WHAT'S UP DOC???!!!!!!>>> *THE NUTTY PROFESSOR (1963), *LA FOLIE DU
DOCTEUR TUBE, aka: THE MADNESS OF DOCTOR TUBE; STORY OF A MADMAN
(1915), *NIKOLA TESLA (1970), *THE ICED HOPES OF DR CALASTEIN (1981).

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Unusual films of discernment, still presented in convivial
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2nd. Quartile

APRIL
AD 2002

Monday, 01st.

Registration: 7.30 - 8.00 pm
Screening: >>>>> 8.00 (*EIGHT*!!!!) pm <<<<<


WHAT'S UP DOC???!!!


*LA FOLIE DU DOCTEUR TUBE, aka: THE MADNESS OF DOCTOR TUBE; STORY OF A
MADMAN (1915),
Brilliant chrome-domed scientist, whilst experimenting with the
dissolution of light waves, goes nuts when he accidentally discovers a
way of instantaneously transforming the real into images. His
perlimpinpin powder, fruit of a procedural mistake, changes objects
and people into re-scaled undulating icons resembling distorted mirror
reflections. But the Doc is frightened by his own invention, and he
tries to undo the whole thing. Tube's experiments with the
light-diffusing crystals give him a vision of the world that his brain
cannot handle. Meddling with the properties of light could then be
regarded as a metaphor for dabbling with forbidden knowledge - or
developing a new technology - that had strayed into a realm beyond
man's understanding or control. - One of the first mad scientists put
on film, with his insanity represented by the use of a distorting
"amusement-park crazy-mirror" lens.
The story provided the pretext for ABEL GANCE, who later became
world-famous for his multi-screen masterpiece NAPOLEON (1927), to
introduce distorted mirror images (similar to anamorphic
"stretching"), placing his film in the tradition of the early trick
film, rather than the precusor to the French avant-garde, as claimed
by Henri Langlois. On completion, Nalpas, the producer, did not think
that the film would be well-received in France, which was at war at
the time, and did not put it into circulation. It was, nonetheless, a
major influence on the avant-garde movement. Prod: Louis Nalpas Films
d'Art. Dir. Scen. ABEL GANCE. Phot. Wentzel, Lèonce-Henry Burel. Cast:
Albert Dieudonné, Séverin-Mars. 11 mins. NFVLS.


*NIKOLA TESLA (1970),
A biography of inventor and electrical genius NIKOLA TESLA. Although
never actually having attained a Doctorate, TESLA pioneered the field
of High Voltage, High Frequency AC transmission, and made many
discoveries and inventions in the development of radio broadcasting,
remote control and power generation, including the system of wireless
power tansmission. 17 mins. NFVLS.


*THE ICED HOPES OF DR CALASTEIN (1981),
Mad Doctor Calastein returns to his underground laboratory to continue
work on his beloved virus. A day not unlike any other, and yet today
is different. Somehow things have gone too far, and those outside and
above think its time to have a few words with ol’ Calastein. Prod Co:
Sydney Filmmakers Co-op. Dir: John Evan Hughes, Bruce Currie. 4 mins.
AAC.


and featuring:

*THE NUTTY PROFESSOR (1963),
After the football coach humiliates him in front of his class and his
beautiful student, Stella, nerdish chemistry professor Julius Kelp
dedicates himself to finding a scientific solution to his problem and
discovers a chemical formula that transforms him from a clumsy, shy
weakling into a suave, irresistable, yet obnoxious individual, the
narcissistic Buddy Love. However, the potion often wears off at
inappropriate times with embarrassing and hilarious results. Julius
finds himself juggling a hectic double life - meek chemistry professor
by day, local celebrity and heart-throb by night. Inevitably these two
worlds collide. - Inventively develops the Jekyll and Hyde theme into
a comic study of sexual ambivalence. Also Known As: Dr. Jerkyll and
Mr. Hyde (1963). Trailer: http://us.imdb.com/Trailers?0057372 . Prod.
Ernest D. Glucksman. Mus. Louis Y. Brown (song "We've Got a World That
Swings"). Costume Design: EDITH HEAD. TECHNICOLOR. Dir. JERRY LEWIS.
Wr. JERRY LEWIS, Bill Richmond. Cast: JERRY LEWIS .... Professor
Julius Kelp/Buddy Love/Baby Kelp, STELLA STEVENS .... Stella Purdy,
HENRY GIBSON .... College Student, Les Brown .... Himself, Doodles
Weaver .... Rube. 107 mins. NFVLS.


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Minor programme changes may occur due to unforseen
circumstances.
Feature runs last; shorts order may vary from listing.

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Attachment:

Stills for: *LA FOLIE DU DOCTEUR TUBE, aka: THE MADNESS OF DOCTOR
TUBE; STORY OF A
MADMAN (1915),

*THE NUTTY PROFESSOR (1963),













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