My Bloody Valentine Film Fest
This first-time film festival, co-sponsored by Rue Morgue magazine, will be devoted to romantic horror films. Events include a Robert Quarry (Count Yorga) tribute, a SLITHER Q&A panel, a TROMEO AND JULIET cast reunion, a makeup effects panel headed by Vincent Guastini, and a Masters of Horror filmmakers panel. Guests include Adam Green (Hatchet), James [...]
David Fincher Tribute
The American Cinematheque presents this three-day tribute to the director of SEVEN, ZODIAC, and FIGHT CLUB. The fest begins with a special sneak preview of Fincher’s upcoming film, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON; Fincher will be in attendance to discuss the movie after the screening.
Title: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button with David Fincher [...]
Bruce Campbell will visit Nuart Theatre in December
Actor Bruce Campbell (Ash in the EVIL DEAD films) is currently on tour, plugging his new film MY NAME IS BRUCE at Landmark theatres around the country. Included on his schedule are stops at the Nuart Theatre in West Los Angeles on December 19 and 20. Campbell will appear in person on Friday at the [...]
Head - 40th Anniversary Screening with The Monkeys
Next week, the American Cinematheque presents a 40th anniversary screening of the surreal cult film, featuring the made-for-TV rock group, the Monkeys. Davy Jones, Peter Tork and others will be on hand to discuss the movie. The feature will be preceded by the theatrical premieres of the never-televised Monkees TV series pilot and rare versions [...]
Pirate writers speak
The Writers Guild Foundation is presenting a series of talks with screenwriters, titled “Spring Storytellers.”
Tonight’s guests will be Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio, whose PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END begins screening this evening. They also worked on ALADDIN, SHREK, and the famous unfilmed screenplay for GODZILLA (most emphatically unlike the version that got [...]