To all our Film Society members and supporters,
*
*What an exciting evening last week when so many members came to our
wine & cheese reception to see the screening of VERTIGO on 35mm print.
It is always a pleasure to discuss film with you and have the
opportunity to find out what programming inspires you most. And, our
thanks is always extended to you for your support. A few scratches and
well used print was such a delight and Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak never
looked better. Send us any ideas for December's member celebration as
we're programming that now. Block your calendar for Tuesday night
December 8th! We'll pull out all the stops for the holiday-themed
reception at 6:30 and our screening will begin at 7:30. Join before
then to attend!
*Opening at the theaters this week!
**_Broadway
Coco Before Chanel
<
http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/cocobeforechanel>_* The story of
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, who begins her life as a headstrong orphan, and
through an extraordinary journey becomes the legendary couturier who
embodied the modern woman and became a timeless symbol of success,
freedom and style.
*_
_****1/2 Washington Post "This refreshing alternative to the usual
potted biopic provides an absorbing look at a singular, steely
determination as it was forged and annealed, long before it made itself
known to the world."
*_
Gentlemen Broncos <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1161418/>_* A new comedy
from local-filmmaker, Jared Hess (/Napoleon Dynamite/), and starring
Jemaine Clement (/Flight of the Conchords/), /Gentlemen Broncos
/presents us with a fantastic story about a child's extravagant
imagination and those trying to profit from it.
*_
_*_*Tower
Ong Bak 2 <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0785035/>*_ Martial arts
superstar Tony Jaa stars in and directs this epic tale of revenge set
hundreds of years in the past. Featuring a huge cast and hordes of
elephants, this prequel takes Jaa's skills to the next level, showcasing
him as a master of a wide range of martial arts styles - while proving
him to be a promising director as well.
_*
*_*_
_**LGBT Movie Night Next Monday - FREE
*Every month the Salt Lake Film Society is proud to bring you select,
special free screenings catered toward the LGBT community. Films are on
35mm and presented on the second Monday of every month at the Tower Theatre.
This month's film:
_*Chris and Don. A Love Story
<
http://www.metacritic.com/video/titles/chrisanddon>*_ The true-life
story of the passionate three-decade relationship between British writer
Christopher Isherwood and American portrait painter Don Bachardy, thirty
years his junior.
**** San Francisco Chronicle "This is the portrait of a marriage as full
and enviable as the greatest unions in literature."
Monday 11/9, 7:00pm, Tower Theatre, FREE!
*
*
*Held Over!*
*_
Paris <
http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/paris>_* >From the director
of /L'auberge espagnol /and /Russian Dolls /and starring Juliette
Binoche, /Paris/ is a cinematic love letter to the city that seems to
hide a story behind every shop window, small alley, street market or
grand apartment building, the film explores the life and love possible
only in PARIS.
**** Washington Post- "Paris is a funny, sad, romantic and deeply felt
love letter to a great city. If you can't book a trip now, it's the next
best thing."
_*
The Boys Are Back <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0926380/>*_ Inspired by a
true story, The Boys Are Back is a deeply moving, wryly confessional
tale of fatherhood, that intimately evokes both the fragility and
wonders of family life. Starring Clive Owen.
**** Variety- "This is polished yet authentically moving."
_*
*_*Amelia <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1129445/>* An extraordinary life
of adventure, celebrity and continuing mystery comes to light in
/Amelia/, a vast, thrilling account of legendary aviation pioneer Amelia
Earhart (played by two time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank).
**** Hollywood Reporter "This top-flight portrayal of the aviator by
Hilary Swank is an instant bio classic."
*
**
A Serious Man <
http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/seriousman>* This
black comedy set in 1967 and centered on Larry Gopnik, a Midwestern
professor who watches his life unravel when his wife prepares to leave
him, is yet another masterpiece written and directed by the Coen brothers.
*_
_**_Capitalism: A Love Story <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1232207/>_*
Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story explores the root causes of the
global economic meltdown and takes a comical look at the corporate and
political shenanigans that culminated in what Moore has described as the
biggest robbery in the history of this country--the massive transfer of
U.S. taxpayer money to private financial institutions.
***1/2 Rolling Stone- "Moore's fireball of a movie could change your
life. It had me laughing with tears in my eyes."
_*Bright Star <
http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/brightstar>*_ >From
acclaimed director, Jane Campion, brings us an intimate drama based on
the three-year romance between 19th century poet John Keats and Fanny
Brawne.
**** The New York Times "Ms. Campion, with her restless camera movements
and off-center close-ups, films history in the present tense, and her
wild vitality makes this movie romantic in every possible sense of the
word."
*Last Chance ... Ends Thursday 10/29!
**_The Other Man <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0974613/>
_**Thirst <
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0762073/>*
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_*PROGRAMS AND NEWS
*_
* Free LGBT screening night - see above
* Free Westminster Film Series - Next date December7 at the Tower:
Ghost in the Shell
_*
*_
*You are invited! 11/5 @ 7pm
Come show your support of independent film in Utah!
*Please join the Salt Lake Film Society and local filmmaker, Dustin Guy
Defa, for a fundraising event in support of Dustin's latest film, /Bad
Fever/, at 7pm this Thursday, 11/5 at Garfield Elementary. There will be
a sneak preview of Defa's latest short, /Lost Turtle/ (only screened in
NYC until now); a silent auction of artwork and gifts donated from No
Brow, Fice, Ken Sanders, and Lake of Salt; 60's soul music by Rebecca
McIntosh; and more. $10 suggested donation for attendance (includes two
drinks!).
Click here
<
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161759054071&index=1> for more
info on the event.
Click here <
http://www.badfever.com/> for more info on the film or to
help in additional ways.
*The Yes Men Fix the World w/ Q+A
*We will be holding a panel discussion after the Friday, 11/13 screening
of the scathingly hilarious, new political doc The Yes Men Fix the World
<
http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/yesmenfixtheworld> (opening at
the Broadway on Fri, 11/13) with the film's star and director Andy
Bishlbaum. Stay tuned for more info.
*
_PRECIOUS Q&A and discussion _
*Join us on Friday night, November 20 for a community discussion with
local film critic Scott Renshaw of City Weekly surrounding themes and
topics from the film. Additional guests will be attending as well, we
will announce those soon, so keep an eye on this weekly e-mail.
_*Sing with Maria: The Sound of Music
*_Join us for one day only!
Saturday, December 12
two showtimes only!
Tower Theatre
2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Tickets go on sale November 20
$15 includes gift bag, emcee performers, tea and cookies intermission
and the movie!
all proceeds go to SLFS programs
_*5th Annual Wassail & Waffles Holiday Film Series *_
Bring the little ones out!
Free
One day only
Saturday, December 12 at 10:00 a.m.
Broadway Centre Cinemas
This morning of film and festivities begins at 10:00 a.m. with waffles
and a surprise visit from Santa followed by a 35mm screening of A
MUPPETS CHRISTMAS CAROL.
Mark your calendar and arrive early.
*
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_*
QUICK LOOK AT SHOWTIMES*_
*THIS WEEK*
****** Thru Thursday 11/5...
_ Broadway
_Paris 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:35
Bright Star 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:25
Capitalism: A Love Story 1:10, 4:10, 7:10*, 9:45 *no 7:10 show on Thurs
11/5
The Other Man 1:15, 4:25, 7:20, 9:20
Amelia 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50
A Serious Man 12:35, 2:45, 5:05, 7:25, 9:40_
__Tower _
Thirst 4:00, 7:00*, 9:35 *no 7:00 show on Wed 11/4
*NEXT WEEK *
****** From Friday 11/6 - Thursday 11/12
_ Broadway
_Coco Before Chanel 1:00, 4:00, 7:00, 9:15
Bright Star 1:05, 7:05, 9:25
The Boys Are Back 4:05
Gentlemen Broncos 1:15, 3:15, 5:20, 7:20, 9:20
Paris 1:10, 7:10
Capitalism: A Love Story 4:10, 9:45
Amelia 1:20, 4:20, 7:15, 9:35
A Serious Man 12:35, 2:45, 5:05, 7:25, 9:40_
__Tower _
Ong Bak 2 (2:00 Fri thru Sun only), 4:30, 7:00*, 9:30 *no 7:00 show on
Mon 11/9, Tues 11/10, or Wed 11/11
Free LGBT screening of Chris and Don. A Love Story 7:00 on Mon 11/9
_
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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.
*
Salt Lake Film Society gives
SPECIAL THANKS to our sponsors
*Members like you!
Salt Lake County's Zoo Arts & Parks
Salt Lake County Council & Tier II ZAP advisory Board
George Q. Morris Foundation
An Dinh and Fast Eddie Films
Xmission for their donation of services.
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