1st marathon announcement:s Altered States. Die Monster Die . Dr. Jeykll & Mr. Hyde (1920) w/live music!

FIEND WITHOUT A FACE  just announced! Long sought out title!

Also, Cronenberg's THE FLY.

Reactions, anyone?

the fly? altered states? stop the madness.

kirok1 wrote on Dec 23^rd, 2019 at 10:06pm:

the fly? altered states? stop the madness.

Why so serious?

All great stuff so far, really looking forward to seeing these with the ‘thon crowd and on the big screen. 

cronenberg's the fly and alterred states suck.

MIDNIGHT SPECIAL announced

mysterious island was announced. if you are going to go retro why not day of the triffids?

The long sought after MIRACLE MILE has also been added to the lineup

12 features announced! See top main page for full list

where?

Decent retro list. Have seen all but two.
With the Festival able to focus on new stuff and the increasing cd and streaming access there is a logic to being pure retro although I would prefer some relatively current stuff - and more humor.

pogo wrote on Dec 31^st, 2019 at 2:50pm:

Decent retro list. Have seen all but two. With the Festival able to focus on new stuff and the increasing cd and streaming access there is a logic to being pure retro although I would prefer some relatively current stuff - and more humor.

There's another movie or so to be announced. Likely to be something recent.

Every year is different. And, the 'mix' varies as well.

I think there are some very very solid choices here.

Miracle Mile & Fiend without a Face are both prints.

David the Projectionist wrote on Jan 4^th, 2020 at 2:59pm:

Miracle Mile & Fiend without a Face are both prints.

Yes, as noted in the info page: http://sf.theboard.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1577909202/0#0

And, thank YOU DDK!

L.A. Connection wrote on Jan 4^th, 2020 at 3:34pm:

Yes, as noted in the info page: http://sf.theboard.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1577909202/0#0

     Uhm.....not "noted on the info page."  To wit:

ALTERED STATES. In 35mm!
SOYLENT GREEN.
SPACEBALLS.
FIEND WITHOUT A FACE.  ?????
Cronenberg's THE FLY. In 35mm!
DIE MONSTER DIE. In 35mm!

     I'm sure youll take care of it.

Did a quick calculation of the run times. Looks like we definitely have room for another movie unless we are going to have twenty minute breaks.

We want more!

Marathon Flashback:


SF/5. Cinema II.

The marathon ends. It's 11:35 am. Folks start chanting, We want more! Show shorts! Cartoons! ANYTHING! Rip-Off!

I miss the trailer reels we used to feature. Easy way to pad the time!

Caleb451 wrote on Jan 19^th, 2020 at 1:29pm:

I miss the trailer reels we used to feature. Easy way to pad the time!

I agree, but, with Bruce B out in Columbus, those days seemed to have passed. He's even sent reels that weren't used at all.

But, there's always In Memorium............

The following is from the Columbus Marathon board.

"Jeff Rapsis played at the CWRU Marathon this month.
He warned us before the performance (of Aelita, Queen of Mars) that we should go for the images because if we tried to follow the story it would not go well.
Then Jeff played an outstanding accompaniment to the movie on his instrument.
What he does goes far beyond simple organ music, achieving swells, crescendos and special effects that are art forms in themselves. He is playing at the Columbus (& Boston) Marathons this year. Do not miss him.

pogo wrote on Jan 25^th, 2020 at 2:27pm:

The following is from the Columbus Marathon board. "Jeff Rapsis played at the CWRU Marathon this month. He warned us before the performance (of Aelita, Queen of Mars) that we should go for the images because if we tried to follow the story it would not go well. Then Jeff played an outstanding accompaniment to the movie on his instrument. What he does goes far beyond simple organ music, achieving swells, crescendos and special effects that are art forms in themselves. He is playing at the Columbus (& Boston) Marathons this year. Do not miss him.

There goes our exclusive...........  ;)

Just announced!! 2019's indie FAST COLOR
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6418778/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Festival or 'Thon?

Looking forward to the thon!   The lineup looks interesting and there are a lot of movies that I haven't seen or at least haven't seen in a very long time.  Balance wise, it's a bit lacking in recent and international movies, so I am glad that another recent movie was added.

I'm glad that the 1920 movie is being shown.  I had been thinking about finding some movie from 1920 to watch this year just to see what the world looked like 100 years ago.  Love having live music from Jeff Rapsis!

We had to miss last year's thon, so I am looking forward to sharing this experience with everyone this year.

Dinsdale wrote on Jan 31^st, 2020 at 9:35am:

Festival or 'Thon?

It is a Marathon selection

L.A. Connection wrote on Jan 31^st, 2020 at 12:06pm:

Dinsdale wrote on Jan 31st, 2020 at 9:35am: Festival or 'Thon? It is a Marathon selection

Don’t know anything about this movie, looking forward to it.

Ray Harryhausen's daughter Vanessa will speak at the Marathon for the screening of MYSTERIOUS ISLAND.

L.A. Connection wrote on Feb 6^th, 2020 at 11:06pm:

Ray Harryhausen's daughter Vanessa will speak at the Marathon for the screening of MYSTERIOUS ISLAND.

Will be fun to hear her talk.