Over the years, the Alloy Orchestra has made a tradition of playing in Detroit right around Halloween. This year it looks like they are coming back to the DFT for an early, more varied program. This is an excellent opportunity to see their unique -- and original -- performances.
and the Detroit Film Theatre
present
Friday-Saturday-Sunday
September 23-24-25
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| The Alloy Orchestra perform an original score for the Sunday DFT screening of From Morning to Midnight, a recently rediscovered German Expressionist film from the 1920s. |
The Alloy Orchestra: Blackmail
Friday at 7:30 p.m.(UK/1929-directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Alfred Hitchcock's gripping story of a young British woman and her detective boyfriend begins conventionally, but quickly-and horrifyingly-spirals into an unpredictable tale of suspense. Blackmail doubles as tonight's Friday Night Live! program, and will be accompanied by a brilliant original score performed live by Boston's Alloy Orchestra. Free with museum admission. (83 min.) DFT Auditorium
The Alloy Orchestra: Not Just for Kids
Saturday at 3 p.m.
The Alloy Orchestra presents a terrific new program of family-friendly silent short films, perfect for introducing younger audiences to the excitement of the Alloy's acclaimed live performances. (Total program approx. 65 min.) All seats just $5! DFT Auditorium
The Alloy Orchestra: Wild and Weird
Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
In this fascinating new compilation, the Alloy Orchestra has scored a dozen extraordinary and rarely seen silent short films. Selections include Those Awful Hats, The Thieving Hand, The Life and Death of a Hollywood Extra, Cameraman's Revenge, Dreams of a Rarebit Fiend, and more. (approx. 80 min.) DFT Auditorium
The Alloy Orchestra: From Morning to Midnight
Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
Saving the most jaw-dropping for last, the Alloy Orchestra presents the premiere of From Morning to Midnight (1920), a recently rediscovered, visually audacious German expressionist masterwork by Karlheinz Martin. Tickets $10, $8 for seniors, students and DIA members. (73 min.) DFT Auditorium
