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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
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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:

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:


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. I believe only Blu Ray "prints" exist.

... Trailer:


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:

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:

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:
...

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).

... Trailer:



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:

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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