(Post-) Xmassacre!

Hey Kids!

We're doing it again. Glogg, Crappy Santa re-gifting and, the cult classic "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians". Plus, weird holiday clips, cookies & lots of post-holiday cheer.

Q: What is Glogg?
A: A mulled wine beverage from Sweden. It is delicious.

Q: What is Crappy Santa re-gifting?
A: Didn't like something you got this year? Have a bunch of useless crap sitting around? Slap some wrapping paper on it and bring it down. You must bring a gift to participate & there will be a small prize for most hilarious gift.

Q: I already saw "Santa Claus Conquers the Martians" on MST3K, do I hafta come?
A: Yes. Now is your chance to be Tom Servo and shout sassy things at the screen.

Additional questions can be directed to evilfilmschool @ gmail.com

The fun starts at 7pm. $5 - $10 sliding admission.

See ya there!

~meeko

Evil Film School - Date Correction

Hey Kids,

So, because I am a goof, I did not realize that Blim had actually scheduled Evil Film School for Thursday November 30th, not the 24th as I had been advertising.

DO NOT GO TO BLIM THIS FRIDAY IF YOU WANT TO WATCH MOVIES IN TURKISH!!

Turkish Wizard of Oz will be happening on THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30th.

A big huge apology to anyone this might inconvenience.

Thank you,

~meeko

Turkish Wizard of Oz - Not This Friday

Hey kids,

So, I finally managed to get my hands on a copy of The Turkish Wizard of Oz. And I'm pairing it with Darkside of Oz (you know, when you play the 1939 Wizard of Oz and Pink Floyd's Darkside of the Moon at the same time and marvel at how they sync up...)!

When: Thursday, November 30th

Where: Blim (197 E. 17th)

Doors: 7pm

First Film: 7:30pm

"Herbal Refreshments" are recommended, although you will have to step out into the alley to indulge.

Hope to see you out there!

~meeko

p.s. Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual (post)Xmassacre. Friday Dec 29th. There'll be Glogg, cookies, and Santa Claus Conquers the Martians plus tons more holiday insanity!

Monster Mash - Oct 27th!

Hey Kids!

Have Halloween weekend plans yet? Well, now you do!

What - Evil Film School's First Annual Monster Mash

When - Friday Oct 27th

Doors - 7pm

Admission - $5 - $10 sliding scale

It's a Halloween Party with a horror shorts program, costume contest (with AWESOME) prizes and of course, the main attraction: The Monster Squad [1987]. Directed by Fred Dekker (House, Night of the Creeps) and written by Shane Black (Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang; Leathal Weapon), this is sure to be a major nostalgia fest for many of our regulars.

Remember, costumes are manditory, and if you don't have your own, one may be provided for you.

Shorts start at 7:30pm, costume contest stars at 8:30pm and The Monster Squad will be on around 9pm. Bring your friends!!

Prizes provided by Fright Rags and Happy Bats Cinema! Thanks guys!

Blaxploitation Rarities!

Hey Everybody,

Just a quick reminder that the next Evil Film School is less than 2 weeks away!



Evil Film School Presents: Blaxploitation Rarities

When: Friday, Sept. 29th
Doors: 7pm
Admission $5 - $10 (Sliding Scale)

For more info, email evilfilmschool@gmail. com

Hope to see you there,

~Mariko

p.s. I'm still accepting submissions for our Halloween Monster Mash. Email me for more info.

Thank You/Preview

Hey Kids!

Thanks to everyone who showed up on Friday. It was a great solid turnout, some familiar faces, some new faces... some familiar people with new faces... And the movies were better than even I had expected (and I programmed them)! Oh, and for fans of Old Dracula, I highly recommend checking out the Hammer Studios vampire movies if you haven't already done so. Similarly atmospheric & well dressed, but played totally straight (for the most part). The Horror of Dracula & Dracula Prince of Darkness are two of my favs, although Dracula 1972 A.D. is a great guilty pleasure. Their Frankenstein series also kicks total ass. And for those who like their blood sucking with a little soul, Blacula is totally worth a look and much more faithful and creepy than you would expect. However, the sequel (Scream, Blacula Scream) is even better. Having Pam Greer as a Voodoo priestess kinda does that to a movie.

Which brings me to next month's program: Blaxploitation Rarities!

When: Fri. Sept 29th, Doors 7pm
Where: blim (197 E. 17th Ave @Main)

7:30pm: Darktown Strutters [1975] -- Bizarre action-musical-comedy about an all girl biker gang taking on an evil fast food magnate who looks just like Col. Sanders. Starring Trina Parks (a.k.a. Thumper from "Diamonds Are Forever"). Did I mention it's a blaxploitation MUSICAL?!?! "Refreshments" highly recommended.

9pm: The Candy Tangerine Man [1975] -- Sleazy, violent and unrelenting. Directed by Matt Cimber (The Witch Who Came From the Sea), and starring John Daniels (Black Shampoo). Samuel L. Jackson's favourite pimp movie. Need I say more?

Admission: $5 - $10 on a sliding scale.

Beer & popcorn available from the concession (for real this time).

For more info email evilfilmschool@gmail.com

Fang In Cheek! Fri Aug 25

Hey Kids!

First off, a big thank you to everyone who made it out to Summer Camp last month.

Second, we're doing it again! This month's theme is Vampire Comedies!


What: Fang in Cheek
Where: Blim (197 E. 17th @ Main)
When: Aug 25 (Fri)
Doors: 7pm
Admission: $5 - $10 Sliding Scale

7:30pm -- Sundown, The Vampire in Retreat [1991]: Count Dracula (David Carradine) thinks he's got it made after retiring to the Western town of Purgatory, a sort of Fort Lauderdale for vampires. They're all non violent and drink a blood substitute. Unfortunately, he didn't count on a bumbling descendant of Van Helsing (BRUCE CAMPBELL, yes, that Bruce Campbell) or a rogue band of vamps intent on returning to the old ways. Extremely goofy and silly, it's still a rather unique take on an old tale. And just think, Ash vs. Bill. That's gotta be worth something, right?

9:30pm -- Vampira (a.k.a. Old Dracula) [1974]: David Niven stars as the count, and Teresa Graves (a.k.a. TV's Christie Love) stars as his lady love Vampira after a faulty blood transfusion turns her black. No really. Tries to be sort of an English version of "Young Frankenstein", but doesn't quite live up. Worth a look if only for the unflappable Niven and of course a whole host of hotties including Graves and the lovely Jennie Linden.

As usual, beer & popcorn will be available.

Wanna Go See Spike Lee?

Hey Kids!

Wener House Music is proud to offer Evil Film "Students" a limited time special discount 15% discount on select seats for “An Evening with Spike Lee” on Saturday August 12 at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver !

From August 1 to August 7 only, click on this link and you will be directed to Ticketmaster where you enter the special password SUMMER where it says “Promotions and Special Offers”. This link will no longer be in effect after August 7.

Do not miss out on this opportunity to hear this true titan - a groundbreaking filmmaker and director of contemporary cinema -talk about his life , popular culture, and of course, film . Provocative and often controversial, Spike Lee speaks with candor and from the heart about politics, the perpetuation of African-American stereotypes in film and music, and the challenges young people face today. He is an activist and passionate about social and world issues and knows the value of positive role models for the youth of today. He doesn't mince words and he certainly won't Saturday, August 12th!!!

This offer begins August 1 and is only good until August 7. DON'T miss this important evening - Spike Lee is one of Hollywood's most important and influential filmmakers during the past decade!

Summer Camp! July 28

Hey All,

Just a quick reminder that the next Evil Film School is happening next Friday (July 28th) @ Blim.

Doors: 8pm
Start: 8:15pm

First Film: Mooch Goes to Hollywood [1971] -- Very strange children's film co-written by Jim Backus about a lovable tramp named Mooch who comes to LaLaLand to become a star. Along the way she's helped by Zsa Zsa Gabor, Vincent Price and a whole host of Hollywood who's who (including a very creepy Mickey Rooney). Short & sweet (50 min running time), it's worth seeing if only for the scene where a 70+ Vincent Price runs along a beach with open arms towards the Benji-like Mooch.

Second Film: I Woke Up Early the Day I Died [1998] -- Dialogue free film based on a script by Ed Wood, starring Billy Zane & almost anyone else who was famous in the late 90's. Was a bit of a vanity project for Mr. Zane who allegedly sank his own money into the film, which has not really seen the light of day in America, save a few festival appearances shortly after it was made. The lack of dialogue and expressionistic acting lend it the feeling of a highly demented silent film and an awesome and omnipresent soundtrack ensure that the audience is always engaged. Note: Although there is no dialogue, this the occasional voice over or title card. Because the only source print is of German origin, these will be entirely in German with no subtitles.

Admission: $5 - $10

Popcorn & Beer (recommended) will be available from the bar.

For more info feel free to email me: evilfilmschool @ gmail.com

Evil Film School: Good News/Bad News

Hi Kids,

So the good news is that there will be an Evil Film School tonight (June 30)!!

Doors: 7:30
Start: 8:00
Admission 10 - 5 sliding

Popcorn & beer will be available.


Now for the bad news: Turkish Wizard of Oz has not come in. Despite being ordered over a month ago, and several attempts to contact the supplier, it looks unlikely that I'll have it in time for tonight's screening. However, there is an alternate and it's almost as good:

Alyas Batman en Robin [1993] -- That's right, it's the Philipino Batman and Robin musical!! Charming and hilarious. In Filipino/Tagalog with a good smattering of nonsensical English.

There will still be a shorts program before the main event, so come early so you don't miss out.

See you there,

~meeko

Evil Film School Presents: Summer Camp!

That's right, I've already figured out our next film night:

Friday July 28th.

Doors: 8pm

8:15pm: Mooch Goes to Hollywood [1971] – Bizarre 70’s kid flick involving an ambitious mutt who strives to be a star with some help from Zsa Zsa Gabor. Also featuring Vincent Price and a cavalcade of stars including, Mickey Rooney, Cesar Romero, Phyllis Diller, Darren McGavin and Sam Jaffe. Narrated by Richard Burton.

9:30pm: I Woke Up Early the Day I Died [1998] – From a script by Edward D. Wood Jr. This little seen film features Billy Zane in a masterful performance as an escaped mental patient who spends a good deal of the film in nurse drag. There is no dialogue, only the occasional voice over and the supporting cast has to be seen to be believed (Tippi Hedren, Ron Perlman, Christina Ricci, Andrew McCarthy, Ann Magnuson, Bud Cort, Taylor Negron, Max Perlich, Will Patton, Rain & Summer Phoenix, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Tara Reid, John Ritter, Rick Shroder, Nicollette Sheridan, Steven Weber, Karen Black, Sandra Bernhard, Eartha Kitt, Leif Garrett, Dana Gould, Vampira and MANY more). A rare treat.

Admission is on a sliding scale of $10 - $5.

Beer and popcorn will be available at the venue.

For more info please email me at evilfilmschool.com

Only 10 Days Until Turkish Wizard of Oz!

You Rock!!

A big huge sloppy thank you to everyone who showed up at last month's Evil Film School. You guys made it our most successful night yet! Guess everybody really does love The Shat.

Anyways, here's a preview of our next night:

Friday June 30th!

Evil Film School Presents: Turkish Wizard of Oz!

A seriously demented "re-imagining" of the L. Frank Baum children's classic. Presented in Turkish with no subtitles! Get ready to make up your own dialogue.

Preceeded by a short film by local filmmaker Kody Zimmerman based on the Neil Gaiman Short story "We Can Get Them For You Wholesale".

Doors: 7:30pm
Starts: 8:00pm

Admission: $5 - $10

For more info email evilfilmschool@gmail.com

Can You Smell It?

That's right, only 10 days 'till the next Evil Film School!



Remember, beer & popcorn will be available at the concession.

And don't forget to brush up on your Shatner trivia...

Heads Up

Evil Film School Presents: Shatner!

That's right, Captain Kirk in two lost gems from the 70's.

8pm: Pray for the Wildcats -- Shatner, Andy Griffith & Robert Reed in a road movie you've gotta see to believe!
9:45: Impulse -- Shatner as a psycho killer! What more do you want?!

Doors 7:30
Admission $5

Where: Blim (197 E. 17th Ave (@ Main))
When: Friday May 26th

More info to follow...

Thank You!!

Big huge fat thank you to everyone who showed up at Evil Film School's FREAK OUT last night. It was one of our best turn outs ever (I almost broke even!) & really helped renew my dedication to this project. Wasn't Skidoo so much better than you expected?

Hope to see all of you at our next event May 26. Details to follow.

~meeko

Only 9 Days to Go!!

Freak Out! March 30th

Evil Film School Wants You To:
FREAK OUT!
Otto Preminger's SKIDOO (1968) & Mickey Rooney in BJ LANG PRESENTS (1969)

See Preminger's madcap ode to counter culture with Jackie Gleason (The Honeymooners) tripping on acid, Groucho Marx as a mob boss named God, and a calvacade of stars including Carol Channing, Mickey Rooney, Frankie Avalon, Frank Gorshin, Cesar Romaro, Burgess Meredith & John Philip Law!
Then, stay to see Mickey Rooney again, this time as a washed-up stage actor who kidnaps an innocent women only to subject her to his bizarre LSD influenced "acting."
Refreshments recomended.

Still at Blim (197 E. 17th Ave @ Main)

Thursday March 30th
Doors: 7pm
Movie: 7:30pm
Admission: $5

Beer will be available at the consession, for anything else you'll have to go out back.

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Update

First off, a big huge thank you to everyone who showed up at our inaugural Evil Film School Night: The Xmassacre. For a recap & pix, check out my blog here.

Second, I wanted to take this opportunity to announce our next Evil Film School event:

Evil Film School Presents: Superhero Night!!

Legends of the Superheroes [1979] & 3 Dev Adam a.k.a. Turkish Spider-man [1973]

That's right, the TV show that makes The Star Wars Holiday Special look good & a Turkish whirlwind of a movie featuring Captain American (sorta) and Santos (sorta) fighting a homicidal Spider-man (sorta).

Where: Blim (197 W. 17th @ Main)

When: Friday, January 27th

Doors: 8 - 11 pm

Admission by donation ($5 Suggested)

Please note "3 Dev Adam" will be presented in Turkish with no subtitles.

More info to follow.