Okay folks , you pick up all your passes at either the drive in or Studio 10
The location of the coveted Golden Cobs will be at Studio Ten, Auditorium Five at 5:30
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Last Minutes Additions to The B Movie Celebration
Due to high demand we are offering an additional showing of Black Christmas and the
following cult classics.
All new shows will be on Sunday at 4:00 PM
Kill, Baby, Kill a horror film by director Mario Bava.The film is set in a modern-day Carpathian village where a series of murders occur in which the victims are found with gold coins embedded in their hearts.
Night of the Living Dead, directed by George Romero, is a 1968 independent black-and-white zombie film. Ben (Duane Jones) and Barbra (Judith O'Dea) are the protagonists of a story about the mysterious reanimation of the recently dead, and their efforts, along with five other people, to survive the night while trapped in a rural Pennsylvania farmhouse.
House on Haunted Hill is a horror film B movie directed by William Castle, written by Robb White, and starring Vincent Price as eccentric millionaire Fredrick Loren. He and his fourth wife, Annabelle, have invited five people to the house for a "Haunted House" party. Whoever stays in the house for one night will earn $10,000 each. As the night progresses, all the guests are trapped inside the house with ghosts, murderers, and other terrors.
following cult classics.
All new shows will be on Sunday at 4:00 PM
Kill, Baby, Kill a horror film by director Mario Bava.The film is set in a modern-day Carpathian village where a series of murders occur in which the victims are found with gold coins embedded in their hearts.
Night of the Living Dead, directed by George Romero, is a 1968 independent black-and-white zombie film. Ben (Duane Jones) and Barbra (Judith O'Dea) are the protagonists of a story about the mysterious reanimation of the recently dead, and their efforts, along with five other people, to survive the night while trapped in a rural Pennsylvania farmhouse.
House on Haunted Hill is a horror film B movie directed by William Castle, written by Robb White, and starring Vincent Price as eccentric millionaire Fredrick Loren. He and his fourth wife, Annabelle, have invited five people to the house for a "Haunted House" party. Whoever stays in the house for one night will earn $10,000 each. As the night progresses, all the guests are trapped inside the house with ghosts, murderers, and other terrors.
Lloyd Kaufman Roast Cancel and Guests Not Appearing
Due to lack of tickets sales (5) The Lloyd Kaufman Roast has been cancelled, Please check www.bmoviecelebration.com for an up to date listing. As well funding for subsidizing the travel of the guests never materialized.
As a result of this many of the guests previously announced will not be appearing.
The Guest who will be appearing are;
Kelley Baker
Mark Burchett
Jim O'Rear
Travis Irvine
Ervin Ross
Lola Wallace
Lloyd Kaufman
Paula Waterman
As a result of this many of the guests previously announced will not be appearing.
The Guest who will be appearing are;
Kelley Baker
Mark Burchett
Jim O'Rear
Travis Irvine
Ervin Ross
Lola Wallace
Lloyd Kaufman
Paula Waterman
and Mark Poole
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
A Salute To William Girdler
A salute to Louisville's most prolific filmmakers, William Girdler .We are featuring two of Girdler's Works GRIZZLY and DAY OF THE ANIMALS in tribute to this true pioneer.
Though largely ignored by mainstream film buffs, and sorely under-appreciated by trash genre devotees, William Girdler Sr. remains one of Hollywood history's most prolific directors. Born Oct. 22, 1947 in Jefferson County, KY, William Brent Girdler's movie career dawned with the 1972 release of Asylum of Satan. His contributions to the film industry spanned six years and included nine movies, six screenplays, and several music scores. A tragic helicopter crash ended his life at the tender age of 30. Girdler died while scouting locations in the Philippines for his next film, making him a true martyr for his craft. He's probably best known for Grizzly, a bleak Jaws knockoff starring a giant fuzzy bear. Grizzly is a true mainstay of late-night television, along with the Eco-sensitive Day of the Animals and the Tony Curtis tour de force The Manitou.Bill Girdler hailed from a rather prominent Louisville family and his passion for cinema was cultivated at an early age. After serving in the Air Force, he formed "Studio One" with best friend and brother-in-law J. Patrick Kelly, who remained Bill's business partner throughout his career. The company initially focused on TV commercials, but it soon shifted its attention to cinematic pursuits via Asylum of Satan. The company later changed its name to "Mid-America Pictures" when Girdler's films began to reap impressive box-office receipts.
Friends and colleagues agree that Girdler's love affair with filmmaking reached obsessive proportions. Although he fostered no illusions in respect to the quality of his own films, he thrilled at seeing his efforts hit the big screen. Bill put everything he had into his movies, even when times were bleak and trying.His body of work embraces a wide variety of genre themes, including blaxploitation, slasher, political suspense, and supernatural horror. While all of Girdler's movies are memorable, they range in quality from hypnotically mediocre to fabulously ham-handed on an Edward D. Wood scale. His films always feature a brand-name star, with a list of leading players that includes Pam Grier, Leslie Nielsen, William Marshall, and Christopher George. Girdler's plots were simple and gimmicky, similar to Twilight Zone episodes only stretched out to feature lengths. To his credit, Girdler often based his own stories on a scrap of odd trivia or some eccentric news tidbit. When all else failed, he'd just take a huge horror hit of the time and mold it into his own unique vision of entertainment; a vision that was a bit dated even by seventies' standards. No matter what the subject or genre, Girdler's distinct approach to filmmaking is recognizable throughout all of his movies. Some insist this approach is just plain bad. Others say his approach is charming, as it is fueled by a heartfelt passion for classic filmmaking. 
Friends allege that his "make 'em fast and cheap" directorial style stemmed from Girdler's premonition that he'd die by the age of 30. The morbid claim is validated by statements Girdler gave to local newspapers. Associates say Bill's preoccupation with his own death was so acute, he often made comments indicating he was in a race against time to build his film repertoire. Girdler shot five of his nine movies on-location in his hometown of Louisville, KY, which was no small feat considering the Hollywood-centric nature of his chosen profession. Even when he was granted the opportunity to film his efforts elsewhere, he always brought his Kentucky comrades with him. It is frequently said that Girdler never forgot a friend or a favor.
Though largely ignored by mainstream film buffs, and sorely under-appreciated by trash genre devotees, William Girdler Sr. remains one of Hollywood history's most prolific directors. Born Oct. 22, 1947 in Jefferson County, KY, William Brent Girdler's movie career dawned with the 1972 release of Asylum of Satan. His contributions to the film industry spanned six years and included nine movies, six screenplays, and several music scores. A tragic helicopter crash ended his life at the tender age of 30. Girdler died while scouting locations in the Philippines for his next film, making him a true martyr for his craft. He's probably best known for Grizzly, a bleak Jaws knockoff starring a giant fuzzy bear. Grizzly is a true mainstay of late-night television, along with the Eco-sensitive Day of the Animals and the Tony Curtis tour de force The Manitou.Bill Girdler hailed from a rather prominent Louisville family and his passion for cinema was cultivated at an early age. After serving in the Air Force, he formed "Studio One" with best friend and brother-in-law J. Patrick Kelly, who remained Bill's business partner throughout his career. The company initially focused on TV commercials, but it soon shifted its attention to cinematic pursuits via Asylum of Satan. The company later changed its name to "Mid-America Pictures" when Girdler's films began to reap impressive box-office receipts.
Friends and colleagues agree that Girdler's love affair with filmmaking reached obsessive proportions. Although he fostered no illusions in respect to the quality of his own films, he thrilled at seeing his efforts hit the big screen. Bill put everything he had into his movies, even when times were bleak and trying.His body of work embraces a wide variety of genre themes, including blaxploitation, slasher, political suspense, and supernatural horror. While all of Girdler's movies are memorable, they range in quality from hypnotically mediocre to fabulously ham-handed on an Edward D. Wood scale. His films always feature a brand-name star, with a list of leading players that includes Pam Grier, Leslie Nielsen, William Marshall, and Christopher George. Girdler's plots were simple and gimmicky, similar to Twilight Zone episodes only stretched out to feature lengths. To his credit, Girdler often based his own stories on a scrap of odd trivia or some eccentric news tidbit. When all else failed, he'd just take a huge horror hit of the time and mold it into his own unique vision of entertainment; a vision that was a bit dated even by seventies' standards. No matter what the subject or genre, Girdler's distinct approach to filmmaking is recognizable throughout all of his movies. Some insist this approach is just plain bad. Others say his approach is charming, as it is fueled by a heartfelt passion for classic filmmaking. Friends allege that his "make 'em fast and cheap" directorial style stemmed from Girdler's premonition that he'd die by the age of 30. The morbid claim is validated by statements Girdler gave to local newspapers. Associates say Bill's preoccupation with his own death was so acute, he often made comments indicating he was in a race against time to build his film repertoire. Girdler shot five of his nine movies on-location in his hometown of Louisville, KY, which was no small feat considering the Hollywood-centric nature of his chosen profession. Even when he was granted the opportunity to film his efforts elsewhere, he always brought his Kentucky comrades with him. It is frequently said that Girdler never forgot a friend or a favor.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Comfort Inn in Shelbyville and The Ashley Drake in Franklin Official lodging for the B Movie Celebrationb
We are please to announce that the Comfort Inn in Shelbyville and The Ashley Drake Inn in Franklin are the official accomodations for the B Movie Celebration
36 W Rampart St
Shelbyville, IN 46176-9472
PLEASE CALL (317) 398-8044 FOR RESERVATIONS
and The Ashley Drake Inn
668 E Jefferson St
Franklin, IN 46131-2519
PLEASE CALL (317) 736-0199 FOR RESERVATIONS
36 W Rampart St
Shelbyville, IN 46176-9472
PLEASE CALL (317) 398-8044 FOR RESERVATIONS
and The Ashley Drake Inn
668 E Jefferson St
Franklin, IN 46131-2519
PLEASE CALL (317) 736-0199 FOR RESERVATIONS
Saturday, September 19, 2009
And the Winners Are Summer TromaDance
We are pleased to announce the final schedule for this years SummerTromaDance
Film Schedule For Indiana TromaDance
Friday September 25th
5:00 Arkusan Marttinson
52 minutes
6:00 Face Eater
Running time: 98 minutes
7:45 The Eternal Pitfall of Prokofiev
Running time: 12 minutes
8:00 Redneck Carnage
Running time: 99 minutes
9:45 How To Deal With Telemarketers
Running time: 5 minutes
9:55 Soul Robbers From Outer Space
Running time: 63 minutes
Saturday, September 26
10:00 Shadow People
Running time: 81 minutes
11:25 Fuzzy and Wild
Running time: 3 minutes
11:30 The Golden Nazi Vampire of Absam 2: The Secret of Rollitz Castle
Running time: 46 minutes
12:20 Dilemma
Running time: 12 minutes
12:35 Zorg and Andy
Running time: 67 minutes
1:50: Relationship Card
Running time: 5 minutes
2:00 Rise of the Evil Pancakes
Running time: 52 minutes
3:00 Pros and Cons
Running time: 77 minutes
4:25 Joy
Running time: 90 minutes
6:00 The Red Machine
Running time: 82 minutes
7:30 Love Hate Tragedy
Running time: 35 minutes
8:10 Bikini Girls On Ice
Running time: 82 minutes
9:40 Zombie Abomination - The Italian Zombie Movie Part 1
Running time: 100 minutes
Sunday, September 27
10:00 Vampire City
Running time: 71 minutes
11:15 Dark Secrets
Running time: 10 minutes
11:26 She Think She Sees Zombies
Running time 2 minutes
11:30 The Union
Running time: 15 minutes
11:50 Faceless
Running time: 8 minutes
12:00 Melvin
Running time: 62 minutes
1:10 Bartender…Another Round
Running time: 5 minutes
1:18 So Mad About You
Running time: 12 minutes
1:35 Twist of Fate
Running time: 90 minutes
3:10 Can’t or Won’t Not
Running time: 45 minutes
4:00 Chaos In Outer Space
Running time: 72 minutes
5:15 Dean LeCrone Vs. The Mutants of Comic Con
Running time: 41 minutes
6:00 One Minutes
Running time: 73 minutes
7:20 Every Day I Pray It’s My Last
Running time: 2 minutes
7:25 Thantamorphose
Running time: 3 minutes
7:30 Zombie Atrocity – The Italian Zombie Movie Part 2
Running time: 100 minutes
9:15 Whale of a Bible Tale: Genesis 18:16
Running time: 13 minutes
9:30 The Path To Torment
Running time: 82 minutes
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