“No way!”
With one of the choicest “stranded on an island with entertainment center” filmographies, genre or otherwise, director John Carpenter is without a doubt a fave here at Slashfilm. Next month, the man himself will be on hand for two out of four nights to wax awesome on his various ’80s era classics at a film festival presented by non-profit American Cinematheque (nice effort!) and Santa Monica’s Aero Theater. Unfortunately, They Live (probably my fave of his) is not being shown, but one really can’t moan the slightest about such a rare opportunity. Here’s the schedule…
Friday, June 13th, 7:30 p.m.
The Thing and The Fog
Carpenter will discuss films between showings
Saturday, June 14th, 7:30 p.m.
Escape From New York and Escape From L.A.
Carpenter will discuss films between showings
Sunday, June 15th, 7:30 p.m.
Halloween and Christine (no speaker, but how sick is this double feature!?)
Wednesday, June 18th, 7:30 pm.
Big Trouble in Little China and Assault on Precinct 13
AOP13’s Austin Stoker will discuss between films
Hopefully, everyone reading this site has seen these films. If not, make like Chainsaw and Dave this summer and join the club. If you’ll be attending one or more of these screenings with Carpenter shoot us an email after with a report. For more info, go here.
May 25th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Escape From Ny/LA double feature? You bet your arse I will be there!
May 25th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
The fact that you mentioned Chainsaw and Dave just made my freaking week. :D Haha.
May 25th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
@ Jaxin
And you mine. Awww.
May 26th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Too bad the festival is in Santa Monica. I soo loved seeing that tidal wave take out that shithole town in “Escape from LA”.
My favs
1-They Live
2-Escape from NY
3-The Thing
4-Dark Star
5-Escape from LA
Honrable mention, Christine.
May 27th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
i got my tickets already!!! i’m excited, and to top it off everyone should go to the NEW BEVERLY CINEMA on JUNE 21st to see PRINCE OF DARKNESS at MIDNIGHT!!!