# Boston Dopefest, with a side of Film Club **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 16, 2001, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264 "2001-01-16T02:45:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Turpentine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecd19e/32.png) [@Turpentine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turpentine)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2001, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/41 "2001-01-31T16:38:18Z")
I don’t mean to be pushy, but it was this coming Sunday that we were going to meet? I won’t be making the film, but I need to plan ahead a bit in order to find you all. So where are we eating? I don’t really mind where we go as long as it’s not super-pricey, but I need to know where it is so I can figure out how to get there. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2001, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/42 "2001-01-31T17:34:20Z")
andygirl has talked me into seeing both films, so I thought I’d push the dinner back to about 4:30 or 5:00, with some of use scampering out in time for the 7:00 movie. The place will be either Redbones or Rudy’s, both near Davis Square in Somerville. I’m checking out Rudy’s tonight to see if it’s any good. I’ll post directions tomorrow. Expected attendees: andygirl, Geobabe, ENugent, Turpentine, Tymp, Totoro, Robot Arm. Possibles: missbunny, Serendipity, CalMeacham and Mrs. Cal, Redwing. If there are any changes to that list, would you post here, please. ---
**Author:** ![Serendipity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f17d59/32.png) [@Serendipity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Serendipity)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2001, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/43 "2001-01-31T19:24:43Z")
So long as Turp’s still up for giving me a ride, I’ll be there for dinner. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Redwing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dfb087/32.png) [@Redwing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Redwing)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2001, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/44 "2001-01-31T20:05:59Z")
Well, I can’t make the earlier show, but food and the later show sounds good. There is also a high chance of Mrs. Redwing. ---
**Author:** ![ENugent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/4af34b/32.png) [@ENugent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ENugent)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2001, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/45 "2001-01-31T21:40:37Z")
You’ll have to move me to the “possible” list - I’m not sure if I’m going to be able to make it. If I do, I’ll have Mr. Nugent in tow. ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2001, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/46 "2001-02-02T15:29:14Z")
'Bout time to get this thing nailed down, idnit? ---
**Author:** ![smoke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c5a1d2/32.png) [@smoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smoke)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2001, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/47 "2001-02-02T15:48:30Z")
Just joined recently and was wondering how many SDopers were in the area. So “hi” to all of you! I can’t come this weekend, but I would LOVE to meet some of you- perhaps the next time around. I hope you guys have a great time. ---
**Author:** ![Tymp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Tymp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tymp)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2001, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/48 "2001-02-02T15:49:14Z")
Rudy’s – 248 Holland Street Redbone’s – 55 Chester Street I cast my vote for Rudy’s. I have never been there. I have not been to Redbone’s either. Why am I voting? Because this needs to be settled. All in favor? All opposed? Anyone? Bueller … Bueller … ? ---
**Author:** ![Turpentine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecd19e/32.png) [@Turpentine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turpentine)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2001, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/49 "2001-02-02T16:01:03Z")
I haven’t been to either place. I vote Rudy’s. Why? Because that would make two votes and therefore it will be settled faster than if I vote against Tymp. ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2001, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/50 "2001-02-02T16:07:17Z")
Sorry. Mrs. Cal’s feeling bad, and we haven’t got a sitter for MiniCal. ---
**Author:** ![Tymp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Tymp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tymp)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2001, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/51 "2001-02-02T16:21:59Z")
Sorry to hear that, Cal. Hope she feels better soon. You’ll both be missed. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2001, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/52 "2001-02-02T17:01:39Z")
Rudy’s at 5:00. The reservation is for Adams, party of ten. Expected: andygirl, Geobabe, Turpentine, Serendipity, Tymp, Totoro, Redwing and Mrs. Redwing, Robot Arm. Excused: CalMeacham and Mrs. Cal, Motorgirl. Fell off the face of the Earth: missbunny, waterj2, Phobos. Directions: The Somerville Theater is right on Davis Square, and Rudy’s is just a short walk. There’s a lot of on-street parking, but also a lot of cars. (I tried posting mapquest links, but somehow they got truncated. I’ll see if I can find some links that post correctly, or you can hit mapquest and search for “Rudy’s” and “Somerville Theater” in “Somerville, MA”) Much easier would be to take the red line [subway](http://www.mbta.com). For anyone coming in from out of town, try this: Find Rte. 128/I-95, it’s the ring highway around Boston. Northwest of the city, it intersects with Rte. 2. Take Rte. 2 inbound towards Boston and get off at the Alewife exit (there’s a big parking garage and a circular “T” logo). Park in the garage ($4.00) and go down into the station. Take the red line one stop to Davis Square. From the Davis Square station: On the way out, just after you pass through the turnstiles, turn right. Go up the escalators to street level, make another sharp right and go through the double doors. Holland St. is right in front of you. The Somerville Theater is about 10 steps to your right (The marquee lights say “RVILLE THEATER”, some of the letters were burned out, literally), Rudy’s is about 8 blocks to the left, just past the fire station. I have movie tickets for Geobabe, andygirl and myself. Everyone else is still invited, but you might want to call the box office and reserve a seat. There’ll be a little time to kill between the matinee and dinner, so if you get there before 5:00, we’ll be in the coffeehouse attached to the theater. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2001, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/53 "2001-02-02T17:28:47Z")
Oh, if anyone does come to the coffeehouse and needs to recognize us, I have a goatee and I’ll be wearing a black vest. The password is “Cecil sent me.” ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2001, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/54 "2001-02-02T18:46:57Z")
Excellent! I would like to re-emphasize that **any and all Dopers are welcome**. This includes newbies, lurkers and the terminally shy, even those who have not RSVPed. You are hereby invited to just show up, come to the movie, come to the restaurant, just do it! ---
**Author:** ![andygirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@andygirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andygirl)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2001, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/55 "2001-02-02T19:51:05Z")
For further clarification in terms of recognition, look for man with goatee accompanied by short girl with obnoxiously curly hair. ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2001, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/56 "2001-02-03T04:54:32Z")
bump ---
**Author:** ![StephenG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7feea3/32.png) [@StephenG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StephenG)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2001, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/57 "2001-02-03T08:07:27Z")
Just like I did in the last thread… I love that dirty water (Oh, Boston, you’re my home), however, I’m currently at college (er, “university”) in Ontario, so the commute will be a little much for me. But have fun, kids, and be sure to tell us all about it! ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2001, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/58 "2001-02-04T12:31:07Z")
One last bump from me to once again encourage anyone who is still thinking about it to come on down! You know you want to! ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2001, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/59 "2001-02-05T03:05:15Z")
I can’t believe I’m the first one posting! I just got back to western Mass; **Turpentine** and **Serendipity** , both of you gals have to have been home hours ago, where the hell are ya? Both of them are, FTR, very charming and _fabulous_ ladies. The movie, attended by **Robot Arm** , **andygirl** and myself, was excellent. Those who did not attend may commence kicking themselves. Those who _said_ they would attend and didn’t show were talked about and mocked mercilessly. **Robot Arm** got quite a charge out of being the only male in the group. ---
**Author:** ![Serendipity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f17d59/32.png) [@Serendipity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Serendipity)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2001, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264/60 "2001-02-05T04:14:34Z")
What, you expected _me_ to post first? Jeez, I was pretty quiet throughout dinner – what makes you think I suddenly have something to say now? 😉 I met up with **Turpentine** in Allston before heading over to Rudy’s for dinner. I was exceedingly proud of myself for finally understanding the difference between Harvard Avenue and Harvard Square. Yay me! Anyway, **Turp** almost walked by me on the street, but I think we both got the “Doper vibe” as **RobotArm** aptly called it and all was well. We had a nice ride over, during which I got to see an example of **Turp** ’s taxidermy work – a very cool looking fish. I also made reassuring if not entirely helpful comments on our location. (Turp: I think we’re still on Mass Ave. Me: OK, yeah, that sounds right. Good job.) After reaching Somerville and finding a place to park, **Turpentine** and I wandered around for about half an hour looking for the restaurant. The cashier at Domino’s pizza was incredibly helpful, though, and pointed us in the right direction. I don’t think **Turp** believed me when I said cashiers were more authoritative than the average person on the street, but the random man walking down the road was far less helpful than the cashier. Plus, the Domino’s guy was wearing a uniform, so I felt that I could trust him. Once in the restaurant, we spotted the core trio of **andygirl** , **RobotArm** , and **Geobabe** – all smashing individuals. In the course of the evening, I learned that gargoyles aren’t really gargoyles unless they spout water, where the name “quietgirldownthehall” came from, and that **RobotArm** ’s name has nothing to do with those skill crane things you see at arcades. Although I was tempted to join **RobotArm** and **andygirl** for the second movie, I realized that I had a paper to work on and that my roommate would probably be worried, since I hadn’t told her where I was going or when I would be home. Plus, the line at the ticket booth was pretty long, so… I took the T back to school. I think the intensity of **andy** ’s addiction rubbed off on me, though, because I went through half a box of Altoids on the ride home and ended up stopping at the convenience store to pick up a mini-tin. 🙂 All in all, I had a wonderful time… Those of you said you were going to be there and weren’t – what’s the deal? You should feel downright awful, especially since you didn’t get to see the picture of Susan Bananahead (she’s quite the looker). [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-dopefest-with-a-side-of-film-club/50264.md?page=4)