i think i first saw “empire records” when i was in middle school. if you’ve never seen it, it’s about one day in an independent music store and all the secrets that come out as they set up for a signing by an obnoxious singer (rex manning) and attempt to fend of a big chain trying to buy the store.
i was immediately obsessed. i loved everything about it. it was kind of a cult favorite so not a lot of people knew about it. i bought it on dvd in college. every few months, i watch it just to remember how awesome it was.
fave quotes:
“Damn the man. Save the Empire.” – Mark
“Well, Sinead O’Rebellion. Shock me, shock me, shock me with that deviant behavior.” – Gin
“Actually, [Rex Manning’s] new album tested well among teenage males.” – Jane
“I don’t feel that I need to explain my art to you, Warren.” – A.J.
“They’re my special recipe…and you know what that means… Lots of sugar.” – Eddie
“Let me explain it to you. Mitchell’s the man. I’m the idiot. You’re the screw-up. And we’re all losers. Welcome to music town.” – Joe
“Well you can’t kill me ‘cause I’m already dead. And I talked to God, and she says, ‘Yo, wassup?’ and she wants you to lose the gun.” – Debra
*virtual high-five for the awesomeness that is Empire Records*
I stumbled across your blog while looking for Empire Records tattoos. I haven’t seen one yet, so maybe my upcoming one will be the first one. You are so right in that it is a cult classic. I love that, with each time I watch it, I gain a new appreciation for something I may have missed in a previous viewing. My husband and I were married on Rex Manning Day last year (the timing worked out perfectly for it…otherwise we would have chosen April Fool’s Day). As part of our wedding favors, I made Empire Records nametags. I even mailed one to Maxwell Caulfield, and asked him to sign it, with a special request to sign it as Rex. He did!!
I may be a teeny bit obsessed with the film, but I love that others appreciate it as well. 🙂
That is amazing!! It sounds like you had a great wedding with some incredible memories!! I would love to see pictures of these things!