When a Harvard abnormal psychology professor (William Hurt) begins to experiment with mushrooms indigenous to a remote Mexican tribe, signs of both mental and physical devolution lead to the phasing in and out of material existence. Written by Paddy Chayefsky with an original score from modern composer John Corigliano, Ken Russell’s 1980 film is a fantastic and frightening trip into the deepest, darkest recesses of human consciousness. Part of Shocktober, Music City Mondays and Ken Russell x4.
Ken Russell’s outrageously surreal take on the life of the hedonist 19th century virtuoso Franz Liszt (Roger Daltrey, fresh from TOMMY), whose dazzling music and magnetism drive women to hysterics and whose rivalry with fellow composer Richard Wagner culminates in an epic musical showdown. Look out for Ringo Starr in an audacious cameo as the Pope. Part of Music City Mondays and Ken Russell x4.
Based on the Who's 1969 rock opera album about a deaf, mute and blind boy who becomes a pinball champion and religious leader, TOMMY features an ensemble cast including Roger Daltrey in the starring role, as well as Oliver Reed, Ann-Margret, Elton John, Eric Clapton, Jack Nicholson, Robert Powell and Tina Turner. Written, co-produced, and directed by Ken Russell. Part of Music City Mondays and Ken Russell x4.
