"WINNING ISN'T EVERYTHING" Triple Feature
(ONLY $10 FOR ONE OR ALL THREE FILMS!)

SUNday, AUGUST 23, 2009
at the YERBA BUENA CENTER FOR THE ARTS in San Francisco, CA.

2:00pm - ICE CASTLES (1978)
Written by Gary L. Baim. Directed by Donald Wrye

Containing: Lynn-Holly Johnson, Robby Benson, Colleen Dewhurst, Tom Skerritt. Original 35mm print. 108 min.

This ultimate teen tear-jerker showcases real-life ice skating champion Lynn-Holly Johnson (WATCHER IN THE WOODS) and teen heartthrob Robby Benson. WARNING: Bring kleenex. Extremely RARE 35mm print (courtesy of Mr. & Mrs. WIlliam Duelly.) Preceded by heartbreaking sports trailers.

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4:00pm - THE BAD NEWS BEARS (1976)
Written by Bill Lancaster. Directed by Michael Ritchie

With: Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, Vic Morrow, Jackie Earle Haley. 35mm print, Paramount. 104min.
Walter Matthau whips a ragtag 'Tween team of foul-mouthed outcasts into one of the tuffest brigades this side of Vietnam. This mid-70s time capsule will truly shock and surprise you at how true-to-life little league really can be. Preceded by tuff 'tween trailers. 102min


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7:00pm - THE CHEERLEADERS (1973)

Written &
Directed by Paul Glickler (FILMMAKER WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE!)
With: Stephanie Fondue, Denise Dillaway, Jovita Bush, Brandy Woods, Kimberly Hyde.
This quintessential cheerleader sleaze-fest not only proves that scoring is more important than winning, it could be considered as the film that brought porn to the mainstream, creating the T&A genre. Hilarious hi-jinx combined with more naked girls than can be imagined, don't miss this UNCUT 35mm print (courtesy of The Alamo Drafthouse) With the director IN ATTENDANCE! Preceded by a slew of scintilating trailers.


Plus, tons of trivia and giveaways!

Miss this night… and cry!

 



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