Dennis wrote:
Based on the horror and dread in the voice of a woman sitting behind me at this concept, I couldn't resist suggesting a musical themed marathon.
I realize not all of these could be included, even when we do a theme, not every film fits, and there is the issue ofprint availability, etc.
-The Blob (Basically just for the theme song)
-Earth Girls are Easy (Again basically for one song, "Cause I'm a Blonde.")
-The Man who Fell to Earth
-Voyage of the Rock Aliens (Pia Zadorra and Jermain Jackson, who could resist?)
-The Apple
-The Rocky Horror Picture Show (this would likely have to be listed as a suprise, especially if we are at the Gateway. Granted it isn't quite as much fun without the props, but still...)
-Flash Gordon
-Heavy Metal
-Buckaroo Banzai
-Horror at Party Beach (Ok, a better fit at the horror marathon but if you can find a print and need to fill a slot)
-Metropolis (2002) I can no longer hear Ray Charles "I Can't Stop Loving You," and not think of the end of this film.
I know I left a few films out, mostly for personal taste reasons, but feel free to add your own ideas.
Oh, I think this shouldn't be next year's theme, I think it is too recent to show the Apple again, but maybe in 3 or 4 years.
Alternatively, instead of the anime Metropolis, you could use the updated version of the 1927 classic with the Giorgio Moroder soundtrack (from 1984)...