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23/1/2002

Lost skeleton of cadavra

American Cinematheque, Hollywood

In January, the American Cinematheque's the alternative screen independent film showcase presents the LA PREMIERE of the new independent feature film Larry Blamire's 1950's sci-fi/monster, "B" movie send-up the lost skeleton of cadavra (2001, 93 min., USA) on Thursday, January 24th at 7:30 PM. The film will be preceded by Efram Potelle & Kyle Rankin's short sci-fi comedy "They Came to Attack Us" (2001, 7 min., USA) Filmmakers and available cast and crew members will appear for discussion following each screening. All guests are subject to their availability. All screenings are at the Lloyd E. Rigler Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood (between Las Palmas Ave. & McCadden Place).

THE LOST SKELETON OF CADAVRA
(2001, 93 min., USA):
Thurs., Jan. 24, 2001 @ 7:30 PM
"A deft parody... will delight psychotronic film fans."
- Dennis Harvey, Variety

It's the early 1960's and deadpan scientist, Dr. Paul Armstrong (writer/director Larry Blamire) and his perky, dutiful wife Betty (Fay Masterson, EYES WIDE SHUT) wind along mountain roads in their nifty convertible in search of a fallen meteor that contains a rare and powerful element. Apparently they aren't the only ones with atmospherium on their minds. Enter a sinister scientist (Brian Howe, THE MAJESTIC) who wants to rule the world with the cranky "lost skeleton of cadavra," a couple of stranded space aliens (and their escaped pet mutant) and the alluring, beatnik-esque Animalia (Jennifer Blaire, THE MAJESTIC), who is actually a composite of four forest animals rendered human by the transmutatron (to serve as the sinister scientists' dinner date) and you've got one clever send-up of a 1950's, sci-fi

Alternative Screen
monster movie.
A hilarious and skillful spoof of our culture and language and the "B" movie genre ("With a nod to everything from 1953's ROBOT MONSTER through 1964's CREEPING TERROR" - Variety). Discussion with cast & crew following. For more information see www.lostskeleton.com, but be forewarned that the site is a spoof, taking the position that this is a "lost, undistributed genre film" that could rival anything directed by Ed Wood. Screening cassettes, press kits and photos are available upon request. Contact Miguel Valenti at 323.653.2750 or Laurie Trotta at ltrot@yahoo.com to interview cast or crew members or for screening cassettes. With short film "They Came to Attack US" < http://www.newbornpix.com > (7 min.). Directed by Efram Potelle & Kyle Rankin As if waking up with a hangover wasn't enough, our stoner hero is suddenly entrusted to save the planet from a brutal alien attack. This film can be seen online at www.newbornpix.com or on tape. Please call to obtain a screener. Potelle and Rankin are based in Portland Maine. This film is a finalist in the 2001 Slamdance Film Festival Global Anarchy Online Film Competition and was included as part of the Sci-Fi Chanel's Exposure Showcase.

For further information call (207) 761-0110. For press credentials send a fax on letterhead from your outlet stating that you have a specific assignment to cover, and when the coverage will appear. If your outlet is not known to us, please include a paragraph describing your outlet's circulation and focus. Press requests not faxed in on time cannot be honored. For details see our website for press policies. Directors are available for interview.

General admission price: $8. Sr./Student rate is $7 and Cinematheque Members are $6. Programs listed as double features are one price for both films. There will be a 5-7 minute intermission between programs (or longer if a Q & A is scheduled in between the screenings). The Alternative Screen: A Forum For Independent Film Exhibition And Beyond..., the American Cinematheque's on-going series focusing on independent and new forms of cinema was created to serve the public as well as the independent film community in Los Angeles by providing a year-round venue for independent feature films that have not yet secured wide commercial distribution. Whatever the ALTERNATIVE SCREEN offers from month to month, it promises to be provocative, innovative and fiercely independent. Select Alternative Screen alumni include THE BIBLE & GUN CLUB, HABIT, STAR MAPS, OUR SONG and THE LAST BIG THING. For information about IFP/West please call 310.475.4379 or see http://www.ifpwest.org.

The Alternative Screen takes on-going submissions for consideration of fiercely independent work in all genres. Please send a 1/2" tape to: Margot Gerber, The Alternative Screen, c/o American Cinematheque, 1800 N. Highland Avenue, Suite 717, Hollywood, CA., 90028. Include a SASE if you would like your tape returned. Inquiries should be directed to 323.461.2020, ext. 115. Short films should be sent to the attention of Andrew Crane. For information about the Alternative Screen or other American Cinematheque events, please call 323.466-FILM.
the program is subject to change without notice.

American Cinematheque
1800 N. Highland Avenue, Suite 717, Hollywood CA
90028
tel (323) 466-3456
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