MYSTERIOUS SKIN - GREGG ARAKI
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Directed by Gregg Araki
USA, 2004, 1h 47min, DCP
“MYSTERIOUS SKIN is a helter-skelter ride of the soul, an unblinking, white-knuckle crash landing into the mushy mysteries of the subconscious.”
—The Washington Post
“MYSTERIOUS SKIN tells a story that is psychologically rich, emotionally haunting, and technically superior to anything Araki has ever done.”
—The Austin Chronicle
“This is a serious piece of work that’s even better the next day.”
—San Francisco Chronicle
Two boys experience traumatic events one summer that shape their lives in radically different ways. As a teen, Brian (future director Brady Corbet), convinced he was abducted by aliens, becomes obsessed with uncovering his memories, while Neil (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) turns to hustling. Years later, Brian seeks Neil out, hoping he holds the key to unlocking the past. Adapted from the novel by Scott Heim, “MYSTERIOUS SKIN is infused with remarkable tenderness and beauty” (The New York Times). Co-starring Michelle Trachtenberg and Elisabeth Shue. New 4K restoration.
- write up by Austin Film Society
IMPORTANT: As this is a late screening on a Wednesday, we will meet before the film at Easy Tiger. The host will get there around 7pm and message in the comments/discord when they arrive.
Tickets can be bought online at this link.
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Meetup Structure:
1: Meet at EASY TIGER PRIOR to the screening, at 7PM. We can walk over or drive to AFS after hanging out.
2: Meet at the lobby of the theater with any other members prior to the screening. (Look for movie poster, Deserto Rosso: poster image link )
3: If you missed or arrived late then meet the Event Host who will wait for all the participants to converge in the lobby after the screening at the same spot.
4: The group will discuss the film in the lobby, as this is a late mid-week showing.