2008 Woodie Awards
Brick Box unveils 'Grove Mountain State'
David Frederick
Issue date: 3/7/07 Section: Entertainment
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The long awaited premiere of the Video Documentary Class film, 'Groove Mountain State' made me really nervous.
It is never a good thing when I become nervous, I experience extreme stomach discomfort that makes me run to the nearest restroom. Yet, this night it was definitely worth going through the agony.
There were many reasons why I was nervous walking into the Brick Box, the new lounge located at the Paramount Theatre on Feb 22.
First, I didn't know what to expect. I had never been to the Brick Box before and more importantly this was our first premiere. What if people didn't like the film?
Director Adrian Hill was very excited.
"This is going to be cool, saw it on the big screen tuning the color, going to be f***king awesome," Hill said.
It was great having our film premiered at such a great place. One moviegoer who brought his guitar was playing music as we sat waiting for the film to begin. He also, happens to be a fan of the film.
"Let's all watch Adrian's movie, it's great. I watch it at least once a week," Ed Young said as he gave up trying to play Pink Floyd's 'Wish you were here.'
I love how the Brick Box is designed. The screen is huge. It takes up the majority of the back wall and the room fits probably 75 people. Also, the tables were great. They had the warm glow of candlelight and a small bowl of popcorn.
These tables made me feel a sense of nostalgia. The chic, black cabaret tables had a striking resemblance to the tables I helped construct in my technical theatre class in high school for the Havana scene in 'Guys and Dolls.'
Eric Mallette, a fellow Otter Valley Theatre alumnus, runs the Brick Box, whose movie series will continue every other Thursday starting March 22.
"What a great way to kick start what is sure to be an exciting new addition to the already wildly popular Brick Box schedule," said Mallette, project manager at the Paramount Theatre.
The documentary is a film about the Rutland county music scene focusing on two major concepts: Is Rutland living in the shadow of Burlington? And is there a need for more venues in Rutland?
'Groove Mountain State' features music from artists Jeff Poremski, Casey Grant, the Jim Gilmour Band, Jonathan Lorentz, Rip Jackson, DownPlay, Duane Carleton, The Dubois and Twiddle.
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