Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Dallas’ Frontiers of Flight Museum kicks off “Space50” with film festival and exhibit
Free Starbucks! (Prepare for overcrowded parking lots.)
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The Frontiers of Flight Museum, in association with the Boeing Company, will screen a series of space-themed films under the umbrella of what they’re calling Space50 (in reference to the 50th anniversary of the U.S. space program).
The initial offering - Ron Howard’s epic Apollo Program chronicle In the Shadow of the Moon - kicks things off tomorrow night (Sept. 13) at 7 p.m.. For your $8 adult admission ($6 for seniors; $5 for kids under 18) you’ll also be able to top off your tanks with high-test Starbucks java, provided gratis by the Dallas NE Super Target store. (Thanks, li’l Target pooch!)
In the Shadow of the Moon doesn’t open its regular theatrical run until Sept. 21, so those taking in the show at the Flight Museum might think of themselves as spaceflight pioneers, after a fashion. With a score by Philip Sheppard and film footage borrowed from NASA’s liquid nitrogen storage vaults (not kidding), it’s bound to be a breathtaking viewing experience.
"CAPCOM, hold onto your hat."
Furthermore, those showing up for the movie will be treated to a sneak preview of Earth From Space, set for its official opening two days later (Sat., Sept. 15). This traveling Smithsonian exhibit features views of Earth from - as the title would lead you to believe - space, including satellite photos on giant banners and a digital video globe dubbed Magic Planet set up to display weather patterns and geologic events. (Hey, I got’cher magic planet right here, pal.)
Events yet to come in the Space50 film series include premieres of The Fever of ‘57 and The Wonder Of It All.
Saddle up, space cowfolk.
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