The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and the USC School of Cinematic Arts present
 

A Special Theatrical Screening of

BARBARELLA (1968, 98 min.) &
THE WORMWOOD STAR (1956, 10 min.)

Inspired by the Getty initiative PST ART: Art & Science Collide, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, in collaboration with the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA), presents a double feature of two genre-defying films. The screenings highlight how science fiction and occult communities provided and continue to provide space for individuals to imagine worlds governed by alternative societal norms, a theme explored in many works of narrative art in the collections of the Lucas Museum and in the USC Fisher Art Museum’s exhibition Sci-fi, Magick, Queer L.A.: Sexual Science and the Imagi-Nation.

7:30 P.M. on Monday, September 23rd, 2024

Norris Cinema Theatre at the Frank Sinatra Hall
3507 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90007

FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. RSVP REQUIRED.
RSVPs ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

FOOD AND DRINKS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED IN THE AUDITORIUM.
 

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About the Films

THE WORMWOOD STAR (1956)

Directed by USC Alumnus Curtis Harrington. With Marjorie Cameron.

The Wormwood Star is a brief cinematic portrait of Marjorie Cameron (American, 1922–1995), an artist, poet, and occasional actress closely associated with the occult and avant-garde art scenes of early 1950s Los Angeles. The film’s director, Curtis Harrington, was a major figure in early American experimental cinema. Night Tide (1961), his first narrative feature film, featured Dennis Hopper in his first starring role and Cameron in her last screen appearance. Both Harrington and Cameron are featured in the exhibition Sci-fi, Magick, Queer L.A.: Sexual Science and the Imagi-Nation at the USC Fisher Art Museum. (Through November 23, 2024)

© 2013 Academy Motion Picture Arts & Sciences. Under exclusive license from Flicker Alley, LLC. and Drag City, Inc. DCP provided by Flicker Alley. Running time: 10 minutes.

BARBARELLA (1968)

Directed by Roger Vadim. Screenplay by Terry Southern, based on the book by Jean-Claude Forest. With Jane Fonda, John Phillip Law, Anita Pallenberg, Milo O'Shea, Marcel Marceau, Claude Dauphin, David Hemmings, and Ugo Tognazzi.

Peace reigns across the galaxy in the 41st century. But when Earth scientist Durand-Durand disappears with the plans for a new weapon, a disturbance of the peace is feared. Only astronaut Barbarella (Jane Fonda) can track him down.

Director Roger Vadim transformed the psychedelic French comic strip by Jean-Claude Forest into a Pop Art sci-fi classic, showcasing iconic costumes designed by Spanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne. Released in the same year as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Vadim’s film offers a highly sensual vision of space that contrasts starkly with the eerie sterility of Stanley Kubrick’s classic.

DCP provided by Swank Motion Pictures. Running time: 98 minutes.

Check-In & Reservations

This screening is free of charge and open to the public. A reservation confirmation will automatically be sent to your e-mail account upon successfully making an RSVP through this website. Doors will open at 7:00 P.M.

All USC screenings are OVERBOOKED to ensure seating capacity in the theater, therefore seating is not guaranteed based on RSVPs. The RSVP list will be checked in on a first-come, first-served basis until the theater is full. Once the theater has reached capacity, we will no longer be able to admit guests, regardless of RSVP status.

Accessibility Needs

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact Alessandro Ago, Executive Director, Film Programming and Special Projects, at aago@cinema.usc.edu or 213-740-2330. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least seven days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

Parking

On-campus parking at the University of Southern California is limited. We recommend buying a day pass for the Royal Street Structure, located at the intersection of Royal Street and W. Jefferson Blvd. Parking passes are $20/car. For more information about parking at USC, please visit USC Transportation Website:

https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/daily-and-hourly-parking/
https://transnet.usc.edu/index.php/about-us/entrance-hours/

Contact Information

Name: Alessandro Ago
Email: aago@cinema.usc.edu