My math might be a bit off on the title statement, but I stand by my current dilemma’s level of difficulty. Over the next two days I have to find a way to watch three movies (The Return of the Living Dead, Scanners and Hausu) with the distinct possibility that I can only make one of them do to my work schedule.
So the question becomes, if I can only watch one of these movies, which one do I choose?
Due to a busy week I am a little behind in posting this, but make no mistake I am very excited about the latest edition of the Sound Unseen Film Festival here in the Twin Cities. For those that don’t know, Sound Unseen is a festival that focuses on films about musicians and artists, making it quite unique. Per usual the schedule looks very interesting, and I’m particularly intrigued by the 1st Annual Secret Screening on October 2nd. This year the festival will be held at four different locations; the Trylon Microcinema, Cedar Cultural Center, Oak Street Cinema and The Walker Art Center.
It has taken some time, but finally the Canadian Zombie but not Zombie film Pontypool will make its theatrical debut here in the Twin Cities at none other then the Oak Street Cinema as part of their Late Night Horror series. The film will play on September 24-26th at 9:30 pm each night.
Minnesota Film Arts is also promising that this will be the first in what they claim will be a weekly horror series. As much as I hope this is true, I’m sure most members of the Twin Cities film community knows better then to get their hopes up when it comes to the Oak Street, and I’m no different. But even though I am unconvinced at the idea of the Oak Street pulling off a horror series, I will still make sure to head over there to watch Pontypool in all its 35mm glory and I hope you do as well.
Of course, once you finally do watch the film be sure to check out my rather long winded essay on the film. It might actually make sense to you then.
I’ve been a bit behind in listing all the various events that have been playing around town the past few weeks, and in an effort to give me less work to do I’m just going to throw several of the upcoming film events into one single post. If this format works I might do it on a regular basis, or maybe I won’t. It’s my site, I’ll be as fickle as I want.
Uptown Midnight Movies
In a slight twist The Uptown is going to start showing midnight movies on Friday and Saturday, and it also looks like The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be returning to the Uptown. From what little I know they will be showing it once a month, complete with all the accoutremants that are to be expected with a live Rocky Horror screening.
The US debut of the anime film Eureka Seven is having a one night only screening on Thursday, September 4th. It will be simultaneously screening at several sites in the Twin Cities, and besides the film they will be showing some interviews and behind the scenes footage. Tickets are now on sale at the following theatres:
Eagan 16
AMC Eden Prairie 18
AMC Arbor Lakes Megastar 16
Kerasotes Block E 15
Brooklyn Center 20
Oakdale Cinema
AMC Rosedale 14
Now See Hear film series
The Oak Street Cinema starts up its new monthly film series on September 2nd. The goal of the series is to focus on underground, experimental and obscure cinema and will take place on the first Wednesday of every month. For the inaugural event The Ex-Lovers will be on hand to provide for a pre-show music set, and then the evening will focus on New York filmmaker City Harvest Black. Tickets are just $8.
Autumn Music & Movies
Presented by Vita.mn, Autumn Music & Movies will be held at the Lake Harriet Bandshell. All shows are free. Music will start at 5:30 pm and the films will start at dusk.
Thanks to Take Up Productions, this fall The Heights Theatre will be hosting a series devoted to the films of Audrey Hepburn. All screenings start at 7:30 and will be $8. Or you may purchase five admissions for $25.
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