Bravo, Ms. Brown
The Order of Myths premiere at the Saenger was as well attended as the film was received.
Of the film itself, I don’t know how it could have been better. A true work of art, it is far more subtle and layered than many will understand after only one viewing. I’d love to see what was cut in editing.
Sadly, I also feel the blinders many locals assume in regard to local culture and sociology will prevent the film from having any true impact on Mobile. Some superficialities may emerge, yet deeper and more resolute change isn’t so easy.
Tags: Arts, Film, Kevin Lee, Mardi Gras, Margaret Brown, Order of Myths
August 5th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Okay, I haven’t seen the movie and since I’m in upstate NY right now I probably won’t see it for some time. Is it “The Order of Myths” or “The Order of the Myths”? I’ve seen it both ways.
August 5th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
It’s The Order of Myths. The web site is http://www.theorderofmyths.com
I live in Mobile and I haven’t seen it yet either. I could be wrong . .
but I don’t think it’s even showing here right now. There’s another
showing here on August 15 at the Crescent Theater. In New York
it’s already shown - July 25, with no additional information about
future showings there.
Kevin - what’s that about, are they waiting to sign a big
release deal . . I don’t understand the sparse schedule . .
August 5th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
Preston-
It’s a lower budget, indie, art film so its release will be spotty everywhere.
The Aug. 15 date for the Crescent is ostensibly the beginning of a run at the new LoDa venue. Whether the theater is ready in time is another story. That place is so far behind schedule I’ve stopped waiting for its premiere.
All the other screens in town are owned by the same big corporation that shows mostly bland, major release fare.
August 6th, 2008 at 5:21 am
Sounds like something I’ll wind up buying over the internet. Hopefully they’ll release it soon.
August 6th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
It’s a film about drunk people riding around on floats throwing candy.
It’s not going to change the world, or Mobile for that matter.
August 6th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Mike Gordon-
I wish more people had a nonplussed ‘tude about Mardi Gras in general, but sadly there’s a lot more to it than that. Celebrations of life are good, but you have to be able to discern between the celebration and life itself.
Or as someone else said a long time ago, “The problem with Mobile is that half the people think the king and queen of Mardi Gras are real and the other half wish they were.”
August 6th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
I’m estimating less than 1% of the population in Mobile are actually wrapped up in the thought of being royalty or wanting to be royalty. I’m also estimating far less of a percentage of people in the U.S. who care about Mobile Mardi Gras, and the fact their mystic organizations are racially divided.
Most people just want to get drunk and catch beads.
Nice broad generalization though.
August 7th, 2008 at 12:59 am
Mike Gordon-
As far as “broad generalizations,” you might want to check at “Lost and Found.” I believe there’s a sense of humor someone turned in last Thursday that might be yours.
While you’re at it, look at the historical list of family names involved in Mardi Gras at the upper levels, then look at the names that historically control industry and wealth in this little town. Any correlation?
We do agree that the film is “much ado about nothing” as far as most Mobilians are concerned. Kudos on that insight.
August 7th, 2008 at 7:14 am
Kevin-
Which half do you belong to? The half of Mobile that think the king and queen are real or the half that wishes they were?
Too bad bitter isn’t an option.
August 7th, 2008 at 10:19 am
Mike-
Why, I belong to the portion that KNOWS they are real, like the rest of my carpetbagger, scalawag friends.
If bitter isn’t an option, naive certainly appears to be.
August 7th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Well, at least nobody can say that Carnival is all just fun and games. Misrule!
August 14th, 2008 at 6:41 am
Can’t wait to see this at the Crescent!