Hollywood Gothique

This weekend, the American Cinematheque is offering a two-day tribute to fantasy author Ray Bradbury, who will be in attendance both days. The tribute includes screenings of three films: SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES on Friday and a double bill of MOBY DICK and THE BEAST FROM 20,000 FATHOMS on Saturday.

The latter may seem like an odd pairing, but BEAST is based on Bradbury’s short story, THE FOGHORN, a melancholy tale of a prehistoric beast that attacks a lighthouse – which inspired director John Huston to tap Bradbury to co-write the screenplay for MOBY DICK.

Location: Egyptian Theatre – 6712 Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood. www.egyptiantheatre.com

Title: Something Wicked This Way Comes
Description: Jack Clayton’s film of Ray Bradbury’s fantasy novel (with a screenplay adapted by the author) screens as part of a two-day tribute to Bradbury.
Start Time: 19:30
Date: 2008-10-10

Title: Moby Dick & Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
Description: This double bill screens as part of the American Cinematheque’s two-day tribute to author Ray Bradbury, who scripted the first film and whose story inspired the second. Bradbury will answer questions between films.
Start Time: 19:30
Date: 2008-10-11