The Lyric showed Mil Mascaras vs. the Aztec Mummy last night to a large and enthusiastic crowd.  I have never seen a Mexican masked wrestling movie before but found this one to be highly entertaining.  It ALMOST took itself seriously and reminded me of the Batman movies of the 1960s minus the “BOP” “SLAM” bubbled subtitles.  There was also a broad element of the science fiction movies of the 1950s.  Batman and the Justice League of America versus Skeletor would make a good frame of reference, especially in the closing scenes.  Colorful costumes, rapid camera action following rapid fight scenes, all made for an eye-popping movie.  The dialog was brisk, in English and of course, pithy.  The Professor does a great job getting more subtle portions of the plot line progressed.  I would highly recommend this for a Saturday night DVD party enhanced perhaps with pizza and your favorite adult drink of choice (I was drinking water but many in the audience had been to Sharkey’s at the pre-movie party).  Don’t see it alone, you’ll want to share some running commentary with those with whom you view it.

In addition to the movie, the film makers were available, one even masked (El Cardo), to sign autographs and discuss the genre with his many local fans.  A fine time was had by all.

Alas, it was a one night only showing.  This could become a cult classic!!!