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repeat at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.
ANIMATION A-GO-GO! AN IN-PERSON TRIBUTE TO RALPH
BAKSHI
May 1, 2005 at the Aero Theatre
Presented in conjunction with ASIFA-Hollywood
(International Animated Film Society) and Golden Apple Comics.
These and additional films will play April 29 – May 1, 2005 at the Egyptian Theatre
Blasted into public consciousness — and controversy — by
the first X-rated cartoon, FRITZ THE CAT, legendary writer/director/producer Ralph
Bakshi’s career in animation spans an astounding 50 years. Highlights of the series
THE LORD OF THE RINGS & WIZARDS are his own personal prints and are rarely seen. A
selection of Bakshi rarities and a long-lost series of Coca-Cola commercials.
As part of our ongoing "Animation A-Go-Go!" Series, this
three-night tribute celebrates the films that solidified Bakshi’s stake in animation
history while digging up rarities from his personal collection that have rarely—if
ever—been viewed publicly. Retailer Golden Apple Comics will be on-site at the
Egyptian for this special Bakshi event. Details on the web www.goldenapplecomics.com. The series is
highlighted by screenings of Bakshi’s personal prints of LORD OF THE RINGS (1978) and
WIZARDS, which rarely, if ever screened; as well as a selection of rareties including the
World Premiere of an unseen Bakshi short, plus a long-lost series of 1960s Coca-Cola
commercials made by Bakshi and Peter Max.
He started as a cel polisher at Terrytoons Animation Studio, and rose
to the rank of creative director by the age of 28. That led to headlining directorial gigs
for decades to come: theatricals for Paramount; translating Spider-Man from comic book
panels to the small screen; opening his own production house, Ralph’s Spot, for
shorts and commercials; and eventually colliding head-on with the world of features.
COONSKIN, HEAVY TRAFFIC, WIZARDS, THE LORD OF THE RINGS, AMERICAN POP, FIRE & ICE and
a slew of others led up to his re-invention of Saturday morning cartoons with "The
New Adventures of Mighty Mouse," a show that proved to be a precursor for irreverent
fare like "The Ren & Stimpy Show." And after a fierce yet legendary career
in animation, Bakshi has since found solace with his paintbrush. His work can be viewed at
www.ralphbakshi.com
As part of our ongoing "Animation A-Go-Go!" Series, this
three-night tribute celebrates the films that solidified Bakshi’s stake in animation
history while digging up rarities from his personal collection that have rarely—if
ever—been viewed publicly. We’re
thrilled to welcome Ralph Bakshi to the Egyptian and Aero Theatres for the first major Los
Angeles retrospective of his work!!
Sunday, May 1 – 5:00 PM
Double Feature:
FRITZ THE CAT, 1972, MGM/UA, 78 min. Dir. Ralph
Bakshi. Slapped with the first X-rating for an animated feature, FRITZ charts the
odyssey of a drop-out tom-cat through 60’s over-indulgence — humping, hash,
hippies, and Hell’s Angels — as writer R. Crumb originally chronicled it in his
comics.
WIZARDS, 1977, 20th Century Fox/Criterion, 82
min. Dir. Ralph Bakshi. A post-apocalyptic vision like none before, where twin
wizards — the wicked Blackwolf and the good-hearted Avatar — battle for rule
over an epic, fantasy wasteland. This is rarely, if ever screened – we’ll be
showing Bakshi’s personal print of the film, so don’t miss it!! Discussion between films with director Ralph Bakshi, moderated by Jon
M. Gibson.
>> FRITZ THE CAT also playing at the Egyptian on April 29.
>> WIZARDS also playing at the Egyptian on April 30.
Thursday, May 5 – 7:30 PM
In 70 mm! LAWRENCE OF
ARABIA, 1962, Columbia, 216 min. The beautiful, near-godlike Peter O’Toole
stars as the tortured, Man Who Would Not Be King in director David Lean’s
absolute masterpiece – as close to perfect as a film can get. Featuring one of the
finest casts in any motion picture: Omar Sharif (in his first major
English-speaking role), Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Claude Rains and Alec
Guinness as Prince Feisal. D.P. Freddie Young’s 70 mm. photography is rightly
considered to be a work of genius, matched by Robert Bolt and Michael Wilson’s
screenplay, Maurice Jarre’s stirring score and John Box’s production design.
Winner of 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. "When
you’re in the desert, you look into infinity … It makes you feel terribly small,
and also in a strange way, quite big." – David Lean.
Thursday, May 5 – 7.30 PM
Friday, May 6 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 7 – 2:00 PM & 6:30 PM
Sunday, May 8 – 4:00 PM
An Aero Theatre Exclusive!
Friday, May 13 –7:30 PM
Movies Not On Video!
CISCO PIKE, 1972, Columbia, 94 min.
Dir. Bill Norton. One of the greatest "lost" films of the 1970’s:
has-been folk-rock star Kris Kristofferson tries to put his drug-dealing days
behind him so he can get back to his music roots – but corrupt cop Gene Hackman
blackmails him into selling a hundred stolen kilos of marijuana over one weekend. Both
fast-moving modern noir and a perceptive look at a songwriter with integrity trying to
survive on the pop mainstream fringe. With Harry Dean Stanton, Karen Black, Viva, and
views of a since-disappeared L.A. you’ll never see again.
>>Also playing at the Egyptian May 14. |
