The American Cinematheque at Los Angeles’ Egyptian Theatre (6712 Hollywood Boulevard) has announced the first details of its tribute to Forrest J Ackerman. The celebration of the late Famous Monsters of Filmland creator takes place Sunday, March 8 beginning at 4 p.m.
Following a reception at 3, there will be a two-hour event in which filmmakers and others who knew Forry will offer testimonials, accompanied by film clips, slides, performances, etc. Admission to this part of the tribute is free. Then at 7 p.m., the Cinematheque presents a special double feature beginning with the U.S. premiere of Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman, a 48-minute documentary by Michael MacDonald about Forry’s remarkable life and achievements, with archival footage, movie clips and interviews with the man and his fans. It’s followed by a discussion with filmmakers MacDonald and Ian Johnston, and then 1964’s The Time Travelers, writer/director Ib Melchior’s sci-fi...
Following a reception at 3, there will be a two-hour event in which filmmakers and others who knew Forry will offer testimonials, accompanied by film clips, slides, performances, etc. Admission to this part of the tribute is free. Then at 7 p.m., the Cinematheque presents a special double feature beginning with the U.S. premiere of Famous Monster: Forrest J Ackerman, a 48-minute documentary by Michael MacDonald about Forry’s remarkable life and achievements, with archival footage, movie clips and interviews with the man and his fans. It’s followed by a discussion with filmmakers MacDonald and Ian Johnston, and then 1964’s The Time Travelers, writer/director Ib Melchior’s sci-fi...
- 2/24/2009
- Fangoria
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