Lucha Horror

Thank you to everybody who showed up to make Turkish Star Wars & More the most successful Evil Film School event yet!

Special thanks to Eric Fell, Dan Hershfield, Kayla Lorette, Shaun Stewart and Pearce Visser for supplying the funny during “Turkish Star Wars”. You guys rock.

Other extra special thanks go out to Shawn Conner & the Georgia Straight for their recent profile of Evil Film School. Thanks for spreading the word about our little night.

I also wanted to thank Irma & the gang at Hi-Sci-Fi for having me as a guest on their July 6th show. I had fun & look forward to hearing the podcast.

And of course, thank you to Yuriko & everybody at Blim, including their awesome volunteers for helping to make sure everything keeps running smoothly.

Our next event (get there early to guarantee yourself a seat):

Evil Film School Presents: Lucha Horror!
Friday, July 27th

Doors: 7pm
Admission: $5 - $10 Sliding Scale based on what you can pay

7:30 pm: Curse of the Aztec Mummy [1957] – Reincarnated princes, evil doctors, ancient curses and a masked wrestler named El Angel abound in the second installment of the adventures of love-struck mummy Popoca.

9:00 pm: Santo and Blue Demon Versus the Monsters [1970] – Watch Santo and sometimes sidekick Blue Demon battle a Vampire, a weird Mexican version of Frankenstein’s monster, a Mummy, the Wolfman and a Cyclops!

And time permitting, an extra special bonus film! Hurray!

I also wanted to remind everybody that Evil Film School is seeking submissions for the 2nd Annual Monster Mash this October. We need horror shorts, 20 mins max to include in the shorts program to play before our feature presentation. Submissions can be on DVD/DVD-R or VHS, but please do not send originals as they will not be returned. Be sure to include your name & contact info including email address. Only films chosen for inclusion in the Monster Mash program will be contacted, but even if you don’t make the October cut you could still be included in future EFS programs. Submissions can be sent to:
Evil Film School
c/o Mariko McDonald
#5 – 2230 E. Hastings St.
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V4

To be considered for inclusion in the Monster Mash Program your submission must be received by September 1, 2008. There is no cost to submit your film & you will receive no financial compensation.
For more info please email evilfilmschool@ gmail.com

June ESF: Turkish Star Wars!! (and more)

Evil Film School Presents: Turkish Star Wars (and More)

Friday, June 29th.

Doors: 7pm

7:30pm – Turkish Star Wars [1982]: Bizarre Turkish rip-off of the sci-fi classic with entire sequences stolen wholesale. Presented in Turkish with improvised English dialogue by Urban Improv!

9:15pm – Message from Space [1978]: Kinji Fukusaku (Graveyard of Honor, Battle Royale) directs this Star Wars cash-in movie with Sonny Chiba & Vic Morrow. Based on the manga by Shotaro Ishinomori (Kamen Rider, Kakida).

Admission: $5 - $10 (Sliding Scale)

Remember, we need short films! If you're a filmmaker or you know one, send me an email to get in touch.

Shatner: The Early Years -- May 25th!

Hey Everybody!

Sorry for the short notice, but in just over one week it'll be time for our second Shatner double bill in as many years.

When:Friday, May 25th
Where: Blim (197 E. 17th Ave @ Main)
Doors: 7pm

7:30pm - Incubus [1965]: A tale of Demon worship, entirely in Esperanto. With cinematography by Oscar Winner Conrad Hall.
9:15pm - The Intruder [1962]: Shatner plays a charismatic racist in this Roger Corman melodrama.
Admission: $5 - $10 (Sliding scale)
Get there early, it's gonna get busy.

Psych-Out! Friday, April 27th

Hey Everybody!

Just a reminder that in less than two weeks, Evil Film School will be back. And we're finally going to show BJ Lang Presents, which if you recall was supposed to be shown a year ago except that my supplier for that film let me down. But I have a new supplier, and the film in hand, so everything is a go!

Doors 7pm, Admission $5 - $10

7:30pm - BJ Lang Presents [1971]: His glory days behind him, Mickey Rooney stars as a Hollywood make-up man/wannabe actor turned kidnapper. Acid influenced acting at its finest.

9pm - Can Hieronymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? [1969]: Anthony Newly's epic vanity project. If you liked Myra Breckinridge, you'll love this!

Hope to see you there!

~meeko

Thank You!!

Thanks to everybody who showed up on Friday for Blaxploitation II. Lemme know if you'd like to see Blaxploitation III, I know there's lots more great films out there that I could show...

Also thanks to Bob Mangeldorf & the Vancouver Courier for the shout out last week.

Hopefully we'll be able to get lots more of you out for April's program:

Friday, April 27th
Psych-Out!
7:30pm: BJ Lang Presents aka The Manipulator [1971] - Mickey Rooney is an old Hollywood make-up man/frustrated actor who loses it and kidnaps a women so he can subject her to his special brand of "acting". Much scenery chewing ensues...
9:15pm: Can Hieromynus Merkin Ever Foget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? [1969] - Written, directed by and starring Anthony Newly (who, you say?), it also stars Joan Collins as "Polyester Poontang". Regarded by some as one of the worst examples of self-indulgent '60's filmmaking.

Oh, and we're doing another Shatner double bill in May!

Hope to see you soon!

~meeko

Blaxploitation Rarities II - Friday, March 30!

Hey Kids!

Just a reminder that Blaxpolitation Rarities II is happening this Friday, March 30th.

Doors open at 7pm, get there on time to get a good seat.

7:30pm - Black Shampoo [1976]: John Daniels (Candy Tangerine Man) plays Mr. Jonathan, a hairdresser as loved by the ladies as he is feared by the mob. When his new receptionist starts getting hassled by some mobsters, he takes matters into his own hands. With a chainsaw! Funny, fast & outrageous.

9:15pm - Savage! [1973]: Who cares what it's about, there's a big black dude named "Savage" with an all girl gang. And machine guns! Machine guns!

Admission: $5 - $10 (sliding scale)

And if you can't make it this month, here's what's in store for April & May:

April: Psych-Out!
BJ Lang Presents (The Manipulator): Mickey Rooney freaks out and kidnaps a woman so he can subject her to his "acting".
Can Hieronymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness: Writer-Director Anthony Newly also stars as Hieronymus Merkin, a Hollywood director having a massive midlife crisis who decides to make a film about his life and all the mistakes he's made. Self absorbed? You be the judge.

May: Shatner: The Early Years
Incubus [1965]: Satanic cult? Check. Shatner? Check. In Esperanto?! Check.
The Intruder [1962]: A young and sexy Shatner plays a charismatic racist in this Roger Corman pic.

Hope to see you there!

~meeko

Thank You!!

Hello,

Thanks to everybody who made it out to New York Sleazy on Friday. I was another great turnout & a couple of great movies.

Wanna know what's in store for the next three months?

March 30th - Blaxploitation Rarities II
Black Shampoo [1976] (with John Daniels from Candy Tangerine Man) & Savage! [1973]

April 27th - Psych-Out!
BJ Lang Presents a.k.a. The Manipulator [1971] (with Mickey Rooney) & Can Hieronymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? [1969]

May 25 - Shatner, The Early Years
The Intruduer [1962] (Shatner as a White Supremacist!) & Incubus [1965] (in Esperanto!)

Hope to see you there!

~meeko

New York Sleazy! - Friday, February 23rd

Hey kids,

In less than two weeks time, Evil Film School will return to it's usual last Friday of the month time slot. It's also my birthday, so if you get there earlier enough you can have some cake.

The program:

7:30pm - Telephone Book [1971] : Bizarre indie comedy about a girl trying to find her true love, the world's greatest obscene phone caller. Strange and explicit, it was rated X upon it's original release.

9:15pm - Who Killed Teddy Bear [1965] : Ten years after his tragic, sympathetic turn in "Rebel without a Cause", Sal Mineo stars a repressed pervert who stalks a beautiful DJ. Considered a lost grindhouse classic.

Doors: 7pm
Cake: Between 7pm & 7:30pm
Admission: $5 - $10 Slidding scale
Adults Only

See you there!

~meeko

February EFS Heads Up

Hey kids,

Before I depart for Sin City and a four day booze bender, I though I would give you a heads up on next month's EFS:

Evil Film School Presents: New York Sleazy

When: Friday, February 23rd

Two lost gems from the golden age of exploitation.

7:30pm - Telephone Book [1971]: Wacky comedy about one girl's quest to date the world's greatest obscene caller. Ahead of it's time.

9:15pm - Who Killed Teddy Bear [1965]: Post "Rebel" Sal Mineo is a creepy stalker with serious sexual hang-ups. First rate trash that's still creepy.

Doors: 7pm, Admission $5 - $10 Sliding scale

For more info: evilfilmschool@gmail.com or www.evilfilmschool.com

p.s. It's also my birthday that night, so get there early if you want birthday cake!

(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