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11:30 am - “The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie” w/ LIVE Q&A w/ Author Dan Sendker

September 15 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

“Eh… what’s up, Doc?” 🥕

Make a left turn at Albuquerque, then join us for this feature-length compilation of eleven classic Warner Bros. cartoons, stitched together with new animation by Chuck Jones.

Both screenings will be hosted by local author and Looney Tunes expert Dan Sendker, whose recently published Dance of the Comedians chronicles the 75-year-old feud between the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote.

Bring your family, and introduce a new generation to these classic toons!

 
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SAT September 14th at 11:30 AM
SUN September 15th at 11:30 AM

The included cartoons are:

HARE-WAY TO THE STARS (Bugs Bunny, Marvin the Martian)
DUCK DODGERS IN THE 24TH 1/2 CENTURY (Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Marvin the Martian)
ROBIN HOOD DAFFY (Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, edited)
DUCK AMUCK (Daffy Duck)
BULLY FOR BUGS (Bugs Bunny)
ALI BABA BUNNY, (Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck)
RABBIT FIRE (Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd)
FOR SCENT-IMENTAL REASONS (Pepe le Pew, edited)
LONG-HAIRED HARE (Bugs Bunny, edited)
WHAT’S OPERA, DOC? (Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd)
OPERATION: RABBIT (Bugs Bunny, Wile E. Coyote, edited).

The film culminates in a 20-minute supercut of iconic scenes from 17 Road Runner cartoons, just in time for the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote’s 75th anniversary in September 2024.

In addition to the characters’ milestone anniversary, September 14 is also the 40th anniversary of The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie itself, making this screening one you won’t want to miss!

Rated G | 1 hr 32 min | Comedy, Family, Animation | 1979
USA| English
Directed by Chuck Jones

Dan Sendker, author of the new book Dance of the Comedians: 75 Years of the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote, will be giving a brief intro to the movie, as well as hosting an author Q&A after the screening. He will also be selling and signing copies of Dance of the Comedians at both screenings. Born and raised in Buffalo before moving to Rochester, Dan is extremely excited to be partnering with North Park Theatre!
 
 

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September 15
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11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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