Sprocket Society Late Summer and Fall 2010 Screenings
Our fall 2010 season is shaping up nicely. Visit the Events page for more details, but here’s a brief run down of what’s coming up. You can also subscribe to our email list to get the latest announcements.
August 4, 2010
Dog Star Man (1961-1964)
Northwest Film Forum (advance tickets available now)
Stan Brakhage’s landmark experimental feature film, shown in its original 16mm format and silently, as intended by the filmmaker. Screens with Legendary Epics Yarns and Fables. Part 2: Stan Brakhage (1969), a short interview film by Stephen Gebhardt and Robert Fries.
September 23, 2010
First Words: The Birth of Sound Cinema, 1895-1929
Northwest Film Forum
A program of rare short films tracing the evolution of sound from its earliest experiments through its transformation of the entire industry. Plus, period 78rpm records played on a real Victrola by collectors Robert Millis and Jeffrey Taylor of the bands Climax Golden Twins and AFCGT.
November 11, 2010
Breakaway: Films by Bruce Conner
Northwest Film Forum
A rare opportunity to see a selection of Conner’s outstanding film works in their original format, celebrating what would have been his 77th birthday.
Also: we’re hoping to have another Halloween Spook Show Spectacular — stayed tuned for updates!