Big Trouble In Little China
The first film in the Master Carpenter Series that honors one of the greatest directors of all time was shown last night at the Mahoning Drive-In Theater.
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| Show banner designed by Andrew Kern |
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| Show poster designed by Tom Bifulco |
Big Trouble In Little China on the big screen is a hell of a fun experience. I saw this on 35mm for the first time at a Tunnel Vision Tuesday screening in August 2021, and I'll probably come out to see it every time they show it at the Mahoning.
I had my first close encounter with the lot chickens while we were waiting in line for the gates to open.
Oh no... I've been spotted!
Actor Gerald Okamura recorded an introduction to the film that was shown prior to showtime, and it was one of the most charming and heartfelt intros that we've ever had on the big screen. Mr. Okamura played the Wing Kong Warrior known to fans of the film as "The Golden Six Shooter". I could listen to this dude share his memories of working on the film all day!
I saw Big Trouble In Little China for the first time when I brought it home as a VHS rental when I was a teenager, and it's one of the rare movies that I enjoy even more each time I see it. I'm not sure if they got a better quality print or stronger bulbs for the dual Simplex projectors, but the picture seemed brighter and more vivid at this screening than it did back in 2021.
