Doomsday 2012: Revisiting BIFF Film Festival
In case you missed The 18th Annual Bicknell International Film Festival - You can relive it here! Lucky you! ;-)
This lens is inspired by the introduction of the new Squidoo Sci-Fi Theme which reminded me immediately of the Bicknell Internatonal Film Festival this past summer in Bicknell, Utah - featuring, among other things, "Better Living through Bad Cinema!" - including my all-time favorite: "When Worlds Collide."
Join us here for a brief retrospective - with links to more details, and a few YouTube videos of the these Sci-Fi "classics!" Hope you enjoy the ride.
The image is the 2012 BIFF logo from their website - Thanks! [http://www.thebiff.org/index.html]
BIFF - Bicknell International Film Festival
This annual event features a fun theme, a 55 mile-per-hour parade, a local lunch, two great parties, and three of the worst B movies ever shown - and usually, something special is added each year!
Recent years have been shared on Facebook and YouTube, as well.
- The Bicknell International Film Festival official website
Enjoy not only the 2012 event, but review the "Better Living through Bad Cinema!" annual celebrations since 1995! - BIFF Facebook Page
Scroll back to July to see photos of this year's events. Follow the page and be ready for the 2013 event, so you can plan to attend! ;-)
Are you a Sci-Fi fan? - What are your favorite criteria to enjoy a film?
Are you a Sci-Fi fan?
Doomsday 2012 emcees pose in the theater at BIFF
See the film trailers on YouTube
When Worlds Collide - 1951 film
I had some input to getting this film into the Biff lineup - so blame me!
Filmed in Technicolor the film actually won the 1951 Academy Award for special effects. Director George Pal wanted to make a sequel, After Worlds Collide, but his 1955 disaster at the box office, Conquest of Space, precluded it.
Click on the photo to get the full story on Wikipedia.
When Worlds Collide on Amazon
Panic in Year Zero - 1962 film
This film was directed by and starred Ray Milland. Les Baxter composed the original music score. The film was adapted from two Ward Moore stories: Lot and Lot's Daughter. Dean Owen followed the film with a novel entitled: End of the World, that created some controversy.
Click on the photo to be taken to the WIkipedia article on the film with more detail.
Crack in the World - 1965 film
An American sci-fi disaster movie filmed in Spain in 1964 and released in America in 1965 by Paramount Pictures.
Dana Andrews starred as Dr. Stephen Sorenson.
Click on the image to read more details on Wikipedia.
Check out the trailers for more info!
Which of the three might you want to see?
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What do you have to say about this lens? - Love it yet? Hope it was a kick! ;-)
AUTHOR@WBJanitorial LM: BIFF is a fascinating experience! ;-)
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@anonymous: This one is small and distinctive. You would love it! ;-)
I really like the theme of this lens. Very nice for the subject.
Great lens. I've never been to a film festival, though I would love to some day. This sounds like it would be a lot of fun.
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@halloweenprops: That is sort of the point here... if you read the motto closely... ;-)
I like a good doomsday film. Some of them are not well done though.
Awesome ! have liked it.
Loved it of course. Yes, a real kick in the pants--but in a very good way.
TonyB
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@MerlinFan: Super! Hope you can! ;-)
I love it! I am a big fan of the older sci-fi and miss it. This is a festival I just might have to drag my hubby along to. Thanks for taking the time to inform of us and letting us see these really bad movies again.
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@siobhanryan: Thank you. Much appreciated! ;-)
Great Blessed
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@ikepius: Thank you! I appreciate your visit! ;-)
It's a SCREAM! :)
Very neat. Well done.
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@Teapixie LM: ... so are you! ;-) Thanks for the visit! ;-)
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@anonymous: Hope to see your first lens up one of these first days! ;-)
nice read
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@JoshK47: Thank you! Much appreciated! ;-)
Awesome stuff! Thanks so much for sharing - blessed by a SquidAngel!
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@anupma lm: Put it on your planning list. Thanks! ;-)
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@anonymous: Thank you! I appreciate the visit, as always. It is a neat event! That is my daughter and son-in-law as the emcees! ;-)
I did completely miss the 18th Annual Bicknell International Film Festival, thanks for catching me up, nicely presented with the new Sci-Fi theme!
great place. One must visit to this place.
nice place to visit
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@Close2Art LM: Thank you, so much. I appreciate the blessing, as well! ;-)
Can't beat a good sci-fi movie.
Love this lens, you have some good picks I need to watch, very interesting..Angel Blessing***
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@Thamisgith: Thanks for stopping by! ;-)
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@WriterJanis2: Thank you, so much! ;-)
Always love a good sci movie. Blessed.
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@Cavedweller: Thank you - I've heard a lot about it, haven't seen it. Thanks, again! ;-)
If you havn't checked out the new Battle Star Galactica you should!
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@mariaamoroso: ... and always will be, I'm sure. Thanks for the like, the comment and the blessing! ;-)
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@Cari Kay 11: Very special. Thanks for the like, the comment, and the blessing! ;-)
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@bushaex: For sure! Thanks for the visit and the blessing! ;-)
There are always chilling Si Fi movies to enjoy!
I remember just loving Crack in the World. Of course, Robby the Robot was ALWAYS a sci-fi favorite! Blessed.
The classics might be the best way to be introduced to science fiction.
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@MaggiePowell: Then BIFF is just for you! Thanks for the comment! ;-)
OH WOW! I absolutely adore BAD Science Fiction Movies... Nothing makes me happier than a movie about the end of the world with a $12.98 budget.
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@Brandi Bush: Doesn't it, though. Yes, want to make more using it. Thanks for your comment! ;-)
The new Sci-Fi theme looks great! :)
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