Cinemasochists Riff: New York Ninja

817 Westport Road,Kansas City MO 64111

17 May, 2022

Description

Live performance of our riff and look at the story behind this 80's action cheese that was saved by film preservationists in 2021. New York Ninja (2021) - dir. John Liu & Kurtis SpielerOriginally shot in 1984 and not finished until 2021, New York Ninja is about a sound technician for a news station (John Liu) who becomes a vigilante ninja in New York City after his pregnant wife is murdered. What Happened?!Cinemasochists’ What Happened?! series includes a presentation on the making of the chosen film, followed by a live riff performance in the tradition of MST3K. This month, we are looking at the miraculous story of New York Ninja: A movie filmed in the 1980s and released in 2021! The presentation will be followed by a screening of the film with a comic commentary by Bess Hayles, Dale Maxfield, and Matt McCann. Come and enjoy dinner and a show right in the heart of Westport!The Westport Bowery is located inside the rear entrance of the Westport Flea Market Bar & Grill. Order your delicious food at the Flea, and bring it right into the venue! A live bartender will be on duty so you never have to miss a line just to get another beverage.