To all our Film Society members and supporters,
*
*A special thank you goes out to KUED, who collaborated with us in
presenting the film JULIE & JULIA to our members and supporters. Our
next member screening will be Tuesday, October 13 at 7:30 p.m. with a
wine and cheese reception prior to the screening, so mark your calendars
and send us your ideas for films. KUED was also generous to offer
members on the list a chance at winning a special DVD collection of Jane
Austen. Congratulations goes out to Steve Watson! Welcome all our new
members. We look forward to hearing from you and providing amazing
programming for the future.
Children and films
Just a quick update on our Big Pictures Little People program as well.
This year, a record number of over 600 children between the ages of 2-12
from over seven different shelters and organizations for children
attended this years program. Designed to ensure access to artful
children's films, this program buses in children from area shelters and
programs, gives a t-shirt, film surprises, concessions and then screens
a repertory classic like Miyazaki's SPIRITED AWAY. Sponsored by the
George Q. Morris Foundation and by your generous membership contribution.
Movie writing in Utah
Utah screenwriters are now moving into writing their local and regional
movie scripts. These writers were chosen from applicants to participate
in a one-year workshop in screen writing. We look forward to working
with this talented group of writers throughout this year. Their next
workshop will be designed by Joan Tewkesbury (writer: NASHVILLE) who
will also be visiting to work with the writers on their characters. We
will keep you posted on progress.
*Opening at the theaters this week!
_Broadway
Ponyo <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0876563/>_*, Japanese master animator
Hayao Miyazaki brings us a story inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's
fairy tale "The Little Mermaid." Already a box-office success in Japan,
this story of a young and overeager goldfish named Ponyo and her quest
to become human features an outstanding roster of voice talent including
Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, Tina Fey, Liam Neeson, Lily Tomlin, and
Betty White.
*_Paper Heart <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1331064/>_*, Charlyne Yi has
her doubts about the existence of true love and embarks on a quest
across America to make a documentary about the one subject she doesn’t
fully understand, only to meet a boy after her own heart: Michael Cera.
Combining elements of documentary and traditional storytelling, reality
and fantasy, "Paper Heart" brings a fresh perspective to the modern
romance and redefines the classic love story.
*_
_**Held Over!*
*_
The Cove <
http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/cove>_*, In this
pulse-pounding eco-thriller, a crack team of divers, activists and
special effects experts infiltrate a secret cove in Japan to expose one
of history's most shocking and unimaginable crimes against nature.
Winner of the Audience Award at this year's Sundance Film Festival, 'The
Cove' is sure to be one of the most talked about films of the summer.
**** The New York Times- "...an exceptionally well-made documentary that
unfolds like a spy thriller, complete with bugged hotel rooms,
clandestine derring-do and mysterious men in gray flannel suits."
*_
(500) Days of Summer
<
http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/500daysofsummer>_*, An offbeat
romantic comedy and Sundance hit about a woman (played perfectly by
Zooey Deschanel) who doesn't believe true love exists, and the young man
(Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who falls for her.
**** Roger Ebert- "Here is a rare movie...a delightful comedy, alive
with invention."
*_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 <
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.
*
*
*
This weekend at midnight!
*
_*Trainspotting <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117951/>*_, Choose life.
Choose a job. Choose a starter home. Choose dental insurance, leisure
wear and matching luggage. Choose your future. But why would anyone want
to do a thing like that?
*
Last Chance ... Ends Thursday 8/6!
**O'Horten <
http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/ohorten>
*_*Burma VJ: Reporting from a Closed Country
<
http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/burmavj>
*_*_Every Little Step <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0977648/>_*
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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
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:
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 8/7 - Thursday 8/13
_ Broadway
_Food Inc 1:15, 3:25, 5:25, 7:30, 9:55
Every Little Step 3:00. 7:20
Moon 12:55, 5:15, 9:35
500 Days of Summer 1:05, 3:15, 5:30, 7:35, 9:45
O' Horten 1:15*, 4:05, 7:15, 9:15
The Cove 1:00, 3:05, 5:10, 7:25, 9:40
The Hurt Locker 1:10, 4:00, 7:00, 9:50_
__Tower _
Burma VJ 4:30, 7:00
Away We Go 9:15
*NEXT WEEK *
****** From Friday 8/14 - Thursday 8/20
_ Broadway
_Paper Heart 1:15, 3:25, 5:25, 7:30, 9:30
Food Inc 3:00. 7:20
Moon 12:55, 5:15, 9:35
500 Days of Summer 1:05, 3:15, 5:30, 7:35, 9:45
Ponyo 12:50, 3:00, 5:05, 7:15, 9:25
The Cove 1:00, 3:05, 5:10, 7:25, 9:40
The Hurt Locker 1:10, 4:00, 7:00*, 9:50 * Tue 8/18 No 7 PM show
_Tower
_Fri 8/14 thru Sun 8/16
Salt Lake City Film Festival
Mon 8/17 thru Thurs 8/20
Away We Go 4:30, 7:00, 9:30
Midnight show: Trainspotting Fri 8/14, Sat 8/15, and Sun 8/16 @ 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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