The entire MODS & ROCKERS 2005
Film Festival at a glance



PLEASE NOTE!

The American Cinematheque now has TWO movie theaters. The Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. And the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica.

There are Mods & Rockers films playing at The Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood: Tuesday July 5th - Sunday July 17th. And at The Aero Theatre in Santa Monica: Friday July 8th - Sunday July 10th

Sometimes there are films playing in BOTH locations on the same day at the same time. So please read the schedule carefully!

This schedule lists all screenings in chronological order. The schedule clearly indicates the theater for each program.

SPECIAL FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT!

Two of the first-ever jukebox musicals - movies that inspired the rock 'n' roll flicks of the 1960's - will be shown in a special program on Tuesday July 5th in conjunction with America's salute to the 50th anniversary of rock 'n' roll!

The Comets: Then and Now These two anniversaries are being saluted in America by the first-ever "Rock-Around-The-Clock-Athon!" - a 30-hour celebration taking place in Hollywood on Tuesday July 5th and Wednesday July 6th Events include the induction of Bill Haley & The Comets into the Hollywood RockWalk, a celebration concert and party at the legendary Viper Room, an exhibition of memorabilia created by the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, an exhibition of classic rock, guitars by Gibson and other events.

The American Cinematheque is very proud that the opening night of the 2005 "Mods & Rockers Film Festival" is also the first event of the "Rock-Around-The-Clock-Athon!" - a cinematic salute to the pioneers of jukebox movies - Bill Haley & The Comets. Click here for full details of the other 50th anniversary celebrations.

All Media Queries about the "Rock-Around-The-Clock-Athon!" - media@springtime.biz


TUESDAY JULY 5 2005 - 8:00 PM
EGYPTIAN THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD

FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT!
A SALUTE TO THE PIONEERS OF ROCK 'N' ROLL MOVIES
SPECIAL DOUBLE-FEATURE!!
TWO CLASSIC BILL HALEY & THE COMETS FILMS
IN-PERSON APPEARANCE BY THE COMETS!

ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK

This was the first-ever rock 'n' roll feature film. It was shot in January 1956 - and premiered just six weeks later in March 1956! - preceding another rock flick "The Girl Can't Help It" by 9 months. The film was very loosely inspired by the story of Bill Haley & The Comets - who starred as themselves. Also featuring The Platters and pioneering DJ Alan Freed. The soundtrack featured 10 songs by Haley & the original Comets. Teenage audiences throughout the world - and especially in Britain - RIOTED when watching this movie!

DON'T KNOCK THE ROCK
The first-ever rock 'n' roll movie sequel! After the runaway success of the first film - veteran B-movie producer Sam Katzman sensed he was onto a good thing and rushed out a second movie starring Bill Haley & The Comets just 9 months later. It co-starred Little Richard and Alan Freed. It was very early days in the rock 'n' roll movie world and this is one of the movies that inspired all the hundreds of look-alike, sound-alike, plot-alike jukebox musicals that followed. All the "That-evil-rock-n-roll-will-corrupt-our-kids-we-have-to-stamp-it-out" clichés started here!

The evening will feature a Q&A with all 5 surviving members of the original lineup of The Comets - and Mrs. Bill "Cuppy" Haley (married to Bill Haley 1952-1960)

More Info about the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of rock 'n' roll - www.RockIsFifty.com


FRIDAY JULY 8 2005 - 7:30 PM
EGYPTIAN THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD

SPECIAL DOUBLE-FEATURE!
John Phillip Law Double-Feature -- Ultra-Rare 35 mm. Print!!

DANGER: DIABOLIK

The ultimate grooviest kitsch-est 1960's movie of all time! Stars John Phillip Law as a cat-suited super-thief. Classic psychedelic score by Ennio Morricone. One of the key films that inspired the Austin Powers movies. This is the first time this film has been screened in Hollywood in 10 years.

BARBARELLA
Jane Fonda, John Phillip Law, Anita Pallenberg, David Hemmings, Marcel Marceau in Roger Vadim's classic 41st century romp!


FRIDAY JULY 8 2005 - 7:30 PM
AERO THEATRE, SANTA MONICA

Special Screening - Celebrating Ringo Starr's 65th Birthday!!

A HARD DAY'S NIGHT
Preceded by "Things They Said Today..."

"The Citizen Kane of jukebox movies" A special screening celebrating Ringo Starr's 65th birthday - and the 41st anniversary of the film's British release.

Preceded by "Things They Said Today..." a documentary on the making of the classic film by Beatles scholar (and Mods & Rockers Fest producer!) Martin Lewis, who also produced the film's DVD edition.


SATURDAY JULY 9 2005 - 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
EGYPTIAN THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD

FREE CONCERT!
LIVE 60'S MUSIC IN THE COURTYARD!

There will be a free performance of classic 1960's British Invasion hits by local band THE GEAR in the Egyptian Theatre Courtyard. The concert is free to anyone to attend. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

MEMBERS-ONLY BONUS RECEPTION!

Members of the American Cinematheque who purchase tickets to the 6:00pm program are also invited to attend a free reception with one guest. Mix and mingle with fellow members, chat up Martin Lewis about your fave Beatles movie, or just enjoy drinks before the movies!! Reception begins at 4:30 PM.

Members RSVP to Members@AmericanCinematheque.com


SATURDAY JULY 9 2005 - 6:00 PM
EGYPTIAN THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD

Special Screening - Celebrating Ringo Starr's 65th Birthday!!

A HARD DAY'S NIGHT
Preceded by "Things They Said Today..."

"The Citizen Kane of jukebox movies" A special screening celebrating Ringo Starr's 65th birthday - and the 41st anniversary of the film's British release.

Preceded by "Things They Said Today..." a documentary on the making of the classic film by Beatles scholar (and Mods & Rockers Fest producer!) Martin Lewis, who also produced the film's DVD edition.

Event includes Q&A with Beatles scholar Martin Lewis


SATURDAY JULY 9 2005 - 7:00 PM
AERO THEATRE, SANTA MONICA

Double Feature of Reel Dolls!
Dolls You 'Get Down' and Dolls You 'Blow Up'! (geddit??!!)

VALLEY OF THE DOLLS
Brand New 35 mm. Print!

Jacqueline Susann's great, bitchy, booze/angst/sex/drugs-fueled godmother to "Desperate Housewives" with Patty Duke and Sharon Tate among the dueling dolls!

BLOW UP
In-demand fashion photographer David Hemmings shags half the models in London - before running into enigmatic beauty Vanessa Redgrave. Hemmings' character is loosely-based on iconic Brit 60's snapper (and legendary 'swordsman') David Bailey. After a Hard Day's 'shoot' - Bailey would inevitably utter the phrase that the Austin Powers photographer character based on him says at the end of a hectic session: "I'm Spent!"


SATURDAY JULY 9 2005 - 8:45 PM
EGYPTIAN THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD

"Golden Girl" Shirley Eaton Double Feature

GOLDFINGER

Sean Connery, Honor Blackman and golden gal Shirley Eaton. The film's mod zeitgeist credentials are underscored by Bond's priceless observation: "Drinking Dom Perignon '53 above a temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit? That's as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs …"

THE MILLION EYES OF SUMURU
In this kitch klassic Golden girl Shirley Eaton plays the diabolical leader of a worldwide Amazon sect intent on ending the world's male domination. Her targets include Frankie Avalon and Klaus Kinski!


SUNDAY JULY 10 2005 - 5:00 PM
EGYPTIAN THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD

Double Feature

THE LOVED ONE

Marketed as "the motion picture with something to offend everyone!" Delicious black comedy based on Evelyn Waugh's book - with screenplay by Terry Southern. Starring John Gielgud, Jonathan Winters, Rod Steiger and Liberace!

LORD LOVE A DUCK
Roddy McDowall, Ruth Gordon and Tuesday Weld in one of the funniest and most underrated sixties black comedies.


SUNDAY JULY 10 2005 - 6:00 PM
AERO THEATRE, SANTA MONICA

GOLDFINGER

Sean Connery, Honor Blackman and golden gal Shirley Eaton. The film's mod zeitgeist credentials are underscored by Bond's priceless observation: "Drinking Dom Perignon '53 above a temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit? That's as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs …"


THURSDAY JULY 14 2005 - 7:30 PM
EGYPTIAN THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD

Mondo-A-Go-Go 60's Rarities!!
New 35 mm. Print!

ANGEL, ANGEL, DOWN WE GO (a.k.a. CULT OF THE DAMNED)

An absurdly tasteless vision of the evil flipside of the late 1960's counterculture!

MARYJANE
A hip high school teacher (played by Fabian!!!) investigates campus marijuana use in a Southern California high school. With the emphasis on "High"!


FRIDAY JULY 15 2005 - 7:30 PM
EGYPTIAN THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD

WOODSTOCK (The Director's Cut)

The much-extended Director's Cut of the ultimate rock festival film in all its triple-screen glory. Features many songs and performers not included in the original release version. Starring: The Who, Joe Cocker, Carlos Santana, Crosby Stills & Nash, Sly & The Family Stone, Richie Havens, Sha Na Na. And the 50 million fans - who 35 years later all claimed to have attended!


SATURDAY JULY 16 2005 - 7:30 PM
EGYPTIAN THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD

The ORIGINAL "Desperate Housewives"!!!
Jacquelin Susan Gives Double-Header Delight!!!
New 35 mm. Prints!!

VALLEY OF THE DOLLS
Brand New 35 mm. Print!

Jacqueline Susann's great, bitchy, booze/angst/sex/drugs-fueled godmother to "Desperate Housewives" with Patty Duke and Sharon Tate among the dueling dolls!

THE LOVE MACHINE
Mind-numbingly entertaining, guilty-pleasure fun and another unapologetically trashy ride from the pen of author Jacqueline Susann. John Phillip Law, Dyan Cannon and David Hemmings roll about in the silk gutter of sin-drenched lust!


SUNDAY JULY 17 2005 - 5:00 PM
EGYPTIAN THEATRE, HOLLYWOOD

Festival Closing Night!
Special Double Feature!
Two Ultra-Rare Classics!

PETULIA

Richard Lester - director of "A Hard Day's Night," Help!" and "The Knack" created this overlooked 60's gem featuring George C. Scott and Julie Christie in the "Summer Of Love" San Francisco beautifully photographed by Nicolas Roeg. Ultra-rare on-camera performances by Janis Joplin and The Grateful Dead

CAN HIERONYMUS MERKIN EVER FORGET MERCY HUMPPE AND FIND TRUE HAPPINESS?
Uncut Full-Length Version!!
Rated "X" on original release!
No One Under 17 Will Be Admitted to this Screening!
A MUST-SEE For David Bowie Fans!
David Bowie's first hero was Anthony Newley. In 1968 Newley was at the peak of his career as a composer ("Stop The World" "The Smell Of The Greasepaint" "Willy Wonka") and actor (David Lean's "Oliver Twist ""Dr. Doolittle" "Sweet November") He envisaged "Hieronymus Merkin" to be his magnum opus… his equivalent of Fellini's "8-1/2"… His "Sgt. Pepper." And it was all those things and more. (Though perhaps the "Sgt. Pepper" it most resembles is the 1978 Robert Stigwood kitsch-fest movie starring The Bee Gees!)

This is the most outrageous film we have ever shown in six years of The Mods & Rockers Film Festival. Still need convincing to attend? The lead actress is Joan Collins (at that time married to Newley) playing a temptress named "Polyester Poontang"! That pretty much explains why you miss this X-rated classic at your cultural peril!



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