Film Foundation Series: KING KONG w/ Richard Hell

WITH MUSICAL AND LITERARY LEGEND RICHARD HELL IN PERSON

Cinema was still in its infancy in the early ‘30s, so imagine the breathless amazement audiences shared while witnessing the sheer majesty of KING KONG. More shocking is the fact that the film is every bit as effective a near-century later, its spectacle and tragedy undiminished by countless attempts to match it. From the dinosaur-packed jungles of faraway lands to the panic-stricken mayhem of Manhattan, The Great Ape’s shadow is permanently cast across our world, his towering iconic figure burned into the wide eyes of viewers of all ages. But as gargantuan as the big lug is, it only takes one look at wee Fay Wray to bring him to his knees, proving that even the world’s most powerful creature can be struck down by the fists of love. This very special screening will be introduced by musical/ literary legend Richard Hell, whose insights will be as thunderous as the beast itself.

Also check out Richard Hell in person at Cinema Club's screenings of KISS ME DEADLY and TOUCH OF EVIL on 5/27!

Preservation funding provided in part by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and The Film Foundation.

THE FILM FOUNDATION SERIES

Created in 1990 by Martin Scorsese, The Film Foundation is dedicated to protecting and preserving motion picture history. By working in partnership with the leading archives and studios, the foundation raises awareness of the urgent need for preservation and has saved over 560 films. In addition to the preservation, restoration, and presentation of classic cinema, the foundation teaches young people about film language and history through The Story of Movies, the organization’s groundbreaking educational program that is currently being used by over 92,000 educators. Joining Scorsese on the board of directors are Woody Allen, Paul Thomas Anderson, Wes Anderson, Francis Ford Coppola, Clint Eastwood, Curtis Hanson, Peter Jackson, Ang Lee, George Lucas, Alexander Payne, Robert Redford, and Steven Spielberg. The Film Foundation is aligned with the Directors Guild of America.

Mondo and the Alamo Drafthouse are honored to partner with The Film Foundation to offer this special screening and poster series celebrating some of the greatest films ever made.