Animal Crackers 80th Anniversary

Join Harpo's son Bill Marx and acclaimed interviewer Dick Cavett in celebrating the 80th anniversary of the 1930 Marx Brothers classic Animal Crackers, with a screening, discussion and some surprises! An accomplished composer and musician, Bill Marx will talk about working and playing with his dad, as well as his uncles Groucho, Chico and Zeppo. Legendary talk-show host Dick Cavett is a renowned Marx Brothers expert who hosted several celebrated interview programs with Groucho in the final years of the comedian's life. Film 97 minutes plus discussion.

The 9th Annual SF Sketchfest, running January 14 to February 2 at various Bay Area venues, also features appearances by Conan O'Brien, Monty Python's Terry Jones, Cinematic Titanic (featuring the cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000) and "Weird Al" Yankovic. Information at www.sfsketchfest.com.