Today marks the beginning of Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas at the Alamo Draft House. This is considered by some one of the best events to attend in the US. I agree, completely. There selection trumps any other I've seen with international and domestic releases the encompasses my interests of horror, b-movies, absurdity, Japan and video games. I'm sure I'm missing other stuff as the fest just surpasses all others in America.
Where it's held the Alamo Draft House already makes it a winner being one of the most beloved theaters in North America, but also allows you to eat a full meal while watching a movie.
The movies selection is of course the main reason for attending. Here are some of the highlights, but these are only a small part of a larger festival.
Legend of the Fist- Even more Kung-
Fu kicking action.Martial artist Chen Zhen (Donnie Yen), whose legendary showdown against a dojo full of Japanese warriors ended with his apparent death, though his body is never found.
The Life and Death of a Porno Gang
Adult movie director Marko steals money from his mobster producer Cane to create his masterpiece: an experimental black and white erotic horror film. When the film bombs and he can’t repay his boss, he slips away with the cast and crew to produce live porno-theater in the Serbian countryside. Then it gets weird
Norwegian Ninja-if you want funny insane adventure you need to see Norwegian Ninja. Seem like a breakout favorite.
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale-they've captured Santa, how much is he worth ?
There also showing Joysticks, one of the best video game movies up there with The Wizard and a chiptune movie Reformat the Planet.
What's even cooler is the arcade. Which many are to get drunk at. Yeah Fantasti-cade. Really called Fantastic Arcade. Indie games galore.
Don't see Buranku though it sucks