Urgh! A Music War captured the punk and new wave explosion as it happened, stringing together live sets into a 96-minute time capsule that fans have traded on bootlegs for decades. Nitehawk adds a presentation by the Professors of Urgh!, superfans who have spent more than 55 episodes dissecting it. If you collect post-punk records, this is how to spend the holiday evening.
What to expect
The Professors of Urgh! give a presentation before the 35mm film rolls in Nitehawk's dine-in theater near Prospect Park. Expect an enthusiastic, record-collector audience, drinks ordered to your seat, and a lot of air-guitar energy during the 96 minutes.
Good to know
- Nitehawk Prospect Park is at 188 Prospect Park West; take the F or G to 15 St–Prospect Park.
- Rated R.
- Food and drinks are served at your seat.
- It is a concert film, so the soundtrack is the main event.
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Common questions
Who are the Professors of Urgh!?
Nitehawk describes them as the hosts of more than 55 episodes about the film.
Is it on 35mm?
Yes, per Nitehawk.
