To all our Film Society members and supporters,
*
Global Lens tickets on sale now! September 11-18, info below!*
*Opening at the theaters this week!
_Broadway
In the Loop <
http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/intheloop>_* With
razor-sharp, truly laugh-out-loud dialogue the film pokes fun at the
absurdity and ineptitude of our highest leaders. With everyone looking
out for number one, and the fate of the free world at stake (but
apparently incidental), the hilarious ensemble cast of characters
(including James Gandolfini and Steve Coogan) bumbles its way through
Machiavellian political dealings, across continents, and toward comic
resolutions that are unforeseeable.
**** The New York Times- "A sharply written, fast-talking, almost
dementedly articulate satire on modern statecraft."
_*Humpday <
http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/humpday>*_ Two guys
take their bromance to another level when they participate in an art
film project. Writer/director Lynn Shelton, director of My Effortless
Brilliance and recipient of the "Someone to Watch Award" at the 2009
Independent Spirit Awards, expertly mines the biggest ironies of the
male ego to hilarious effect. Humpday is a buddy movie gone wild.
***** *San Francisco Chronicle- "Humpday succeeds, often beautifully, by
grounding its risque premise in the awkwardness and humor of real people
trying their damnedest to communicate. A lot."
_*Tower
The Merry Gentleman <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0967945/>*_ Michael
Keaton's directorial debut, The Merry Gentleman tells the story of a
woman (played by the remarkable Kelly Macdonald) fleeing her abusive
husband through traveling to Chicago and starting a new life. But upon
fatefully disrupting a remorseful hitman's (Keaton) suicide, she becomes
intertwined in the lonely killer's life and that of the sullen detective
attempting to track him down.
***** *Los Angeles Times- "A dark and lovely drama about the
complications of human connections that is Michael Keaton's impressive
directing debut."
*_
_**Held Over!
**_(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."
*
**_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."
*_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."
_*
Ponyo <
http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/ponyo>*_ 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.
*This weekend at midnight!
*
_*Rushmore
<
http://www.metacritic.com/video/titles/rushmore?q=rushmore>*_ "Sic
Transit Gloria" in this cult masterpiece from indie auteur Wes Anderson.
*
Last Chance ... Ends Thursday 8/20!
**MOON <
http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/moon>
**AWAY WE GO <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1176740/>*
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_*PROGRAMS AND NEWS
*_The Global Film Initiative's _*Global Lens
<
http://www.globalfilm.org/global_lens.htm>*_ is back, starting Sept
11th at the Broadway.
_**_
Every person has a voice. Every voice tells a story. Every story reveals
a world. The Global Film Initiative proudly presents an extraordinary
series of ten feature films from ten countries for ten dollars. Tickets
on sale now at the Broadway. Click on the link above for info on the
films, schedule soon to come.
The program only runs for a week, so don't miss it!
_*
*_
_*Repo! The Genetic Opera <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0963194/>*_ with
live stage performance and creator, writer, and actor, Terrance Zdunich,
in person!
We'll be holding two special midnight screenings of this modern cult
classic at the Tower Theatre on August 28th and 29th at Midnight.
Special discussion with Terrance Zdunich starts at 11:00. Pre-Show
starts at 11:30. Tickets on sale now at the Tower!
_*
*_
_*
*_*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:
8/21-8/23- 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 8/14 - 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
_Away We Go 4:30, 7:00, 9:30
*NEXT WEEK *
****** From Friday 8/21 - Thursday 8/27
_ Broadway
_Paper Heart 1:15, 3:25, 5:25, 7:30, 9:30
Food Inc 5:15
Humpday 12:55, 3:00, 7:20, 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 4:00, 9:40
The Hurt Locker 1:10, 7:00
In The Loop 1:00, 4:05, 7:05, 9:25_
__Tower _
The Merry Gentleman (2:00 Fri thru Sun only), 4:30, 7:00, 9:30
Midnight show: Rushmore Fri 8/21, Sat 8/22, and Sun 8/23 @ 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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