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Title: SF/38 Marathon Line-up INFO page Post by L.A. Connection on Jan 6th, 2013 at 5:10pm
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(see 2nd Post for Trailers & Graphics) Post-Marathon UPDATE! Note: This is a locked thread, for info only. To discuss this year's lineup, go here: http://sf.theboard.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1353015760/0#0 Discussion thread for the FESTIVAL: http://sf.theboard.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1358795685/0#0 (Festival Films Info at bottom below Marathon Short Films Info) Films announced for the SF/38 Marathon - February 17-18, 2013: NOTE: FILM ARE LISTED IN THE ORDER THEY Were SHOWN at the Marathon! JOHN CARTER (2012) 132 mins. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0401729/ - One of the year's most controversial films, this Disney production ran into problems even before released when it dropped the "From Mars" from it's title because other Red Planet films had bombed. The reception was mixed, but found some strong support. Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic 'Princess of Mars' and stars Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton & Willem Defoe. Directed by animation specialist Andrew Stanton (TOY STORY). REPTILICUS (1961) 82 mins (U.S. version) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056405/ The greatest giant monster movie from Denmark. Beautiful archive print (will check on running time). This Sid Pink production (ANGRY RED PLANET) features Bent Mejding, Asbjorn Anderson, Ann Smyrner and some of the most cut-rate euro Special effects you've seen. Have fun with it. THE GHASTLY LOVE OF JOHNNY X (2012) 106 min. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1754633/combined Black & White (actually shot on Film) comedic hommage to the B movies of the 50s. Now, with songs and juvenile delinquents. Features Kevin McCarthy's last screen appearance. Directed by Paul Bunnell who, surprise, has acted in not one, but, two Larry Blamire hommages. WAR OF THE WORLDS: GOLIATH (2012) 85 mins. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2320924/combined Joe Pearson's animated movie features the voice talents of Beau Billingsley and former Miss America Elizabeth Ward Gracen. BATTLE ROYALE (2000). http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266308/ 114 mins. Director Kinji Fukasaku's (GREEN SLIME) notorious Japanese film about a futuristic government contest that pits teens versus teens in a battle to the death. Hmmm. Sounds vaguely HUNGER-ish, no? Stars Takeshi 'Beat' Kitano. SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED (2012) 86 mins - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1862079/ Colin Treverrow's Sundance fest hit became one an Indie success with critics and audiences this summer. Features Parks & Recreations' Aubrey Plaza and Mumblecore hero Mark Duplass in a sorta Time Travel movie and Sorta Rom-Com sorta quirky SF film. THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN (1957) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050539/ 81 mins. As incredible as the film is, it's almost insane that it hasn't shown at the Marathon since SF/4 - some 30+ years ago! Director Jack Arnold's classic take on Richard Matheson's novel (he adapted the screenplay himself) stars Grant Williams, Randy Stuart, an ominous Spider and a killer cat. Very nice 50s Sfx by Clifford Stein and crew. 35mm print! DO NOT GO ON YOUR 'DINNER BREAK' for this one!! PHASE IV (1974) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070531/ 84 mins. (orig.cut). Director Saul Bass semi-surreal thriller about sentient ants hasn't been shown since SF/9 in 1984. This is an archive 35mm print which hopefully is the same one with the alternate ending (check back for details) that was just discovered this past year. Bass is known as one of the greatest opening title designers in film history with several Bond, Hitchcock and many other credits. Stars Michael Murphy, Nigel Davenport and Lynn Frederick. MOTIVATIONAL GROWTH (2013) 105 mins V FOR VENDETTA (2005) 132 mins. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0434409/?ref_=sr_1 THE MATRIX's Wachowski siblings produced this stirring dystopian action thriller that brought the Guy Fawkes mask back into popular culture (the current face of the internets group known as Anonymous). Feautures Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving and John Hurt. Directed by James McTeigue. ESCAPE FROM L.A. (1996) 101 mins. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116225/- John Carpenter's sequel to his ESCAPE FROM N.Y. (which surprisingly has NEVER shown at the 'thon) is a fast paced sequel that returns Kurt Russell's Snake Plissken to the screen along with a lot of familiar faces such as Steve Buscemi, Peter Fonda, Stacy Keach, Pam Grier, Bruce Campbell and more. Archive 35mm print. THE FIFTH ELEMENT (1997). http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119116/ 126 mins. 35mm. Luc Besson's visually stunning film features Milla Jovovich, Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman and the tres annoying Chris Tucker. Academy Awards Nominee for Best Sound Effects Editing. Winner of 3 Cesar Awards (French Oscar). Marathon Shorts: DEATH OF A SHADOW (Short) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2312702/?ref_=sr_1 20 min. Oscar nominated short! ASTERNAUTS (2012) 15 mins. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2275533/combined DUCK DODGERS IN THE 24 1/2 CENTURY. (1953) 7 mins. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045709/ LA LUNA (2011) 7 mins. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1957945/combined Notes: HANDS OF ORLAC was cancelled. The previously announced WOMAN IN THE MOON was also cancelled. PLUS! More Short Films and our world-famous Tin Foil Hat, Alien Mating Cry & Trivia Contests! Marathon SCHEDULE: 11:45 Opening Announcements 12:10 John Carter 14:25 In Memorium (Short Subject) 14:45 Reptilicus 16:10 Aluminum Foil Hat Contest 16:25 Ghastly Love Of Johnny X 18:15 Milky Way Minutiae Trivia Contest 18:30 War Of The Worlds: Goliath 20:05 Asternauts (Short Subject) 20:20 Battle Royale 22:20 Alien Mating Cry Challenge 22:35 Safety Not Guaranteed 00:05 Unannounced SF38 Special 00:35 The Incredible Shrinking Man 02:05 Death Of A Shadow 02:30 Phase IV 04:00 Motivational Growth 05:55 V For Vendetta 08:15 La Luna (Short Subject) 08:25 Escape From LA 10:05 Closing Announcements 10:20 The Fifth Element FESTIVAL FILMS: MARS ET AVRIL (2012): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1638277/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 EARTHBOUND (2012): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1709653/ SPACE MILKSHAKE (2013): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1954843/ MOTIVATIONAL GROWTH (2013): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1754228/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 WAR OF THE WORLDS - THE TRUE STORY (2012): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2507628/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 EL XENDRA (2012) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2452800/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 THE HISTORY OF FUTURE FOLK (2012) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2245195/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 FOUND IN TIME (2012) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1745701/combined LOVE & TELEPORTATION (2013) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2306633/combined THE FINAL SHIFT (2012) -http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1893365/combined WHEN TIME BECOMES A WOMAN (2012) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2250224/combined JUAN IN A MILLION (2012) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2071490/combined S.I.N. THEORY (2012) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2187061/combined DOUBLE HAPPINESS URANIUM (2013) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1821410/combined ETERNITY (2012) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1823684/combined 95ers ECHOES (2012) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1824904/combined WAR OF THE WORLDS: GOLIATH (2012) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2320924/combined FESTIVAL SCHEDULE as of 2/11: http://www.bostonsci-fi.com/files/scifi/Schedule%20SF38%20v%203.0.numbers.pdf Sunday Feb 10: 1:15: THE FINAL SHIFT with director John Depew in attendance. Tickets purchased for the Friday show will be honored. 3:15: MARS ET AVRIL Tickets purchased for the Friday show will be honored. 5:00 pm FOUND IN TIME 7:00 PM ETERNITY 9:00 PM SHORTS PROGRAM #2 Monday Feb 11: 5:00 PM MARS ET AVRIL Friday's tickets will be honored. 7:00 PM FOUND IN TIME 9:00 PM WHEN TIME BECOMES A WOMAN Premiere! From Jordan Tuesday Feb 12: Films from the Americas 5:00 PM LOCAL SHORTS PROGRAM #4 7:00 PM JUAN IN A MILLION Premiere! From Chile 9:00 PM EL XENDRA Premiere! From Honduras with director Juan Carlo Fanconi in attendance. Wednesday Feb 13: Sci-Fi Mysteries! 5:00 PM ETERNITY 7:00 PM S.I.N. THEORY Premiere! 9:00 PM DOUBLE HAPPINESS URANIUM Premiere! From New Zealand/Hong Kong Thursday Feb 14: Valentine's Day Science Fiction 5:00 PM EARTHBOUND 7:00 PM LOVE & TELEPORTATION Premiere! 9:00 PM 95ers: ECHOES Friday Feb 15 - Weird Critters 5:00 PM WAR OF THE WORLDS: The True Story 7:00 PM SPACE MILKSHAKE Premiere! The Rubber Duck is voiced by George Takei 9:00 PM MOTIVATIONAL GROWTH Premiere! Q&A with Director & Crew Saturday Feb 16 2:30 PM THE FINAL SHIFT with director John Depew in attendance 5:00 PM LOVE & TELEPORTATION Premiere! 7:00 PM THE HISTORY OF FUTURE FOLK 9:00 PM WAR OF THE WORLDS: GOLIATH IN 3D Sunday - Monday Feb 17-18 Noon to noon THE 'THON Note: This is a locked thread, for info only. To discuss this year's lineup, go here: http://sf.theboard.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1353015760/0#0 Discussion thread for the FESTIVAL: http://sf.theboard.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1358795685/0#0 |
Title: SF/38 Marathon Line-up INFO page Post by L.A. Connection on Feb 15th, 2013 at 11:25am
Post Marathon UPDATE!
Note: This is a locked thread, for info only. To discuss this year's lineup, go here: http://sf.theboard.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1353015760/0#0 Discussion thread for the FESTIVAL: http://sf.theboard.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1358795685/0#0 (Festival Films Info at bottom below Marathon Short Films Info) Films announced for the SF/38 Marathon - February 17-18, 2013: NOTE: Feature Films are listed in the order they were shown at the Marathon. JOHN CARTER (2012) 132 mins. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0401729/ - One of the year's most controversial films, this Disney production ran into problems even before released when it dropped the "From Mars" from it's title because other Red Planet films had bombed. The reception was mixed, but found some strong support. Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic 'Princess of Mars' and stars Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Samantha Morton & Willem Defoe. Directed by animation specialist Andrew Stanton (TOY STORY). Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlvYKl1fjBI REPTILICUS (1961) 82 mins (U.S. version) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056405/ The greatest giant monster movie from Denmark. Beautiful archive print (will check on running time). This Sid Pink production (ANGRY RED PLANET) features Bent Mejding, Asbjorn Anderson, Ann Smyrner and some of the most cut-rate euro Special effects you've seen. Have fun with it. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFQqmHQMJBY THE GHASTLY LOVE OF JOHNNY X (2012) 106 min. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1754633/combined Black & White (actually shot on Film) comedic hommage to the B movies of the 50s. Now, with songs and juvenile delinquents. Features Kevin McCarthy's last screen appearance. Directed by Paul Bunnell who, surprise, has acted in not one, but, two Larry Blamire hommages. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umH1IhuWchY WAR OF THE WORLDS: GOLIATH (2012) 85 mins. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2320924/combined Joe Pearson's animated movie features the voice talents of Beau Billingsley and former Miss America Elizabeth Ward Gracen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MNmNdP8xzE BATTLE ROYALE (2000). http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266308/ 114 mins. Director Kinji Fukasaku's (GREEN SLIME) notorious Japanese film about a futuristic government contest that pits teens versus teens in a battle to the death. Hmmm. Sounds vaguely HUNGER-ish, no? Stars Takeshi 'Beat' Kitano. I believe only Blu Ray "prints" exist. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfoNiIXTOgA SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED (2012) 86 mins - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1862079/ Colin Treverrow's Sundance fest hit became one an Indie success with critics and audiences this summer. Features Parks & Recreations' Aubrey Plaza and Mumblecore hero Mark Duplass in a sorta Time Travel movie and Sorta Rom-Com sorta quirky SF film. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73jSnAs7mq8 THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN (1957) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050539/ 81 mins. As incredible as the film is, it's almost insane that it hasn't shown at the Marathon since SF/4 - some 30+ years ago! Director Jack Arnold's classic take on Richard Matheson's novel (he adapted the screenplay himself) stars Grant Williams, Randy Stuart, an ominous Spider and a killer cat. Very nice 50s Sfx by Clifford Stein and crew. DO NOT GO ON YOUR 'DINNER BREAK' for this one!! Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0wzYiIKAsI PHASE IV (1974) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070531/ 84 mins. (orig.cut). Director Saul Bass semi-surreal thriller about sentient ants hasn't been shown since SF/9 in 1984. This is an archive 35mm print. Bass is known as one of the greatest opening title designers in film history with several Bond, Hitchcock and many other credits. Stars Michael Murphy, Nigel Davenport and Lynn Frederick. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuhgBvOWb_k MOTIVATIONAL GROWTH(2013) 105 mins. V FOR VENDETTA (2005) 132 mins. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0434409/?ref_=sr_1 THE MATRIX's Wachowski siblings produced this stirring dystopian action thriller that brought the Guy Fawkes mask back into popular culture (the current face of the internets group known as Anonymous). Feautures Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving and John Hurt. Directed by James McTeigue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rRn8kM4-ds ESCAPE FROM L.A. (1996) 101 mins. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116225/- John Carpenter's sequel to his ESCAPE FROM N.Y. (which surprisingly has NEVER shown at the 'thon) is a fast paced sequel that returns Kurt Russell's Snake Plissken to the screen along with a lot of familiar faces such as Steve Buscemi, Peter Fonda, Stacy Keach, Pam Grier, Bruce Campbell and more. Archive 35mm print. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drOdRwD1JF0 THE FIFTH ELEMENT (1997). http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119116/ 126 mins. 35mm. Luc Besson's visually stunning film features Milla Jovovich, Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman and the tres annoying Chris Tucker. Academy Awards Nominee for Best Sound Effects Editing. Winner of 3 Cesar Awards (French Oscar). Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkX7dHjL-aY Marathon Shorts: DEATH OF A SHADOW (Short) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2312702/?ref_=sr_1 20 min. Oscar nominated Live Action short! Directed by Tom Van Avermaet and stars RUST & BONE's Matthias Schoenaerts. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEt1e-g1vLs LA LUNA (2011) 7 mins. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1957945/combined ASTERNAUTS (2012) 15 mins. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2275533/combined DUCK DODGERS IN THE 24 1/2 CENTURY. (1953) 7 mins. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045709/ PLUS! More Short Films and our world-famous Tin Foil Hat, Alien Mating Cry & Trivia Contests! Marathon SCHEDULE: 11:45 Opening Announcements 12:10 John Carter 14:25 In Memorium (Short Subject) 14:45 Reptilicus 16:10 Aluminum Foil Hat Contest 16:25 Ghastly Love Of Johnny X 18:15 Milky Way Minutiae Trivia Contest 18:30 War Of The Worlds: Goliath 20:05 Asternauts (Short Subject) 20:20 Battle Royale 22:20 Alien Mating Cry Challenge 22:35 Safety Not Guaranteed 00:05 Unannounced SF38 Special 00:35 The Incredible Shrinking Man 02:05 Death Of A Shadow 02:30 Phase IV 04:00 Motivational Growth 05:55 V For Vendetta 08:15 La Luna (Short Subject) 08:25 Escape From LA 10:05 Closing Announcements 10:20 The Fifth Element NOTES: Both HANDS OF ORLAC and WOMAN IN THE MOON were cancelled after having been previously announced for the lineup. FESTIVAL FILMS: MARS ET AVRIL (2012): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1638277/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 EARTHBOUND (2012): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1709653/ SPACE MILKSHAKE (2013): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1954843/ MOTIVATIONAL GROWTH (2013): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1754228/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 WAR OF THE WORLDS - THE TRUE STORY (2012): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2507628/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 EL XENDRA (2012) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2452800/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 THE HISTORY OF FUTURE FOLK (2012) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2245195/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 FOUND IN TIME (2012) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1745701/combined LOVE & TELEPORTATION (2013) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2306633/combined THE FINAL SHIFT (2012) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1893365/combined WHEN TIME BECOMES A WOMAN (2012) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2250224/combined JUAN IN A MILLION (2012) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2071490/combined S.I.N. THEORY (2012) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2187061/combined DOUBLE HAPPINESS URANIUM (2013) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1821410/combined ETERNITY (2012) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1823684/combined 95ers ECHOES (2012) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1824904/combined WAR OF THE WORLDS: GOLIATH (2012) - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2320924/combined FESTIVAL SCHEDULE as of 2/11: http://www.bostonsci-fi.com/files/scifi/Schedule%20SF38%20v%203.0.numbers.pdf Sunday Feb 10: 1:15: THE FINAL SHIFT with director John Depew in attendance. Tickets purchased for the Friday show will be honored. 3:15: MARS ET AVRIL Tickets purchased for the Friday show will be honored. 5:00 pm FOUND IN TIME 7:00 PM ETERNITY 9:00 PM SHORTS PROGRAM #2 Monday Feb 11: 5:00 PM MARS ET AVRIL Friday's tickets will be honored. 7:00 PM FOUND IN TIME 9:00 PM WHEN TIME BECOMES A WOMAN Premiere! From Jordan Tuesday Feb 12: Films from the Americas 5:00 PM LOCAL SHORTS PROGRAM #4 7:00 PM JUAN IN A MILLION Premiere! From Chile 9:00 PM EL XENDRA Premiere! From Honduras with director Juan Carlo Fanconi in attendance. Wednesday Feb 13: Sci-Fi Mysteries! 5:00 PM ETERNITY 7:00 PM S.I.N. THEORY Premiere! 9:00 PM DOUBLE HAPPINESS URANIUM Premiere! From New Zealand/Hong Kong Thursday Feb 14: Valentine's Day Science Fiction 5:00 PM EARTHBOUND 7:00 PM LOVE & TELEPORTATION Premiere! 9:00 PM 95ers: ECHOES Friday Feb 15 - Weird Critters 5:00 PM WAR OF THE WORLDS: The True Story 7:00 PM SPACE MILKSHAKE Premiere! The Rubber Duck is voiced by George Takei 9:00 PM MOTIVATIONAL GROWTH Premiere! Q&A with Director & Crew Saturday Feb 16 2:30 PM THE FINAL SHIFT with director John Depew in attendance 5:00 PM LOVE & TELEPORTATION Premiere! 7:00 PM THE HISTORY OF FUTURE FOLK 9:00 PM WAR OF THE WORLDS: GOLIATH IN 3D Sunday - Monday Feb 17-18 Noon to noon THE 'THON Note: This is a locked thread, for info only. To discuss this year's lineup, go here: http://sf.theboard.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1353015760/0#0 Discussion thread for the FESTIVAL: http://sf.theboard.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1358795685/0#0 |
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