ENTRE Film Center is proud to host a screening of the third film in the TEENAGE APOCALYPSE trilogy, NOWHERE. Programmed by Santana Peralez as part of her Gregg Araki film series running from April-June 2024. Doors open at 7pm, Film starts at 8pm. Free. Attendees under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Nowhere:

Nowhere is a 1997 film directed by Gregg Araki, known for its surreal and darkly comedic portrayal of contemporary youth culture. The film follows a diverse group of teenagers living in Los Angeles as they navigate love, lust, and existential angst over the course of a day.

The protagonist of the film is Dark Smith, portrayed by James Duval, a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world and make sense of his turbulent emotions. Dark is involved in a complicated love triangle with his girlfriend Mel and his best friend Montgomery.

As the narrative unfolds, the film delves into the lives of various other characters, each grappling with their own personal demons and desires. These characters include a bisexual teenager named Lucifer , a sexually adventurous girl named Kriss, and a group of alien invaders.

Araki employs his signature visual style, characterized by bold colors, rapid editing, and dreamlike sequences, to create a world that is both fantastical and disorienting. The film's soundtrack, featuring a mix of alternative rock and electronic music, enhances the mood of uncertainty and unease.

Gregg Araki:

Gregg Araki is a Japanese-American filmmaker known for his work in independent cinema, particularly within the realms of LGBTQ+ themes and youth culture. His films often explore themes of identity, sexuality, alienation, and existential angst, with a stylized approach that blends elements of surrealism, black comedy, and vivid cinematography.

Araki gained prominence in the early 1990s with films like "The Living End" (1992) and "Totally F***ed Up" (1993), which were part of the New Queer Cinema movement. His most well-known work is the "Teen Apocalypse Trilogy," consisting of "Totally F***ed Up," "The Doom Generation" (1995), and "Nowhere" (1997), each starring James Duval in a different role, which depicts the lives of disaffected youth navigating a world filled with violence, drugs, and sexual exploration.

In addition to his feature films, Araki has also directed television series and has been praised for his bold and uncompromising approach to storytelling, as well as his willingness to tackle taboo subjects. Throughout his career, he has remained an influential figure in independent cinema, inspiring future generations of filmmakers with his unique vision and distinctive voice.

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ACCESSIBILITY

ENTRE Film Center is located at 415 W. Jackson Ave., Harlingen, TX. Our building is fully accessible to wheelchair users and other visitors who need to avoid stairs. Parking is located on the street and there is a sidewalk ramp located to the right of our building. Our micro-cinema contains modular seating that can be arranged to accommodate our visitors' needs. There is also an all-gender bathroom located in the back of the building.

If you have any questions regarding access, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@entrefilmcenter.org

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