Post Apocalyptic Show

We are making a stop at the carnival in May with Carny. Released on May 23trd 1980. Join us for some funnel cake and games.  

Notable Movies Released in May 1980:

Friday the 13th

Fame

Empire Strikes Back

The Shining

“Carny”

Tagline:

When you’re young and going nowhere… the Carny looks like a good way out.

Synopsis :

Tired of her dull job as a waitress, Donna decides to join two carnival hustlers and see what life in their field is like.

Director:

Robert Kaylor

Writer:

Phoebe Kaylor and Robert Kaylor and Robbie Robertson

Thomas Baum

Starring:

Gary Busey

Jodie Foster

Robbie Robertson

Response:Vincent Canby of The New York Times wrote that the film had “nice performances” but was “not cohesive as it might be,” because the filmmakers “appear to be unable to resist the colorful or bizarre material that leads nowhere.”