Hear ye, hear ye!

Rejoice, Cinemasochists! The Smith-ka-teers are throwing a royal ball and you are all invited! It’s the return of the king: The Smithee Awards™ — The reigning awards ceremony celebrating all that is Bad in film and video, now in its resplendent 34th year!

Come to Short North Stage, Thursday, June 18 at 7pm, where you will witness the coronation of the worst the Realm of Moviedumb has to offer: A pageant of so-horrendous-they’re-hilarious movie clips in 18 kooky categories such as Most Ludicrous Premise, The Oblivious Award, “Cutting Butter with a Chainsaw,” Worst Special Effect, “Alas, Poor Yorick,” and of course the crowning jewels of Worst Acting and Worst Picture. But we’re not a total monarchy (more a benevolent dictatorship) – YOU get to vote for which clips take the throne!

The mirth and merriment lasts until about midnight, but don’t fret about turning into a pumpkin—you may come and go as you please. Oh, and there will be prizes! Such is our regal munificence.

So remember Smithee Rule 34: If it exists, there’s a Bad Movie of it. See proof at the weird, wonderful THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SMITHEE AWARDS™: THE RULE OF SMITHEE. You don’t have to bow down, but you might double over with laughter!

(Some clips may be unsuitable for younger heirs-apparent; Parental Discretion advised.)