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A series of films on aliens, hoaxes and raving lunatics. Every Thursday night in June, 2008.

Box office open for advance ticket purchases Mon-Fri 12-6 & from 1 hour before until the end of all events. During these hours, knock on the window if door is locked.

 
Past Screenings
January 2010

Thursday,
June 5
8:00 pm

 

U.F.O.: The True Story
1956. 90 min.

 

Thursday,
June 12
8:00 pm

 

The Ed Wood Story: 'Plan 9'
Dir. George Kuchar 1992, 111 min.
preceded by Dial A Kvetch

"The man who was instrumental in getting the whole Ed Wood revival
going is seen in this video chatting in the comfort of his apartment.
Meanwhile the apartment of my mom becomes spooked with the obsessions of her son and his lurid entourage of friends (fiends?)." - George Kuchar

 

Thursday,
June 19
8:00 pm

 

Peace, My Brothers
1992, 111 min.


preceded by Andy's House of Gary
Directed by George Kuchar
Andy and Gary go toe to toe with tales of close encounters and artistic visions to boot. George as unusually passive observer.

 

Thursday,
June 26
8:00 pm

 

Whispers From Space
Dir. George Kuchar 1995, 105 min.
preceded by Tower of the Astro Cyclops

"The secret enclave of Dr. Jacques Vallee, a much respected member
of the "INVISIBLE COLLEGE", is openly explored as the good doctor shares his
memorabilia and interests in the UFO mystery with a terrestrial visitor
of plebian dimensions." - George Kuchar

 
343 Malcolm X Boulevard / Lenox Avenue (between 127th and 128th Streets)
Suggested Admission: $10 (unless otherwise noted). The box office is open 12 - 6pm Monday - Friday and 1 hour before all showtimes till event end.

NYSCA logo   This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs,
in partnership with the City Council.