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Title: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by L.A. Connection on Oct 15^th, 2015 at 12:16pm

Discuss the lineup for the SF/41 Marathon, 2016 edition here. For further details, check out the INFO PAGE:http://sf.theboard.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1444930008

So far, there are THREE announced movies:

John Carpenter's THEY LIVE

BIG ASS SPIDER

EX MACHINA

rant and rave.........

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by Jay Seaver on Oct 15^th, 2015 at 12:56pm

Not a bad start.

* It's been awhile since I saw They Live, and while it's not my favorite Carpenter, it's not bad at all. I hate that it takes people dying for folks to remember nifty movies, though.

* Big-Ass Spider was a ton of fun at BUFF a couple years ago, and Mike Mendez makes the kind of fun genre movies that I think the 'thon audience will dig this one (also: check out Tales of Halloween at the Brattle, on VOD, and other places next weekend - his segment is a lot of fun).

* Ex Machina didn't tickle me quite as much as the similar but less-slick The Machine did a year earlier, but it's a very solid directorial debut for Alex Garland, who has been the writer on a pretty darn great string of sf material over the past decade and a half.

Title: Sliced bread SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcem
Post by L.A. Connection on Oct 16^th, 2015 at 3:25pm

Jay Seaver wrote on Oct 15^th, 2015 at 12:56pm:

Not a bad start.

* It's been awhile since I saw They Live, and while it's not my favorite Carpenter, it's not bad at all. I hate that it takes people dying for folks to remember nifty movies, though....
* Ex Machina didn't tickle me quite as much as the similar but less-slick The Machine did a year earlier, but it's a very solid directorial debut for Alex Garland, who has been the writer on a pretty darn great string of sf material over the past decade and a half.

THEY LIVE has been on the consideration radar for several years now. Sometimes, it takes a bit of a nudge.

I, too, didn't find EX MACHINA to be the greatest thing since sliced bread (my review: http://sf.theboard.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1429040022), but, it IS the kind of smaller SF film that the Marathon should champion. Whenever one of these indies play the 'thon, it seems as if half the audience or more hasn't seen it.

Title: Re: Sliced bread SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcem
Post by Jay Seaver on Oct 16^th, 2015 at 3:34pm

L.A. Connection wrote on Oct 16^th, 2015 at 3:25pm:

Whenever one of these indies play the 'thon, it seems as if half the audience or more hasn't seen it.

Heck, hasn't heard of it. I'm always kind of shocked at just how much people at this event and some others like it sometimes don't seem to stretch their interest in science fiction film beyond those twenty-four hours at all.

(Which isn't unique to the 'thon at all; Fantastic Fest recently concluded and my social media feeds are still clogged with people who seem to have no awareness of genre/world/independent film not somehow associated with Austin's Alamo Drafthouse!)

Title: 3 more: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by L.A. Connection on Nov 18^th, 2015 at 12:16pm

Three more movies were announced today:

ARROWHEAD
(2016) Aussie SciFi winner! Stranded a man faces more than loneliness.

POLDER
(2015) A reality bending neuro-game dangerously lures a widow deeper. From Switzerland

HIMMELSKIBET
A Trip to Mars
(1918) Danish Film Inst remastering w/live accompaniment by Jeff Rapsis.

Assuming the first two are for the Festival and the silent is for the Marathon. Confirmation coming.

Title: NEVER! SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by L.A. Connection on Nov 30^th, 2015 at 2:41pm

The terrific NEVER LET ME GO has been added to the Marathon lineup.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1334260/combined

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by albatross on Nov 30^th, 2015 at 3:09pm

Almost halfway there! Looking good. I like that the movies are diverse and no repeats so far!

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by da_Bunnyman on Nov 30^th, 2015 at 10:14pm

There's a character in Himmeskibet/Trip To Mars named Professor Dubius.
I'm guessing he will doubt the trip can be done.

Title: Doubtful: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcement
Post by L.A. Connection on Dec 3^rd, 2015 at 4:36am

da_Bunnyman wrote on Nov 30^th, 2015 at 10:14pm:

There's a character in Himmeskibet/Trip To Mars named Professor Dubius.
I'm guessing he will doubt the trip can be done.

Is that the character name in the original movie, or just the USA dub?

Title: Re: Doubtful: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcement
Post by da_Bunnyman on Dec 5^th, 2015 at 12:04am

L.A. Connection wrote on Dec 3^rd, 2015 at 4:36am:

da_Bunnyman wrote on Nov 30^th, 2015 at 10:14pm:

There's a character in Himmeskibet/Trip To Mars named Professor Dubius.
I'm guessing he will doubt the trip can be done.

Is that the character name in the original movie, or just the USA dub?

Checked a couple of sources and I haven't found him called anything else.

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by Lile on Dec 9^th, 2015 at 5:50am

Am looking forward to Himmelskibet, a silent movie at the 'thon should be fun.
They Live is a fun movie from the eighties, and Roddy Piper kicking butt and chewing bubblegum.
Saw Ex Machina on cable a few weeks ago and thought it would make a great 'thon entry. Very post modern.
I don't know anything about the other two movies,

Title: Festive: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by L.A. Connection on Dec 9^th, 2015 at 3:09pm

More FESTIVAL announcements:

The Phoenix Incident
Dreams Rewired

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by Lile on Dec 9^th, 2015 at 6:55pm

Does anyone know yet if They Live and Himmelskibet will be digital or on film?

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by L.A. Connection on Dec 9^th, 2015 at 10:57pm

Lile wrote on Dec 9^th, 2015 at 6:55pm:

Does anyone know yet if They Live and Himmelskibet will be digital or on film?

They Live hopefully is film. I'm pretty sure the later will be digital.

Title: Dual: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by L.A. Connection on Dec 12^th, 2015 at 12:12am

More Festival Announcements:

DUAL CITY
POLDER
THE PHOENIX INCIDENT

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by Lile on Dec 12^th, 2015 at 5:10pm

Couldn't find Dual City on imdb, does anyone know anything about it?

Title: Dual in the sun: SF/41 Lineup-Discussion&Announcem
Post by L.A. Connection on Dec 13^th, 2015 at 12:50pm

Lile wrote on Dec 12^th, 2015 at 5:10pm:

Couldn't find Dual City on imdb, does anyone know anything about it?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4510858/combined

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by Lile on Dec 14^th, 2015 at 12:20pm

Heard the owner of the rights to Day of the Triffids had been located, any update on it showing at SF 41? I don't think it's played the 'thon since the early days of the Welles.

Title: Triffids!: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcemen
Post by L.A. Connection on Dec 15^th, 2015 at 1:56am

Yup, as far as I know this restoration only played once at the TCM festival here in L.A. in 2010. Apparently, there have been rights issues that have prevented its distribution. Hopefully, they will be overcome.

Amazingly, TRIFFIDS played the very first, and then the third Marathon -- and never since!!

http://sf.theboard.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1319772249

Lile wrote on Dec 14^th, 2015 at 12:20pm:

Heard the owner of the rights to Day of the Triffids had been located, any update on it showing at SF 41? I don't think it's played the 'thon since the early days of the Welles.

Title: Dreams Rewired: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion
Post by L.A. Connection on Dec 17^th, 2015 at 9:17am

One of the movies announced for the Festival is getting a limited release this weekend - DREAMS REWIRED.

Pretty good reviews:

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dreams_rewired/

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by Lile on Dec 17^th, 2015 at 3:47pm

Do you know if it's playing Seattle?

Title: Idiots!: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by L.A. Connection on Dec 29^th, 2015 at 1:38pm

IDIOCRACY, the movie Fox tried to bury will be making it's Marathon debut! Will Rupert pull the plug?

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by da_Bunnyman on Jan 1^st, 2016 at 12:35pm

Just added, Arrowhead (2015)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyqJF7WkC-g

Title: Arrow: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by L.A. Connection on Jan 2^nd, 2016 at 3:02am

Pretty sure that's festival only, but will check.

da_Bunnyman wrote on Jan 1^st, 2016 at 12:35pm:

Just added, Arrowhead (2015)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyqJF7WkC-g

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by da_Bunnyman on Jan 2^nd, 2016 at 9:31pm

Might be.
Announcement just said will play at SF41.

Title: Triple: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by L.A. Connection on Jan 6^th, 2016 at 11:03am

EX MACHINA was named as one of the Best 10 movies of the year by the prestigious Producer's Guild of America. The PGA is considered THE most important step on the way to an Oscar nomination.

And, THE MARTIAN and MAD MAX FURY ROAD were also nominated. A big haul for SF & Fantasy movies.

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by da_Bunnyman on Jan 7^th, 2016 at 6:43pm

Just added for SF41, another super rarity, the recently discovered SOUND version of HIGH TREASON from 1929.

Title: Send more brains! SF/41 LineupDiscussion&Announcem
Post by L.A. Connection on Jan 8^th, 2016 at 11:26am

Number 8 - the NEVER before shown 50s semi-classic DONOVAN'S BRAIN starring Nancy Reagan, Lew Ayres and Gene Evans.

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by Lile on Jan 8^th, 2016 at 11:09pm

Donavans Brain should be a hoot. I've never seen High Treason, so I'm looking forward to it.

Title: Number 9: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcement
Post by L.A. Connection on Jan 9^th, 2016 at 12:31pm

STARMAN... in 70mm!

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by da_Bunnyman on Jan 11^th, 2016 at 1:40pm

Just added.
In memory of David Bowie, The Man Who Fell To Earth.

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by da_Bunnyman on Jan 21^st, 2016 at 8:24pm

So where do you think we stand on the lineup now?
In other words how many more films do you think will be added or are we at the limit now?

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by kirok on Jan 21^st, 2016 at 10:29pm

wow. what a great lineup for the marathon! i'm thrilled to see man who fell to earth. it should cause quite a stir. midnight or 2 am would be perfect time to show it.

Title: Lucky 13?: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcemen
Post by L.A. Connection on Jan 21^st, 2016 at 11:16pm

I ran the numbers last weekend, and since we have several shorter length movies, we can add a lucky 13th.

da_Bunnyman wrote on Jan 21^st, 2016 at 8:24pm:

So where do you think we stand on the lineup now?
In other words how many more films do you think will be added or are we at the limit now?

Title: MoRe?: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by L.A. Connection on Jan 26^th, 2016 at 10:35pm

Today's official announcement about the lineup for the Marathon including this note:

"Plus some more to be announced as well as games, contests and guests."

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by Dinsdale on Jan 30^th, 2016 at 9:04am

Looks like a good mix of old and recent films. Looking forward to it as always! This will be my 36th 'Thon! ;D

Title: Troops!: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by G.I. Joe on Jan 30^th, 2016 at 6:05pm

Alright troops!

Looking at the schedule, I like it!

MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH - like it, don't love it, but I loved Bowie!

STARMAN - 70mm! Yeah baby

INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS - always great to see on the big screen

PITCH BLACK - now we're talkin'! 'bout time we showed this kick ass flick!

DONOVAN'S BRAIN - send mo brains!

HIGH TREASON - should be fun to see this rare movie

IDIOCRACY - You of earth are idiots! Never caught this before so I'll check it out

NEVER LET ME GO - snore. hopefully a dinner break or middle of night nap

TRIP TO MARS - with live music? count me in!

THEY LIVE - put on your glasses and see what's really happening. Another kick ass pick!

BIG ASS SPIDER - ok. guess we need some cheezy big monster stuff

EX MACHINA - haven't seen it. great place to see it

excited!

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by Dinsdale on Feb 1^st, 2016 at 7:29pm

According to today's email, this is the current movie listing:
Big Ass Spider, Blade Runner, Donovan’s Brain, Ex Machina, Gremlins, High Treason, Himmelskibet,Idiocracy,Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), Man Who Fell Earth, Never Let Me Go, Pitch Black, Starman (in 70mm), Bride of Finklestein,They Live

Title: Re: SF/41 Lineup - Discussion & Announcements
Post by Jon on Feb 9^th, 2016 at 7:59am

According to the latest lineup I read via email, this is a another banner year for the SFM. I can't wait! :D (Well, OK, I know I have to, but I'd rather just start now. Good thing I have a Festival ticket!)

Especially anticipating "Invasion / BodySnatchers" (love that 1st version!), "Himmelskibet" (sp? love silents w. live music!), "High Treason" (heretofore unknown to me, so a true adventure), "Man Who Fell to Earth" (never shown at the 'Thon, so I've never seen it!), "Blade Runner" (what's not to like?)... Looking forward to others, as well, of course.
Meanwhile, think "MELT!"