Bad Movie Night

Sometimes, the most entertaining films are the ones that have no business being entertaining at all.

The Raven's Table is once again opening its doors to celebrate cinema's most peculiar achievements – movies so earnestly misguided that they've accidentally stumbled into brilliance. On Sunday, May 25, from 19:00 to 23:00, they'll be screening two carefully selected disasters that demonstrate how spectacularly things can go wrong when filmmakers bite off considerably more than they can chew.

The Beautiful Philosophy of Failure

There's something oddly endearing about a movie that swings for the fences and ends up in the parking lot of the neighboring stadium. Take The Wicker Man, where Nicolas Cage delivers the line "NOT THE BEES!" with the gravity of Hamlet's soliloquy. Or Troll 2, a film about goblins (not trolls) that manages to get almost everything wrong while maintaining an infectious sincerity that's impossible to dislike.

And, of course, we would be remiss if we failed to mention Plan 9 from Outer Space, which is widely considered the best "worst film of all time."

These aren't movies you watch; they're movies you experience, preferably with other people who understand that sometimes the most memorable cinema comes from the most inexplicable creative choices.

What ¥1000 Gets You
Your ticket includes two movies representing a stunning array of "what were they thinking?" moments, plus complimentary popcorn and a drink. The popcorn serves a dual purpose: sustenance and something to occupy your hands during scenes that might otherwise cause involuntary face-palming.

The drink is less about necessity and more about enhancement, though after watching a villain explain their plan for twenty uninterrupted minutes while the hero stands there nodding thoughtfully, you might appreciate having something to sip.

The Communal Experience of Bewilderment
Bad Movie Night works because confusion loves company. There's something uniquely bonding about sitting in a room full of people all trying to process the same gloriously baffling sequence of events. You'll find yourself making eye contact with strangers during particularly inexplicable moments, sharing that universal expression that roughly translates to "Are you seeing this too?"

The atmosphere at The Raven's Table lends itself perfectly to this gentle collective befuddlement. It's cozy and intimate, with plenty of room for opinions.

The Early Bird Bonus
If you reserve your spot before Sunday, you'll receive an additional drink ticket, which might prove useful around the third act of the second film, when the plot takes whatever turn the filmmakers decided constituted a satisfying conclusion.

An Evening of Accidental Comedy
These movies weren't trying to be funny, which is precisely what makes them hilarious. There's an honesty to unintentional comedy that scripted humor sometimes lacks – it's comedy in its purest form, unmarked by the deliberate setup and punchline structure that signals "this is where you should laugh."

Instead, you'll find yourself chuckling at moments that were meant to be dramatic, gasping at special effects that were clearly someone's best effort with whatever budget remained, and developing a genuine affection for characters who exist in a universe where logic operates under entirely different rules.

The Details

When: Sunday, May 25
Time: 19:00 - 23:00
Where: The Raven's Table, 3rd Floor
Cost: ¥1000
(Includes drink, popcorn, and an education in cinematic optimism)

Note: Mature audiences only

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