February 19, 2013 - The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

Where:  Houston House Apartments - 1617 Fannin Street #2903, Houston, Texas 77002 (the southeast corner of Fannin and Leeland). Ample parking is available directly across the street in the lot bounded by Main, Leeland, Fannin and Pease. I heard mention on the elevator this morning that it may have gone up to $4 at certain times. So, parking is $3 or $4 bucks (the machine accepts cash or credit card). The entrance to my building is directly across from the parking lot.

When: 6:30 pm, Tuesday, February 19, 2013

What: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

In this horrifying documentary about what you find when you look in other people's medicine cabinets.....just kidding.

This silent movie is the story of the evil hypnotist, Dr. Caligari, and his dastardly sideshow sidekick, Cesare. This movie is one of the earliest horror films, and is renowned for its impressionist sets and soundtrack. Also, it's one of the first films to use a frame story to set up the main story. You'll also get to see what is widely considered to be the first "twist ending" in film history and the first representation of altered mental states in film. Don't research the film too much beforehand or you'll ruin your own surprise!

Pizza will be provided, belching and snooping in my medicine cabinet (at your own risk) is encouraged.

Springer

Next Tuesday - need your input

Hey, Trillsters. I think next Tuesday is my turn. Please comment below to let me know if you have already seen any of the following :

1.  Lone Star (1996)
2.  Reefer Madness (1936)
3.  The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
4.  Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 (1998)

I am happy to host at my apartment this time. I live at 1617 Fannin (downtown). There is plenty of parking right across the street, but it will cost you $3 per car. I completely understand that it sort of sucks to have to pay for parking to come to Trill Movie Night. If someone else would rather host so parking will be free, just say the word. Of course, wherever the next TMN goes down, I'll provide the pizza.

Springer

February 5, 2013 // Searching for Sugar Man // Rory

Hey, y'all. I am picking the 2012 documentary Searching for Sugar Man for tomorrow's edition of Trill Movie Night. I keep hearing and reading positive things about it and it has been the most honored documentary so far during awards season. Here is a brief blurb from metacritic.com:

"Searching for Sugar Man tells the incredible true story of Rodriguez, the greatest '70s rock icon who never was. Discovered in a Detroit bar in the late '60s by two celebrated producers struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics, they recorded an album which they believed would secure his reputation as the greatest recording artist of his generation. In fact, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumors of a gruesome on-stage suicide. But a bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and, over the next two decades, he became a phenomenon. The film follows the story of two South African fans who set out to find out what really happened to their hero. Their investigation leads them to a story more extraordinary than any of the existing myths about the artist known as Rodriguez."

Directed by Malik Bendjelloul
85 min

Ben and Caroline have graciously offered to host as I just moved into a new place and am still unpacking. We'll get started at the usual time - 6:30. Bring your appetite as pizza will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to follow a Movie Night tradition and get your burp on throughout the evening.

-rory