The Tale of August Rush and Opening Day

Dear Mr. Williams,

This Wednesday last, the opening day of your latest film August Rush, one of the principles here at "If I Blog It They Will Come" made it his duty to venture out to the nearest theater to prove his dedication to the cause of getting you to visit our blog and send a photo of yourself looking at said blog to djayek@yahoo.com by catching the very first showing of your latest film. This is his story, told through the power of words and the accompaniment of equally powerful pictures.

It had been an uncharacteristically early morning "awakening" for our hero. He ventured out of his apartment around 10:40 in the morning in the hopes of arriving at the Court Street theater on time for the 11;40 showing of August Rush. He had many hopes and dreams riding on this adventure. The first hope was as previously stated, that he would make it to the theater on time. The 2nd hope was that by some odd chance, the music of the earth and nature around him (as well as the content of the previous day's post) might draw both he and Mr. Robin Williams to that same theater, and the third hope was that he would enjoy the movie. While the first and 2nd hopes would be met with many challenges, he knew the 3rd would result in satisfaction no matter what.

Starting out on Union Street our hero was met with a burst of cold air and a tickle in the back of his throat that suggested impending illness. It was this chill and subsequent tickle that led him to his first detour for a chamomile tea that the cashier dubbed "Fancy Schmancy."

Strolling along with tea in hand. Our hero was encouraged by the signs that seemed to be saying everything would work out just perfect.
This comfort lasted but a few moments as he passed other things that seemed to serve as harbingers of potential horror...

....like this spooky building

... this graffiti

...and this dragon.

Despite all of the discouraging signs our hero marched on past the creaky old drawbridge...

...And over the murky Canal of Gowanus.

He had put his life on the line and felt a hefty sense of relief upon reaching his destination....

...and not a moment too soon. (it's a little blurry but it says 11:22am Wed, Nov. 21)

Our victorious hero celebrated by purchasing one ticket for August Rush.

He was also suckered in to buying the medium-sized popcorn which he realized was entirely too big.

Our hero next took his seat and caught the end of "The Twenty" or whatever they're calling that thing now. There was no sign of Robin Williams in the theater. His 2nd hope dashed he quietly admitted that he hadn't expected that part to come true anyway.
Just then, as he awaited the pleasure of the latest Robin Williams film triumph, he was delightfully surprised to see Mr. Williams on the big screen in an advertisement for St. Jude's Children's Hospital, a cause worthy of everyone's charitable donations this Christmas. It seemed like a good sign.

After many a preview the film began and after a brief introduction to the title character the magnificent title card flashed announcing the arrival of ...

August Rush

Minutes later Mr. Williams appeared as Wizard...the ringleader of New York City's musical version of The Lost Boys of Never Neverland. Wizard was kind of a jerkface but that made the performance all the more impressive seeing as it is a well known fact that Mr. Williams is by no means a jerkface.

Nearly two hours later after many an astounding performance and inspiring musical number, our hero emerged from the theater wishing to express one sentiment and one sentiment only...

THE END

Mr. Williams, Thank you for your time and consideration. We hope you enjoyed our story and you feel compelled to send us a photo of yourself looking at our blog to djayek@yahoo.com . We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
The Dragon Slaying Folks at "If I Blog It They Will Come"

A Personal Non-Invitation to Robin Williams

Dear Mr. Williams,

The August Rush opening day is upon us and while we know that you've already seen the film as you were present at the premiere several days ago, we here at "If I Blog It They Will Come" are excited for our first peak at this soon to be classic. In fact, we've already reserved our tickets for the 11:40am showing on Wednesday at the UA Court Street Stadium 12 theater on 108 Court Street in Brooklyn, New York.

While we're already positive that this will be an extremely moving cinematic experience, there's only one thing that could make it more special (drumroll please).....If you were there with us! However, after much discussion and deliberation we feel that this violates Section 8, Statute #3 of the "If I Blog It They Will Come" bylaws which states:

"We shall in no instance attempt to approach the Robin Williams or his lawyers and/or publicist to arrange personal encounters. All such encounters must be resultant from the word of mouth generated via the content of this website and or a personal invitation from the subject himself."

This is a very important statute in that it prevents us from looking like a bunch of psychopaths.

While we would've certainly loved to have seen the film with you, you're probably headed back to the West Coast for Turkey Day with your family anyway, but if by some chance you happen to be in town and just happen to end up crossing the East River by car, train, or helicopter (don't swim in it) and take in a late morning early afternoon screening of your latest sure-fire hit at the same theater we're at, be sure to stop by and say hello. While we're not technically inviting you to join us it would certainly be a thrill. If you choose not to do such a thing then perhaps you might still be able to find the time to do something we're more overtly requesting, such as send us a photo of yourself looking at our blog to djayek@yahoo.com (maybe with a Turkey in the background). Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you...and maybe seeing you soon and Happy Thanksgiving.

Sincerely,
The Potential Popcorn Sharers at "If I Blog It They Will Come"

p.s. We don't like our popcorn buttered so if you want that then you're going to have to get your own.

November Rush

Dear Mr. Williams,

We here at "If I Blog It They Will Come" would like to belatedly welcome you to the Month of November. It's already been an eventful month as one our principles has already celebrated a birthday....but enough about us. The month of November is all about you...more specifically your new movie August Rush, which hits theaters just in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday. At first we were confused by the title, we thought it was odd that an end of summer beach party movie would be released in November, but then we did our research.

Turns out August Rush is not an end of summer beach party movie. According to imdb:

"August Rush" tells the story of a charismatic young Irish guitarist (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) and a sheltered young cellist (Keri Russell) who have a chance encounter one magical night above New York's Washington Square, but are soon torn apart, leaving in their wake an infant, August Rush, orphaned by circumstance. Now performing on the streets of New York and cared for by a mysterious stranger (you), August (Freddie Highmore) uses his remarkable musical talent to seek the parents from whom he was separated at birth.




To be frank (or curt) Mr Williams, this one smells like it has Oscar® written all over it. It's obvious the studio execs think so if they're giving it a Thanksgiving release. I wish the Academy would skip the formalities and nominate you for best supporting actor (if not best actor) right now, as this role seems like a cross between your portrayal Perry in The Fisher King and Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting and is sure to to net you another bald statuette.

Needless to say, we here at "If I Blog It They Will Come" are so excited about the prospect of another Robin Williams Oscar®-Caliber performance that we're counting the days to the release of August Rush...literally! Up in the top right corner you'll notice we've inserted a widget counting down the hours to the opening of the film so that all film fans can be alerted as to when they should have their butts in the theater. We recommend that fans seeing the film do so before Thanksgiving so that they'll have an easier time fitting in their chairs.

In any case, our marketing blitz for August Rush has just begun...and so has our campaign for another Robin Williams Oscar win All that we ask of you, Mr. Williams is that you support our cause by sending a photo of yourself to djayek@yahoo.com so that we know our efforts are not all for naught. Thank you so much for your time and consideration and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
The Folks at "If I Blog It They Will Come"