Cinematic Nuggets: Selection of Films by Cameron Jamie

For my personal selection of films that I plan to screen for the 2008 IFFR, I decided to focus primarily on certain film genres and themes that most film audiences have rarely seen. Many of these odd cinematic nuggets and gems which I have excavated for my program have fallen into the cracks of the film culture void. The most serious film buffs would probably never in a million years think of these films with much merit. But to me, these films defy and transcend beyond their own typical definition of film genres and labels which I believe needed to be reconsidered. It’s a small taste of American surrealism – just please make sure that you chew it slowly. (Cameron Jamie)
A few of the selected features include: Red Dawn by John Milius (1984, 114 min), Death Wish 3 by Michael Winner (1985, 92 min), Space Is the Place by John Coney (1974, 85 min), The Sadist by James Landis (1963, 95 min), Thundercrack! by Kurt McDowell (1975, 122 min), Black Devil Doll from Hell by Chester N. Turner (1984, 70 min), Mac and Me by Stewart Raffill (1988, 95 min).
A few of the selected shorts include: Our Gang/Little Rascals by Hal Roach (late 1920s-30s, Moondog vs Jerry Lawler (wrestling match video), two short rare Freddie Blassie wrestling interviews from the late 1950s, Gumby shorts by Art Clokey, The Cramps live at Napa State Mental Hospital by Target Video (1978).