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Weirdo Wednesday

“Rabid was released by acclaimed director David Cronenberg in 1977 (Courtesy of New World Pictures)
Owen Johnson
Connector Staff

Starting every Wednesday night at 7:35 and going till 10, the Luna Theater hosts an event known as Weirdo Wednesday. Weirdo Wednesday is an event where you can come to the theater free of charge (not including refreshments) to watch whatever movie the theater decides to play that night.

As this was my first time attending the event, I had no idea if what I had experienced is the usual routine or if it changes every week. From what I had gathered, I assumed that on Weirdo Wednesday, the theater plays cult B-movies. This past Wednesday, they played David Cronenberg’s 1977 movie “Rabid.”

At the start of the event, attendees were given the option to enter a raffle for only one dollar. The prize offered was some sort of popcorn and a couple of DVDs.

My tone towards the whole event is probably coming off as dull and uninterested, but that is my fault as opposed to the event’s. The best way to enjoy this event is by going with a group of friends to make fun of the movie with. I made the mistake of going by myself, so the entire event was a complete bore that I left halfway through the movie.

If you are a fan of B-movies or looking for something to do with a group of friends on a Wednesday night, then Weirdo Wednesday at the Luna Theater is something to definitely consider.

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