2008, Canada, directed by Guy Maddin, Rated PG, 80 minutes, 35mm print, B&W/Color.
Have you ever wanted to relive your childhood and do things differently? Guy Maddin (The Saddest Music in the World) casts B-movie icon Ann Savage as his domineering mother in an attempt to answer that question in My Winnipeg, a hilariously wacky and profoundly touching good-bye letter to his childhood hometown. This is a a documentary (or “docu-fantasia” as Maddin proclaims) that inventively blends local and personal history with surrealist images and metaphorical myths. The film covers everything from the fire at the local park, which lead to a frozen lake of distressed horse heads, to pivotal and factually heightened scenes from Maddin’s own childhood, all laced with a startling emotional honesty. My Winnipeg is Maddin’s most truly unique cinematic experience.
Week one: October 3 - 9, Friday through Thursday at 7 p.m., Saturday & Sunday Matinee at 2 p.m.,
Week two: October 10 - 16, Friday through Thursday at 9 p.m.
October 10 - 23
In Search of a Midnight Kiss
2008, USA, directed by Alex Holdridge, Rated R, 90 minutes, 35mm print, B&W.
From filmmaker Alex Holdridge and the producer of Before Sunrise, this film is a funny and bittersweet look at love, sex, and modern romance. With an unsold script, no concrete plans, and a love life reduced to getting caught in compromising positions (alone!), 29-year-old aspiring writer Wilson (Scoot McNairy) just had the worst year of his life. That is until his best friend, Jacob (Brian Matthew McGuire), browbeats him into posting a personal ad for New Year’s Eve on Craig’s List. When Vivian (Sara Simmonds), a sexy, sarcastic, and seemingly blind-date-from-hell responds, the two strangers embark on an unexpected journey through the black-and-white streets of Los Angeles, hoping to meet the right one before the stroke of midnight.
Week one: October 10 - 16, Friday through Thursday at 7 p.m., Saturday & Sunday Matinee at 2 p.m.,
Week two: October 17 - 23, Friday through Thursday at 9 p.m.
October 17 - 23
The Wackness
2008, USA, directed by Jonathan Levine, Rated R, 99 minutes, 35mm print.
During the summer of 1994 in New York City, Luke (Played by Drake and Josh’s Josh Peck), a socially uncomfortable teenage pot dealer with no friends, has issues with his parents and has no confidence with girls. Luke exchanges pot for his therapy sessions with Dr. Squires (Ben Kinglsey) who has sexual problems of his own. The two become friends with something in common and trek across New York City exploring each other’s world. Mary-Kate Olsen and Famke Janssen complete the cast of this Sundance Film Festival hit.
For one week only: October 17 - 23, Friday through Thursday at 7 p.m., Saturday & Sunday Matinee at 2 p.m.
October 24 - 30
Lawrence of Arabia
1962, UK, directed by David Lean, Not Rated, 217 minutes, 70mm print.
Back once again in glorious 70mm is the winner of seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture of 1962, Lawrence of Arabia. Peter O’Toole and Omar Shariff star in this sweeping epic about the life of T. E. Lawrence and his experiences in Arabia during World War I. This is truly one of the greatest films ever made! Directed by cinema great David Lean.
One week only: October 24 - 30, Friday through Thursday at 7 p.m. only, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
