To all our Film Society members and supporters,
*Opening This Week!
_Broadway
EVERY LITTLE STEP <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0977648/>_*, an engaging
doc that explores the incredible journey of real-life dancers as they
struggle through auditions for the Broadway revival of "A Chorus Line",
while also investigating the history of the show and the creative minds
behind the original and current incarnations.
**** Wall Street Journal- "How long has it been since a movie left you
literally speechless?"
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_**Held Over!*
*_
FOOD, INC. <
http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/foodinc>_*, you'll
never look at dinner the same way again after seeing this unflattering
look inside America's corporate-controlled food industry. Featuring
interviews with such experts as Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation) and
Michael Pollan (The Omnivore's Dilemma) Food, Inc. reveals surprising --
and often shocking truths -- about what we eat, how it's produced, who
we have become as a nation and where we are going from here. **** Los
Angeles Times- "Essential Viewing"
*_
_THE HURT LOCKER - 2 screen exclusive engagement!
<
http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/hurtlocker>, *one of the most
widely acclaimed films of the year, The Hurt Locker is an intense
portrayal of elite soldiers who have one of the most dangerous jobs in
the world: disarming bombs in the heat of combat. Starring Jeremy
Renner, Ralph Fiennes, and Guy Pierce. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow
**** The New York Times- "The best nondocumentary American feature made
yet about the war in Iraq."
*
MOON <
http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/moon>, *Sam Rockwell
expertly plays an astronaut completing a solo, three-year mission on the
far side of the moon while barely holding on to his sanity and working
alongside only his a faithful computer (voiced by the unmistakable Kevin
Spacey) in this refreshingly intelligent psychological thriller.
*AWAY WE GO <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1176740/>, *Sam Mendes
(/AMERICAN BEAUTY, REVOLUTIONARY ROAD/) directs this compassionate
dramedy which follows a thirtysomething couple around the country as
they search for a spot to start their family. Starring John Krasinski,
Maya Rudolph, Jeff Daniels, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Allison Janney, and
written by Dave Eggers.
*
*
*CHERI <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179258/> *Starring Michelle
Pfeiffer, Rupert Friend, Kathy Bates, and Felicity Jones. It is turn of
the century in Belle Epoque Paris and a scandalous romp is underfoot.
The sensational tale begins as the ravishing Lea contemplates retirement
from her renowned stature as Paris' most envied seductress to the rich
and famous.
*WHATEVER WORKS <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1178663/>*
Starring Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Ed Begley Jr., Patricia
Clarkson, Henry Cavill, Kristen Johnston, and Michael McKean. Woody
Allen returns to New York with an offbeat comedy about a crotchety
misanthrope and a naïve, impressionable young runaway from the south.
When her uptight parents, arrive to rescue her, they are quickly drawn
into wildly unexpected romantic entanglements. Everyone discovers that
finding love is just a combination of lucky chance and appreciating the
value of Whatever Works.
*This weekend at midnight!
*
*
THE GODFATHER <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068646/>*, a newly
remastered 35mm print of Coppola's mobster masterpiece makes for a
midnight you can't refuse.
*
Last Chance ... Ends Thursday 7/16!
**_REVANCHE <
http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/revanche>_*
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_*PROGRAMS AND NEWS
*_*Free Wireless Internet at the Broadway!*
Our local web provider, XMISSION <
http://www.xmission.com/>, has
generously donated their wireless internet services for the lobby of the
Broadway. Now you can surf the web on your laptop while you wait for
your film or simply come down and relax while you enjoy one of our
gourmet coffees in our lounge area. Thanks Xmission!
*The Manhattan Short Film Festival is coming to Utah!*
Over 450 Screenings in 130 cities across Five Continents including all
50 states of the USA have already been booked for one week in September,
for 2009 MANHATTAN SHORT. Festival organizers predict 500 screening in
200 cities by the end of the month, with a global average of 200 viewers
per cinema an audience of over of 100,000 is expected to view and vote
on the next Finalists of 2009. Many feature films don't see this
audience within a week...for a filmmaker out there with a short film
there can be no greater test than the *MANHATTAN SHORT
<
http://www.msfilmfest.com/>.*.. click on the link for more info.
*Midnight movies!*
Summer of 35 midnight lineup!
All on 35mm prints
Special Summer of 35 pass good for all midnights and only $20 on sale at
the Tower!
In addition to Fridays and Saturdays at midnight, we will be adding a
"last chance" screening of the weekend's film at NOON every Sunday for
all those who can't make the late night screenings.
Schedule:
7/24-7/26- THE GODFATHER <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068646/>
7/31-8/2- THE GRADUATE <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061722/>
8/7-8/9- BEETLEJUICE <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094721/>
8/14-8/16- TRAINSPOTTING <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117951/>
8/21-8/23- RUSHMORE <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0128445/>
8/28-8/30- REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA
<
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0963194/> (w/ live cast and audience
participation on both nights; get discounted tix with the purchase of
Rocky Horror ticket.)
_*QUICK LOOK AT SHOWTIMES*_
*THIS WEEK*
****** From Friday 7/17 - Thursday 7/23
_ Broadway _
Food Inc 1:15, 3:25, 5:25, 7:35, 9:55
Revanche 1:05, 4:15, 7:05*, 9:40 *no show Wed 7/22
Moon 12:55, 3:05, 5:15, 7:25, 9:35
Away We Go 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:45
The Hurt Locker 1:10, 2:00, 4:00, 5:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:50
_ Tower _
Cheri 7:00
Whatever Works 4:30, 9:15
*NEXT WEEK *
****** From Friday 7/24 - Thursday 7/30
_ Broadway _
Food Inc 1:15, 3:25, 5:25, 7:35, 9:55
Every Little Step 12:55, 3:00. 5:10, 7:20, 9:30
Moon 12:55, 3:05, 5:15, 7:25, 9:35
Away We Go 1:00, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:45
Hurt Locker, The 1:10, 2:00, 4:00, 5:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:50
_ Tower _
Cheri (2:30 Fri thru Sun only), 7:00* *no 7:00 show Wed 7/29
Whatever Works 4:30, 9:15
Midnight show: The Godfather Fri 7/24, Sat 7/25, and Sun 7/26 @ noon
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*Staff*
Our staff here at the Salt Lake Film Society thanks all our supporters.
SLFS takes great care in hiring a staff that has a film history or
knowledge, so feel free to talk with any staff member about up coming
releases and our video collection at the Tower Theatre. They are a
wealth of knowledge and I'm happy to take all e-mail correspondence.
*Volunteer*
If you would like to volunteer for the Film Society events and earn
passes, please contact Jim Faulkner at 801-746-0038 or reply to this
e-mail.
We thank you for your continuing support.
*
SPECIAL THANKS*
Salt Lake Film Society thanks Xmission for their donation of services.
Salt Lake Film Society thanks Zoo Arts and Parks and SL County.
Salt Lake Film Society thanks George Q. Morris Foundation for sponsorship.
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