Master Pancake Mocks Total Recall
Friday, September 18th, 25th, October 3rd and 9th & Saturdays September 19th, October 3rd and 10th
Alamo Drafthouse Downtown (320 E 6th Street)
$12.50, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. (see the Alamo Site for details)
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Master Pancake, in case you've never been, is essentially live commentary and comic acting mixed in with films that range from beloved (The Breakfast Club), to unquestionably awesome (The Terminator), to secretly adored (Robin Hood: The Prince of Thieves), and beyond. This time around it's Paul Verhoeven's Total Recall which is probably the weirdest film that Arnold Schwarzenegger has ever starred in, and that's saying something considering he once impregnated himself and gave birth on screen. In fact, we'll go on record and say that it's probably the weirdest film that's starred the Governor of any State in history, at least from what's publicly available.
Don't feel out of touch if you haven't seen the film, as we too have avoided TNT and TBS for the past 15 years, and if the edited version of the film on basic cable has been your only viewing then there's far more to be seen and discovered. The story revolves around a construction worker who seeks a fake memory implant of a vacation on Mars after experiencing recurring dreams of the planet, and when the implant goes wrong he awakens in an alternate reality where he's a secret agent and is being hunted by a corporation—or isn't, as it's difficult to distinguish between what's real and what's imagined.
We would suggest using the restroom prior to showtime to avoid a laugh induced bladder attack, and inform you that if you see a three-breasted woman it is probably part of the show. That being said, if you feel threatened by it, we offer the advice given to Sylvester Stallone in Rocky IV: hit the one in the middle.
Editor's note: This is the first post by new film writer Adam Charles. Welcome to the team, Adam!
