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Friday, September 7, 2012

City / Film Something to Celebrate: Jacques Tati at the Grand Illusion

Posted by David Schmader on Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 2:14 PM

The Grand illusion is the belovedly funky art house-meets-grindhouse cinema that been screening the best of classics and cult films for as long as I've lived here. Next Saturday night, the Grand Illusion—which I must remind you is an entirely volunteer-run organization—is hosting its third annual fundraiser, in hopes of can completing an audio upgrade that would allow for 5.1 surround sound with digital presentations.

The centerpiece of the night: Jacques Tati's M. Hulot's Holiday, screened in 35MM at 6:30 and 9:30 pm Peripheral delights, as described on the GI website:

Doors will open one hour before each show for guests to mingle with other film lovers, nibble on hors d'oeuvres and sip on drinks from Georgetown Brewing, Chaco Canyon, Pizza Pi and more. The $25 price includes admission to the event, one seat for "Monsieur Hulot's Holiday" and one drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).

Get your tickets here.

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Cannot agree more about the fabulousness of the Grand Illusion. At some yard sale, you may even score a ten cent album "The Grand Illusion" by STYX. Don't listen to it silly, throw it like a frisbee at a random Republican, and slice their neck open and off, even if it's an older woman.

Posted by dnt trust me on September 7, 2012 at 5:05 PM

Shoot. I was hoping it would be Tati's "Playtime."

Comparing Playtime to M. Hulot's Holiday is probably like comparing an apple to an orange. But Playtime has so many jaw-droppingly elaborate set pieces. Thoroughly delightful.

Posted by Free Lunch on September 7, 2012 at 6:04 PM