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The Bad Film Society premiers 'The Catskill Chainsaw Redemption' By Ed Polish,For the Tidings Mar 03, 2005 12:00 AM A A The next Bad Film Society event will be held on Sunday — 6 p.m., downstairs at the Ashland Elks. This will be a special night celebrating — the 100th anniversary of the Ashland Elks. The entire population of Southern — Oregon is invited but due to fire restrictions only the first 299 people — will be allowed to through the doors. — Please bring a tasty dish for a nummy-num pot luck dinner. — It's delish. — Bring your most abysmal and atrocious old videos to give — away as door prizes. — The main feature will be the Oregon premier of "The Catskill — Chainsaw Redemption." The Bad Film Society has obtained the film directly — from the filmmakers J.R. Havlan and Matt Unger. Havlan is a writer for — "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and the bestseller, "America (the book)." — — The film is the story of a chainsaw-wielding maniac who — goes on an unexpected odyssey of self-discovery. After a lifetime of cutting — people open, can he finally learn what they're really like inside? The — Killer is played by Kevin VanHentenryck, the star of the cult film "Basket — Case." Although it is unimaginable that this film will ever to be commercially — released, it has been hailed at several film festivals around the world. — This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. — Other special treats include the best part of "Just Imagine," — a loony 1930 film about going to Mars in 1980 and "Duck and Cover" where — Bert the Turtle teaches kids what to do if the atomic bomb is dropped. — — Also up is the electrifying final chapter of the 1936 — serial, "Undersea Kingdom" starring Crash Corrigan and Lon Chaney, Jr. — featuring robots, spiked tanks and ray guns in the Lost City of Atlantis. — A spectacular climax! — Check out our Web site: www.ephemera-inc.com/badfilm — The entrance to the Ashland Elks is on Will Dodge Way — (the alley between East Main and Lithia Way and First and Second streets) — You'll see the "Elks Dining" sign. The private Elks parking lot will be — open for use. To park, enter on Second Street. There is a $3 donation — requested to cover the costs of the room rental and supplies. — This is a rare opportunity for the public to enter the — hallowed and prestigious portals of the very ritzy and exclusive Ashland — Elks Lodge. (ask me how to join) — Tell your friends. This is going to be a big wingding. — — Aviator — A biographical chronicle charting the early years (1920's — - 1940's) of tycoon Howard Hughes, the eccentric billionaire industrialist — and Hollywood mogul famous for romancing some of the world's most beautiful — women. Directed by Martin Scorsese ("Goodfellas," "Raging Bull," "Gangs — of New York") Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, Alan Alda, — John C. Reilly, Kate Beckinsale, Jude Law, Gwen Stefani. — PG-13 for thematic elements, sexual content, nudity, language — and a crash sequence, 170 min. — — Be Cool — Chili has abandoned the fickle movie industry, as he becomes — the promoter of a struggling singer who is being pursued by the Russian — mafia. Follow up to "Get Shorty". John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Danny DeVito, — Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Cedric the Entertainer. — PG-13 for violence, sensuality, and language including — sexual references, 120 min. — — Because of Winn Dixie — A lonely young girl adopts an orphaned dog who helps her — make friends in a small Florida town. The bond between the girl and her — dog brings together the townspeople, and helps heal the troubled relationship — between her and her father. — Annasophia Robb, Jeff Daniels, Dave Matthews, Cicely Tyson — PG for thematic elements and brief mild language, 105 — min. — Constantine — Renegade occultist John Constantine, who has literally — been to Hell and back, teams up with a skeptical policewoman to solve — the mysterious suicide of her twin sister. Their investigation takes them — through the world of demons and angels that exists just beneath the landscape — of contemporary Los Angeles. Based on the comic book Hellblazer.Keanu — Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Tilda Swinton — R for violence and demonic images 121 min. — — Cursed — Estranged siblings, still mourning the recent loss of — their parents, unite with a stranger in a fight for survival against a — werewolf. — Directed by Wes Craven. Written by Sean Wood and Kevin — Williamson. Starring Christina Ricci, Jesse Eisenberg, Joshua Jackson — PG-13 for horror violence/terror, some sexual references, — nudity, language and a brief drug reference (re-rated from R) 86 min. — — Finding Neverland — Five Golden Globe nominations for a tale of fantasy inspired — by the life of Jame Barrie, the author of "Peter Pan." Set in London in — 1904, the film following Barrie's creative journey to bring the character — of Peter Pan to life, from his first inspiration for the story up until — the play's premiere. Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie. — PG for mild thematic elements and brief language. 101 — min. — — Hitch A legendary "date doctor" has helped hundreds of men woo — and win the women of their dreams. But none of his tried and true tricks — of his trade can prepare him for his own true love. Will Smith, Eva Mendes, — Kevin James, Michael Rappaport, Adam Arkin. — PG-13 for sexual material, language and a brief drug reference, — 118 min. — — Hotel Rwanda — Ten years ago one million people were brutally murdered — in only three months, an atrocity largely overlooked by the rest of the — world. Inspired by his love for his family, an ordinary man summoned extraordinary — courage to save the lives of over a thousand helpless refugees by granting — them shelter in the hotel he managed. — Directed by Alejandro Amenabar ("The Others," "Open Your — Eyes") — Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo — PG-13 for violence, disturbing images and brief strong — language, 121 min. — — Jacket — A Vietnam vet who returns to the states suffering from — amnesia is accused of murder and lands in an asylum. There he is put on — a heavy dose of experimental drugs, restrained in a jacket, and locked — in a body drawer. The process sends him on a journey into his future, — where he can foresee his death in a matter of days. Can the woman he meets — in the future help save him? Adrien Brody, Keira Knightley, Kris Kristofferson, — Kelly Lynch, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Daniel Craig, Brad Renfro. — R for violence, language and brief sexuality/nudity, 103 — min. — — Man of the House — A group of dysfunctional college cheerleaders witness — a murder, and an aging, hardened Texas Ranger is assigned to the case. — Tommy Lee Jones, Cedric the Entertainer, Anne Archer. — PG-13 for violence, sexual content, crude humor and a — drug reference, 98 min. — — Maria Full of Grace In Spanish with English subtitles — A 17-year-old girl quits her job as an assembly line worker — in a Colombian factory. Pregnant, she becomes a drug mule as a means of — bettering her life. — Catalina Sandino Moreno, Virginia Aniza, Yenny Paola Vega — R for drug content and language, 101 min. — — Million Dollar Baby — A fighter turned trainer eventually agrees to train a — woman in her early 30's who is determined to begin a boxing career. The — two discover in each other a sense of family they lost long ago. Directed — by Clint Eastwood; Starring Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman. — — PG-13 for violence, some disturbing images, thematic material — and brief drug use, 137 min. — — Pacifier — After failing to protect a scientist, an undercover agent — agrees to protect the man's children. Vin Diesel, Max Thieriot, Morgan — York, Brittany Snow, Faith Ford — PG for action violence, language and rude humor, 94 min. — — Sideways — A struggling, 40ish novelist is frustrated over his stalled — career and the fact that his struggling actor buddy is about to get married. — With their emotional baggage in tow, the two set off for a week of debauchery — in the Napa Valley wine country before the wedding. Paul Giamatti, Thomas — Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, Sandra Oh. — R for language, some strong sexual content and nudity, — 125 min.