Hey folks, Harry here - in addition to this premiere just being fun as hell... In addition to Goldie and Yellow Bastard and Robert Rodriguez... the coolest reason to be at the Paramount screening is that Rodriguez is setting up microphones all over the Paramount to record sound for a special plan of his. What exactly? He'll announce at the Paramount. But be a part of history - and have a great fucking time with a movie that'll kick your asscheeks up to warm your ears. Here ya go...

AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS REGIONAL PREMIERE OF 'SIN CITY'

WITH ROBERT RODRIGUEZ, SPECIAL GUESTS IN ATTENDANCE

(Austin, TX) - Austin Film Society (AFS) and TippingPoint are proud to present the regional premiere of Dimension Films' FRANK MILLER'S SIN CITY from Austin-based director Robert Rodriguez, Thursday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. at Paramount Theatre. AFS welcomes Rodriguez and stars Nick Stahl and Jaime King to this exciting event.

The evening will include a Q&A with Rodriguez, Stahl and King following the screening and a post-premiere party at Stubb's BBQ, 801 Red River, featuring the music of singer/songwriter Patricia Vonne.

Red carpet arrivals will begin at 7 p.m.

Robert Rodriguez (SPY KIDS, ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO) and comic book icon Frank Miller co-direct SIN CITY, based on the series of graphic novels created, written, and illustrated by Miller. SIN CITY is infested with criminals, crooked cops and sexy dames, some searching for vengeance, some for redemption and others, both. The movie incorporates storylines from three of Miller's graphic novels including, "Sin City", which launched the long-running critically acclaimed series, as well as "That Yellow Bastard" and "The Big Fat Kill."

Rodriguez, whose groundbreaking and boundless imagination have already changed the way movies are made has, along with Miller, translated these legendary stories from page to screen by remaining absolutely faithful to the look, feel and dialogue of the books.

SIN CITY stars Bruce Willis as Hartigan, a cop with a bum ticker and a vow to protect stripper Nancy (Jessica Alba); Mickey Rourke as Marv, the outcast misanthrope on a mission to avenge the death of his one true love, Goldie (Jaime King); and Clive Owen as Dwight, the clandestine love to Shellie (Brittany Murphy), who spends the night defending Gail (Rosario Dawson) and her Old Towne girls (Devon Aoki and Alexis Bledel) from Jackie Boy (Benicio Del Toro), a tough guy with a penchant for violence. Elijah Wood, Nick Stahl, Michael Madsen, Carla Gugino and Michael Clarke Duncan are also part of the ensemble cast.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the artistic and educational programs of the Austin Film Society.

Tickets are $35 for Orchestra seating and $25 - $35 for Mezzanine and Balcony seating. Tickets are available only through the Paramount Box Office, open Monday through Saturday noon to 5:30 p.m., online at www.gettix.net, or by phone at (866) 443-8849, open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All tickets include screening, Q&A and after party.

VIP packages available for purchase only through the AFS website at www.austinfilm.org. VIP packages include Orchestra seating at the screening and admission to the VIP area at the Stubb's after party with complimentary beer and wine and BBQ buffet.

Austin Film Society would like to thank Dimension Films for bringing the premiere to Austin, presenting sponsor TippingPoint and sponsor the Austin Chronicle. AFS thanks Cirrus Logic, HEB and Applied Materials for year-round support.

SIN CITY is rated R for sustained strong stylized violence, nudity and sexual content including dialogue. The film opens nationwide Friday, April 1. For more information on the film, visit www.sincitythemovie.com.

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Austin Film Society, celebrating 20 years in 2005, promotes the appreciation of film and supports creative filmmaking by screening rarely seen films, giving grants and other support to emerging filmmakers, and providing access and education about film to youth and the public. Through Austin Studios, which AFS opened in 2000 in partnership with the City of Austin, AFS helps attract film development and production to Austin and Texas. Gala film premieres and the annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards raise funds as well as awareness of the impact of film on economy and community. The Austin Film Society is ranked among the top film centers in the country and recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts and Directors Guild of America.

For more information on Austin Film Society, visit www.austinfilm.org