COMING ATTRACTIONS - MAY 18 - TOP GUN, STEAL THIS STORY & SPECIALS

 
MON MAY 18 - TOP GUN (86) @ 4:40 & TOP GUN: MAVERICK @ 7
TUE MAY 19 - TOP GUN (86) @ 4:40 & TOP GUN: MAVERICK @ 7
WED MAY 20 -  STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE @ 5 & 7
THU MAY 21 -  STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE @ 5 & 7
FRI MAY 22 -  STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE @ 5 & 7
SAT MAY 23 -  STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE @ 3, 5 & 7
SUN MAY 24 -  STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE @ 3, 5 & 7
MON MAY 25 - STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE @ 5 & THE BIRDCAGE @ 7 (FREE)
TUE MAY 26 -  STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE @ 5 & 7
WED MAY 27 -  STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE @ 5 & 7
THU MAY 28 -  STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE @ 5 & PRIVATE PARTY @ 7
SAT MAY 30 - HS JAZZ OPEN MIC @ 6:30/7
SUN MAY 31 - Open House with TARRA SIMMONS @ 1:30

TOP GUN (1986) & TOP GUN: MAVERICK. No time like the present ship-mates, only two days left to gawk at this pair of larger than life bunker-busters. As much local historical trivia as they both command, I continue to feel that the original, now in its 40th year since release, is the better film. Sure, MAV sparkles in 4K Scope with ultra pixilation. The attack scenes, partially filmed in the Cascades near Lake Kachess and Hibox Mtn, the F-18s and AE-18G Growlers from NAS Whidbey are core props for the mission, but it’s story stretches our suspension of belief to unforgivable dimensions. Great fun, yes, believable? Barely passable. Like Mach 10.2 for instance.

STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE. The thirty year story of video journalist Amy Goodman asking important questions of politicians, generals, rebels, the resistance and leaders of the industrial, military complex. Even a gaggle of other radio/TV personalities. Sitting at 83% at IMDB. Should you be interested in how we get out of our current nightmare, this is a prerequisite to know how we got in. Amy provides the backstory.

MON MAY 25 - THE BIRDCAGE, FREE SCREENING on Memorial Day @ 7. In my top five of All-Time comedies. Mel Brooks has a pair on this list as well. Doors open at 6:45, please get here early if you’re serious about getting a seat for one of the best comedies ever filmed. I so miss Robin Williams.

SAT MAY 30 - HS JAZZ BAND OPEN MIC. The talented kids from BIHS invite you and your jazzy chops up to the stage to join them in their Spring open mic event. You will not be disappointed. Doors at 6, showtime is 7-9.

SUN MAY 31 - Open House with TARRA SIMMONS. 1:30. Free (as in all functioning democracies). This is also a Rally/Fundraiser, so bring your Democracy support funds.

We are ‘negotiating’ with two studios over what to open on May 29. As we speak, it is a coin toss between (heads) DISCLOSURE DAY and (tails) PRESSURE. We are ramping up for the big summer celebration of our 90th anniversary. As you all know the official date is July 3, but we have selected July 25 & 26 for the two days of free films as selected by your vote of the Academy Award best picture winners since 1936** (name a few). You pick ‘em - we screen ‘em. I will have the ballots printed and ready on Thursday. Lastly today, hopefully you have seen the podcast episode with TARRA SIMMONS we recorded Thursday, Local filmmakers EMMA and MARK CAMERON and FAE PREZ (and my boss) JEFF BREIN are both scheduled to visit us this week with exciting updates to discuss. Enjoy the ride my friends and please stay tuned. Stuff is goin on. Got questions? 206.451.4336 private and your pick of electronic public media. Grazie. Engage. 

Ciao,

Kevin

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