Dearest friends, fiends and fans--
It has been a HUGE year for us at Fleur de Lethal. Our screenings saw record breaking numbers and the addition of family friendly screenings brought so much more fun in the door.
With the closing of the 2011 season we have some BIG announcements to make. After 4 lovely years at The Bagdad,FdL has decided to take the party toThe Hollywood Theater
With this big move we are allowed to offer more weekend events and all ages seating.
In addition to the FdL "Sing Out!" series we will also be bringing you a 6 part music and film series centered around punk rock called "Marquee Moon" AND weekly screenings of Season 5 of Mad Men starting in March.
We kick off our new partnership Feb. 14th with our Second Annual "Truly Romantic" Valentines screening of True Romance.
Here's the rest of our calendar so you can plan ahead!
February 14th - True Romance
March 24th - Hedwig and the Angry Inch
April 14th - A Night to Remember ( A Titanic Costume Ball commemorating the 100th anniversary of the sinking of The Titanic)
May DATE TBD Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory
June 1st & 2nd - 4th Annual Pee Wee's Big Adventure Weekend
July 21st - the return of Xanadu!
August 18th - Purple Rain
September 15th - O' Brother Where Art Thou w/ Old Timey Musical Guests
October 20th -5th Annual Moulin Rouge Spectacular Spectacle
"Are you a good witch, or a bad witch?"
"I'm not a witch at all. I'm Dorothy Gale from Kansas."
Our holiday event now becomes tradition as we stage our 3rd annual interactive,all ages screening of The Wizard of Oz.
Though not a traditional "holiday movie" this film truly embraces the holiday spirit with a
classic story of friendship, adventure and the eternal truth that "there's no place like home"
Though dedicated to "the young at heart" this event is especially fun for the little ones because they are
allowed to sing,dance and interact with the film. Boo and hiss when the Wicked Witch arrives!
Blow bubbles to summon Glinda, It's all part of the fun!
Attendees are encouraged to bring their "Play a Long" props of a kazoo,lollipops,bubbles,
noisemakers
and a magic wand to join in with the movie.
If you forget,don't worry!
Glinda the Good Witch will have goodie bags for sale for $1.00 at the theater.
Costumes and fancy dress are encouraged and all dressed up guests can join Glinda, Dorothy
and The Wicked Witch of The West for a costume parade before the film.
Fleur de Lethal would like to thank the citizens of our magical city for another
great year- truly there is no place like OUR home.
Fleur de Lethal Cinematheque Presents
An All Ages "Sing Out" Screening of THE WIZARD OF OZ
Saturday December 17th,2010
The Bagdad Theater
3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, Or 97214
Doors @ Noon Film @ 1:00 ( Doors at Noon, Costume Parade @ 12:45)
All Ages
Admission is $3.00, $1.00 for children under 12
“This story is about truth, beauty, freedom; but above all things, this story is about love”
For one night only the legendary Bagdad Theater
transforms into a champagne and absinthe drenched Montmarte as
Fleur de Lethal plays host to the 4th Annual "Sing Out" screening of Baz Lurhmann's 2001
musical epic starring Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman.
At long last! You will not be asked to leave the theater if you sing at the
top of your lungs and dance in the aisles!
In fact,at this interactive screening, we may turn you away if you don't!
This year we celebrate not only 4 years of the legendary FdL event but 10 years of the spectacular film it revolves around.
This dazzling night night will play host to pre-show cabaret performances, a costume contest and a Can Can Showdown where you can win cash and prizes!
So gentlemen, dust off your monacles and toppers.
Ladies,fluff those skirts and snap your garters!
A dazzling,decadent night dedicated to "La Vie Boheme" held in
one of Portland's most beautiful theaters awaits you
MOULINROUGE!
Saturday October 22nd
Doors 8:30 PM Show 9:30
THE BAGDAD THEATER
3702 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.
21+
$5 general admission
$25 "Ooh La La V.I.P." package
This includes:
2 tickets, a BOTTLE of sparkling wine and
a commemorative portrait booth photo.
Advance tickets are available click HERE for secure online purchase!
"We're all whores, darlin'...we take the cash, we cash the check, we show 'em what they wanna see..."
For one night only Fleur de Lethal Cinematheque welcomes SF's Midnight Movie Maven PEACHES CHRIST
for the Portland edition of her legendary interactive, heckle-a-long screening of "SHOWGIRLS" Sept. 17th at The Mission Theater.
This tale of back stabbing, nail painting, pole licking ambition pits the driven Nomi Malone ( Elizabeth Berkley)
against leading lady Cristal Connors (Gina Gershon) in a competition for top billing, power and Zack Carey ( a very SLEAZY Kyle MacLachlan)
As if this wasn't enough, Peaches Christ brings with her the legendary Midnight Mass pre-show full of lap dances ( free with every large popcorn!) drag performances,fierce tackiness,a Nomi vs. Cristal costume contest and your chance to compete in the ULTIMATE Nomi-thon.
Ultimate Nomi-thon, is this true? What say you,Fleur de Lethal?
YES! It is true!
Brave contestants can compete in our 5 level obstacle course that includes
pulling switchblades, "angry fries", floor thrusts, lip gloss application and lap dancing
*sabotage and interference will be entirely encouraged.
The winner will be crowned "Goddess" for the night and win a gift basket of Showgirl worthy prizes!
"SHOWGIRLS": The PEACHES CHRIST Experience! *PDX Edition
Saturday September 17th,2011
The Mission Theater
1624 Northwest Glisan Street
Portland, OR 97209
10:00 Doors
10:15 Preshow starring Peaches Christ w/ Chi Chi & Chonga and Carla Rossi
11:00 "Showgirls"
$8.00/21+
Buy tickets in advance and avoid the line! click HERE
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.
