The Wrath of Khanstro Valley

Your Boulevardier has just returned from the Chabot Cinema's midnight showing of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

Well over 100 people of all ages attended this showing. Several persons (including theater manager Josh) were in Star Trek regalia, and a festive, somewhat rowdy mood prevailed. There was much wisecracking going on throughout the movie -- including an entire row of patrons near the front who leapt to their feet and pumped their fists when William Shatner delivered his immortal shout -- but a respectful silence came over the crowd for Spock's death scene. A projector malfunction at the very end of the film marred the evening somewhat, but in general a good time was had by all.