geek out about, is the sheer need to be able to share them with others.  We are inspired and enlightened by the things we watch or read over and over again and it almost becomes necessity to have our love validated by those who share in our joy.  

Often times these events are limited to conventions, so we only get to see our fandom buddies once a year and let's be honest, that is simply not enough. There is so much more to celebrate and a weekend is too short a time to express all the joy that is bottled up within. It's a fact that the amazing folks at Denver Comic Con have figured out and that's why you are seeing them reach out to do new things again and again.  

Last month DCC and the SIE Film Center played host to the series eight premiere of Doctor Who, giving Whovians everywhere a chance to celebrate with their friends and fellow fans all in one comfortable place, but DCC was just getting started.  Last night, I had the opportunity to head back down to the SIE Film Center to step into a celebration of film. Yes, Friday night was all about Terry Gilliam's The Zero Theorem and well, while I have already written a review on the film, what has me still pondering on last night, is how awesome the turnout was and how amazing it is that my favorite convention does these kinds of events.  

I overheard several people talking about how neat it was that DCC was hosting this and it was awesome to hear the excitement in their voice and the joy on their faces and quite frankly what better a place to do it than at the home of the Denver Film Society.  This really is just something I have yet to hear of other conventions doing, reaching out to the community and making sure we celebrate year round. 

It made for a wonderful evening and when the lights went down in the theater, we were all transported to that special place where only fans can go.  Thanks again to Denver Comic Con and the Denver Film Society/SIE Film Center for hosting this wonderful event and evening.  

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