So the last minute decision to drive (opposed to walking) over the Paramount Theater for the premier of the movie Kick-Ass, proved to be a great one. Fortunately (and with a little SxSW luck) I arrived with the cast and was able to walk in with the director Matthew Vaughn and stars of the film Chris Mintz-Plasse (McLovin from Superbad) and Aaron Johnson.  Next thing I know, I was escorted into the theater and seated in the front row with several photographers and journalists.  Lights down and a stern warning about no video during the movie and the show began.  Now normally, this post would be about how great the movie Kick Ass was (and it really was a good movie), but what really kicked about being there was the front row Q&A session with the director, cast, writers and producers of the film.  Still trying to process how I got in, I now realized I have front row access to film the entire session (YouTube link to follow).  While Vaughn just got off a plane from London before the premier started, both Chris Mintz-Plasse and Aaron Johnson were fantastic.  Yes McLovin is just as fun, quirky and engaging as in all his films (read more about McLovin in my Kick Ass after party post). Actually the writers and producers were great as well.  SxSW Film organizers mentioned this being the biggest opening premier of SxSW to date.  This was great way to kick of the 2010 year with a Kick Ass SxSW premier.