December 17, 24, 31
Grizzly Man vs. March of the Penguins
Krump vs. Vogue, South Central vs. Harlem, Aguilera vs. Madonna

4:00pm Rize audio
6:00pm Paris is Burning audio
8:00pm Rize audio
10:00pm Live mash-up audio mix

This is a dance throw-down of epic import. So much and so little is at stake. Rize (2005) is a thrilling documentary by the artist David LaChappelle. It charts the convergence of several street dance movements in South Central Los Angeles in the late-90s and early-00s.

Paris is Burning (1990), directed by Jennie Livingston, charted a similar moment in the early-90s. Arising from the Drag Queen style mavens at Harlem's House of Labeija, House of Xtravaganza, and House of Ninja, as well as other NYC clubs, striking a pose received its 15 minutes. And it would die in the spotlight soon after Madonna sung those fatal words, "let's get to it...Vogue!"

admission: FREE
no reservations necessary, except for parties of 8 or more.

December 20 & 27
W.A.D.D.: The Life of John C. Holmes vs. Johnny Wadd
The documentary of a Porn Star and one of his seminal roles

8:00pm W.A.D.D audio
10:00pm W.A.D.D audio

Remember Boogie Nights? Now you can see two films about and starring John C. Holmes, the massive porn star whose life inspired Paul Thomas Anderson's film and Markie Mark's (excuse me, Mark Wahlberg's) performance. The documentary, W.A.D.D.: The Life of John C. Holmes (1998), traces the bizarre life of a tall man from Ohio whose big dick led him to porn riches and a tragic death from AIDS. It includes interviews with Paul Thomas Anderson, Larry Flynt, Ron Jeremy, and Candida Royale.

The documentary will be tastefully paired with one of the films from Mr. Holmes' Johnny Wadd detective series. Either the original Johnny Wadd (1971), Tell Them Johnny Wadd is Here (1975), or Around the World with Johnny Wadd (1975). We'll surprise you. Each film is very hardcore. Dinner will be served as usual.

admission: FREE
no reservations necessary, except for parties of 8 or more.