Escape Artist – A Tribute to John Carpenter

The American Cinematheque will be presenting a tribute to filmmaker John Carpenter this month, showcasing some of his best horror and science fiction films: THE THING, ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK, the original HALLOWEEN, and more. Carpenter will be in person at several of the screenings to answer questions, so here’s a chance to meet your hero in person!

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Below is the schedule:

  • THE THING/THE FOG – Friday, June 13 @ 7:30pm (Discussion with Carpenter between films)
  • ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK/ESCAPE FROM L.A. – Saturday, June 14 @ 7:30pm (Discussion with Carpenter between films)
  • HALLOWEEN/CHRISTINE – Sunday June 15 @ 7:30pm
  • BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA/ASSAULT ON PRECINCT 13 – Wednesday, June 18 @ 7:30pm (Discussion with actor Austin Stoker between films)

All screenings will be held at the Aero Theatre. Get more information at the theatre’s official website.

About the Author

Steve Biodrowski

Cinefantastique's Los Angeles Correspondent from 1987 to 1993 and West Coast Editor from 1993 to 1999. Currently the webmaster of Cinefantastique Online, I also run a website called Hollywood Gothique that covers Halloween Horror and Sci-Fi Cinema Events in the Los Angeles area.

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