418 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, Illinois 62901, United States
SPRING CINEMA
Big Muddy Film Festival
School of Rock
7 p.m. Friday, April 4
Doors and Varsity Bar at 6
Tickets: $8 at Eventbrite (see link) or at the door night of show
Join us for our screening of School of Rock! Jack Black inspires a class of students to believe in themselves and pursue their passions through the power of music in this Richard Linklater classic.
See it Friday, April 4 at 7.
The bar opens at 6, so come early for special cocktails.
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"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" w/Live Shadowcast
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" w/Live Shadowcast
Friday, April 11
Varsity Bar and Doors: 11
Show: Midnight
Tickets $12 / $10 students (see link)
For 50 years, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” has delighted audiences, and the Varsity is the new home for the film in Southern Illinois. Every screening will feature a “shadowcast” of the film. A shadowcast features performers acting in front of the screen during the film, performed by Varsity’s own in-house cast!
The first event is April 11. Doors and the Varsity Bar open at 11 with the show at midnight.
This notorious horror parody – a fast-paced potpourri of camp, sci-fi and rock ‘n’ roll, among other things – tracks the exploits of naïve couple Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon) after they stumble upon the lair of transvestite Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry). The 1975 film – a bizarre musical co-starring Meat Loaf and Richard O’Brien – bombed in its initial release but later gained a cult following at midnight showings.
We welcome all RHPS virgins, but please don’t act like one! Do not throw objects at the screen; that’s just not cool and can damage a very expensive screen.
Approved prop bags will be sold for $5 at the door. We do not allow any outside props.
Clueless
The Social Network
"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" w/Live Shadowcast
7 p.m. Friday, April 11
Doors and Varsity Bar at 6
Tickets: $8 at Eventbrite (see link) or at the door night of show
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Clueless remains a timeless and hilarious coming-of-age classic. Set against the backdrop of high school group dynamics, Clueless follows Cher, iconically played by Alicia Silverstone, as she experiences moments of self-realization and tries to define her own identity in the face of what the world projects onto her.
See it Friday, April 11 at 7.
The bar opens at 6, so come early for special cocktails.
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The Social Network
The Social Network
The Social Network
7 p.m. Friday, April 18
Doors and Varsity Bar at 6
Tickets: $8 at Eventbrite (see link) or at the door night of show
Director David Fincher and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin joined forces for The Social Network, their prescient dramatization about the creation of Facebook and the ethically ambiguous journey of its creator, Mark Zuckerberg, brilliantly played by Jesse Eisenberg. The film not only won Sorkin an Oscar for his screenplay, but also garnered a first Oscar for Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for their stellar work on the score.
See it Friday, April 18 at 7.
The bar opens at 6, so come early for special cocktails.
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Kill Bill Vol. 1
The Social Network
The Social Network
7 p.m. Saturday, April 26
Doors and Varsity Bar at 6
Tickets: $8 at Eventbrite (see link) or at the door night of show
Quentin Tarantino pays homage to his love of Kung Fu and Grindhouse movies with Kill Bill, his exhilarating tale of revenge with Uma Thurman in the lead role of Beatrix “The Bride,” a former member of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad seeking justice against the partners who betrayed her. Join us as we celebrate these two films with a double-feature screening. Kill Bill Vol. 2 will be screened at 9:30.
See it Saturday, April 26 at 7. The bar opens at 6, so come early for special cocktails.
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Kill Bill Vol. 2
Kill Bill Vol. 2
Kill Bill Vol. 2
9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26
Tickets: $8 at Eventbrite (see link) or at the door night of show
Quentin Tarantino pays homage to his love of Kung Fu and Grindhouse movies with Kill Bill, his exhilarating tale of revenge with Uma Thurman in the lead role of Beatrix “The Bride,” a former member of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad seeking justice against the partners who betrayed her. In Vol. 2, the Bride continues her quest of vengeance against her former boss and lover Bill, the reclusive bouncer Budd, and the treacherous, one-eyed Elle. Join us as we celebrate these two films with a double-feature screening. Be sure to catch Kill Bill Vol. 1 at 7.
See it Saturday, April 26 at 9:30.
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The Wizard of Oz
Kill Bill Vol. 2
Kill Bill Vol. 2
7 p.m. Friday, May 2
Doors and Varsity Bar at 6
Tickets: $8 at Eventbrite (see link) or at the door night of show
This classic cinematic staple stands the test of time for good reason, with its unforgettable songs, creative shift from black and white to fantastical color photography, and how it reflects our subconscious desire to escape the banality of everyday life. The Wizard of Oz has consistently dazzled audiences and inspired filmmakers since its release in 1939, so we are excited to bring it to our screen for you.
See it Friday, May 2 at 7. The bar opens at 6, so come early for special cocktails.
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Labyrinth
Kill Bill Vol. 2
Labyrinth
7 p.m. Friday, May 9
Doors and Varsity Bar at 6
Tickets: $8 at Eventbrite (see link) or at the door night of show
From the wildly imaginative mind of Jim Henson and his team of puppeteers comes Labyrinth. Starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly, the film tells the story of a young girl on a mission to rescue her baby brother, as she ventures into a fantastical world where she is lured by a diabolical trickster through a series of obstacles in a labyrinthine maze.
See it Friday, May 9 at 7.
The bar opens at 6, so come early for special cocktails.
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