David Minor Theater

Korrin B.

May 22, 2011 - 11:45 PM

As part of my weekend "thesis defense is over" celebration, my friend and I went to see a movie at the David Minor Theater in Eugene. Now, I must clarify that although I like to think of this as a celebration weekend, the reality is that I am still in school and have a five-page paper for one of my classes due on Monday. Therefore, I don't entirely get a break, but still, I'm forcing myself to have a little one at least! Everyone keeps asking me if this means that I am done for the term and have no more work to do. The answer is no. I am still enrolled in three classes with two jobs and thesis revisions to make.

This was my first time going to the David Minor Theater. I have wanted to go for quite some time now, so it was great to be able to check it off of my list before graduation rolls around. The David Minor Theater plays movies and allows you to order food and drinks while you watch. The food comes from various restaurants in the surrounding Fifth Street Market area. It is a very cute place. I enjoyed the little screens and cozy feeling of the place. It just had a much more mellow vibe than a traditional movie theater.

The movie my friend and I saw was "Blue Valentine." It was a very interesting movie and definitely left me with a lot of thoughts. Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams both did great acting jobs in it. It was my friend's second time seeing the movie and she admitted that the first time she saw it she had a similar reaction to it that I did. However, being a film student, seeing it the second time she just focused on the interesting camera angles throughout it!

I would definitely recommend the David Minor Theater to Eugenians who have yet to go. It is a fun activity to spice up the week with. Plus, it is cheaper than going to a normal movie theater. Since the movies are ones that were recently in theaters, but are not anymore, the ticket prices are much more reasonable. I am finding all of these cool things in Eugene now that I am graduating and leaving! Go figure.