Shaw Bros Norris 35MM Film Fest & 35MM Night Film Fest and Upstate NY Book Release Party for Ryan Dacko

Shaw Bros Norris 35MM Film Fest & 35MM Night Film Fest and Upstate NY Book Release Party for Ryan Dacko

Early Fest
- Doors at 10:00 AM
- First film begins at 11:00 AM
- Films (35mm): Shogun Assassin; Ten Tigers of Kwangtung; Missing in Action 2: The Beginning; The Octagon

Night Fest
- Doors at 6:00 PM
- First film starts at 7:00 PM
- 35MM Night Film Fest featuring Jaws and The Deep (35mm)
- Upstate NY Book Release Party for Ryan Dacko

Tickets
- $40 for Shaw Bros Norris 35MM Film Fest
- $25 for 35MM Night Film Fest and Upstate NY Book Release Party for Ryan Dacko
- $50 for the entire day pass
- Single-movie tickets available at the door only (cash only)
- Tickets available now: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/palaceonjames/7304/event/1483314

The Shaw Bros. Chuck Norris 35mm Film Festival brings a high-octane celebration of martial arts history to the big screen, fusing legendary Eastern choreography with gritty Western action. The marathon kicks off with two masterclasses in ensemble kung fu from the iconic Shaw Brothers studio: Shogun Assassin and Ten Tigers of Kwangtung. Projected in grainy 35mm, these martial arts epics showcase intricate weapon play, vibrant color palettes, and tales of righteous rebellion. Watching these classics on celluloid highlights the physical choreography and the rich cinematic textures of Hong Kong's golden age.

The energy shifts to American cult cinema with Chuck Norris films. Audiences will see the analog intensity of Missing in Action 2: The Beginning, followed by the ninja-infused conspiracy thriller The Octagon. The 35mm format emphasizes the practical stunts, dark shadows, and gritty atmosphere of these 1980s action staples.

35MM Night Fest — Jaws and The Deep (35mm)
Watching these maritime thrillers on vintage celluloid restores the raw atmosphere of 1970s cinema, where every scratch and color shift adds to the sense of danger at sea. Jaws will be presented with its original, unaltered stereo soundtrack, preserving John Williams' score and the chaotic panic of Amity Island in its native audio format. Paired with Peter Yates' underwater thriller The Deep, this double feature leans into deep-sea dread and retro cinematic texture.

About the author — Ryan Dacko
Ryan Dacko is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran who served as a search-and-rescue boat operator in the North Atlantic and on the icebreaker Polar Star. He is a licensed underwater welder and worked as a professional commercial deep-sea diver. Ryan operated an independent film company, received awards on the festival circuit, and sold his documentary Plan 9 from Syracuse to Netflix in 2007. He keeps a writing notebook on the dashboard of his line truck while working as a high-voltage lineman, and lives with his wife and three kids in Syracuse, New York. He is the host and creator of The Jaws Obsession podcast. The Book of Quint is his debut novel.

About The Book of Quint
From 1945 to 1968, follow Quint through the sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the events that bring him to Amity Island. The novel traces one man's struggle with survivor's guilt and post-traumatic stress, and his psychological battle against a cunning politician and an island with a great secret. A Jaws-universe expansion novel, it provides backstory to enhance the original movie's performances.

The Book of Quint audiobook was an Amazon Audible Best Seller for 15 months, ranking within the top 100 Historical Thrillers. It is available on Audible, Spotify, Apple Books, and Google Play Books. Hardcover special edition books are available at Edgartown Books (edgartownbooks.com).

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