AlamoGuide March2012

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SIGNATURE EVENTS
COMING TO AN ALAMO NEAR YOU
MARCH 2012
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The Action Pack:
PRINCESS BRIDE
Quote-Along
@ Ritz
The Action Pack:
LADIES OF THE 80s
Sing-Along
@ Ritz
Drafthouse Films:
COMIN AT YA!
@ Lake Creek, Lamar, Village
The Action Pack:
THE BIG LEBOWSKI
Quote-Along
@ Lamar
The Action Pack:
DEMOLITION MAN
@ Ritz
Zzang!!: BREAKIN 2 w/ The
Charles Edward Cheese
Band LIVE!
@ Ritz
Intergalactic Nemesis
@ Lamar
AGFA Reel One Party
@ Ritz
Terror Tuesday:
THE DEADLY SPAWN
@ Ritz
Girlie Night:
BRING IT ON
@ Ritz
Weird Wednesday:
EMMA MAE
@ Ritz
The Action Pack:
OFFICE SPACE
Quote-Along
@ Village
Food and Film:
THE LIFE AQUATIC w/ Fish
and Chips
@ Ritz
The Action Pack:
OFFICE SPACE
Quote-Along
@ Ritz
The Action Pack:
JIGGY CRUNK
Sing-Along
@ Ritz
Master Pancake:
CON AIR
@ Lake Creek
ROCKY HORROR
@ Village
Master Pancake:
CON AIR
@ Lake Creek
The Action Pack:
OFFICE SPACE
Quote-Along
@ Lake Creek
The Action Pack:
OFFICE SPACE
Quote-Along
@ Lake Creek
BATTLE ROYALE
@ Lake Creek, Slaughter
Drafthouse Films:
THE FP opens
The Action Pack:
THE BIG LEBOWSKI
Quote-Along
@ Lamar
Big Screen Classics:
HAROLD & MAUDE
@ Ritz
Master Pancake: LIFEGUAURD
w/Mystery Guest
@ Ritz
Hecklevision:
LEPRECHAUN IN THE HOOD
@ Village
Master Pancake:
CHOOSE YOUR OWN PANCAKE
@ Ritz
Asian Invasion:
FLYING MASTERS OF KUNG FU
@ Ritz
Terror Tuesday:
JUST BEFORE DAWN
@ Ritz
Girlie Night:
BRING IT ON
@ Ritz
BATTLE ROYALE
@ Lake Creek
DARJEELING LIMITED
Avery Beer Feast
@ Lamar
Weird Wednesday:
BONNIES KIDS
@ Ritz
The Action Pack:
DEMOLITION MAN
@ Village
The Action Pack:
JIGGY CRUNK Sing-Along
@ Lake Creek
Big Screen Classics:
HAROLD & MAUDE
@ Ritz
Master Pancake:
BACK TO THE FUTURE
@ Slaughter
The Late Show:
SCOTT PILGRIM
@ Slaughter
DR. WHO: THE THREE DOCTORS
@ Slaughter
Afternoon Tea:
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
@ Slaughter
The Action Pack:
LADIES OF THE 80s Sing-Along
@ Slaughter
The Late Show: SCOTT PILGRIM
@ Slaughter
Cinema Cocktails:
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
@ Slaughter
THE THING
@ Slaughter
LORD OF THE RINGS
Trilogy Feast
@ Slaughter
TV at the Alamo:
MAD MEN
season premier
@ Ritz, Lake Creek,
Slaughter
Girlie Night:
DIRTY DANCING
@ Slaughter
Action Pack:
COMMANDO
@ Slaughter
Master Pancake:
CON AIR
@ Ritz
The Late Show: DUNE
@ Ritz
Studio Ghibli Retrospective:
NAUSICAA AND THE VALLEY
OF THE WIND
@ Lamar
ROCKY HORROR
@ Village
Master Pancake:
CON AIR
@ Ritz
The Late Show: DUNE
@ Ritz
Intergalactic Nemesis
@ Lamar
ROCKY HORROR
@ Village
BATTLE ROYALE
@ Lake Creek, Slaughter
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND
THE UGLY
Spaghetti Dinner
@ Slaughter
HUNGER GAMES
Opens
@ Slaughter
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THE THING
@ Slaughter
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Action Pack:
JIGGY CRUNK Sing-along
@ Lake Creek
Action Pack:
OFFICE SPACE
Quote-Along
@ Ritz
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Master Pancake:
SEX & THE CITY
@ Ritz
The Late Show:
BLUE VELVET
@ Ritz
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ROCKY HORROR
@ Village
Master Pancake:
SEX & THE CITY
@ Ritz
The Late Show:
BLUE VELVET
@ Ritz
Free Kids Club:
THE APPLE DUMPLING GANG
@ Lamar
Afternoon Tea:
ELIZABETH
@ Lamar
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March 2012 Schedule of Special Events - for complete calendar and tickets visit www.drafthouse.com
5 March 2012 Schedule of Special Events - for complete calendar and tickets visit www.drafthouse.com
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BOTTLE OF WITS
MENU SPECIALS
ALL THE TASTY ALAMO FOOD AND DRINK NEWS THATS FIT TO PRINT!
The Bottle of Wits:
Alamo Drafthouse Signature Wine
Inconceivable Cab 2009 vintage California Cabernet, complex,
intriguing and inconceivably delicious. $7 / $28
As You Wish White A refreshing California blend thats perfect for
relaxing after a daring escape through the fire swamp. $7 / $28
Vegetable Plate
Basil-parmesan and squash stued roast tomato, roast garlic, grilled carrots and
zucchini, balsamic roasted portabella and eld greens, and grilled Yukon gold
potatoes. $10
Vegetable Stuffed Portabella
Portabella topped with a blend of kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, red peppers,
mozzarella and parmesan in a pool of marinara. $10
Turkey Meatloaf Sandwich
Seared roast garlic, sundried tomato, turkey meatloaf on ciabatta with mixed
greens, marinara, parmesan and caramelized onions served with grilled carrots
and zucchini. $10
Avocado Tomatillo Shrimp*
Five large shrimp baked in avocado-tomatillo-hatch chile sauce topped with roast
tomatoes with grilled Yukon gold potatoes and zucchini. $12
Monster Wings
Four jumbo wings tossed in your choice of wing sauces topped with crumbled blue
cheese, served with ranch, carrots and celery. $10
Cheese Plate
Manchego, Cotswold Gloucester and havarti served with prosciutto, green chile
bacon jam and crostini. $12
Cherry-Lime Rickey
This sweet and tart soda fountain classic blends fresh lime, cherry syrup and soda
water. $5
Brooklyn Egg Cream
No eggs, no cream, just rich chocolate syrup, milk and soda, for a classic taste
of Brooklyn. $5
SPRING
SEASONAL SPECIALS
The Alamo Drafthouse and The Princess Bride present The Bottle of Wits, two
iocane-free (most likely), wines inspired by the famous Princess Bride battle
of wits, when Westley rst rescues The Princess Buttercup from Vizzini and his
henchmen. Ask you server about unique, collectible Alamo Drafthouse/Princess
Bride t-shirts, wine charms and take home a bottle in a souvenir gift box.
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JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI
Dir. David Gelb
Opens 3/23
85 year-old Jiro Ono is renowned as the worlds greatest sushi chef. Sushi lovers
from all over the world call months in advance for a spot in his tiny 10-seat
restaurant located in a Tokyo subway station. Although Japan has declared him a
national treasure and he is the rst sushi chef to receive Three Michelin Stars, he
is still striving for perfection. JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI elegantly documents Jiros
internationally acclaimed skill, as well as his obstinate refusal to pass the torch to
his very capable eldest son.
NEW RELEASES
DR. SEUSS THE LORAX
Dir. Chris Renaud, Kyle Balda
Opens 3/2
Not just anyone can be trusted to see the genius of Dr. Seuss to its fullest big screen
potential, but the creators of DESPICABLE ME are great candidates. Throw in some
talent like Danny Devito, Betty White and Ed Helms and cinematic sparks are bound
to y. Ted is an idealistic young man who sets out to do the one thing he knows will
win the heart of the girl he loves. But to accomplish that, Ted must rst uncover the
story of the Lorax, the grumpy tree-loving forest creature.
THE FP
THE HUNGER GAMES
Opens 3/23
Having grown up in the poorest district of a dystopian nation, Katniss Everdeen
(Jennifer Lawrence, WINTERS BONE) is one tough chick, but when she is forced
to participate in the annual Hunger Games, she faces a challenge she may not
survive. The Hunger Games is a government sponsored, publicly televised event in
which twenty-four teenagers ght to the death in a vast arena of wilderness. This
aint your mamas reality TV, and the odds are denitely not in Katniss favor. Based
on the best-selling novel by Suzanne Collins, THE HUNGER GAMES features pee-
your-pants action, colorful characters played by a cast of pros--including Woody
Harrelson and Elizabeth Banks--and a sizzling love triangle between Katniss, her
hometown crush and the boy she must kill to survive. (Sarah Pitre)
THE FP
Dir. Brandon Trost, Jason Trost
Opens 3/16
In a dystopian future, a relentless turf war rages. Two rival gangs feud for control
of rural wasteland Frazier Park (The FP) in the deadly arena of competitive dance-
ght video game Beat-Beat Revelation. After hometown hero BTRO is slain on the
dance platform by thug leader L Dubba E, his protg younger brother JTRO goes
into isolation, vowing never to duel again. One year later, The FP is in ruins, and
JTRO must nd the courage to restore order in a ruthless battle for revenge that
will leave one man dancing. Featuring narration by James Remar (THE WARRIORS),
THE FP is a fury of erce footwork, triumphant montages and neon street wear that
Moviefone calls a rare ready-made cult hit.
THE SEASONS FRESHEST FILM FARE, FROM EXPLOSIVE HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTERS TO THE
BUZZ-WORTHIEST INDIE DRAMAS AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.
ATTACKING PLANTS IN THE LOBBY
With the lovely Ladybird Johnson Wildower Center just across the freeway, we
knew we wanted to pay tribute to the amazing ora in such close proximity with our
new lobby decor. Of course, we had to put our own genre lm-loving twist on that
idea, because plants are cool and all but what if they were jaw-snapping, mutant
plants! And so we came up with the idea of the new under attack lobby theme that
well be using for all Alamo lobby decors from here on out, and made Slaughter
Lane the very rst to be attacked with these monstrously awesome monster plants
created by Blue Genie Art.
NEW TABLES
A practical highlight, yes, but one were very excited to see in action! These new
tables are custom designed for two folks to share. Theyll feature plenty of room
for food and drinks, to be sure, plus ample room in between them for getting to and
from your seat -- no more ducking out under the tables necessary!
ALAMO SLAUGHTER
OUR LONG-AWAITED, MUCH-ANTICIPATED SLAUGHTER LANE LOCATION IS FINALLY
READY FOR ACTION! OPENS MARCH 8. GRAND OPENING MARCH 22
SLAUGHTER LANE LOBBY
The Alamo Drafthouse is thrilled to announce the opening of Alamo Slaughter Lane.
This years-in-the-making, state-of-the-art, eight-screen venue is located at the
corner of Mopac and Slaughter Lane in south Austin and opens to the public March
8th. A week of Grand Opening events kicks o on March 22nd with the midnight
release of the hotly-anticipated big screen adaptation of THE HUNGER GAMES. We
at the Alamo are so happy to nally be in this area. Weve put a lot of work into our
newest theater and it boasts a slew of exciting, unique features. We cant wait to
show them all o to you. Heres a preview.
THE 400 RABBITS
Slaughter Lane is the very rst Alamo to be constructed with its own adjoining
cocktail lounge. Taking inspiration for its name from Aztec mythology, The 400
Rabbits is a full bar centered on tequila and agave-based spirits, specially curated
by Alamo Beverage Director Bill Norris, and serving a menu of Mexican street food
the movie, or just stop by for a drink!
as re-imagined by Alamo Executive Chef John Bullington. Hang out before or after
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GRAND OPENING EVENTS
Afternoon Tea: SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
Dir. Ang Lee, 1995, PG, 136 min
SR 3/24
You might think we created our new Afternoon Tea series just to have an excuse
to nibble on delicious British baked goods. Or you might think we started it as a
reason to watch period lms with gorgeous costumes and classy British accents.
Well, congrats, smarty pants, because youre correct on both counts! Were excited
to bring Afternoon Tea with the Austen classic SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, featuring
luminous performances by Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet set against the
beautiful English countryside to our brand new Slaughter Lane location. The
Academy Award-winning screenplay highlights the thrilling (but always polite!)
drama and heartbreak of Jane Austens novel, complete with secret engagements,
scoundrels and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. Feel as elegant and rened
as the Dashwood sisters while you sip on tea, and swoon with a scone over the
adorable Hugh Grant and exceedingly dashing Alan Rickman. Whether your
inheritance is 5000 or 500 a year, everyone is invited to this delightful and
delectable afternoon! (Sarah Pitre)
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
Spaghetti Western Dinner
Dir. Sergio Leone, 1966, R, 161 min
SR 3/22
The Spaghetti Western Dinner is a hallowed tradition going back to the early days
of the Alamo. We screen a classic Italian-made Western and serve up all the salad,
foccaccia and spaghetti you can eat. Dont forget the red wine!
Quentin Tarantino has called THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY the best directed lm
of all time and we wouldnt presume to disagree with him. Sergio Leones mastery
of the frame is apparent throughout. Naturally his cast doesnt hurt: Clint Eastwood,
Lee Van Cleef and Eli Wallach (who steals the movie) became instant screen
icons, and deservedly so. Composer Ennio Morricones theme song has become
aural shorthand for the western itself, but the entire score is purest genius. As a
lm its the richest, most satisfying evenings entertainment imaginable. Perfect
proportions of violence, humor, intrigue and now pasta. Dont miss out!
PEE-WEES BIG ADVENTURE BIKE-IN ROADSHOW
Dir. Tim Burton, 1985, PG, 90 min
RRS 3/3
There is only one undisputable truth in this life: PEE-WEES BIG ADVENTURE is
the FUNNIEST MOVIE EVER MADE. Watch the most entertaining man who has ever
roamed the earth embark on a cross-country quest to rescue his best friend:
a bicycle. Along the way, ol P.W. will encounter tough-as-nails bikers, giant
dinosaurs, wild animals, ninjas, chubby billionaires, escaped convicts, buckin
broncos, tone-deaf hobos, unwanted romance, bbing gypsies, clumsy Godzillas,
basement-less Alamos, vengeful boyfriends and even an undead trucker! Fun
didnt exist until Pee-Wee invented it, and now the most funrocious, funtacular,
fungorious funsplosion in the history of FUN will be presented on the big outdoor
screen! So bike on in to the most hilarious, entertaining and downright PERFECT
Rolling Roadshow screening that could ever exist!
Meeting at the Alamo Slaughter Lane and biking to the Veloway. You must
be on wheels. No foot trac will be allowed into the screening.
SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD
Dir. Edgar Wright, 2010, PG-13, 112 min
SR 3/23, 3/24
Scott Pilgrims life is so awesome. Hes 23 years-old, in a rock band, between
jobs, and dating a cute high school girl. Everythings fantastic until a seriously
mind-blowing, dangerously fashionable, rollerblading delivery girl named Ramona
Flowers starts cruising through his dreams and sailing by him at parties. But the
path to Ms. Flowers isnt covered in rose petals. Ramonas seven evil exes stand
between Scott and true happiness. From the ever-changing tint of Ramonas
candy-colored locks to the unmatched video game graphics, SCOTT PILGRIM VS.
THE WORLD is a ton of fun to watch.
DR WHO: THE THREE DOCTORS
SR 3/24
This utterly indispensable classic Doctor Who arc has just been given the remaster
treatment and were giving you the chance see it on the big screen! Heres the
deal: The Time Lords are in crisis. A powerful force is draining their energy into a
mysterious Black Hole, and they must recruit the Doctor to save them. But when
the third Doctor (Jon Pertwee) gets targeted by this force, they realize that one
Doctor just isnt enough for this mission -- theyll need the help of the rst Doctor
(William Hartnell) and the second Doctor (Patrick Troughton) as well. All three
of the Doctors incarnations, aided by Jo Grant and UNIT, must face the wrath of
Omega a fallen Time Lord trapped in a universe of anti-matter, with one thing on
his mind: revenge. Cue the music: Dooo weeee oohhhh!!!
This free screening brought to you by BBC Home Entertainment, Aint It
Cool News and the Alamo Drafthouse.
LORD OF THE RINGS HOBBIT TRILOGY FEAST
Dir. Peter Jackson, PG-13, 640 min, digital
SR 3/25
Behold, friends big and small, elf and non-elf, its our One Feast to rule to them all!
Normally we only embark on this epic cinematic and gastronomic adventure once
a year in Austin, but we just couldnt resist making it a part of our Slaughter Lane
Grand Opening festivities. For those whove never heard of this life-changing quest
and/or dont know a hobbit from a hobo, well, heres the deal: At the LOTR HOBBIT
TRILOGY FEAST, we snuggle up together in the theater and brave our way through
the ENTIRE extended-cut versions of the LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY -- nearly 12
hours -- all while devouring food and imbibing drink inspired by Tolkiens Middle
Earth! Each of the seven courses is served during Hobbit meal times (which is
pretty much ALL the time)! When we reach the end and the King (spoiler alert!)
ascends to his rightful throne, you too will be ready to return to the Shire and be
greeted as a hero by your loved ones who didnt think you would make it all the
way...and then pass out in a blissful food- and lm-induced coma.
LADIES OF THE 80s Sing-Along
SR 3/24
Girls just wanna have fun!
Thank you, Cyndi Lauper, for showing us that it would be okay to show our TRUE
COLORS. Thank you, Madonna, for telling us what it feels like to be touched for the
very rst time. Thank you Pat Benatar, for standing heartache to heartache with us.
And Olivia Newton-John, we never would have known how to get physical without
your guidance. This show is for all of you. The LADIES OF THE 80s SING-ALONG has
been one of the Action Packs most popular shows for years now, and this year
weve got all of the favorites back, with a few choice new selections that havent
been featured in any Sing-Along before. So well have the 99 red balloons bouncing
around in the theater, and well have naked men raining from the balconies for
the Weather Girls. Forever is gonna start tonight and dont ya wanna dance with
somebody? (Greg MacLennan & Henri Mazza)
Master Pancake: BACK TO THE FUTURE
Dir. Robert Zemeckis, 1985, PG, 116 min
SR 3/23
Master Pancake lampoons BACK TO THE FUTURE, a lm so iconic that for a brief
period in the mid-80s it convinced people that De Loreans, down vests, and Huey
Lewis were cool. Michael J. Fox (FAMILY TIES, TEEN WOLF) stars as Michael J. Fox
-- or Marty McFly as hes called here -- who travels back in time in order to save
his professorial pal Doc, played by Christopher Lloyd (TAXI, STAR TREK III). Along
the way, McFox ends up inventing rocknroll, changing history, and almost dating
his own mom. Youll have 1.21 jigowatts of fun at this Oedipally complex movie, as
Master Pancake ris on BACK TO THE FUTURE! (John)
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Action Pack: COMMANDO
Dir. Mark L. Lester, 1985, R, 90 min
SR 3/27
If theres a mission that no man could survive... then John Matrix is the man for
the job. The retired elite commando is enjoying his time o with his daughter in
the mountains of northern KahLeeFornia when he catches wind that someone is
killing all of his former squad mates. When a supposedly dead commando kidnaps
Matrixs daughter in an attempt to blackmail him into one last job--to overthrow a
democracy and reinstate a Marxist dictator--somewhere... somehow... someones
going to pay. What soon follows is a barrage of non-stop gun ghts, sticus, and
explosions. Well be emptying our bag of Action Pack tricks for these screenings,
complete with live explosions in the theater, subtitles so we can all quote-along
with the best lines, cap guns to shoot-along with Arnold, and you can be DAMN sure
well be letting o some steam by the end. So come on! Wanna see me kick some
ass? (Greg MacLennan)
Cinema Cocktails: FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
Dir. Terence Young, 1964, PG, 115 min
SR 3/26
One of the coolest things about our new Slaughter Lane location is that we can
watch the latest state-of-the art digital restorations of classic movies while
enjoying a wider assortment of adult beverages. Were not going to tell you what
to order when you sit down to watch this all-time favorite Bond lm, but well
denitely have a Russian vodka martini, shaken and not stirred as we watch Sean
Connery outsmart S.P.E.C.T.R.E and romance Soviet beauty Tatiana Romanova in one
of the most exciting Bonds ever. Superior entertainment and superior spirits. This
is living.
THE THING
Dir. John Carpenter, 1982, R, 109 min
SR 3/26, 3/28
John Carpenters brain-blasting masterpiece of shape-shifting horror returns to
the big screen to erase all pretenders to its throne! Though technically a remake of
the 50s classic THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD, its an entirely dierent kind of
lm. The story follows a group of researchers at an Antarctic base who accidentally
unleash a frozen alien force that can occupy the bodies of living creatures. The
constantly metamorphosising creature is displayed very, very graphically, thanks
to the work of practical eects genius Rob Bottin. Its a visceral horror movie that
punches you in the face with gross-out gore eects and then knees you in the groin
with pinpoint suspense timing. Kurt Russell is at his badass best as Mac McReady,
a Vietnam vet with a shady past who is mankinds last hope against the invader.
Could this be the best sci and/or horror movie of the 80s? Yes. Yes it is.
Girlie Night: DIRTY DANCING
Dir. Emile Ardolino, 1987, PG-13, 100 min
SR 3/27
When DIRTY DANCING came out in 1987, it changed my life. As I breathlessly
watched Baby and Johnny stun the country club set to the soaring notes of Time
of Your Life, I realized that dance had the power to change things! Dance could
overcome social and racial barriers; it could break down prejudice; it could even
transform a really annoying person like Baby into someone awesome! Thanks
to DIRTY DANCING, I came to understand the power of dance, and consequently
discovered my favorite genre of lm: the dance movie. Baby and Johnny paved
the way for future silver screen amalgamations of love on the dance oor; in
other words, without DIRTY DANCING, there would be no STEP UP 2: THE STREETS
(a horrifying thought, I know). With such a monumental legacy, DIRTY DANCING
deserves our utmost respect, as well as a high amount of romantic mega-sighs.
Obviously, theres no better place to celebrate it than Girlie Night, where chair
dancing is encouraged and absolutely no one will be put in the corner.
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FOOD & FILM
THE LIFE AQUATIC DINNER PARTY
THE DARJEELING LIMITED Avery Beer Dinner
Dir. Wes Anderson, 2007, R, 91 min
SL 3/20
Join as we celebrate brotherhood, the Kinks, train travel, the pain of life, Indian
food and of course CRAFT BEER with this special presentation of THE DARJEELING
LIMITED. Filmmaker Wes Anderson has a knack for poignantly exploring the
quirkiness of his characters while simultaneously revealing glimpses into the
human condition- oh, also his soundtracks are always pretty groovy. Adrien Brody,
Jason Schwartzman and Owen Wilson star as three guys with unique enough
schnozzes to play believable brothers on a spiritual journey across India to cope
with the emotional baggage left behind by their recently deceased father. Weve
worked closely with our friends at Avery Brewing Company to pair their superb
The witty jokes and breathtaking scenery will pair impeccably with the Avery
portfolio of distinctive brews and the mouthwatering menu. Be sure to have your
bros in San Antonio and Houston be on the lookout for this as well because were
taking this show on the road to other Texas Alamo Drafthouses! (John Gross)
SO MUCH MORE THAN DINNER AND A MOVIE.
THE LIFE AQUATIC
Fish and Chips Dinner Party
Dir. Wes Anderson, 2004, R, 119 min, 35mm
SL 3/7
Once internationally famous and respected, oceanographer Steve Zissou now
nds his whole world in crisis: His best friend and longtime partner was killed
by a mythical shark while lming their latest adventure; he ex-wife/co-producer
(Anjelica Houston) wants nothing to do with him; and a young airline pilot (Owen
Wilson) has just showed up who thinks Steve might be his dad. Under these
circumstances Zissou and his trusted team of intrepid (mist) explorers -- along
with a very tenacious, very pregnant journalist (Cate Blanchett) -- embark on
a quest aboard the Belefonte to track down the elusive shark A wonderfully
o-kilter, surprisingly touching study in human imperfection, THE LIFE AQUATIC
is possibly one of director Wes Andersons most ambitious oerings -- its also
loaded with his signature charms and boasts a killer soundtrack. For this special
screening were oering you the chance to LIVE the life aquatic just like a member
of the ragtag Belefonte crew with a classic sh and chips dinner and your very
own Team Zissou-issue red knit cap (sorry, speedos and correspondence stock not
included).
beers with a gourmet Indian-inspired menu that complements the lm perfectly.
Music Monday: WHO TOOK THE BOMP?
Dir. Kerthy Fix, 2010, NR, 67 min,
RZ 3/26
Follow iconic feminist electronic band Le Tigre on their 2004-2005 international
tour across four continents and through ten countries. Supported by a community
of devoted fans and led by outspoken Riot Grrrl pioneer Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill),
Le Tigre confronts sexism and homophobia in the music industry while tearing up
the stage via performance art poetics, no-holds-barred lyrics, punk rock ethos and
whip-smart wit in this edgy and entertaining documentary. Directed by Kerthy Fix
(STRANGE POWERS: STEPHIN MERRITT AND THE MAGNETIC FIELDS), WHO TOOK THE
BOMP? LE TIGRE ON TOUR features never before seen live performances, archival
interviews and revealing backstage footage with these trail-blazing artists.
MUSIC MONDAY
BETTER THAN SOMETHING
SPONSORED IN PART BY END OF AN EAR RECORDS AND ROOM SERVICE VINTAGE
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AT THE RITZ FOR JUST FIVE BUCKS!
Music Monday: BETTER THAN SOMETHING
Dir. Alex Hammond & Ian Markiewicz, 2011, NR, 89 min
RZ 3/19
A feature documentary about the controversial and prolic garage rock icon
Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr, better known to the world as Jay Reatard. This intimate
portrait, captured just months before his untimely passing, brings us incredibly
close to Jays complicated punk-rock world in Memphis, Tennessee. BETTER THAN
SOMETHING eloquently interweaves cinma vrit, interviews, archival concert
performances, and features scenes from an insightful and candid week spent with
Jay, who reveals personal childhood stories and the struggles of life in Memphis.
ALMOST FAMOUS
Dir. Cameron Crowe, 2000, 122 min, R, 35mm
RZ 3/5
Inspired by writer-director Cameron Crowes real life experiences as a teen rock
journalist, ALMOST FAMOUS is an ode to 70s rock n roll thats loving and nostalgic
in the best ways possible, and certainly was one of the best movies of 2001 --
and one thats actually aged very well a decade or so on. Sure, it teeters a bit
on the schmaltzy side but theres just so much about this movie that is right on.
Like what? Well, theres Stillwater, the lms ctional band, a set of hazy, hirsute
70s heroes-on-the-rise who are probably the realist movie band ever. Theres
the soundtrack: The Who, Skynard, Simon & Garfunkel, and of course Elton
Johns Tiny Dancer (featured in the lms schmaltziest yet most memorable
and moving scene). And theres the characters, all of whom happen to be eshed
out real people instead of 2D rock. Oh, and then theres the cast. Its a veritable
whos who of talented folks, like heavy hitters Frances McDormand and Phillip
Seymour Homan, then-newcomer Patrick Fugit, the always likable Billy Crudup,
and Jason Lee before his name was Earl. The lm also probably launched Kate
Hudson into romcom superstardom; but hey, it also was one of the rst to bring
Zooey Deschanel to the worlds attention too.

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JUST BEFORE DAWN
Dir. Je Lieberman, 1981, R, 98 min, 35mm
RZ 3/20
UNSEEN EXTENDED CUT; NOT AVAILABLE ON DVD! Why do fancy, rich city folk love
to traipse out into the wilderness and disturb REAL people? I mean, I dont see
any cannibalistic yokels sub-leasing the condos in downtown Austin. Anyway, the
machete-wielding hillbillies of backwoods Oregon have had their ll of sexually
active young professionals, and JUST BEFORE DAWN chronicles their extremely
ecient systematic nerdicide in juicy detail. The blood-crazed locals use every
available method of homicide, turning nature itself against our hapless, helpless
protagonists. Director Lieberman had worked in similar locales for his 1976
carnivorous worm epic SQUIRM, but this vastly superior rural slashbash nds him
at the peak of his anti-human talents, and its climax features one of my all-time
favorite deaths in horror history. Also, tonights incredibly rare 35mm print is the
Complete Directors Cut, with an extra 9 minutes of goo-oo-OOD shockery/stalkery
youll see nowhere else! (Zack)
TERROR TUESDAY
THE DEADLY SPAWN
Dir. Douglas McKeown, 1983, R, 81 min, 35mm
RZ 3/6
McKeowns low-budget backyard sci terror epic is THE dening accomplishment
in the mighty 80s Homemade Horror genre. An alien meteorite unleashes a
hideous, carnivorous beast that gorges insatiably on the unwitting denizens of a
New Jersey town. The massive meatmonster grows exponentially while it casts
o knife-faced leechlets to further the annihilation. No one is o limits; old ladies
and adolescents and everyone in between are all fair game for this unstoppable
eating machine. From unbelievable creature creations to some of the best horror
dialogue ever captured, no shoestring production before or since has contained
a fraction of the fearless lmmaking on display here. Shot for the cost of a new
washer/dryer combo, THE DEADLY SPAWN is a bona de, undeniable f-you to major
studio exploitation crammed with an impossible amount of ambition, masterful
latex eects and unbridled, esh-ripping satisfaction. (Zack)
THE DEADLY SPAWN
SPONSORED IN PART BY VULCAN VIDEO
EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE RITZ FOR JUST A BUCK!
SHAKMA!
Dir. Tom Logan & Hugh Parks, 1990, R, 98 min, 35mm
RZ 3/27
NOT AVAILABLE ON DVD! Ill go ahead and tell you the plot but that doesnt
mean youre gonna accept it: A group of college students lock themselves in a
medical facility to play an all-night walkie-talkie version of Dungeons & Dragons.
Unbeknownst to them, an experimental biologist (played by the great Roddy
McDowall) has chosen this very same night to inject a baboon with a serum that
makes it go violently maximum butt-shit insane. The building quickly transforms
into a one-boon slaughterhouse, as the role-playing goonwads are systematically
disemboweled by the most spastically pissed-o primate to ever beat its face
against a ruptured torso. The producers must have knit a really big blindfold to
wrap around every single member of the ASPCA, as Shakma slams and claws and
shrieks like Louie Anderson at a pizza sale. Any major studio horror production
would nd a way to simulate a rabid baboon on a rampage, but this no-budget
fatalityfest uses the REAL DEAL. Truly, genuinely terrifying. (Zack)
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BONNIES KIDS
Dir. Arthur Marks, 1973, R, 105 min, 35mm
RZ 3/21
The thinnest plotline imaginable (two foxy sisters hit the road after killing their
lecherous stepfather) is pushed as far as it can go. And I mean AS FAR AS IT CAN
GO. As tasteless as it is fun, and its a blast. If you thought THE CANDY SNATCHERS
was horrifying and oensive, you might want to sit this one out. If, on the other
hand, you thought THE CANDY SNATCHERS was a religious experience beamed
down directly from the brain of almighty God for the benet of humankind -- well,
then you might want to wear a diaper for BONNIES KIDS, cause youre gonna SHIT!
A slam-bang frontal assault of sleaze. This will be one of the greatest moviegoing
experiences of your life. Mark my words. (Lars)
WEIRD WEDNESDAY
THE LIBERTINE
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EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE RITZ FOR JUST A BUCK!
EMMA MAE
Dir. Jamaa Fanaka, 1976, R, 100 min, 35mm
RZ 3/7
From the great Jamaa Fanaka, director of crowd favorites PENITENTIARY and
WELCOME HOME BROTHER CHARLES, comes this underheralded blaxploitation
classic. Emma Mae, straight o the farm, comes to live with her aunt and uncle in
the projects of South Central LA when her mother dies. At rst Emma Mae, with her
Southern drawl, unfashionable Sunday clothes, and country ways, seems totally
unequipped to deal with the big bad ghetto, but pretty soon shes at the top of
the heap, mainly due to the fact that she can kick more ass than a donkey. Its not
typical blaxploitation, so if youre looking for an excuse to dress like a pimp and
drink Colt 45, you may be disappointed. But if you love black culture of the 70s get
ready to have a new favorite movie. Fanaka really takes the time to create eshed-
out, memorable characters - and he lets them talk, hilariously and engagingly. So
that when the time comes for Emma Mae to kick ass you may be surprised to nd
yourself standing up in your seat cheering her on. (Lars)
THE LIBERTINE
Dir. Pasquale Festa Campanile, 1968, 94 min, R, 35mm
RZ 3/28
Hollywood movies have always had the biggest budgets, the most well known
stars, the most procient technicians etc. But one thing the American lm industry
has never been able to gure out is how to make good sex movies. In the 60s and
70s European lmmakers turned out sex movie after sex movie, some of them
classics, most not, but on the whole pretty hot stu. This movie is fairly goofy in
some ways but it carries a charge where it counts, just below waist level. Its the
story of a young widow (Eurosex goddess Catherine Spaak) who discovers that her
sainted late husband had kept a specially outtted apartment for his extramarital
frolics. And what an apartment! Mirrors on every wall, secret cameras, built-in
bondage playscape. Shes shocked, but intrigued. Thus begins a delirious sexual
odyssey. She indulges her every desire until she nally nds the one man who
can satisfy her weirdest, most desperate need. You wont believe it. Originally
distributed by Radley Metzgers Audubon Films. Music by Armando Trovajoli. (Lars)
THE ACTION PACK
JIGGY CRUNK Sing-Along
RZ 3/8, 3/22, 3/29 : LC 3/21, 3/28 : VL 3/21
REGULATORSSSSSS!! Mount up!
Its time to pull those parachute pants out of the closet, throw on something
glittery and party like its the 1990s. Cause if there was ever a movement that
celebrated the best music paired with the most ridiculous fashion choices...it
was the 90s. Were gonna be celebrating the most booty bouncing, body slammin,
backwards clothes wearing decade of pop-rap with the Jiggy Crunk Sing-Along.
Well have cash for you to rain on people, Digital Underground glasses with nose
pieces and more as you rap along to the era of timeless music. And not only that,
but were adding in some of the greats from the 00s because it didnt feel right
to NOT play Remix to Ignition. So come, try and sing every lyric on screen as you
dance the night away with strangers and friends alike. Yo man, lets get out of
here...word to your mother. (Greg MacLennan)
Action Pack: DEMOLITION MAN
Dir. Marco Brambilla, 1993, R, 115 min
RZ 3/5, 3/23 : VL 3/21
Simon Phoenix is an old fashioned criminal. We need an old fashioned
cop....we need JOHN SPARTAN!
When DEMOLITION MAN came out in 1993, the world stopped and celebrated an
all-star cast at the top of its game that included Sandra Bullock, Wesley Snipes,
Sylvester Stallone, Dennis Leary and Benjamin Bratt. And now, almost 20 years
later, the Action Pack is celebrating what has matured into one of the nest pieces
of action cinema of all time with an all-out pyrotechnics-in-the-theater-gun-
caps-a-blazin theatrical party. If you love DEMOLITION MAN half as much as we
do...then you know this is the screening you cannot aord to miss. Youre gonna
regret this the rest of your life... both seconds of it. (Greg MacLennan)
OFFICE SPACE Quote-Along
Hecklevision: LEPRECHAUN IN THE HOOD
Dir. Rob Spera, 2000, R, 90 min
VL 3/18
Hes been to the country side, downtown, Las Vegas, hes even been to space...now
that Leprechauns in da hood to do no good! Cause there aint nothing scarier than
a Lep in DA HOOD! Three aspiring rap artists get wronged by local pimp Mack Daddy
and set out for revenge by stealing a bunch of his stu. They thought theyd get
enough to make it to Vegas for their big break, but what they didnt count on was
stealing a mystical medallion that awakens a Leprechaun statue that will stop at
nothing to get his gold back. Ice-T has a star-making turn in this Warwick Davis
vehicle of theft and murder. When the drama runs this high, there is only one
solution to tempering that incredible tension...and thats HECKLEVISION. So charge
up your phones, make sure youve got an unlimited texting plan and prepare to see
all your textual heckles appear ON SCREEN alongside this thugs vs. Irish folklore
masterpiece. Anything goes in an all-out assault on bad movie-making so make
sure youre strapped for this lexiconic battle of wits. (Greg MacLennan)
TAKE YOUR LOVE OF POP CULTURE TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH
ACTION PACKS INTERACTIVE MOVIES, PARTIES AND EVENTS!
OFFICE SPACE Quote-Along
Dir. Mike Judge, 1999, 89 min
VL 3/7 : RZ 3/8, 3/22, 3/29 : LC 3/11, 3/14
Weve all been there with that mindless oce job has that sucked our souls for a
pathetic sum of money. At the risk of getting my ass kicked, Id say whether we
like to admit it or not, weve all had a case of the Mondays. So come celebrate all
worker with The Action Packs OFFICE SPACE Quote-Along! Well have staplers for
everyone, air buttons, and a chance to win Miltons bright red Swingline by telling
us the worst lie you ever told to get out of work. After the show, we will go down
an alley and take turns destroying oce equipment with a BAT! Now if that doesnt
shake your oce angst, I dont know what will. In addition to the fun and games,
well have all your favorite quotes up on the screen, karaoke-style, for you to quote
along as well as lyrics to Damn It Feels Good to Be a Gangsta. If you had a million
bucks you would probably be doing two chicks at the same time; but if all you have
is the price of admission, come on down and lets break some stu!
(Greg MacLennan)
that is awful with this gospel for our generation of the under-appreciated oce
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Master Pancake: SEX AND THE CITY
Master Pancake: SEX AND THE CITY
Dir. Michael Patrick King, 2008, R, 145 min
RZ 3/24, 3/30, 3/31, 4/6 & 4/7
Break out the cosmos and start reading Cosmo because were nally going to rip
apart one of the most requested Pancake movies ever: SEX AND THE CITY (2008)!
Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, the lm follows the tribulations of our four heroines:
Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda. Each of the 4 ladies represents a dierent
personality type: promiscuous, easy, trampy, and brothel-ready. To round out the
cast and make it feel less WASPy, the director has given a small role to Jennifer
Hudson, fresh from her 7th place nish on American Idol and still rocking a perm!
For those of you who never thought youd be interested in seeing this movie (Im
looking at you heterosexual men) think of it as GHOSTBUSTERS for women. The
four main characters wear ridiculous outts, romp around NYC, and are always
getting slimed. For those of you who love this movie, its an excuse to see it all
over again, but with special humorous Pancake commentary added. Whatever your
reason for coming, Master Pancake will turn this into a hysterical night you wont
forget. (John)
MASTER PANCAKE
AUSTINS OWN AWARD-WINNING MOVIE MOCKING MAESTROS. FEATURING SLACKER WISE-
CRACKER JOHN ERLER AND HIS PARTNER JOE PARSONS.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN PANCAKE XVIII
RZ 3/18
Its time again for the audience to pick the movie! And to help us out, we will have
an extra-special SURPRISE GUEST doing ring with us. We are bursting to tell you
who it is, but we cant. Suce it to say he is a very funny man and beyond that,
youre going to have to trust us. We are very excited about it.
Bring your favorite/terrible DVD or Blu Ray (sorry, no VHS) to the show. The Pancake
comedians plus mystery guest will narrow the eld down to their top 12, then the
audience will vote on which of those they want to see mocked, right there on the
spot, no rehearsal, no net! Past winners include: Batman & Robin, TMNT2: Secret of
the Ooze, TipToes, Face/O, Waterworld, Left Behind and many more! Prop-Master
Joe Parsons will be on hand to create costumes and props out of nothing but spit
and duct tape. This is one of the funn(i)est events we do. Come close out SXSW
the Pancake way! (John)
Master Pancake: LIFEGUARD
Dir. Daniel Petrie, 1976, PG, 96 min
RZ 3/18
This is very special one-time only event! Not only are the Pancake gang ring on
one of the weirdest and grooviest movies youve probably never heard of, but they
will have an extra-special SURPRISE GUEST helping out. We wish we could tell you
who it is, but due to exclusivity agreements, we cant. Suce it to say he is a funny
man who loves movies and who is particularly fond of this one; beyond that, youre
going to have to trust us. We are very excited about it, and all will be revealed when
the show begins (at 4:20).
If thats too mysterious, perhaps the movie itself will entice you: LIFEGUARD (1976)
is the story of Rick Carlson (played by a young, t Sam Elliott!), a slacker SoCal
lifeguard who has some tough mid-life decisions to make: keep lifeguarding or
take a job as a Porsche salesman? Settle down with his high school sweetheart
(Ann Archer) or entertain the advances of a teenage beach-bunny (Kathleen
Quinlan) who has developed a crush on him? Keep his moustache like it is or grow
it even bushier? What will he decide? Get tickets before the tide goes out on this
special event! (John)
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Studio Ghibli Retrospective:
NAUSICAA AND THE VALLEY OF THE WIND
Dir. Hayao Miyazaki, 1984, PG , 117 min, 35mm
SL 3/2-3/9
All the Miyazaki hallmarks are in place: rapturous explorations of natural vistas,
a fascination with ight and ying machines, and a spunky female lead out to
change the world, or at least hold her corner of it together through sheer love.
Nausica is the princess of a rural valley that lives at peace on the edge of a
deadly fungal wasteland, until a ship carrying a weapon from a bygone industrial
age crash-lands nearby. When warriors from a far country come to retrieve the
artifact, their invasion draws Nausica and her people into a sprawling political
conict. Part epic adventure, part environmental tract, part early testing ground
for the themes and characters of Princess Mononoke, Nausica is in some ways a
grim and serious lm, but it mixes a sweet optimism into its horror-lled lessons.
(Tasha Robinson, AV Club)
OUR COLLECTION OF SERIES DEDICATED TO BRINGING BACK FILMS OF ALL GENRES AND
PRESENTING THEM THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE ON ALAMOS GLORIOUS BIG SCREENS.
Zzang!!!: BREAKIN 2 ELECTRIC BOOGALOO
w/ a LIVE set by THE CHARLES EDWARD CHEESE BAND!
Dir. Sam Firstenberg, 1984, PG, 94 min, 35mm
RZ 3/4
Turbo (Michael Boogaloo Shrimp Chambers), Ozone (Adolfo Shabba-Doo
Quinones) and Special K (Lucinda Lucinda Dickey Dickey) returned to the big
screen just seven months after their initial pop-n-lock opus, this time to rescue an
inner city youth center from a diabolical (a.k.a. Caucasian) land developer. NOTE: if
you didnt see the rst movie, dont worry about it, because neither did this lms
screenwriter. Anyway, with the help of newly inducted action-dancers like 8-year-
old Lil Wizard, a mime, and spandexpunk Jane, their road to inevitable triumph is
both unrealistic and unreasonably entertaining. Just take my word for it: this is the
most body-rockin pop-n-lockin never-stoppin musical megaride of the last two
centuries! AND itll be preceded by an all-new elektro-fueled set by Austins own
unicorn/eagle/dog rock combo: The Charles Edward Cheese Band! Youd be straight
wack or on a barrel of crack to hang back and miss this dance attack! ZZANG!!!
The Late Show: DUNE
Dir. David Lynch, 1984, PG-13, 137 min, 35mm
RZ 3/2 & 3/3
According to Hollywood lore, director David Lynch was hot o an Academy Award
nomination for THE ELEPHANT MAN when George Lucas approached him with an
oer to direct RETURN OF THE JEDI (!?!). Sadly, Lynch declined and well never
get to see how the mind behind ERASERHEAD would have envisioned the Battle of
Endor. (And perhaps sadder still, Lucas didnt think to call him up again a decade
or so later...) What we do have though is DUNE, Lynchs feature lm take on Frank
Herberts sprawling sci- saga about a prophesied messiah coming to his destiny
in an galactic feudal society that runs on spice. Condensed down to a too lean
137 minutes, the plot of DUNE is murky like the air during a sandstorm on the titular
planet -- especially for those unfamiliar with the books. No matter, it still has more
than enough Lynchian panache to be worth a watch or re-visit (especially if one is
well spiced). And if thats not enough for you, well, would it help to know that you
see Sting running around crazy-haired and mostly naked and the soundtrack is by
Toto? Yeah, I thought so. Put that in your stillsuit and suck it, Lucas.
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REPERTORY REVIVAL
Girlie Night presents: BRING IT ON
Dir Peyton Reed, 2000, PG-13, 98 min, 35mm
RZ 3/6, 3/20 : LC 3/7 : VL 3/28
Ill be the rst to admit that when I was in high school, I thought cheerleaders
were kinda lame. I mean, the big hair, the short skirts, the pom poms... what was
the point?! But then I saw BRING IT ON, and suddenly, I totally wanted to be a
cheerleader. I wanted to shellac my head with hairspray and perform crazy ips
in the air and compete at Nationals and shout Brr! Its cold in here! There must
be some Toros in the atmosphere! and irt with a boy just by brushing my teeth
because cheerleaders can do all of those things! At least, they can when theyre
played by a chipper Kirsten Dunst, a badass Eliza Dushku (I still think of her as
Faith) and a erce Gabrielle Union. Throw in the adorable guitar soloist Jesse
Bradford, and Im ready to pack up for cheerleader camp. While it might be hard
for some people to believe in the awesomeness of BRING IT ON, we know the truth
at Girlie Night, and were going to 2-4-6-8 appreciate it! So start warming up your
spirit ngers, because its going to be a totally cheertastic evening. (And well
make sure that no one drops the spirit stick.) (Sarah Pitre)
Big Screen Classics: HAROLD AND MAUDE
Dir. Hal Ashby, 1971, PG, 91 min, 35mm
RZ 3/19-3/27
Black comedies dont come much blacker than this cult favorite from 1972, and
they dont come much funnier, either. It seemed that director Hal Ashby was the
perfect choice to mine a mother lode of eccentricity from the original script by
Colin Higgins, about the unlikely romance between a death-obsessed 19-year-old
named Harold (Bud Cort) and a life-loving 79-year-old widow named Maude (Ruth
Gordon). They meet at a funeral, and Maude nds something oddly appealing about
Harold, urging him to reach out and grab life by the lapels as opposed to dwelling
morbidly on mortality. Harold grows fond of the old gal--shes a lot more fun than
the girls his mother desperately matches him up with--and together they make
Harold & Maude one of the sweetest and most unconventional love stories ever
made. Featuring soundtrack songs by Cat Stevens, this comedy certainly wont
appeal to all tastes (it was a box-oce op when rst released), but if youre on
its quirky wavelength, it might just strike you as one of the funniest movies youve
ever seen. (Je Shannon)
BATTLE ROYALE
Dir. Kinji Fukasaku, 2000, NR, 114
LC & SR 3/16, 17, 18, 20
One of the most controversial Japanese lms of the decade is nally getting a
much-deserved theatrical release! A bona de cult sensation, BATTLE ROYALE
made a big impression on a certain Mr. Quentin Tarantino and denitely served
as inspiration for that other movie coming out about teens brutally ong each
other in a Most Dangerous Game of survival (psstTHE HUNGER GAMES). Like a
CLOCKWORK ORANGE for the 21st century, this blood-soaked satire by the late
great Japanese director Kinji Fukasaku is the tale of a dystopian society of the
not-too-distant future overrun by teen violence and rebellion. In an extreme eort
to restore order and curb the countrys pesky juvenile delinquent problem, the
Japanese government passes an act which sanctions an annual death match where
an entire high school class is kidnapped, taken to a remote island, and given three
days to kill each other -- leaving just one victor. Long withheld from U.S. theaters,
BATTLE ROYALE is a provocative masterpiece-- dont miss your chance to nally
see it on the BIG screen!
Asian Invasion: FLYING MASTERS OF KUNG FU
Dir. Artis Chow, 1979, NR, 88 min, 35mm
RZ 3/18
Last year we played the Taiwanese reality eraser SHAOLIN INVINCIBLES, starring
the immortal Judy Lee and a bunch of kung fu gorillas. Afterwards none of us
were quite sure if it had really happened. Here the diminutive Miss Lee lights up
the screen as the Heartless Lady who will stop at nothing to nd her fathers
killer, even though the real culprits have framed her for murder and dispatched
an all-star assortment of bizarre and colorful super-killers to stop her. Theres a
one armed swordsman, a female dart specialist, and best of all a guy who throws
gnarly exploding metal skulls with his mind! Lee (wearing a high bouant hair-do
with a bone in it for some reason) rips them apart and looks great doing it, like a
deadly Asian Pebbles Flintstone. (Lars)
REPERTORY REVIVAL
The Late Show: ERASERHEAD
Dir. David Lynch, 1977, NR, 85 min, 35mm
RZ 3/23 & 3/24
The quintessential midnight movie. I mean, Jack Nance as Henry Spencer with his
crazy eyes and frizzed up, backlit pile of hair has been the poster child for cult
movies for decades. Then theres the lady in the radiator signing In Heaven. Oh,
and then theres The Baby. Dear god, THE BABY!! Horror lm? Hallucinatory satire?
A dream of dark and troubling things, as David Lynch has described it? Its any
and all of the above and the very reason why the tradition of midnight movies
exists. Its a near religious experience for some, and certainly a 101-level rite of
passage for any and all lovers of cult cinema.
Chemistry 101: TO CATCH A THIEF
Dir. Alfred Hitchcock, 1955, NR, 106 min
VL 3/28
Movies and love are hopelessly entertwined for most of us. While the truest love
we know is found in real life, its eeting and subject to the inconveniences of
daily living. Not so in the best romantic movies. There is no laundry, no babysitter,
no mortgage; only beautiful people saying beautiful things in beautiful settings.
And even among those romantic movies there are the really special ones, the ones
where we feel a real spark between the performers. We call that spark chemistry.
Chemistry 101 is a new ongoing series of classic couple movies. This time we
have a great one: Cary Grant plays a retired jewel thief who woos rich debutante
Grace Kelly in the south of France. Is he after her jewels? Does he have a dark
secret? Well let director Alfred Hitchcock dish out the plot points. This is a superior
Hollywood romance starring the most charming leading man in movie history and
a gorgeous, real life Princess.
Broadway Brunch: MY FAIR LADY
Dir. George Cukor, 1964, G, 170 min
LC 3/24, 3/25
The science behind our newest series is founded on two simple truths: 1. Brunch
makes us happy. 2. Musicals make us happy. From there, it didnt take a complex
formula for us to gure out that we should combine them into Broadway Brunch,
the greatest addition to mornings since the invention of the mimosa. And were
launching the series with one of our favorite musicals of all time, MY FAIR LADY.
Winner of eight Academy Awards, the lm stars the incandescent Audrey Hepburn
as Eliza Doolittle and the debonair Rex Harrison as Henry Higgins, the professor
who tries to teach her to speak like a lady. Join us for an early afternoon of
delightful songs, tasty brunch food and a little rain in Spain. Even if you danced
all night, we guarantee that Broadway Brunch will leave you feeling absolutely
loverly. (Sarah Pitre)
Skinemax: NIGHT EYES
Dir. Jag Mundhra, 1990, R, 90 min
RZ 3/22
Many people may take a jaded eye towards taboo content in movies these days. Not
us. We still get excited any time boobs appear on screen. The appeal is timeless.
And what better cinematic showcase has there ever been for the human anatomy
than the late-night erotic thriller? Join us for the SKINEMAX our tribute to that
gratuitous era when erotic encounters happened exclusively under neon lights to
the sounds of smooth jazz. Get sucked into a world of forbidden passions, sexual
betrayals and the unending tribulations of menaced talk-radio hosts. This month
we screen NIGHT EYES, the sultry and dangerous tale of a security guard (Andrew
Stevens) who is hired to spy on a rock stars wife (Tanya Roberts) but ends up
becoming embroiled in her adulterous web. Come recapture that magical feeling
of staying up late, trying to watch scrambled sex lms o cable or renting a video
tape just because the box featured a semi-nude picture of a pretty lady.
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Cinema Club: THE VIOLENT YEARS & THE SADIST
D. Various
RZ 4/1
Double feature tickets available for this show.
At every installment of Cinema Club we welcome a guest expert for a very special
program of screening and discussion. Over the years our experts have included
writers, academics and lmmakers of all sorts but weve never welcomed a guest
quite like Johnny Legend. He is the rst - and will probably remain the only -
Cinema Club guest who is a wrestling manager and member of the Rockabilly
Hall Of Fame. Legend is also one of the worlds most respected authorities on
drive-in and exploitation movies. Were so excited to welcome Johnny, who brings
with him two astonishingly rare 35mm lm prints. First is the Edward D. Wood Jr.-
written girl gang movie THE VIOLENT YEARS (1956), which postulates that juvenile
delinquency is a communist plot. Second is the hard-bitten psychological horror
lm THE SADIST (1963), starring would-be teen idol Arch Hall Jr. as a psychotic
young man who terrorizes an unlucky trio with car trouble. Its a tour-de-force
of acting and direction that we consider thoroughly unmissable. As always, after
each screening well open the discussion to all. Also, dont miss Johnny Legend
performing at the Continental Club on March 31! (Lars)
The Late Show: BLUE VELVET
Dir. David Lynch, 1986, R, 120 min, 35mm
LC 3/23, 3/24 : RZ 3/30 & 3/31
Frank Booth, the coolest person ever to grace a movie screen, has a lot of things
going for him. He is a criminal. He is played by legendary madman Dennis Hopper.
He really knows how to make love (heres a tip: it involves gas masks and violent
dry-humping). And he doesnt drink Heineken; the only thing that touches his lips
(aside from poorly applied lipstick) is PABST BLUE RIBBON.The lm is one of the
greatest bizarre, seedy-under-the-surface stories ever told, directed masterfully
by David Lynch at his absolute peak. Starring Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini,
and Laura Dern. Join us for BLUE VELVET and PABST BLUE RIBBON!
Girlie Night Presents:
Afternoon Tea with ELIZABETH
Dir. Shekhar Kapur, 1998, R, 124 min
SL 3/31
At Girlie Night, were obviously huge fans of strong, dynamic heroines. And Im
pretty sure that no one has ever been as elegantly badass as Cate Blanchett in
ELIZABETH, which is why its the perfect lm to continue our Afternoon Tea series.
This movie is packed with the classiest actors in the biz, from Georey Rush to
Richard Attenborough, and Joseph Fiennes handsomely performs his swoon-
inducing duty. But of course, its really all about Cate Blanchett. She dees societal
convention, ghts against power-hungry noblemen, launches military battles and
still manages to look completely gorgeous the entire time. At Afternoon Tea, well
crown her the queen of our hearts while sipping on tea as beautifully complex as
the costumes and snacking on treats as delicious as the intrigue! (Sarah Pitre)
Celluloid Handbag: MULHOLLAND DRIVE
Dir. David Lynch, 2001, R, 147 min, 35mm
RZ 3/28
HOLLYWOODLANDwhere tha women drink baby blood and tha men make deals
with tha Devil-man! Where realms of sheer hell and hedonism hide behind tha
layered walls of proud palm trees and closeted super queens! What in tha HELL
is goin on in Hollywood, chickens? Let tha master, DAVID LYNCH, show ya when
CELLULOID HANDBAG presents tha only movie that showcases demonic midget old
people, black shrouded sand people hidin in dark alleys, Ann Miller!!, and tha most
eed up storyline ya ever friggin seen! Its MULHOLLAND DRIVE with ol REBECCA
HAVEMEYER, and it is NOT. TO. BE. MISSED. Please prepare for a Lynchian preshow
from hell, kittens.Prepare. (Rebecca Havemeyer)
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Dionysium
SL 3/7
The Dionysium oers a unique, innovative program of debate, lecture, declamation,
theatrical presentation and music in a salon-like atmosphere on the rst
Wednesday of every month at the Alamo South Lamar. Audiences enjoy oerings
not to be found elsewhere in Austin, including the recitation of famous speeches,
participatory discussion in a formal, moderated context, and the opportunity
to participate in the recreation of Ancient rituals. A typical Dionysium show
will feature a lecture, a declamation, a drinking song, a lm or live musical
performance, an appeal to Dionysus, a ction-writing contest, and plenty of strong
drink. But the heart of every Dionysium is the debate, pitting two experts against
each other in toe-to-toe parliamentary combat. Dionysium debate resolutions
have covered everything from Social Security reform to the future threat of
genocidal robots.
Free Kids Club: THE APPLE DUMPLING GANG
SUPER FRIENDS
THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS
Live-Action Graphic Novel
Book Two: Robot Planet Rising
SL 3/3, 3/4
THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS is a true Austin original and, thanks in part to a
screening at Fantastic Fest, is now touring the world! Picking up two weeks after
the end of BOOK ONE: TARGET EARTH, we nd Molly and Timmy on Robonovia, the
Robot Planet, in search of the robot LBDO who has somehow become lost in space.
But somehow, Mollys former anc Dr. Lawrence Webster (the world-famous
interspacio-temporal quantum physicist) has journeyed to Robonovia. And just who
is the golden robot Alphatron? And why is he being so darn nice to Dr. Webster?
The creators of ROBOT PLANET RISING have taken an original comic-book series,
removed the word balloons from the art, and project it panel by panel on our screen
while three actors voice all the characters, a Foley artist creates all the sound
eects, and a keyboardist performs the score. LIVE AND IN PERSON!
Aint It Cool News, Austin Chronicle and Toy Joy
present Free Kids Club: THE APPLE DUMPLING GANG
Dir. Norman Tokar, 1975, G, 100 min, 35mm
SL 3/31
This rampaging Disney Western has three orphans bursting into a wealth of trouble
when they stumble across a huuuuge gold nugget. They semi-accidentally join
forces with two bumbling outlaws the great Don Knotts and the almost-as-great
Tim Conway! - to fend o the greedy townspeople and a surly gang of vicious,
greedy sharpshooters. Knotts and Conway are comic masters, and its pure bliss to
see them ham it up to the max as lovable rogues. With a patented Disney cast of
immensely likable actors including Harry Morgan and the inimitable Slim Pickens,
this really is a genuine classic Disney Kids Favorite that stands the test of time.
The only people who love it more than kids are their parents. So if you like to
laugh, dont miss it. But be warned: your kids will be doing their best Slim Pickens
impersonations for weeks afterward!
COME HANG WITH OUR FRIENDS FROM AUSTIN & BEYOND
AND SEE COOL STUFF YOU WONT FIND ANYPLACE ELSE.
FUNNY HA HA 10th Anniversary Screening
Dir. Andrew Bujalski, 2002, NR, 89 min
RZ 3/25
10 years ago, Andrew Bujalski made an excellent, very inexpensive lm in a
style that adapted John Cassavetes techniques and took advantage of its own
technical limitations. The critical praise was enormous and the inuence was wide.
Before long it was a movement - mumblecore. Like most artistic movements, it
encompasses many ne works and provides impervious cover for many bad ones.
But the one that started it all deserves to be appreciated on its own considerable
merits without having to drag mumblecore around with it like some horrendous
tail. We are honored to welcome the writer, director and star of FUNNY HA HA,
Andrew Bujalski back to the Alamo to present his lm and reect on his own
memories of making the lm as it exists today, both as a freestanding work and as
an inuence on the work that followed.
AGFA Reel One Party
RZ 3/4, Only $1
At a secret location in Austin, theres a huge lm archive known as AGFA, the
American Genre Film Archive - this non-prot archive counts among its board
members and advisors Alamo Drafthouse founders Tim and Karrie League and
programmers Lars Nilsen and Zack Carlson. Many of the lm prints contained in the
archive are not fully documented so periodic inspections are conducted at which
time we string up several reel ones, that is to say the rst 15-20 minutes of
dierent movies, for the purpose of taking note of the credit information, condition
of the lm and general plot information. For folks interested in print collecting,
obscure lms and movie history, its fascinating. Past reel one screenings have
uncovered some real gems and some real boring doo-doo, so approach it with a
sense of adventure and help us rediscover a few lost chapters in our movie history
while beneting a great cause.
Horror Remix: SPRING
LC 3/28
The grass isnt the only thing getting cut this spring See three 80s splatterfests
mowed down to their choicest clippings! This installment of Horror Remix features
GRADUATION DAY (1981), MEMORIAL VALLEY MASSACRE (1988) SLAUGHTER HIGH
(1986) and MORE!
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QARANTINA
Dir. Oday Rasheed, 2010, Iraq, 90 min, 35mm
SL 3/20
In his second feature lm, Iraqi lmmaker Oday Rasheed tells the tale of a terribly
damaged family, headed by an arrogant patriarch who has married a second wife,
impregnated his own daughter, and taken in a contract killer as a boarder. In Arabic
with English subtitles.
CARMEL
Dir. Amos Gitai, 2009, Israel, 93 min, 35mm
SL 3/27
In this poetic meditation on Israel, acclaimed lmmaker Amos Gitai uses letters,
photographs, documentary footage, and reenactments to examine his thoughts
and feelings about loving and remaining in a country seemingly torn by war and
conict eternally. In Hebrew/Arabic/French with English subtitles
MASQUERADES (Mascarades)
Dir. Lys Salem, 2008, Algeria, 92 min, 35mm
SL 4/3
In this Algerian comedy, a gardener sees a way toward fortune: marrying his sister
Rym to a real gentleman. But there are problems: Rym is narcoleptic and actually
in love with her brothers best friend, Khlia, who has eagerly reciprocated her love
for years. In Arabic with English subtitles.
Austin Film Society Doc Night:
THEY CALL IT MYANMAR: LIFTING THE CURTAIN
Dir. Robert H. Lieberman, 2011, 83 min
SL 3/21
Second only to North Korea in its isolation from the world community, Myanmar
(aka Burma) lifts its veil of secrecy through the camera lens of Cornell professor
Robert H. Lieberman. For two years he travelled throughout the beautiful country
capturing impressionistic images of its people and places, a country composed
of seven major ethnic groups and more than 130 languages. But this is far more
than a travelogue of pretty pictures. Dr. Lieberman secured interviews with various
people, including Nobel Peace Prize recipient Aung San Suu Kyi, who have suered
under the 48-year military dictatorship which plunged prosperous Burma into
poverty. With this lm and with Secretary of State Clintons visit to Burma, there
is renewed hope that the country will once more be open to the outside world and
benet from those connections. English/Burmese with English subtitles.
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6th Annual Children of Abraham/Ibrahim:
FILMS OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND BEYOND
Tuesdays @ 7:00pm Feb 21 - April 3
In the past year, the Middle East and North Africa have been transformed by the
Arab Spring, with revolutions in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, and Yemen, endless strife in
Syria, demonstrations elsewhere, and the American military withdrawal from Iraq.
Our series of lms from these regions will continue looking at the lives of ordinary
people as depicted by lmmakers native to the region. We will see a love story in
Yemen, a dreamlike world in the Tunisian desert, the struggles of a young woman
in Iran, the strife within a family in Baghdad, a meditative view of Israel, and the
comic dreams of an Algerian gardener. Chale Nafus, Director of Programming,
Austin Film Society
MY TEHRAN FOR SALE
Dir. Granaz Moussavi, 2009, Iran, 95 min, 35mm
SL 3/6
Marzieh shows her opposition to the theocratic government of Iran by participating
in an underground play and attending illegal raves outside of Tehran, but her real
dream is to escape to Australia with a new lover. In Farsi and English with English
subtitles
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