2007 Rolling Roadshow Tour - Fandango
Rated PG; 91min; Director:Kevin Reynolds 
Location: Rolling Roadshow
This show is a part of the The 2007 Rolling Roadshow Tour Signature Series, Click to See More
NOTE: THERE WAS A DATE ERROR IN THE EL PASO DAILY PAPER, THE FANDANGO SCREENING IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, NOT TUESDAY, JULY 17!!!
The Film:
On the evening of their college graduation in 1971, five students set off from Austin for one last road trip together, righteously celebrating the privilege of youth. Kevin Reynolds expanded his grad-school film to make this one, which he also directed, and it caught the eye of Steven Spielberg, who made Fandango one of his first projects at the newly formed Amblin. Costner's charisma is undeniable in his first lead performance as Gardner Barnes, the free bird of the group. Barnes applauds buddy Kenneth's (Sam Robards) decision to cancel his wedding and now is talking him into dodging the draft. Others in the car include stick-in-the-mud Judd Nelson (in one of his best ever performances), who is gung ho for fulfilling his duty in Vietnam, and the soft giant Dorman (Chuck Bush). Reynolds's aggressive camera style and great use of music (Elton John's "Saturday Night's Alright" and Blind Faith's "Can't Find My Way Home" bookend the picture) make this film zing along. Reynolds and Costner went on to film (and fight off-screen in) two more pictures, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Waterworld, but they were never better together than in this first film. (Doug Thomas)
The Event:
We are starting off with Fandango because the spirit of that film mirrors the spirit of the Rolling Roadshow Tour. A select group of attendees will join us in Austin the day before the screening for a long distance "pilgrimage" scavenger hunt, where they will revisit the locations from the film, and recreate its many adventures. To win the scavenger hunt, teams will have to (among other things) find a buried bottle of Dom Perignon as well as send one of their team members skydiving. Click here for more details on the Fandango Scavenger Hunt. Scroll down for the link to sign up for the scavenger hunt.
If you're ready to go the extra mile as a FANDANGO fan, then join the other scavenger hunters/adventurers for a drop at the AUSTIN SKYDIVING CENTER. They're offering discounted rates for FANDANGO event participants!! For those starting out on the Scavenger Hunt from El Paso, contact send us an email.
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Chuck Bush (Dorman) and fellow Groover Brian Cesak (Lester Griffin) will be in attendance at the screening to answer questions and then hang out and celebrate following the screening (and wedding). This just in Marvin J. McIntyre (Truman Sparks) will also be joining us for the screening. We will be updating this page with more details and cast appearances, so check back often!
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We have partnered with the website
www.howboutafandango.com to present this "Ultimate Fandango" experience. Although the film was something of a flop in its initial theatrical release,
Fandango has since gone on to develop a cult following on video.
www.howboutafandango.com is the nerve center for that fan base, with extensive articles, photos, production journals, blogs and forums. If you are a
Fandango fanatic, odds are you already visit it, but if not, you should drop everything and log on right now.
To see an alternate version of the trailer used for a TV screening of
Fandango,
click here.
Screening Address:
The San Elizario Plaza
Socorro Rd & San Elizario Rd
San Elizario, TX 79849
Check out our limited edition silkscreened Roadshow Tour 2007 posters HERE!
Sponsored by:
www.howboutafandango.com
Ain't It Cool News
The wedding after-party is sponsored by
Dewar's White Label
Rolling Roadshow Tour FAQ
Show Specials:
- Fandango Scavenger Hunt: A select group of attendees will join us in Austin the day before the screening for a long distance "pilgrimage" scavenger hunt, where they will revisit the locations from the film, and recreate its many adventures. To win the scavenger hunt, teams will have to (among other things) find a buried bottle of Dom Perignon as well as send one of their team members skydiving.
Purchase Fandango Scavenger Hunt - VIP Fandango Ticket: Note: we have suspended sales for the Fandango VIP tickets, but we have plenty of space for folks at the screening. The event is free! Please remember to bring your own lawn chairs.
Purchase VIP Fandango Ticket
Kid Policy: 18 and up; Children 6 and up will be allowed only with a parent or guardian. No children under the age of 6 will be allowed.
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