Attack of the 50-Foot Movie

Vincent Price was more than just a world-renowned horror star. Originally a Fine Arts student, the St. Louis native began acting while attending grad school in England in the 1930s. In the the '40s, he went to Hollywood, where he became a successful character actor, and a bit of a heartthrob.

He was known for taking a variety of roles—including a part "The Ten Commandments" and various TV dramas— but his appearance in the classic 1950s horror films "House of Wax", "The Fly", and "The House on Haunted Hill" sealed his title as the Master of the Macabre.

It was a reputation he ran with in the 1960s, starring in a stream of Edgar Allen Poe adaptations directed by Roger Corman. But by the mid-'60s, Price was already parodying his own persona, particularly with "Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine" (a MAJOR influence on Austin Powers) and his recurring role as Egghead in the original "Batman" TV series.

In the early '70s, he starred in two legendary horror-comedies: "The Abominable Dr. Phibes", and this Tuesday's Attack of the 50-Foot Movie feature, "THEATER OF BLOOD".

In his personal life, Price was openly bisexual to his friends and family, and, according to her book, he was incredibly supportive of his le***an daughter's coming out. He was an avid art collector, a gourmet cook who authored several cookbooks, and, by all accounts, was an absolute joy to work with—the one exception being a fight that he allegedly started on the set of "Batman", using real eggs.

Join us tomorrow at Minnie's Bar, where we will celebrate this icon with a group screening of "Theater of Blood", plus a special Vincent Price tribute video at intermission.

Also: LIVE horror burlesque by RAINA SINCLAIR! We think Vincent would approve.

Tues. 7/30
Attack of the 50-Foot Movie presents
"THEATER OF BLOOD"
plus LIVE burlesque by Raina Sinclair

Minnie's Bar Bk
885 4th Ave. in Brooklyn
7pm
FREE

Tues. 7/30
"THEATER OF BLOOD"
plus LIVE horror burlesque by Raina Sinclair

Minnie's Bar Bk
885 4th Ave. Brooklyn
7pm
FREE

If you already miss Pride month—or just always wondered where you can hear Janelle Monáe and Phranc in the same place—here's the compilation of drag photos from last month's Attack of the 50-Foot Movie event. 1890s through the 1980s. Enjoy!

Vintage Drag Photos A compilation of drag queens and kings, from the 1890s to the 1980s. Assembled and scored by Leon Chase from various previously posted collections. Originally…

What horrors can Vincent Price and his many theatrical alter-egos possibly be cooking up? Find out in 2 weeks, at our group screening of "THEATER OF BLOOD".

Plus LIVE horror burlesque by Raina Sinclair!

Tues. July 30
Attack of the 50-Foot Movie presents
"THEATER OF BLOOD"
plus LIVE burlesque by Raina Sinclair

Minnie's Bar Bk
885 4th Ave. in Brooklyn
7pm
FREE and AIR CONDITIONED!

TONIGHT!

Join us at Minnie's Bar Bk for a group viewing of the groundbreaking 1968 Drag documentary THE QUEEN.

Plus LIVE Drag King antics by Uncle Freak

And an extra-fancy edition of our opening Trailer Show!

Space is limited, so come early to get a seat.
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Tues. 6/25
Attack of the 50-Foot Movie presents
THE QUEEN
plus LIVE drag by Uncle Freak

Minnie's Bar
885 4th Ave. in Brooklyn
7pm
FREE!

Did you know that, in the documentary "The Queen", Crystal LaBeija's rant against what she saw as a rigged and racist competition led directly to the founding of the House of LaBeija, and the creation of the uptown Ballroom scene? (As seen years later in "Paris is Burning" and "Pose".)

Watch history unfold in real time with us next Tuesday, June 25th at the screening of "The Queen". Plus LIVE Drag King performance by Uncle Freak !

Tues. 6/25
Minnie's Bar Bk
885 4th Ave. in Brooklyn
7pm
FREE

As LGBTQ Pride month commences, don't forget to save some energy (and dollar bills!) for THE QUEEN. A 1968 documentary about the Miss All-America Camp Beauty Contest in New York City.

TUESDAY, JUNE 25
Attack of the 50-Foot Movie presents
THE QUEEN

plus LIVE DRAG by Uncle Freak

Minnie's Bar Bk
885 4th Ave. in Brooklyn
7pm
FREE!

Seeking a Drag act (queen or king) to perform at the Attack of the 50-Foot Movie screening of "THE QUEEN".

TUESDAY JUNE 25
Minnie's Bar Bk

Message me for details!

TONIGHT is the night!
"BREAKIN' 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO"
live screening at Minnie's Bar Bk
7pm
Free!

As if you need one more reason to show up, here's a peek at our special guest performer, Rain Supreme

Born and raised in Queens, Rain is a co-founder of Boombox Burlesque, one-third of the Black burlesque podcast Assorted Chocolates, and, back in December, became one of the first Black performers to appear at the Baby Grand Burlesque Festival in Cape Town, South Africa.

I don't know how she found time for us tonight, but I'm certainly not complaining.

See you at Minnie's!

I am THRILLED to announce that, for my May 28th screening of "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo", we'll be joined by NYC-born burlesque star and Boombox Burlesque co-founder Rain Supreme!

If you've never seen Rain Supreme in action, you are in for a treat!

Tues. May 28
Attack of the 50-Foot Movie presents
"BREAKIN' 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO"

plus LIVE burlesque by RAIN SUPREME

Minnie's Bar Bk
885 4th Ave. in Brooklyn
7pm
FREE

If you were a child in the early 1980s, at some point you probably wanted to be a breakdancer. What started as an underground competition among rival street gangs in the Bronx had, by 1984, become a full-blown fad among American kids of all colors and backgrounds. As usual, the powers of media and advertising were ready to swoop in and exploit this new, potentially dangerous trend for all it was worth.

And when it came to ripping off a cultural phenomenon, no one did it more blatantly—or with more bombast—than the infamous Cannon Films. In a truly serendipitous combination of timing, judgement, and good distribution deals, Cannon struck gold in early 1984 with “Breakin'”. Despite a predictable plot (“We’re gonna teach the white girl to dance!”) and some cringey attempts at drama, the film’s goofy spirit and well-executed dance scenes were enough to capture kids’ minds, fueling what was already quickly becoming a massive cash grab. Never one to turn their backs on an obvious financial opportunity, Cannon quickly rushed out a sequel to the film.

The result, “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo”, answered the age-old question: “What if we took an already paper-thin concept and made it as ridiculous as possible?” Whereas the original at least pretended to be rooted in some form of authentic street culture, “Breakin’ 2” pulled no punches: Between its awkward “dance fights”, its musical theater-style hospital production number, a full “dancing on the ceiling” sequence, and one of the most obvious mismatched-stuntman moments in modern film history, “Breakin’ 2”, in the parlance of more modern times, gave zero f***s. So much that, forty years later, the dance term “Electric Boogaloo” has now become synonymous with “subpar sequel”.

Join us on Tuesday, May 28th in the back room of Minnie’s Bar for a celebration of this messy gem.

Tuesday, May 28
Attack of the 50-Foot Movie presents
“BREAKIN’ 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO”
plus LIVE performer TBA.

Minnie's Bar Bk
885 4th Ave. in Brooklyn
7pm
FREE!

TONIGHT! Join us for the movie that inspired a generation of women to rock: "Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains"!

Plus LIVE Stains-themed burlesque by Regal Mortis!

Space is limited, so come early to get a seat!

Tues. April 30th
Minnie's Bar Bk
885 4th Ave. in Brooklyn
7pm
FREE

More info:
http://50footmovie.com

You have TWO WEEKS to prepare yourself for the underground '80s "girl band" classic (and Kathleen Hanna's favorite movie), LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE FABULOUS STAINS.

Plus a LIVE burlesque tribute by Regal Mortis

And our custom-curated trailer show

Space is limited, so show up early to get a seat!

Tuesday, April 30
Attack of the 50-Foot Movie presents
"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE FABULOUS STAINS"

Plus LIVE burlesque by Regal Mortis

Minnie's Bar Bk
885 4th Ave. in Brooklyn
7pm
FREE

In 1980, director and music producer Lou Adler teamed up with Oscar-winning screenwriter Nancy Dowd to create “Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains”, the story of an all-girl, skunk-haired punk-rock band who—despite the derision of basically everyone—gain a strong female following and become stars… at a price, of course.

Starring then-unknown teenagers Diane_Lane and Laura Dern—as well as members of the S*x Pistols, The Clash, and The Tubes—the film sat in limbo for two years while the director and screenwriter tussled over the ending. Finally, in 1982, it got a tiny release, to very little critical or box-office response.

Shortly after, however, the film got picked up by the now legendary late-night cable show “Night Flight”, and soon gained a cult following. Based on this success, it became a staple on the midnight art house circuit for a few years, before fading into relative obscurity.

In the early 1990s, with the emergence of the Riot Grrrl movement, the movie was celebrated as an influence by bands such as Bikini Kill and Bratmobile, and gained new traction as a must-see cult movie. The fact that it had never been officially released on home video only added to its mystique. I can personally attest that, by the mid ’90s, underground video stores were judged by whether or not they had a blurry bootleg VHS copy of “Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains” for rent.

The movie finally got a proper video release in 2008, and has since been widely celebrated as a pioneering work in both feminist and punk rock circles.

Join us as we celebrate this truly ahead-of-its-time movie. More details coming soon!

Tuesday, April 30
Attack of the 50-Foot Movie presents
“Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains”
plus LIVE burlesque TBA

Minnie's Bar Bk
885 4th Ave. in Brooklyn
7pm
FREE!

Trailer: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE FABULOUS STAINS

TONIGHT!
Join me for a free screening of "AMERICAN MOVIE", a documentary about two guys in the '90s just trying to make a film.

Plus LIVE burlesque by Désirée De Sade, and my special collection of filmmaking-themed trailers!

Tues. March 26
Minnie's Bar Bk
885 4th Ave. in Brooklyn
7pm
FREE

WE'RE BACK! In honor of the crowdfund for Hank's Saloon: The Movie—as well as my recent foray into the belly of the Hollywood beast—I'm revisiting one of the best filmmaking documentaries ever made: AMERICAN MOVIE.

Mark your calendar!
Tues. March 26 at Minnie's Bar Bk
More info coming soon.

In the 1980s, French New Wave director Barbet Schroeder commissioned famed poet and drinker Charles Bukowski to write a screenplay.

The result was "BARFLY", possibly the world's most eloquent argument for day drinking, starring an absolutely smoldering Faye Dunaway, and peak original-face Mickey Rourke.

Join us next TUESDAY, JAN. 30 at Minnie's Bar Bk for a collective chant of "To all my friends!" We'll be opening this screening with the most depraved performer I know: Divina GranSparkle !

Show up ready to drink... but please, no fighting!

TW: This film contains several fist fights, and suggested domestic violence. And alcoholism. Lots of alcoholism.

TUESDAY
JAN. 30
Attack of the 50-Foot Movie
"BARFLY"
plus LIVE show by Divina GranSparkle

Minnie's Bar Bk
885 4th Ave. in Brooklyn
7pm
FREE

CONGRATULATIONS to two different Attack of the 50-Foot Movie alumni for their wins at the 2024 Silver Tusk Burlesque Awards , one of neo-burlesque's highest honors!

Miss AuroraBoobRealis and her very talented Boombox Burlesque collective, and the one and only FEM APPEAL.

Come see what all the fuss is about next TUESDAY, 7pm, at Minnie's Bar Bk, where the one and only Divina GranSparkle will be opening our free screening of "Barfly"!

You have less than two weeks to prepare yourself (and your liver!) for "BARFLY". A love letter to the L.A. dive bars of the 1980s, and one of the greatest alcoholic-poet stories ever told.

And to set the mood, a live 'n' sleazy performance by the one and only DIVINA GRANSPARKLE!

More info:
http://50footmovie.com

TUESDAY, JAN. 30
Attack of the 50-Foot Movie presents
“BARFLY”
Plus LIVE performance by Divina GranSparkle

Minnie's Bar Bk
885 4th Ave. in Brooklyn
7pm
FREE!