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That's right, as of May 14th, Cinema Ahh*Some has been around for a year. In that time, we watched 15 films, which isn't bad for our first year. This time, let's shoot for 20.

Let's use this post as a place to leave suggestions for the next year. I'm fairly sure all the regulars have suggested a film at this point, so a groupthink should do the trick. Oh, and it'd be fun to get some fresh blood involved. If you know of anyone who might want to come, lemme know and I'll throw them on the mailing list.

Anyway, yay for us! Happy birthday!

Posted by Matt J. at 5:00PM on 05/24/05 in Site News | Comments (2)

Revolutionary Girl Utena

016: Revolutionary Girl Utena

Anime, or Japanese animation, is the name of the game this week. Our dearest
Fiona chose this one and I trust her taste, especially since my knowledge of
anime is weak, at best. Have you guys heard of Akira? It's pretty underground,
apparently. Anyway, if you want to give anime a shot or if you like huge,
animated pupils then I'll see you on Friday.

When: Friday, May 27th at 7pm
Where: Jen's Place
RSVP: To Matt via email
Film: Revolutionary Girl Utena (1999) [Amazon.com Description]

Posted by Matt J. at 4:49PM on 05/24/05 in 016: Revolutionary Girl Utena, Announcements | Comments (2)

You're funny, what's your deal?

015: What's Up Doc?

In the comments from this post, Jen notes the whereabouts of Kenneth Mars, the actor who played Hugh.

kenneth mars (who played the hair tossing plagiarist Hugh Simon) primarily does voiceover work. including for: the various Land Before Time cartoons, something called Teddy Bears' Picnic, The Jetsons, and as the voice of Triton in The Little Mermaid!

We were also curious about the actor who played Judge Maxwell, Liam Dunn. Karen suspected he was a washed-up star getting his last hurrah. Good guess, but nope. It turns out the only movie had done before this was Catch-22, and that was a small role. He is most remembered for his role as Rev. Johnson in Blazing Saddles.

Oh, and since I loved Frederick Larrabee, played by Austin Pendleton, I thought I'd show you that he's still quite alive and quite busy. His newest project is Dirty Work, which has no relation to the hilarious film starring Norm McDonald. Oh, and he was in Christmas with the Kranks.

Any other good info on the other players?

Posted by Matt J. at 12:17PM on 05/16/05 in 015: What's Up Doc? | Comments (1)

What's Up Doc?

015: What's Up Doc?

Who likes screwball comedies? I knew it, you all do! To appease the masses,
Jori has chosen one for you. Let us all praise her with gratitude. Done?
Good. Here are the details for this week's filmarino.

When: Sunday, May 15th at 7:30pm
Where: Matt's Place
RSVP: To Matt via email
Film: What's Up Doc? (1972) [Amazon Description]

Posted by Matt J. at 5:00PM on 05/13/05 in 015: What's Up Doc?, Announcements | Comments (7)

Dig!

014: Dig!

We watched Dig! on May 1st. I just wanted to document that it went down.

People liked it. Leave comments about it if you wanna talk about it at all.

Posted by Matt J. at 4:52PM on 05/13/05 in 014: Dig!, Announcements | Comments (2)