Movies by the truckload, some free

What are *you* doing on Monday night?

Well, it's been a few weeks since the last one, but *this* Monday night is movie night at The Independent, and that beloved "indie" exercise in quirk (and sass!), Juno, is on the bill.

You see, The Independent (concert venue) runs a free movie night on any Monday that they don't have a show scheduled. And they just posted movies for the next two weeks (godbless 'em):

April 21st: Juno
April 28th: No Country for Old Men

Not too shabby, huh? I'm on the fence for Juno, but I'll make it out for No Country, for sure.

By the way, there is a "two drink minimum" for the show, but noone really checks (not that it would ever be a problem, beer by the pint or pitcher). ;) And they usually have free popcorn, which is a nice touch for making it "homey" (well, as much as a medium-sized concert venue in SF will ever been homey).

Doors open at 7:30pm, show at 8pm; and I'd recommend getting there on the early side if you want a good seat. I've certainly been there when it's very chill, seats no problem, but I've also been there when it was standing room only (most people made do by finding some sort of non-chair seating in various nooks and crannies).

Oh, and out of a somewhat unfortunate coincidence, the Red Vic Movie House is showing Juno on the 21st as well (and also on the 22nd). Even if you catch the free showing at The Independent, definitely give the Vic some love; they are an awesome arthouse institution here in SF, always with a top-notch lineup of films. In fact, I caught Persepolis there earlier this week with a friend and plan on going to see The Big Lebowski tonight. I don't really smoke (green or otherwise), but I can appreciate that they have an annual Lebowski showing around the date of 4/20. Too silly, but oh-so-appropriate. haha.