The Plaza Theatre is known for showing some of the most intriguing films and playing host to some of the wackiest events in town. And it doesn't get any wackier than the two events lined up at the retro movie house this week.
This month's installment of the Art Opening and a Movie series features the absurdly camp classic "Pink Flamingos" from gonzo filmmaker extraordinaire John Waters. Local artist Matthew K. Manning, who has contributed to other Plaza events such as Splatter Cinema and July's sideshow-themed art show, will be the featured artist, with works that are as zany as the movie itself.
As has been done at past art openings, there will be pre-show entertainment tied to the evening's film. This month you can have your picture taken inside a trailer park baby crib in a re-creation of Babs Johnson's trailer from the movie.
Divine, the corpulent drag queen star of "Pink Flamingos," will be on hand, thanks to an impersonator. And in keeping with the film's controversial gross-out ending, there will even be specially sculpted collectibles for those with a twisted sense of humor.
Christmas comes a little early the next night as the Plaza features a one-night engagement of "Christmas on Mars: A Fantastical Film Freakout Featuring the Flaming Lips." Wayne Coyne, the progressively enigmatic frontman for the Flaming Lips, makes his directorial debut with this sci-fi film, with members of the Lips and other bands turning in acting performances.
When an oxygen generator and gravity control machine malfunction at a human colony on Mars during the holidays, hallucinations and a visit from a helpful alien make it a Christmas to remember.
With two showings, this could be the only opportunity for Atlantans to see this intellectually absurd film on the big screen.
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