Our adventure to Chicago from Detroit (275 miles one way) to see “IT” on a big screen was great. First we stopped at Fantasy Headquarters, about nine miles from the theatre (on Milwaukee St). <\/p>\n
It is a huge costume and accessory place. It had aisles and rows of whatever you can imagine costume- or makeupwise. They were, however, out of one item: They were out of elf ear tips! <\/p>\n
Relentlessly we searched all the other creature ears they had in stock until we came across something I thought would do. It was a $13.00 gamble, but it worked. <\/p>\n
I won’t say here what type fake creature ears my wife used, but the popular guess was Vulcan (wrong, by the way). In a dark parking lot on the far east side of Chicago she was transformed into Lady Arwen’s cousin, accompanied by her strikingly handsome warrior of Rohan. <\/p>\n
We ascended to the city streets and placed ourselves in line among the faithful. It was a magical evening … good thing for all the hassles we had to deal with to be able to go.<\/p>\n
The extended version far surpassed our expectations. In my opinion it is the version that should be seen on the big screen. <\/p>\n
After every new line or complete new scene, the audience showed its approval with hoots, laughs, or applause. However, the theatre was very warm … very … very warm, especially for people dressed for a middle-Earth winter. <\/p>\n
Despite this glitch the time sped by until dear brave little Frodo utters those loving words to his faithful companion Samwise: “Sam, I’m glad you’re with me.” Then it was over. <\/p>\n
We had our pictures taken by other costumees who had traveled from Saint Louis for the event. Thanks again, ladies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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