Non-Motivational

August 25, 2010

September 30: The Non-Motivational Speaker Series Returns

The Non-Motivational Speaker Series returns on Thursday, September 30, at 7:30 p.m. in DUMBO, Brooklyn.

Graphic by Mister Lister

Bask in the awkward glow of such cinematic impropriety as The Room, Blacula, and pretty much anything involving Nicolas Cage’s accent at this month’s event. Dissecting all things bad (and baaad) in film will be Lindsay Robertson, founding editor of Videogum, NYMag.com blogger, and venerable Room expert; and Josiah Howard, author of Blaxploitation Cinema: The Essential Reference Guide. Come for the clips…stay for the quips!

This is a free event.

Details:

JLA Studios (Google Maps, Outside.In)
63 Pearl St (between Water St. and Front St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
[Next to the F train. Close to the A,C. Accessible by the 2,3].

Doors open at 7:00.
Event starts at 7:30.
FREE!

Questions? Suggestions for future events? Email adamr@gelfmagazine.com.

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