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Dancing to the Rockin’ Hollywoods. Shown bottom left, Tom “Woody” Strohmeyer on sax. The crinoline you see peeking out from under my dress is actually a half-slip that was so long I had to pull it up over my chest! Check out our dance instruction website, Two Right Feet (www.tworightfeetdance.com), if you’re a beginner and would like to learn swing, rumba, waltz, foxtrot or cha cha in a private setting for cheap.
You know me as an author, animal chaplain and B-movie actress. But did you also know I pony, jerk, frug, swing, and even foxtrot like a dancin’ fool? I think it’s important to be well rounded. Check out my Two Right Feet Dance site. I just added a bunch of photos from the making of and premiere of “Attack of the Moon Zombies” in the Photo Gallery, along with info and reviews on the B-Movie Mania link. Like Two Right Feet on Facebook, too. And if you’re in the Twin Cities area, an absolute beginner to social dance, and looking for affordable, low-threat, private lessons, contact us today! We’ll get you ready for that reunion, wedding, or big date night out. Remember our Two Right Feet motto: “Forget Fred and Ginger—We’ll have you dancing like Fred and Wilma in no time!”
Before the premiere:
From Monsters to Zombies to the Heights
- Article by: PAUL LEVY , Star Tribune
- Updated: May 24, 2011 – 11:55 PM
Arden Hills filmmaker Christopher Mihm is back tonight with his latest foray into the world of sci-fi cinema.
Christopher Nihm’s new release, “Attack of the Moon Zombies
The Moon Zombies are coming to the Heights.
B-movie maker Christopher Mihm — who’s made his mark with low-budget classics such as “The Monster of Phantom Lake,” “It Came From Another World” and “Cave Women on Mars” –will unveil his latest creation, “Attack of the Moon Zombies,” tonight at the Heights Theater in Columbia Heights.
The Arden Hills creator of “Destination: Outer Space” and “Terror from Beneath the Earth” — his last two productions, which also debuted at the Heights — has a devoted fan base in the Twin Cities and beyond. Way beyond. Last year, Mike Obrecht drove 14 hours from Omaha to help build sets for “Destination.”
First Nebraska, now the moon.
So what can viewers expect?
“One of, if not the best, films I ever made,” Mihm said.
“It’s again another classically styled retro-type B movie,” he said last week. “It’s never stopped being fun. It always feels rewarding to me.”
In fact, with this one, the father of four young children expects to break even. The Heights premiere is sold out — a first — and Mihm is hoping to line up a second local screening.
So what is this eventual classic, which took four months to shoot, about?
Mihm, who runs a small software company, says it’s a scientific expedition on the moon in the 1970s. A strange alien plant sprays spores into the face of one of the scientists, killing him. But the scientist is reanimated — as a leafy plant monster.
Want more? Here are some clues from the on-line poster for this soon-to-be epic:
“The most shocking motion picture of all time.”
“An ancient evil returns to infect mankind … on the moon.”
“You’ll never sleep again.”
The Heights may never be the same.
Paul Levy • 612-673-4419
Then, after the premiere:
The audience and other reviews are in for “Attack of the Moon Zombies”…
A sold-out show, the ticket holders line up outside the Heights Theater 5/25/2011
This message was sent to me from one of our beloved Two Right Feet dance students following the premiere:
Sid,
Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for letting us know about Christopher Mihm movies!!!! We had so much fun.
YOU and Anthony were FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*
The cast was great, the crowd was fun and the whole atmosphere was really relaxed and fun. We laughed and laughed at the movie, the props, and the filming. The kids “got it” which we didn’t know if they would, and they really had a good time too. They thought you were a beautiful movie star, YOU LOOKED SO GORGEOUS (not that you don’t normally but you know what I mean…the dress, etc…).
Again you have made us HUGE Christopher Mihm cult followers, we are going on the website to get more stuff today!!! We scored some t-shirts and posters last night. The movie far exceeded our expectations and was SO WELL WRITTEN and PERFORMED!
Thanks Sid!!
Kate
* emphasis throughout was Kate’s
Anthony, Sid and Zombie with friends "Company Man" Warren Porter and his lovely wife Judy
And from my friend Kerry:
“Sid, We had such an awesome time! … LOVED the MOVIE. I laughed so hard. I think it’s time for a ‘Mystery Science Theatre’ reprise! produced by Mr. Mihm!”
And from our illustrious director, Christopher R. Mihm, himself:
I just wanted to send you all this email and thank you for making both “Attack of the Moon Zombies” the movie and “Attack of the Moon Zombies” the premiere so [goshdarn] wonderful. I said it multiple times that this was the best experience I have ever had making a movie and I want you all to know that that was not me just blowing smoke. I meant it every single time I said it and it’s worth repeating now. Last night’s premiere was amazing and I couldn’t have asked for a better night. Thank you all for everything you did for me, the production, and last night’s event! Without you guys, it never could have happened and honestly, the way I feel is so great that it’s literally beyond my ability to put into words.
So, all I can really say is: THANK YOU!
Chris
Sid and Chris (Center L and R, respectively) compete for doofiest look in a photo after the premiere.
If you missed the premiere of “Attack of the Moon Zombies,” you have one more chance to see it on the big screen in the Twin Cities. It’ll have a special showing at the groovy New Hope Cinema Grill, where for a measly $15 you’ll see the movie AND partake in an all-you-can eat buffet of salad, pizza and soda!!! Thurs., July 14 and advance tickets will be available on Christopher R. Mihm’s website.
Or, order your very own copy of the DVD on his site. Check out the special features, including commentary from a big chunk of the cast and crew; bloopers galore; and hidden “Easter Eggs” only found on the DVD with spectacular zombie-laden surprises. (To find these, click on menu items and side- or up-click to see if something on the screen changes to yellow to indicate a buried treasure. Then just click play.)
Recently, my hubby and I had a couple stop by for a dance lesson through our in-home business, Two Right Feet Dance. They were both personable and funny at first, but then something changed. Our four Westies came to greet them at the door, as is their custom, and I perceived a subtle shift in the energy around the guy. He made some scoffing remarks about the dogs, supposedly in jest but not quite making it. Then he actually growled at them! (When scheduling them, I asked specifically if they had allergies or just didn’t like dogs so we could be sure and have them outside when the people arrived. I was told they were fine around dogs.)
Ambrose, Blanche and Keely pretty much ignored this, but our newest adoptee, Oliver, looked traumatized. He hung his head and looked like if he could have sunk into the floor, he would have. The guy then boasted about his effect on Oliver, “Look, he’s demoralized!”
The couple had come on a gift certificate, so their lesson was paid for already and I couldn’t boot his butt out of our house. But it made me slightly sick inside. I comforted poor Oliver and just said to the young man, “I can see you’re not much of an animal lover.”
His girlfriend said to me, “He hates my kitty, too.”
I couldn’t help thinking, “Swell. Yeah, lady, build your life with this guy! That’s a great idea.”
During the lesson, when he was just around us humans, the guy was all right if a tad bit sarcastic with his humor. But when he and his date were about to leave, again, he took on the “tone” with my dogs who were being nothing but friendly, not even jumping up on him.
I took my cues from Oliver’s response and bid him a hasty farewell. I know we did a good job on the lesson, but this is one person from whom I don’t seek repeat business.
Oliver is by far the most sensitive among our Westies, so it came as no surprise he’d pick up on the man’s animosity most intensely. It broke my heart to see him shrivel under that creepy human’s derisive remarks and growling. I really wanted to go alpha bitch on the nasty man, but, again, the business person in me had to bite my tongue, as he and his girlfriend would only be around the dogs for a couple of moments before going to our studio upstairs.
Nevertheless, I would never seek to have a friendship with someone with that kind of energy and who would be stinky enough to treat someone’s pets that way upon our first meeting. Talk about lacking social skills.
Don’t worry, Oliver. Mama won’t let that man back in to be mean to you ever again.
Oliver kisses his daddy
Please listen in tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, at 4 p.m. Central time for host Nadia Giordana’s terrific blog talk radio show, “Interviews with Extraordinary Women.” In this interview, I’ll be attempting to explain my clearly eccentric approach to life, work and happiness. Call in with questions and join the fun, or give a listen to the show at a later time in its archived version. (I’ll post this soon on this blog’s Radio Interviews page.)
Nadia’s description of the show follows:
Nadia Giordana
Actress Sid Korpi on “Attack of the Moon Zombies” and Other Stuff
My guest today is the multitalented, Sid Korpi. We’ll be talking about all the interesting things she’s done in her life. Among them: English teacher, Journalist/freelance writer, Prize-winning novelist, co-author of a book on Reflexology, Jewelry designer, Actor/member of a comedy troupe, Game inventor, Aerobics/fitness instructor, Singer with an early jazz band/band, Halloween party mogul—Morticia Stewart’s Party Kits, Murder mystery dinner theater playwright/actor/host and more. We’ll find out which of those hats shes wearing most often these days, and where you can see her public performances.
Here I am dancing with my hubby at our Geezer Gala—’50s Sock Hop & Alzheimer’s Fundraiser. We teach beginning social dance through Two Right Feet Dance, where our motto is “Forget Fred & Ginger—We’ll have you dancing like Fred & Wilma in no time!”
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