Hot damn! Zee Sixth Dimension!

Last night was the world premiere of the 1982 classic the Forbidden Zone, in color for the first time ever! The screening took place at the classic Egyptian Theatre (pictured to the right).  This is one of my favorite movies of all time, and I was kind of skeptical when I heard it would be colorized. It looks phenomenal in black and white, and I thought it would be criminal to mess with a classic.  But, I have to admit, the folks at Legend Films ( the ones who gave it color) did an incredible job! It was done in a tasteful manner, without it being overbearing.  Richard Elfman, the director, mentioned it was always meant to be in color, they just did not have enough money for it.  My congratulations goes out to Legend who made the film look even more phenomenal then it was!

Sittting next to me was a kind of weird girl.  She asked me why I was there, and I told her that The Forbidden Zone was one of my favorite films.  She was kind of shocked.  She had never seen the film, but came because she was friends with the actor who played Froggy ( one of the characters in the movie ).  She asked me a lot of questions about myself.  She talked about everything from feminism and barbies to the Holocaust. Very Nice, a little bit of a weirdy. 

After the Screening, There was a Q and A Panel with some of the cast and crew.  The panel consisted of Richard Elfman (director),  Susan Tyrell (Queen Dorris), Nick James (Writer/Prodcuer/Editor/AD), and John Nelson ( Animator).  The Discussion started off a little rocky, and a bit awkward.  Susan Tyrell is off her rocker.  I don't know if she was always like this. I mean, she was nominated for an oscar later on, but she sure is a loon now.  But, the Q and A got more interesting, yet remained a little awkward through-out. haha.  Richard did confirm that he and his brother Danny are in works on a sequel to the Forbidden Zone!  One of the highlights including getting  Matthew Bright (Squeezit) on the phone, for he was unable to attend due to a family emergency.  One of the drag queens in the audience was curious to if he was Gay or Jewish, or both. haha.

Overall, it was a very special evening.  I just wish I got to share it with a couple people. Namely Zach and Camella.  :)  I think those 2 would have appreciated the night greatly!