Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tulsa artists take on cult classic cinema with Personality of Cult

TULSA, OK – January 7, 2008 – Circle Cinema will be presenting Personality of Cult, an exhibit of works by Tulsa area artists inspired by their favorite cult classic films. The show will be on display from February 8 through March 30, 2008 in the lobby of Circle 2, 12 South Lewis in Tulsa.

Twenty-three artists will be participating in the exhibit, each bringing their own unique visions of such classic films as Rocky Horror Picture Show, Night of the Living Dead, Blade Runner, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and many more in a wide array of media, including paint, pen and ink, photography, ceramics, etc..

"These kinds of films are deeply ingrained in our popular culture." said Dan Fritschie, organizer of the exhibit. "Even someone who claims to have never seen one of them are at the very least familiar with their iconic imagery, and can see its influence on other films, TV shows, music and books. Our goal with Personality of Cult is to show these classic films from a different point of view; from an artist's perspective."

An opening event for the exhibit will take place the evening of February 7, starting at 7:00 p.m.

The Circle Cinema first opened on Sunday, July 15, 1928. It is the only remaining historical movie theatre in the City of Tulsa. The Circle Cinema mission is to create community consciousness through film. Construction continues toward the July 15, 2008, opening of the next two screens, celebrating the Circle’s 80th birthday.


CONTACT:

Dan Fritschie, organizer
324 West 13, #3
Tulsa, OK 74119
Telephone: (918) 519-6593
personalityofcult@yahoo.com

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