About 300 Boston University students, some dressed as their favorite superhero, gathered in the Metcalf Ballroom of the George Sherman Union to watch a new episode of "The O.C." and The Incredibles last night.
Programming Council Executive Vice Chair Danielle Pakradoori said she knew students watch "The O.C." in groups, so she thought the event would be a good idea.
"I think it's cool that people have the experience to watch it on the big screen," the College of Arts and Sciences senior said. "Whenever you're watching a show with more than one or two people, it's better."
Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore provided prizes for the best superhero costumes and "The O.C."º trivia competition, according to event coordinator George Zaralidis. Prizes included an iPod, "The O.C." first season DVDs, The Incredibles DVDs and CDs donated by Warner Bros. Records Label, he said.
"I check pride at the door to win an iPod," CAS sophomore Kevin Mosquera said.
Mosquera, who said he has never seen "The O.C." or The Incredibles, dressed as Quail Man from the television show "Doug."
Students from nearby schools said the prizes drew them to the event.
"I heard I can win an iPod if I dressed up," said Berklee School of Music senior Nicholas Schaal, who made his appearance as The Sandman.
Complimentary beverages and popcorn were also available.
"We wanted to do something special, a little different," said Zaralidis, a College of Communication senior,. "We don't really do TV on the big screen, so why not put the biggest college show on it?"
Many students said they appreciate that the university holds these events free of charge.
"My friend is visiting, so it's something special I can take her to that BU does for its students," College of Fine Arts sophomore Ariana Kolitsopoulos said. "It's better than being in the dorms."
CFA senior Victor Paguia said the prizes were not the only thing that attracted him to the event.
"I came because The Incredibles is a pretty fine motion picture," Paguia said. "It's free, so that's good."
Later in the evening, Paguia entertained the crowd as Spiderman and defeated finalists dressed as Wolverine, Batman and other superheroes, winning the iPod.
"We try to do one or two films a month and to reach different genres and groups of people," Zaralidis said. "I wanted this to be a welcome back from Spring Break, and also a DVD release party."
When asked about the turnout, Zaralidis said, "I really never know what to expect with these [type of programs]. We had it in the ballroom hoping a lot of people would go."
As "The O.C." episode ended, the crowd about doubled for the showing of The Incredibles.
Be the first to comment on this article!
Log in to be able to post comments.