The Craft of John Boorman
John Boorman’s films can feel less like conventional narratives and more like modern myths. The BFI describes him as “willfully unexpected” and “restlessly experimental,” but he is also a consummate craftsman. Whether he is working in crime (Point Blank) or fantasy (Excalibur), he pursues larger themes about heroism, civilization, and violence all while making engrossing cinematic experiences for his audience.
Point Blank
- Sun, Sep 13
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Director: John Boorman Run Time: 92 min. Format: 35mm Release Year: 1967
Starring: Angie Dickinson, Carroll O'Connor, John Vernon, Keenan Wynn, Lee Marvin
There are two kinds of people in his up-tight world: his victims and his women. And sometimes you can't tell them apart.
Boorman and the Devil
- Sun, Sep 20
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Director: David Kittredge Run Time: 112 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 2025
Starring: Joe Dante, John Boorman, Karyn Kusama, Louise Fletcher, Mike Flanagan
Every artist has his demon.
Excalibur
- Sun, Sep 27
Midnite weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights,. so please be sure to arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating and the screening will start after midnight.
Director: John Boorman Run Time: 141 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 1981
Starring: Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Nicol Williamson, Nigel Terry, Paul Geoffrey
Forged by a god. Foretold by a wizard. Found by a king.