Mission Mission

Okay, so this rock-solid trailer is probably 10 times better than the movie itself, but Lolita‘s got its moments: foot fetish main title sequence, creepy Peter Sellers, iconic sunglasses.

This particular screening — Wednesday night at 8pm — has a few other things going for it as well: 1.) It’s at Coffee Bar, 2.) it’s free, 3.) there are drink specials, and .4) “avant garde” desserts by Jasmine Rae Bakery.

Stay tuned to the Coffee Bar website for future film night info.

[via Eater SF]

As the above trailer attests, a weekend of fun kicks off tonight at the Roxie:

The Disposable Film Festival was created in 2007 to celebrate the artistic potential of disposable video: short films made on non-professional devices such as one-time use video cameras, cell phones, point and shoot cameras, webcams, computer screen capture software, and other readily available video capture devices. With people everywhere posting videos online, we felt the time was right to draw attention to the creative potential of this new mode of filmmaking.

Event schedule here.

FYI, my favorite disposable films are maybe Snot Rocket! and Toll Plaza.

Good Vibrations presents the fourth edition of its Independent Erotic Film Festival this August. They’re accepting entries now. My favorite part of the press release:

Filmmakers are encouraged to explore and present whatever they find erotic, regardless of the dictates of mainstream media.

So go forth and make a masterpiece, dictates be damned! Link.

Previously:

Erotic Film Shoot at the Knockout (NSFW)

Porny Passionistas Video

I’ve been dying to read the Life Without Buildings Charlie Kaufman Interview for months now (opening Charlie Kaufman line: “I’m kind of curious why an architecture writer wanted to talk with me.”), but I hate spoilers, so I’ve been putting it off until after I saw Synecdoche, New York. Problem is, it’s tough to get me to go to a movie.

Now I’ve got no excuse. The movie is playing at the Roxie all weekend and into next week, and Monday is $5 movie night, so be sure to ask me on Tuesday morning how I liked the film and how I liked the interview.

[via funcheapSF]

Wow, they filmed some porn at the Knockout, apparently in full view of some people chillin’ out at happy hour. Public Disgrace is a series of movies featuring bound women having sex in public places. View the trailer, see the stills, or pay to watch the whole thing here.

FYI, I totally just stumbled upon this looking for pictures of the Knockout on Flickr. User manciniak was there, and in the comments section of the above shot another user asks, “[W]as this at oldies night or debaser?” That I would very much like to know.

The Roxie is looking at making some changes, and they’re interested in some feedback from the community. The historic theater is under new management, and they want to make the place great again, so here’s what they want to know:

Is it the programming?  Less documentaries?  Repertory programming?  Midnight movies?

What about a membership program that included talks with local directors or classes or VIP access to local events?  Discounts to local merchants? Would you be willing to pay $5/month for a membership program like that?

Is it the seats? Do you honestly really care about the damn seats?  Would you rather have us invest money into a coherent visible marquee for showtimes or new seats with cupholders?

Is it the concessions? Do you want to see organic local gourmet treats? Maybe – but are you willing to pay more for them?  Or are you perfectly happy to have Skittles be your dinner during the 6:00pm show?

What about music events?  Would you pay extra to see your favorite local band before the 8:00pm show?

What about film contests? Are you one of those people that gets off on the 48 Hour Film Festival and your shot at a potential 15 min of fame? If you’re into it, would you be willing to coordinate it as part of a neighborhood organization?

More bike parking?

More free movie posters?

More events like the “Up the Oscars” annual party?

More weird toppings for the popcorn?

How do you feel about our recent $5 Mondays? Yeah, if you like it so much, how come you’re not in line? (Besides the fact that you figured out we haven’t shown pornos here since 1974…)

I hope the bathrooms stay the same; they’re very photogenic. But how about serving beer and pizza, like that badass (and very community-oriented) Parkway Speakeasy Theater in Oakland?

Get in touch via the Roxie Theatre Facebook Page, or shoot an email to sfschism(att)yahoo(dott)com.

Photo by Melissa Gira.

Best thing my “mission district” Google Alert has yielded in a while: This cute bit of time warp courtesy of Bonnie Burton at The Official Star Wars Blog. Way back in 1977, muralist Xavier Viramontes and some cohorts from Galeria de la Raza painted C-3PO and his counterpart R2-D2 into this unauthorized nutritional PSA on a street-level billboard space on Bryant. Link.

Tonight at 10pm, Doc’s Clock hosts a screening of Last Call, a short thriller about life, love and dive bars by filmmaker Kurt Weitzmann:

Last Call is the story of a “regular” who is trying to hang on as the last threads of his life unravel. A pathetic and desperate man is kicked out of his neighborhood bar at last call. He then pulls a gun and holds the young and ineffectual bartender hostage with the threat of his own suicide.

Link (funcheapSF).

Previously on Mission Mission:

Doc’s Clock Smells Like Bathroom

“A homosexual’s perspective,” by Myles, who loves Meryl Streep and Abba as much as we do. (via Imsoooconfused)

Tonight, Root Division at 17th and SVN hosts a very special event:

What happens when both professional and first time filmmakers pledge to spend 30 days creating 3-Minute masterpieces? Find out at the 6th Annual 3-Minute Film Festival Black Tie Gala and Film Screening, the August edition of Root Division’s monthly Second Saturday Series.

Link. In addition to the screenings, comedy duo Andrew Lowder and Jeff Cleary will perform. Cleary says, “I can’t give away anything about the performance, but let me just say, there’s never been a life-coach who’s seen the act and not fallen over dead.” Note that the “black tie” thing is no joke.