A Facets Night School on the supernatural horror film, God Told Me To!
Saturday, August 1 at MIDNIGHT
Mystery Play Freakout!!, or What Would Manson Do?: The Religion of Paranoia vs. The Paranoia of Religion in a Psycho ’70s Apocalyptic Smack-Down
Facets Night School presents
God Told Me To (directed by Larry Cohen, 1976)
In this epic suspense thriller by director Larry Cohen, a series of bizarre, motiveless murders send a religious New York cop on a manhunt for a mysterious cult leader. Facets staffer Bruce Neal digs into this oddity from the famed director behind cult classics such as “It’s Alive” and “Q the Winged Serpent,” examining the film’s history, its projections of religion and paranoia in the 1970s, and more.
About Facets Night School:
Facets Night School digs into cinema’s wild side with special Saturday night, midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets’ staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. Each student receives an educational packet for the films full of notes, essays, articles, a bibliography for further reading and more with admission. DVD give-aways and pre-class grindhouse trailers round out the night. All for only $5!
Lectures start at midnight!!
Further details on the lectures, films and presenters, as well as tickets, available here:
http://www.facets.org/pages/nightschool.php
Facets Night School is held at Facets Cinematheque, 1517 West Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 (near the corner of Fullerton and Ashland)
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Flashback Weekend 2009 : TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
Tickets for the Eighth Annual Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention, October 23-25, have officially gone on sale at http://www.flashbackweekend.com/tickets.html – you can get your tickets online, right now!
Leave a Comment Go to Post...A Facets Night School on the martial arts/gore film, Riki Oh: The Story of Ricky!!
Saturday, July 25 at MIDNIGHT
Ha, Ha, Ha, Thud!: What’s So Funny About the Violence in “Riki Oh: The Story of Ricky”
Facets Night School presents
Riki Oh: The Story of Ricky (Directed by Ngai Kai Lam, 1991)
One of the most outrageously violent and gory martial arts films ever made, the Hong Kong production “Riki Oh” is so excessive that its many fans consider it a grotesque physical comedy more than an action film. The plot follows mild-mannered Riki, who takes vicious revenge on the drug dealers who killed his sister. He then lands in jail, where he becomes a hero to the oppressed inmates, eventually leading them in an uprising. Facets’ Lew Ojeda dives into the insanity to dissect a film that “gives new meaning to the term over-the-top” (Asian Cult Cinema).
About Facets Night School:
Facets Night School digs into cinema’s wild side with special Saturday night, midnight lectures on cult favorites led by Facets’ staff, followed by screenings of the films and post-screening discussions. Each student receives an educational packet for the films full of notes, essays, articles, a bibliography for further reading and more with admission. DVD give-aways and pre-class grindhouse trailers round out the night. All for only $5!
Lectures start at midnight!!
Further details on the lectures, films and presenters, as well as tickets, available here:
http://www.facets.org/pages/nightschool.php
Facets Night School is held at Facets Cinematheque, 1517 West Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL 60614 (near the corner of Fullerton and Ashland)
Leave a Comment Go to Post...Chicago Casting Call for 3rd Twilight Movie “Eclipse” on Craigslist
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/tfr/1275778117.html
Casting Multiple Roles for Twilight Saga “Eclipse” – pays up to $5000
Date: 2009-07-17, 10:15PM CDT
Reply to: job-grxqh-1275778117@craigslist.org
Casting actors and actresses for multiple roles in the 3rd Feature Film in the Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Storyline:
In Eclipse , Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious
killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose
between her love Edward and her friendship with Jacob. Knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite
the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted
with the most important decision of her life.
Role # 1 – Leah Clearwater
Seth’s big sister, and the only female member of La Push wolf pack:
“She is tall and slender with beautiful skin and short cropped black hair. She would be considered gorgeous if
not for the perpetual scowl she carries due to a broken heart and her anger issues.”
Seeking: Female from 18 to 20
Role # 2 – Seth Clearwater
Seth Clearwater is a “tall, gangly-limbed boy with a huge, happy grin, Seth idolizes Jacob.” Black hair, lean muscle
type, think swimmer type body.
Seeking: Male from 13 to 16
Role # 3 – Riley
Good looking, blond, clean-cut, muscular college guy who falls victim to Victoria. He’s in his early to mid 20s and
Riley was a newborn that was created by Victoria to act as the leader of her recently formed newborn army.
He accompanies Victoria in her attempt to murder Bella Swan.
Seeking: Male from 18 to 23
Role # 4 – Maria
Hispanic, petite figure, brunette, dark eyes with a soft and musical voice. Maria looks for humans that she could
turn to vampires to create a “newborn army”.
Seeking: Petite, Hispanic Female from 23 to 27
Role # 5 – Bree
Bree: 14-17, beautiful, 5’1″ – 5’3″, short dark hair, fair skin. Has a high pitched shrill scream. She is one of the
newborn army who ravaged Seattle, killing many with her fellows under the guise of a serial killer.
Seeking: Female from 13 to 17 with height from 5′ 1″ to 5′ 3″
Role # 6 – Royce King II
Royce King II is out-spoken and comes from wealthy family. He was a human who lived during the time of the Great
Depression. He was engaged to Rosalie Hale for a short period of time.
Seeking: Male from 25 to 30
Role # 7 – Extras/Small Roles
Teenage Extras Needed
Seeking: Males and Females from 14 to 18
Role # 8 – Extras/Small Roles
Adult Extras Needed
Seeking: Males and Females from 18 to 30
Rehearsals are tentatively slated to begin August, 2009 with actual filming starting in late September, 2009.
The release date for “Eclipse” has been announced as Wednesday, June 30, 2010.
Submission Information
Please submit the following information via email to twilightauditions@gmail.com
– Current Photo/Headshot
– Ethnicity
– Height
– Date of Birth
– Resume (if available, not required)
– Zip Code
– Cellphone or best number to reach you
– Best Time To Call
* Compensation: Up To $5000
* This is a contract job.
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
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Leave a Comment Go to Post...Robert Englund Joins Cast of Chicago Improvisers in Locally Produced Feature Film
Big Tree Productions, in association with Copper Road LLC and Zombie Army Productions, has begun principal shooting on “The Mole Man of Belmont Avenue,” a comedy/ horror feature shot and produced entirely in the Chicago area.
Big Tree Productions is co-owned by Chicago actors Mike Bradecich and John LaFlamboy, who also wrote and are directing the movie.
The story follows two brothers (Bradecich and LaFlamboy) who have recently inherited a brownstone apartment building from their mother. After two years of running the building into the ground, the brothers must now contend with a monster living in the basement that is threatening the lives of the tenants and their pets.
The ensemble cast is loaded with the icons of the Chicago sketch comedy and improve scene: TJ Jagadowski, David Pasquesi, Susan Messing, and more. In a key role as one of the building’s tenants, the movie also features horror legend Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger from “A Nightmare on Elm Street”) as Hezekiah Confab.
The movie began shooting at The Orphanage Performing Arts Center on 31st Street on the south side on June 29th and continues shooting through July 24th.
For more information visit www.MoleManMovie.com, or contact Mike Bradecich, mike.bradecich@gmail.com, 773.547.1845
