32 years before we knew of "GTL"," DTF" and" T Shirt Time" on The Jersey Shore
Tony Manero and his buddies made their mark as the O.G.'s ( Original Guido's) of the club scene in NYC.
Too often Saturday Night Fever has been too often been dismissed as a " corny dance movie".
This snapshot of NYC circa 1977 goes far beyond the disco dance floor and explores racial stigmas,urban living,the sexual revolution,family dynamics and social mores set to an unforgettable soundtrack by The Brothers Gibb
Come cheer for and cry with Tony Manero as he struggles with his desire to break free of the pressures and expectations of the people around him and maybe, just maybe make something out of himself.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Thursday Sept.15th, 2011
The Bagdad Theater
Doors@ 8 Film @ 9
5.00/21+ w/i.d.
"That's the way it's gonna be and that's the way that I feel.
I want a whole lot more than the boy next door, I want hell on wheels." - Cool Rider
Here at Fleur de Lethal we pride ourselves on our versatile taste that runs the spectrum of exceptional to downright questionable.
So far this year we have delighted audiences with cinema classics such as Funny Girl and Singin' In the Rain
and even accomplished the un-doable and pleased a few hipsters with True Romance and Purple Rain.
Now, in the interest of keeping it balanced, we swing the other direction and invite you to join us in a trip to Rydell High NOT for the tale of Danny and Sandy, but for the tale of Stephanie and Michael.
Yes indeed, Grease 2.
The 1982 "sequel" to the wildly successful Grease stars a Michelle Pfeiffer as bad girl Stephanie Zinone. The film was universally panned
when it was released and rightfully so. With only secondary cast members returning, implausible ( even for a musical) song and dance numbers
and blase acting it is hard to even consider this a sequel to the 1978 blockbuster.
However, in all it's cringe-worthy glory, it is hilarious. With songs like "Cool Rider", Reproduction", and "We're Gonna Score Tonight" ( a musical number set in a bowling alley)
and cameos by once great teen heart throbs Connie Francis and Tab Hunter- it somehow endears itself transcending bad movie to "guilty pleasure"
Come join Fleur de Lethal in singing, mocking and otherwise enjoying this little slice of wonderfully terrible film Thursday August 18th.
Check out Michelle Pfeiffer in all her bad gal glory performing "Cool Rider":
Fleur de Lethal Cinematheque Presents Sing Out!
"Grease 2"
Thursday August 18th, 2011
The Bagdad Theater
3702 Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214
Doors @ 8:00
Film @ 9:00pm
$5/21+
Our Summer Sunday Sing Out shares the month of July with our sister company First Rule of Book Club.
Here are some fine words from FROBC about our exciting event on July 17th!:
The First Rule of Book Club is excited to celebrate summer with our younger friends!
We invite our young friends ( and young at heart friends as well!) to join us in reading the Roald Dahl classic
On July 17th we will meet at Noon in The Bagdad Cafe for a
special book club meeting for kids to talk about
the book and share our ideas.
At 2:00 there will be a special all ages Sing a Long matinee of the 1971 classic starring Gene Wilder.
**All kids who participate in the book club get to see the movie and have popcorn for FREE as special guests of Fleur de Lethal.
Regular Admission is 3.00 for adults and 1.00 for kids.
"Dearly beloved we are gathered here today 2 get through this thing called life"
On June 25th,1984 a soundtrack by one Mr. Prince Rodgers Nelson and his Revolution exploded on to the radio airwaves and altered the audio landscape forever.
This soundtrack spawned 2 number one hits "When Doves Cry" & "Let's Go Crazy" and every single song broke into the Top 40.
Join Fleur de Lethal Cinematheque on July 21st at
The Bagdad Theater for a very special Rock Out/Sing Out! of the Prince classic Purple Rain.
Sing a long with "The Kid" in his epic struggle against the forces of family, his own ego and Morris Day (Jerome, bring me my mirror!) to rise to the top and make music his way.
Fleur de Lethal Cinematheque Presents "PURPLE RAIN"
Thursday July 21st , 2011
The Bagdad Theater
3702 Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214
Doors @ 8:00
Film @ 9:00pm
$5 per person
One of our main missions at Fleur de Lethal is to keep the entertainment levels high and the prices low.
It is with that and our love of having fun that we introduce Summer Sunday Sing Out!
We had such a great time with you @ Pee Wee's Big Adventure that we want to see all you great kids all
the time!
We kick off our summer with ANNIE ( your hostess's favorite movie when she was a kid) the 1982 musical starring Albert Finney,
Carol Burnett, Tim Curry, Bernadette Peters,Ann Reinking and Eileen Quinn as Annie.
SUNDAY JUNE 25TH,2011
ANNIE
DOORS @ 12 FILM @ 1
THE BAGDAD THEATER
ADULTS $3.00 KIDS UNDER 12 $1.00
This year we honor Pride month with a special sing out screening of
The 1968 musical magic of FUNNY GIRL
FUNNY GIRL was the film debut of our Miss Streisand where she dazzled in the role
of 1930's comedienne Fanny Brice ( a role she originated on Broadway)
Barbra made an indelible mark on the world of cinema with her heartbreaking portrayal of Fanny and forever
etched herself on to the hearts ( and lips) of drag queens with her famous opening line..."Hello Gorgeous"
Come revel in the splendor of our Barbra ( that voice! those nails! that nose!) because people, who sing a long with people are the most wonderful people in the world!
THURSDAY JUNE 23rd, 2011
"Sing Out!" FUNNY GIRL
THE BAGDAD THEATER
9 PM
$5.00
"Simone: I know you're right, Pee-wee, but... Pee-wee: But what? Everyone I know has a big "But...? C'mon, Simone, let's talk about *your* big "But"."
There are a fond of a few things in this town-movies,beer and dressing in silly costumes to name a few.
But the bicycle- oh the bicycle- how we love the bicycle!
It is with our love of two wheeled chariots in mind that Fleur de
Lethal Cinematheque brings Pee Wee's Big Adventure to
The Bagdad Theater May 28th and 29th
for the 3rd Annual Pee Wee's Big Weekend
In keeping with tradition we provide 2 screenings-
A late night for big kids and a family friendly matinee.
As with all Fleur de Lethal screenings the movie is only HALF the show!
This time, bust out your gray suits and Amazing Larry Hawaiian shirts
to enter our costume contest and limber up your toes for the "tequila" dance off!!
This screening goes out to the kids,the kid in all of us and the willingness
to go to the end of the earth for something you love...especially your bike.
Fleur de Lethal Cinematheque Presents "PEE WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE"
2 screenings!
5/28 & 5/29
The Bagdad Theater
3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
5/28-Late Night Big Kid Screening 21+
Doors @ 9:00pm
Dance and Costume Contest @ 9:45pm
Film @ 10:00pm
$5 per person
5/29-All Ages Family Friendly Matinee
Doors @ 12:00pm
Costume Parade 12:45
Film @ 1:00pm
Adults $3.00, kids under 12 $1.00.
