Edgar Wright to program at the New Beverly - Page 2

mousepod · 12-02-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

OMG, though - the New Beverly was a reeking pit of scummy goo in the actual days of L.A. Revival House Paradise (i.e., that's BEFORE any mass penetration of Home Video VCRs, mind you - - youngin's) ... I can hardly imagine what a sorry state it must be in by now.

Well, Mr. Negativity, I'll have you know that...

actually, it's still pretty scummy. But I don't see this program anywhere else, so...

CoasterMatt · 12-02-2007, 01:16 PM

Man... why does Monday morning have to be an early day for me

lindyhop · 12-02-2007, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mousepod

Tonight's the first night! Who else is in?

Here's the Phantom trailer - if you need convincing.

Thanks so much for posting this. Phantom is one of my favorite movies ever. But I can't make it tonight.

mousepod · 12-03-2007, 02:25 PM

Last night was fabulous!

Boss Radio and I arrived an hour early for the 7:30 screening of Bugsy Malone, and chatted with several other movie enthusiasts (read:geeks) while we waited in line.

When we got in, we snagged seats in the third row (right in front of Mike White - it was a veritable who's who of cool nerds). Edgar came out to introduce the movie and said, "To the people who ask, 'Why are you showing movies that I could watch on DVD?' I reply: Fvck you.'" He was right - there was something about seeing a movie like Bugsy Malone in a packed theater that you just could never get at home on a comfy couch. After the movie, he showed a music video that he'd directed a half-dozen years ago that pays homage to Bugsy Malone (the Bluetones "After Hours"), and then he welcomed Paul Williams, who talked about Bugsy Malone, and a little about Phantom of the Paradise.

Then we watched Phantom. It was a brand-new print and it looked fantastic. Other than the mediocre sound system at the New Beverly, I don't think I could have expected a better presentation anywhere.

Edgar and Paul came back to talk more and take a few questions, before they announced the (surprise!) third movie in the "double feature". It was Ishtar, which also features songs by Mr. Williams. Edgar explained that he couldn't have listed it as a favorite film, since he'd never seen it before. He also didn't want to introduce it, and decided to give the microphone to a true Ishtar fan, Quentin Tarantino. Quentin shared the story of the first time he saw the movie and even regaled us with his interpretation of one of the songs from the movie.

Unfortunately (for me, at least), the third movie didn't get started until after 1:30 a.m., so we split after the first 20 minutes or so. I plan to pull out my DVD this week sometime, though the crowd certainly would have made for a more fun experience.

This Wednesday: Flash Gordon and Danger: Diabolik with guests Timothy Dalton, Joe Dante, and maybe even Diabolik himself: John Philip Law.

See you there!

Snowflake · 12-03-2007, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mousepod

Last night was fabulous!. . . See you there!

I am SO jealous.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 12-03-2007, 02:40 PM

Great recap MP - I agree, there's nothing like the combo of film and a great audience who are totally into the picture.

I wish someone (Cough!-Tarrintio) would put some money into it with new seats, sound and make the screen bigger.

Not Afraid · 12-03-2007, 02:56 PM

Danger: Diabolik is so tempting!

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mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Last night was fabulous! Boss Radio and I arrived an hour early for the 7:30 screening of Bugsy Malone, and chatted with several other movie enthusiasts (read:geeks) while we waited in line. When we got in, we snagged seats in the third row (right in front of Mike White - it was a veritable who's who of cool nerds). Edgar came out to introduce the movie and said, "To the people who ask, 'Why are you showing movies that I could watch on DVD?' I reply: Fvck you.'" He was right - there was something about seeing a movie like Bugsy Malone in a packed theater that you just could never get at home on a comfy couch. After the movie, he showed a music video that he'd directed a half-dozen years ago that pays homage to Bugsy Malone (the Bluetones "After Hours"), and then he welcomed Paul Williams, who talked about Bugsy Malone, and a little about Phantom of the Paradise. Then we watched Phantom. It was a brand-new print and it looked fantastic. Other than the mediocre sound system at the New Beverly, I don't think I could have expected a better presentation anywhere. Edgar and Paul came back to talk more and take a few questions, before they announced the (surprise!) third movie in the "double feature". It was Ishtar, which also features songs by Mr. Williams. Edgar explained that he couldn't have listed it as a favorite film, since he'd never seen it before. He also didn't want to introduce it, and decided to give the microphone to a true Ishtar fan, Quentin Tarantino. Quentin shared the story of the first time he saw the movie and even regaled us with his interpretation of one of the songs from the movie. Unfortunately (for me, at least), the third movie didn't get started until after 1:30 a.m., so we split after the first 20 minutes or so. I plan to pull out my DVD this week sometime, though the crowd certainly would have made for a more fun experience. This Wednesday: Flash Gordon and Danger: Diabolik with guests Timothy Dalton, Joe Dante, and maybe even Diabolik himself: John Philip Law. See you there! __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	Great recap MP - I agree, there's nothing like the combo of film and a great audience who are totally into the picture. I wish someone (Cough!-Tarrintio) would put some money into it with new seats, sound and make the screen bigger.
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