This Thursday, April 12, at 8:00, there will be a free screening of the new movie “Detention” at the AMC Metreon in San Francisco. I went to a screening last night, and trust me, you do not want to pass up this opportunity.

“Detention” is an eccentric, fast-paced, genre-blending twirl of a  movie. You could call it a horror, comedy, romance, observation on society, sci-fi, or a number of other labels, and all of them would be correct. Starring Josh Hutcherson (You may know him as Peeta from the Hunger Games), Shanley Caswell, Dane Cook, and Spencer Locke, the movie focuses on the teenagers of Grizzly Lake, who must survive their final year of high school. High school can be hellish enough for some, but try adding a slasher-movie killer named Cinderhella who has come to life and is preying on the student body. As the killings continue, the likely suspects are rounded up and popped into detention, where they must race against time (and back in time, then back in time again) to stop the murders and save the world. It sounds like a horror, but there are so many more layers to this movie. If you love the 90s, this will be a sure treat. Confused about how the 90s come into play? Trust me, they do, and it’s fantastic.

The movie opens in theaters on Friday, April 13, but you could see it tomorrow for free!

To RSVP, just email your full name, address and phone number to [email protected] with “DETENTION Q&A” in the subject line.

But wait! There’s more. Joseph Kahn, the director of “Detention”, will be there for Q&A after the screening. This is your chance to ask questions from one of the most respected directors in the film industry. Joseph Kahn has directed award-winning music videos for artists like Eminem, Katy Perry, Britney Spears (remember “Toxic”?), Blink-182, Aerosmith, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, and many more. Check out his vimeo: http://vimeo.com/35166654

Hope to see you there! And look for a Caliber interview with Joseph Kahn, coming in the next few days.

Here is the trailer for the film, to get you hyped up for the movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4PFz9gIKKM

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