THE WARRIORS

“Come out and play!”

On Tuesday, June 27th, join us in the back room of Minnie’s Bar for a celebration of one of the most iconic New York City movies ever made: “The Warriors”.

This larger-than-life tale of a mythical, colorfully costumed street gang battling its way from the Bronx to Coney Island may feel quaint and kitschy these days. But when it hit theaters in 1979, the film was blamed for rampant outbreaks of violence and vandalism, and at least three killings (none of which, by the way, happened in New York). At the time, its reputation for stirring up audiences was enough that Paramount pulled all radio and TV advertising, and offered to reimburse theaters for security and repair expenses in exchange for not dropping the movie. Over 200 movie theaters in America hired additional security personnel specifically for screenings of “The Warriors”.

We’re pretty sure that Tuesday’s event will be a little more mellow than that. However, viewers should be warned that, while the gangs in “The Warriors” are mostly cartoonish by today’s standards, there are quite a few violent fight scenes, as well as an attempted sexual assault, and at least one homophobic slur. If you are uncomfortable with this, you might want to skip this one.

Also, we’re expecting a big turnout for this one, and seating in the back room is VERY limited. Come early to make sure you get a seat.

Oh yeah: Did we mention that we’ll be starting the party with a LIVE burlesque performance by the one and only Corvette LeFace? Yet another reason to show up early!

 
TUESDAY, JUNE 27

Attack of the 50-Foot Movie presents
“THE WARRIORS”

Plus LIVE burlesque by Corvette LeFace

MINNIE’S BAR
885 4th Ave. in Brooklyn

7pm
FREE