Hey all, come on out and see John La Flamboy in his first feature film. The Zombie Army will be there Friday, Sunday, and Wednesday to see John get his ass kicked by ninjas and zombies.  Also, there are several Zombie Army members eating their friends in the big zombie scene.  Hope to see you there!



CAST and CREW Q&A AFTER SCREENINGS
New Video Introduction by Lloyd Kaufman!

The Gene Siskel Film Center
164 North State Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Tel: 312-846-2600

Friday, June 5, 8:15 pm
Sunday, June 7, 3:00 pm
Monday, June 8, 8:15 pm
Wednesday, June 10, 8:15 pm

The new cut of our award winning feature dark comedy, The Art of Pain will be screening for the first time in Chicago!  We are honored to be included as part of the Christopher Wetzel Comedy Award Series.  In light of this occasion, we've ensured that these screenings will be in beautiful Hi Definition.

Writer/director, Matt Brookens, as well as various members of the cast and crew will be in attendance to answer questions and discuss the film. Expect different players on different nights: Anders Erickson, Greg Brookens, John LaFlamboy, Matthew Jones, Arvin Jalandoon, Elliot Fredland, Leena Kurishingal, Joyce Porter and John Turk to name a few.

As a special treat, Lloyd Kaufman, head of Troma Entertainment and the King of Gross Out Comedy has prepared a unique video introduction!  Lloyd will also participate in Friday night's Q&A via live conference call.

Make sure you catch one of these very special screenings and see one of the most innovative, hilarious and poignant indie films to hit the fests this year, The Art of Pain.

SO WHAT'S THE FILM ABOUT?

INSPIRE AN ARTIST, RUIN HIS LIFE -- Jack works an easy job at the movie theater with his pal Nick, a sci-fi geek, and his aspiring actress girlfriend, Sharon. He used to be a pretty good painter, but there isn't much inspiration in this zombie-like existence. All of that is about to change. Enter Marcus, a pissed off ninja-in-training with something to prove. Fueled by disgust for Jack's apathy and a cruel sensei, Marcus takes it upon himself to teach a brutal lesson: Great art comes from great pain. What follows is a bloody trail of seduction, murder and maiming that only a ninja can inflict. Now, painting in a frenzy, Jack must fight not only for his art, but his life.
 
PS: Did you miss writer/director Matt Brookens' appearance on TLC's hit show L.A. Ink?  Check it out on YouTube right here!  The phoenix tattoo is to celebrate the completion of The Art of Pain.  Be like the phoenix and rise from the ashes!



What the Critics Say

    * 5 out of 5 STARS - Filmthreat.com "jam packed with genre geek droolworthiness - zombies, ninjas, comic books, Lloyd Kaufman ... nerd vengeance and a vicious dark comic streak reminiscent of teen suicide comedy "Heathers." "The Art of Pain" has cult classic written all over it." - Eric Campos

    * "The Art of Pain is something different from the run-of-the-mill genre fare that you're used to. It's an imaginative, well-written, extremely well-made slice of cinematic entertainment. Check it out." - MJ Simpson (Leading UK Genre Film Journalist)

    *  "Gags, slays, and -- above all -- entertains with an alchemized mixture of gore and jest." - Erin Duley dulynoted.net

    * "Obviously the result of talent and ingenuity... Brookens' movie and his future are worth watching." Steven Persall, St. Petersburg Times

    * "What I love best about the film ... is how when you subtract the pesky ninjas, the flesh-eating zombies, and the comic book geekery, you still have a fully functioning film.  The most satisfying moments of The Art of Pain come in the form of good old-fashioned comedy. The screenplay is loaded with solid, witty banter and flashes of brilliant dialogue... the foundation of The Art Of Pain remains strong" - Adam Arseneau, DVD Verdict

AWESOME NEW ZOMBIE MOVIE COMING THIS JANUARY 9TH Collateral damage....sometimes it's unavoidable. Paul Varlo's (Charles Ramsey) attempt to kill the man who is going to rat him out by poisoning his water supply leads to an outbreak of zombie carnage! To make matters worse, these zombies are different, they're faster, meaner and they're armed! With the town being over run by fast zombies with guns, one group of people are attempting to make their escape to Chicago to survive. Meanwhile, Jake (Tony Swansey) and his girlfriend Laura (Leena Kurishingal) are on their way to Spring Grove to bring Varlo a priceless heirloom and collect their 2 million dollars. They make it to Spring Grove and discover an empty town, its streets paved in blood. Will the group survive the terror that has befallen them? Will Jake and Laura get their 2 million? Will the zombies run out of bullets? The answers can be found in...FAST ZOMBIES WITH GUNS. Fast Zombies With Guns Trailer
The Premiere of Fast Zombies With Guns is coming...January 9th 2009 to Gurnee Cinema. Order your tickets and DVD's now, at www.fastzombieswithguns.com tickets are 10 bucks (plus 2 dollars shipping and handling), and DVD's are 10 bucks, but we're offering a combo deal right now where you can get both the DVD and a ticket to the premiere for 17. Check out the site, get your ticket and DVD and hope to see you january 9th!

The first annual Zombie Army Christmas....  Open to the public, free to Zombie Army Members, Non -members $20.00 at the door donation. Must be in zombie apparel or pay additional $20.00 at the door for custom zombie makeup by professional makeup artists. To attend YOU MUST RSVP GITH GIZMO (email on bottom of flyer) YOU WILL NOT BE ADMITTED IN TO THE PARTY UNLESS YOU ON THE RSVP LIST. There is LIMITED space so RSVP as soon as possible. See you all there...BRAINS

The entries from the Quarantine Zombie Photo Contest have been posted to the new HauntedHouseChicago.com Photo Page, powered by the new Dark Chicago Flickr Group. If you use Flickr.com, join the DCFG and contribute your photos of Chicago-based horror, Halloween and haunted house goodness!

Speaking of Quarantine, if you visit The Fear Haunted House at Navy Pier or Dragon's Dome Haunted House this weekend, look for the Quarantine Zombie, who'll have Quarantine shwag to give you, assuming you survive the encounter!

Actors Needed!.

PAID POSITIONS

Now hiring for Navy Pier's new

not-for-the-feint-of-heart,

scare-your-pants-off,

no-kids-allowed

Haunted House.

Auditions on Saturday, September 13^th, 2008

12pm to 6pm

@ The Annoyance Theatre Training Center

4802 N. Broadway

Chicago, IL.

Dress comfortably, and be prepared to move & improvise.

For more info, go to

ZOMBIEARMYPRODUCTIONS.com

Hey Everyone, next Saturday, May 24, my new movie will be premiering at the Music Box Theatre.  This is my big screen debut as a leading actor in "The Art of Pain".
Come watch me get my ass kicked by ninjas, zombies, and irony.  I will also be hosting a pre party and a post party.  So, please come celebrate our Chicago premier with us, and bring all of your friends.  also, please re post this to your friends.   
                                                        thank you, john la flamboy





THE ART OF PAIN
Sneak Preview (Look upon it ye mortals and DESPAIR!)
Saturday Night May 24th - Midnight
Cost: $10

Music Box Theatre
3733 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, Illinois  60613
773-871-6607

Pre-party next door at Take Five, 9pm.

In Attendance, Writer/Director Matt Brookens, Producers Matthew M. Jones and John LaFlamboy,
along with cast members Anders Erickson, Greg Brookens, Jake Hames, Leena Kurishingal and Arvin Jalandoon

Buy tickets online at:
Ticketweb

5 out of 5 Stars from Film Threat!

"This feature length outing is jam packed with genre geek droolworthiness – zombies, ninjas, comic books, Lloyd Kaufman ... nerd vengeance and a vicious dark comic streak reminiscent of teen suicide comedy "Heathers." "The Art of Pain" has cult classic written all over it."
- Eric Campos, Film Threat

"Gags, slays, and -- above all -- entertains with an alchemized mixture of gore and jest."
Duley Noted review of The Art of Pain

Art of Pain Teaser
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INSPIRE AN ARTIST, RUIN HIS LIFE -- Jack works an easy job at the movie theater with his pal Nick, a sci-fi geek, and his aspiring actress girlfriend, Sharon. He used to be a pretty good painter, but there isn't much inspiration in this zombie-like existence. All of that is about to change. Enter Marcus, a pissed off ninja-in-training with something to prove. Fueled by disgust for Jack's apathy and a cruel sensei, Marcus takes it upon himself to teach a brutal lesson: Great art comes from great pain. What follows is a bloody trail of seduction, murder and maiming that only a ninja can inflict. Now, painting in a frenzy, Jack must fight not only for his art, but his life.

The Art of Pain: Trailer
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Be there and bring all your zombie friends!!!