There's so much going on this month at Movies on a Big Screen, it wouldn't even all fit in the subject!  Take a gander...

Sunday, August 1, 2010
7:30 PM
Admission: $5.00
Movies on a Big Screen at The Guild
2828 35th St, Sacramento, CA

An Evening of Animated Shorts by Ladislaw Starewicz



Ladislaw Starewicz was born in Moscow in 1882, and at an early age became fascinated with both entomology and filmmaking.  He initially wanted to film stag beetles fighting, but the beetles wouldn't comply under lights.  This led Starewicz to begin creating short stop motion animated films ("puppet films," as he called them), utilizing dead insects.  He later moved on to realistic animal puppets and other subjects, sometimes incorporating rear-projected real actors.  His works range from grotesque, beautiful, strange and technically impressive, even by today's standards.  We'll present a sampling of this "father of stop motion animation," including "The Cameraman's Revenge" and a number of others!



Sunday, August 8, 2010
7:30 PM
Admission: $5.00
Movies on a Big Screen at The Guild
2828 35th St, Sacramento, CA

Zombie Girl: The Movie




Emily Hagins is making a zombie movie. It's feature-length, it's bloody, and the zombies don't run. Just like it should be. But there's one difference between her film and every other zombie movie you've ever seen: Emily is twelve.

"Zombie Girl: The Movie" documents the exhilarating and heartbreaking two years it took her to make it.

With the help of her mother as agent, crew, and biggest fan, Emily launches an epic adventure in genre filmmaking, battling everything from budget shortfalls to self-doubt, all while coming of age as a teenager.

Emily has the vision and her mom has the driver's license. Together, their journey is an enlightening look at a growing world of young moviemakers and the bloodiest mother/daughter story you've ever seen.  And don't misunderstand - this IS ultimately a mother/daughter story.



Saturday, August 14, 2010
Doors open around 6:00 PM
Show starts around 7:00 PM
Admission: $7.00
Movies on a Big Screen at The Guild
2828 35th St, Sacramento, CA

Cinema Insomnia Live Broadcast Taping With The Undetaker and His Pals!




On Saturday, August 14, 2010, be a part of history and attend this first ever live broadcast taping of late night horror show, "Cinema Insomnia" with host Mr. Lobo! CI is now syndicated across the country, but ironically, can only be viewed via the internet in Sacramento.

Join Mr. Lobo as he hosts the 1960's mess, "The Undertaker and His Pals" - "a macabre story of two motorcycle-riding, knife-wielding, shiv-shaving, eye-gouging, arm-twisting, chain-lashing, scalpel-flashing, acid-throwing, gun-shooting, bone-breaking, pathological nuts and their pal the Undertaker!" OK, that last bit was actually the tagline for the movie. In reality, it's short on plot, but packed with horrible puns, blood, and some scantily-clad gals just to keep it somewhat interesting. Somewhat.

This event will be filmed. Please review the "Public Notice of Filming and Consent" which will be posted at all entrances on August 14 on our website at http://www.moviesonabigscreen.com

Please also visit http://www.moviesonabigscreen.com for information about ordering advance tickets.



Sunday, August 15, 2010
7:30 PM
Admission: $5.00
Movies on a Big Screen at The Guild
2828 35th St, Sacramento, CA

Mr. Lobo's Movie Pick: Virginia Creepers

Didn't get enough of Mr. Lobo on August 14?  As it turns out, it's a Lobo weekend!  We asked Mr. Lobo to choose a movie and present it, and he agreed!  Please note, this evening will NOT involve filming of any kind.

And Mr. Lobo picked...



Virginia Creepers! A full length feature documentary chronicling the rich history of Virginia and DC area horror hosts, featuring, well, Mr. Lobo!!  And presented by, Mr. Lobo!  It's like getting double the Lobo for one money!!

SEE!  An array of horrifying ghouls and goblins haunting the Virginia airwaves for over 50 years in rare clips and photos! 
HEAR! The bloodcurdling sounds of long lost shows!
THRILL!  To see past and present hosts in a macabre tableau (whatever that is . . .) and witness interviews unseen anywhere else!

Rumor has it, Mr. Lobo *might* be bringing along some shorts and other fun stuff for this screening, too!



Sunday, August 22, 2010
7:30 PM
Admission: $5.00
Movies on a Big Screen at The Guild
2828 35th St, Sacramento, CA

Back to School Night at MOBS: The Sex & Drugs Edition!




Have you been wondering what menstruation is all about but been too uncomfortable to ask anyone?  What about Venereal Disease?  Thinking about trying marijuana or LSD and wondering if it's good for you?   Well Movies on a Big Screen is here to help you out, with the Sex & Drugs Edition of our annual Back to School Night!  We'll provide you with all of the latest, most accurate, and up-to-date information available... from the 1950s, 60s and 70s!  And all in a non-judgmental environment!  So come on out to MOBS at The Guild and get learned by these rather uncomfortable and hilarious films!!



Sunday, August 29, 2010
7:00 PM
Admission: $7.00
Movies on a Big Screen at The Guild
2828 35th St, Sacramento, CA

PLEASE NOTE START TIME OF 7:00 PM, rather than 7:30.  Please also note that admission for this is $7.00 (we should be back to all $5 admissions next month).

Strongman

A cinema verité documentary about Stanless Steel, The Strongest Man in the World at Bending Steel and Metal.




Told with the kind of intimacy that can only be achieved with years of filming, "Strongman" follows the dreams and heartbreaking humanity of Stanless Steel—the only man alive who can bend a penny with his fingers—as he struggles to gain control of a world that seems constantly out of his grasp. "Strongman" is a film about faith, about believing in yourself and a film about never giving up. A film about weakness and a film about strength.

"An affectionate glimpse of a truly American dreamer." - Seattle Times

"A sad, affecting love story" - Boston Globe

"A strange and strangely beautiful film..." - Variety

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