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Screening of ‘Black-Faced Lye’ at Phoenix

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Black-Faced Lye
The Film. The Play. The Phenomenon.
On September 8, 1980, Martin was asleep when his younger brother, Calvin, stood over him and poured lye and acid onto his face. Martin’s face and life were decimated in this one blinding and grotesque act. But would you believe his family said he got what he deserved?
Was Martin Green a narcissist? An addict? A demon? Or simply and profoundly a human being? It depends on who you ask. It depends on who you think you see.
Step into the curious world of Martin Green through the multimedia production Black-Faced Lye, written, directed and produced by Ulysses “Butch” Slaughter. Black-Faced Lye combines film with live monologues to bring the audience face-to-face with deep existential and ethical questions about family, justice, mental health and social stability.
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Tickets are now on sale for the Nov. 23, 2024 1PM screening at Phoenix (formerly Gatsby’s Bar and Grill) in Aston, Pennsylvania. This event will sell out! General admission is $25. A $40 special offer is also available for guests who want a $15 food voucher to dine in at The Phoenix before or after the show. Purchase tickets now at ulyssesbutchslaughter.com

Review of the movie – Reagan

By Betty Lou Roselle

This was a highly entertaining movie, very nostalgic and historical.

Dennis Quaid should get an academy award for his portrayal of President Reagan. He fully inhabits this character which is a hard job since Reagan is so well known. He has Reagan’s voice and mannerisms down to perfection. Penelope Ann Miller did a stellar job as Nancy Reagan. Sean McNamara does a great job directing this talented cast which includes Jon Voight and many other veteran actors you will recognize. Ignore the critics at Rotten Tomatoes. I expected that critics would give it bad reviews because let’s face it, they all lean left. They know audiences will see the similarity of the love Reagan had for this country and the love President Trump has. What’s important is the audiences love it, 98%!