B-Screaming is almost here!

So, why on earth would anyone voluntarily watch a bad movie?

That’s the question most people ask. Another one is: Does this bus go uptown?

While we’re not up on bus schedules, and the streetcar isn’t built yet, we can take a stab at the first query.

Bad movies can be good. For instance, a bunch of entertaining and enterprising folks in Minnesota made a career, (that continues today) out of watching, and mocking, crummy films. While Mystery Science Theater 3000 is no more, it lives on through DVD releases, traded tapes, and two, count them, two offspring: Cinematic Titanic, and RiffTrax. (Many thanks to the guys from RiffTrax for their support.)

The point being that with the right frame of mind, a bad movie can inspire creativity in the viewer.

Secondly, bad movies make one appreciate good movies all the more. They’re a basepoint for film; a measuring stick, if you will. Or even if you won’t.

And finally, after one watches enough bad movies, one appreciates how much work it takes to produce a good one. The scriptwriting, the direction, the acting, the special effects, lighting, sound… when they’re done well, they’re almost invisible; you don’t think about the amount of effort needed to craft a cinematic gem. But when they’re done poorly, they stand out. Any one bobbled, and a movie can go from a classic to a turd.

So enjoy the opportunities presented at B-Screaming, and come away with a better understanding of moviemaking, as you encourage the growth of the Cincinnati-Oxford International Film Festival.

The writers from MST3K have created a hilarious new project called “RiffTrax“. Not only can you see them riff your favorite (or least favorite) bad movies live at special events, such as the Plan 9 from Outer Space showing that was here last month in Mason, but you can buy and download the MP3, pop in the appropriate movie, turn down the volume and let’em riff!

A huge thank you to the guys for 2 RiffTrax DVDs that we will be auctioning off: “Plan 9 from Outer Space” and “House on Haunted Hill”.

Also in the silent auction: an autographed DVD of “Zombie Cult Massacre”, autographed posters of “The Room”, autographed script from “Army of Darkness” and more!

Special guest appearances from the director of “Kiss of the Vampire” (aka “Immortally Yours) and the producer of “Zombie Cult Massacre”…

More special announcements to come!

Thank you CTI Restaurant, Inc & Kazam Corporation for supporting the 2010 Cincinnati Oxford International Film Festival!

Get $5 off your ticket admission with your receipt for a Black Jack taco from a participating area Taco Bell!

Yummm... Black Jack Taco!

Also, announcing our silent auction! We will be having a silent auction with some awesome movie memorabilia such as an “Army of Darkness” script, signed by Sam Rami and Bruce Campbell!

If you can’t view the story, watch the ABC Evening News Report on The Room on www.trailerspy.com.
…and The trailer at TrailerSpy.com.

Other press and blogs:
NPR Story
The Room is a hit in the UK

A Guide to “The Room” Audience Interaction

Tickets for B-Screaming are now available online at:
B-Screaming Screening Eventbrite

Get $5 off for SOFA Premiere (Discount code: SOFAPremiere), Enjoy the Arts card (Discount code: B-ScreamingETA), and students with ID (Discount code: StudentID).

If you buy your tickets at the SOFA Halloween mixer at the 20th Century Theatre, you will receive an additional $5 off, for a total ticket price of $15 for general admission, or $40 for VIP.

Tickets are $25 for general admission and $50 for VIP.

The first official fundraiser for the Cincinnati-Oxford Film Festival, (formerly Oxford International Film Festival – or OIFF) will be held Sunday November 8, 2009 starting at 6pm.

We have a great line up including locally produced films and the newest cult smash hit that is selling out in theatres nationally and internationally, yes, the “Citizen Kane of Bad Movies” – “The Room”.

Line up includes:
“Zombie Cult Massacre” Locally produced
“Kiss of the Vampire” (aka Immortally Yours) ***Locally produced and Cincinnati Premiere!!!***
“The Room” ***Cincinnati Premiere!***

Show starts at 6pm with free popcorn ALL NIGHT LONG! Cash bar.

Tickets are $25 at the door, or $20 if you are a SOFA Premiere Member or student with ID. Save an additional $5 off when you purchase your ticket the night of the Halloween mixer!

VIP tickets are $50 and give you balcony seating along with access to the VIP areas and a commemorative lanyard.

See our “Sponsorship” page to find out about sponsorship packages and their great benefits.