The colorful, quirky style that is associated with the members of the West Coast experimental film scene has long been defined by the foundational work of Bruce Baillie, Robert Nelson, and Pat O’Neill. Despite being every bit as critical to that scene’s origins and their subversions of New Age aesthetics, the small body of work that Will Hindle (1929-87) left behind has frequently resulted in many of his 11 films being far more discussed than seen. The increasing rarity of prints in good condition has further contributed to a certain obscurity, despite praise from writers such as Amos Vogel and Gene Youngblood. Happily, the breadth and depth of his work has experienced something of a revival in appreciation, with Joshua Minsoo Kim of Tone Glow putting together the first complete retrospective of Hindle’s filmography, Unknown Nostalgia, at Chicago’s Sweet Void Cinema in December 2024. Spectacle followed suit with their own complete retrospective, Unearthly Poetic Visions, in July 2025.

Spectacle is pleased to bring back a 6-film sampler of Will Hindle’s films due to collective demand for another dip into the pool. Whether you saw these films previously or not, it’s likely that this might be the last chance for New Yorkers to see the only good print of Watersmith in existence for quite a while, along with the rarity of theatrical screenings for his other titles.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13 – 5:15 PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 14 – 5:15 PM

NON CATHOLICAM
1963. United States.
10 min. 16mm.

FFFTCM
1967. United States.
5 min. 16mm.

CHINESE FIREDRILL
1968. United States.
25 min. 16mm.

BILLABONG
1968. United States.
9 min. 16mm.

WATERSMITH
1969. United States.
32 min. 16mm.

SAINT FLOURNOY LOBOS-LOGOS AND THE EASTERN EUROPE FETUS TAXING JAPAN BRIDES IN WEST COAST PLACES SUCKING ALABAMA AIR
1970. United States.
12 min. 16mm.

TRT: 93 min + reel changes