“BLADE RUNNER: THE FiNAL CUT in 35mm + ROBOCOP: UNRATED DiRECTOR’S CUT in 4K” January 14, 2024
Experience two of the greatest science-fiction films of all time on the Castro Theatre’s giant screen in one evening!
Attendees will receive limited edition, handmade screen prints designed by Sofí Caldas (first come, first served!) Admission also includes a very special raffle of prizes, a live pre-show performance by David Hegarty on the Castro organ and a 35mm trailer reel of rare science fiction films.
AGE POLICY:
Children under age 17 require an accompanying parent or guardian (age 21 or older) to attend R rated performances. 25 years and under may be asked to show ID for R rated performances.
Schedule
3:15pm – Walk In Reel
4:15pm – 4:30pm intro w/ Jesse
4:30pm – 6:27pm – BLADE RUNNER: THE FiNAL CUT (1982/2007) 1hr 57 min
6:27pm – 6:45pm – break w/ David Hegarty on organ
6:45pm – 7:00pm intro w/ Jesse
7:00pm – 8:43pm – ROBOCOP: THE DiRECTOR’S CUT (1987) 1hr 43 min
8:45pm – 9:10pm – 35mm trailer reel
9:10pm – 9:15pm – Closing remarks w/ Jesse
Blade Runner: The Final Cut 4:00 pm
Released in -0001, Rated R, 117 minutes long
Directed by Ridley Scott Written by Phillip K. Dick Cinematography by Jordan Cronenweth Containing Harrison Ford, Sean Young, Rutger Hauer, Edward James Olmos, Darryl Hannah
Ridley Scott’s profound, futuristic neo-noir delivers jaw-dropping Oscar nominated special effects by Douglas Trumbull, Richard Yuricich & David Dryer, while showcasing career-defining performances by Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer and Sean Young. We will be presenting a beautiful 35mm print courtesy of Park Circus (which premiered in 2007 at The Castro Theatre!) Running Time: 117 minutes. Rated R.
RoboCop 6:30 pm
Released in 1987, Rated NC-17, 103 minutes long
Directed by Paul Verhoeven Written by Edward Neumeier Cinematography by Jost Vacano Containing Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Miguel Ferrer, Daniel O'Herlihy, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith, Clarence WIlliams III
s a cyborg policeman attempting to defend old Detroit from criminals high and low. Combining outrageous special effects by Rob Bottin (The Thing) & Stephen Dupuis (The Fly) and an unstoppably hilarious screenplay by Edward Neumeier, come find out why critics hailed this as the smartest science fiction film since Fritz Lang & Thea von Harbou’s Metropolis (1927) as well as who this super-robot-cop is actually fighting for.
The 4K restoration Director’s Cut DCP is from the original camera negative by MGM. It has been approved by director Paul Verhoeven and is courtesy of Park Circus. Running Time: 103 minutes. Unrated.
