Friday March 3rd, 7:00pm
A VERY SPECIAL AUTHOR & FILM EVENT!!
SF in SF, The Balboa Theatre, and Tachyon Publications present
in person!
AUTHOR JOE R. LANSDALE
with a FREE screening of
BUBBA HO-TEP
(R) 1 hr., 32 mins.
Starring Bruce Campbell and Ossie Davis
Based on the acclaimed short story by legendary author Joe R. Lansdale,
Bubba Ho-tep tells the “true” story of what really became of Elvis.
We find the King (Bruce Campbell) as an elderly resident in an East Texas rest home, who switched identities with an Elvis impersonator years before his “death”, then missed his chance to switch back. Elvis teams up with Jack (Ossie Davis), a fellow nursing home resident who thinks that he is actually President John F. Kennedy, and the two valiant old codgers sally forth to battle an evil Egyptian entity who has chosen their long-term care facility as his happy hunting grounds.
“Mind-blowing in its originality, Bubba Ho-tep transcends the “late-night cult” genre by virtue of captivating performances by Campbell and Davis…you actually believe that Elvis and JFK are alive and not quite well. Bubba Ho-tep, with its cinematic flash and terrifically offbeat humor, is a fantastic story of redemption, courage and friendship.” — CineVegas International Film Festival
Film begins at 7:30PM
Mr. Lansdale will speak after the film
Film is free, courtesy of the Balboa Theatre and Tachyon Publications
Mr. Lansdale’s books will be for sale in the lobby, courtesy of Borderlands Books — Books may be brought from home to be signed; however, please note Mr. Lansdale will not sign ARCS or proofs.
Please patronize the fabulous concession stand at the Balboa – it’s a bar!!
Serving BEER!!! (21+ only)
plus the usual assortment of goodies (what’s a movie without Red Vines or popcorn?!) Come along and have a blast – a one-time only event!
The Balboa is at 3630 Balboa St., between 37th & 38th Streets, Outer Richmond
Street parking only (metered until 6PM. )
Come early and enjoy dinner in the neighborhood!
Plan your trip via MUNI here at www.511.org
**A very special THANK YOU to Rick Klaw for arranging this event**