FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: November 23, 2004 THE AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE PRESENTS TRIBUTES TO ALTERNATIVE FILMMAKERS IN DECEMBER In Person Tribute to L.A. Punk Filmmaker David Markey Thursday, December 9 Remembering Late Filmmaker Russ Meyer Friday, December 10 HOLLYWOOD - The American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre presents two tributes to alternative filmmakers in DECEMBER. On Thursday, December 9th filmmaker David Markey will appear in person with a triple feature, including the World Premiere of (THIS IS KNOWN AS) THE BLUES SCALE (2004, We Got Power Films, 40 min.), a film composed of never-before-seen outtakes of his documentary, 1991: THE YEAR PUNK BROKE (1992, We Got Power Films, 99 min.) of the fabled Sonic Youth/Nirvana tour. Also showing are Markey's girl band tribute, underground films, DESPERATE TEENAGE LOVEDOLLS (1984, We Got Power Films, 50 min.) and LOVEDOLLS SUPERSTAR - FULLY REALIZED (2004, We Got Power Films, 82 min.). All guests are subject to their availability. All screenings are at the newly renovated Lloyd E. Rigler Theatre at the historic Egyptian (6712 Hollywood Boulevard between Highland and Las Palmas) in Hollywood. David Markey Tribute - Thursday, December 9 - 7:30 PM: The Thursday, December 9th program begins at 7:30 PM with the World Premiere of (THIS IS KNOWN AS) THE BLUES SCALE (2004, We Got Power Films, 40 min.). Director David Markey presents a film of rare, never-before-seen outtakes of his documentary 1991: THE YEAR PUNK BROKE (1992, We Got Power Films, 99 min.) from the fabled Sonic Youth/Nirvana tour. A cinematic postscript that is just as entertaining and stimulating as its movie parent, with Sonic Youth singer/guitarist and all-round-rabble-rouser Thurston Moore proving a devilishly funny ringmaster to the circus of backstage antics. Featuring more performance footage of Sonic Youth and Nirvana as well as pungent commentary by Moore, Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo, Dave Grohl, and others. Next on the same bill is DESPERATE TEENAGE LOVEDOLLS (1984, We Got Power Films, 50 min.). Following somewhere on the trail blazed by John Waters and George Kuchar, director David Markey conjures an endearing homage to Russ Meyer's BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS with the story of three teenage runaways (Hilary Rubens, Jennifer Schwartz and Janet Housden) who form "the hottest all-girl band of all time"- !! But rival all-girl gang The She Devils and their leader, Tania Hearst (Tracy Lea), have it in for our heroes, as do annoying mothers and psych-ward doctors. A super-charged, home-made, originally-shot-on-Super-8 tribute to rock band films, "an epic film of true teenage brattiness..."(Craig Lee, L.A. Weekly.) Music by Red Kross, Nip Drivers, The Bags and more! "A legendary underground classic." (Patrick Goldstein, L.A. Times.) Next on the same bill is LOVEDOLLS SUPERSTAR - FULLY REALIZED, (2004 (orig. 1986), We Got Power Films, 82 min.). David Markey revitalized his 1986 sequel to the original LOVEDOLLS film in this newly mixed and transferred version, bringing the outrageously transgressive Lovedolls back to life for more encounters with fanatical cults, brain-damaged followers, jealous rivals and homicidal obsessive fans. With Janet Housden, Jennifer Schwartz, Kim Pilkington, Tracy Lea, Steve & Jeff McDonald. With cameos by Vicki Peterson (The Bangles), Jello Biafra (The Dead Kennedys) and Sky Saxon (The Seeds). Music by Red Kross, Sonic Youth, Meat Puppets, The Dead Kennedys and more! "Any rock film that mixes references to Billy Jack, Charles Manson and Jim Jones is all right with me." - Psychotronic Video Guide. Discussion following first film with director David Markey. A complete calendar/flyer listing of these films is available on our website. General Admission is $9. Double Features are two films for one admission price. There is generally a 7 - 10 minute intermission between films. Page 4 -Tributes to Filmmakers 24-Hour information: 323.466.FILM * TICKET PRICES $9 General; $6 Cinematheque Members. $8 Seniors (65+ years) and students with valid ID card. Must be shown at box office at time of purchase. THE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Our permanent daily attraction film FOREVER HOLLYWOOD screens Saturdays & Sundays at 2 PM & 3:30 PM. American Cinematheque, 1800 North Highland Avenue, Suite 717, Hollywood, CA 90028 (tel) 323.466-FILM (fax) 323.461.9737 http://www.egyptiantheatre.com