Anna writes: And so a new school year is about to begin…(ack!!!) And with the smell of new books and the lightening of students’ wallets comes a more welcome surprise. On September 1st at 8.30pm on the Lower Field of McGill University (just inside the Roddick Gates), there will be a free showing of “The Return of the King”.
Category: Film Screenings
Kaiser Mike writes: At Dragoncon, there is going to be a showing of the fan-produced parody movie entitled “Inu Yasha: Lord of the Jewel”. This film takes animation from the popular anime “Inu Yasha: A Feudal Fairytale” (as seen on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim lineup) and hijacks the plot of the Tolkien Trilogy to forge a comedy of epic epicness! Showing in the Vinings room Saturday night, it is currently scheduled to start around 9:00 pm. Catering to both Ringer and Otaku tastes, this is a must-see for any Dragoncon goer with a sense of humor and a half hour to kill! [www.neobattlepeasant.com]
Additional Notes: This is a “Fan-dub-parody” which is an anime culture custom. These are made by splicing clips of existing shows, and re-doing the dialogue and soundtrack. They are best viewed in group settings, and are made for one purpose: to make people laugh.
Were it to be rated it would probably have a PG-13 rating, mostly for language and suggestive dialogue.
The plot of “Inu Yasha” is very similar to the scenario of LotR. In it, a group of travelers are on a quest to neutralize the evil of a small mystical jewel.
Rebekah writes: The Fremont Outdoor Cinema is showing Fellowship of the Ring, August 28th. It’s going to be a fantastic evening with Jet City Improv and the Northwest Tolkien society teaming up for some great pre-show activities, contests and prizes! The doors open at 7:30, film begins at dusk. Don’t forget your costume! [More]
Satarina writes: I just wanted to let you know that at DragonCon this year all three movies will be shown on Sunday back to back. They start at 12:30 pm as part of the conventions Film Festival. [dragoncon.org]
Bruce Hopkins [Gamling] will be speaking briefly for the American Cinemathque prior to the showing of two of Peter’s early films, “Bad Taste” and “Meet The Feebles.” It’s at the Egyptian Theatre on 6712 Hollywood Blvd, on 9.45pm on Friday 20th.
Melissa writes: Peter Jackson’s ‘Meet the Feebles’ and ‘Bad Taste’ will be shown on August 20 in Los Angeles at the Egyptian Theater. No one under 18 will be admitted, however, due to the violence and adult material present in the films. [More]