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Indie Films
(not just at 5:30pm anymore…check weekly listings)
The best in art, documentary, foreign language, and independent films presented in high definition digital image. This series is brought to you in partnership with WRVO.
July 28, 30-August 1
Winnebago Man (2009)
A film by Ben Steinbauer, R, 87 min.
Winner, Grand Jury Award Best Documentary at 3 international film festivals. Jack Rebney is the most famous man you’ve never heard of- an RV salesman whose hilarious, foul-mouthed outbursts were caught on video in 1988 and became an internet phenomenon in 2005.
“Winnebago Man is a laugh-out-loud look at viral culture and an unexpectedly poignant look at one man’s response to unintended celebrity.”-- IndieWire.com
August 4-8
Hamilton Film Festival
World renowned filmmakers Harold Ramis (Animal House, Ghost Busters, Groundhog Day) and Joe Berlinger (Brother’s Keeper, Crude) headline a full schedule of great films, discussion and special events. Vicki Abeles, recently featured on Oprah, will be on hand to present her award winning documentary, Race to Nowhere, a must-see for every parent, teacher and school official. ESPN Films showcases Keep Eye on Ball, a documentary on legendary squash champion Hashim Khan. Promising new filmmakers, a local filmmakers' competition, an Awareness Walk and more offer something for everyone. For full schedule and details, visit www.slaterbrothersentertainment.com.
August 11-15
The Girl Who Played with Fire (2009)
A film by Daniel Alfredson, R, 129 min. In Swedish with sub-titles.
The second installment in the best-selling “Millennium” trilogy, following The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. As computer hacker Lisbeth and journalist Michael investigate a sex-trafficking ring, Lisbeth is accused of 3 murders, causing her to go on the run while Michael works to clear her name.
“Lisbeth is as compelling as any movie character in recent memory.”-- Roger Ebert
Sunday, August 15 at 7:00pm
An Evening of Silent Film
Featuring the 1928 Buster Keaton classic comedy The Cameraman. Silent film composer Ben Model of the Museum of Modern Art provides live keyboard accompaniment and fascinating insights into the silent film era. A special treat, whether you’re 8 or 80.
August 18-22
Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work (2010)
A film by Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg, NR, 84 min.
Sundance Film Festival Award winner. A documentary on the life and career of this legendary, irreverent and groundbreaking performer.
“One of the most truthful documentaries about show business I’ve seen. Also maybe the funniest.”-- Roger Ebert
August 25, 27-29
The City of Your Final Destination (2009)
A film by James Ivory, PG-13, 114 min., In Spanish and English.
Stars Laura Linney and Anthony Hopkins. A young American doctoral student working on a biography of Latin American writer Jules Gund encounters difficulties with the deceased author’s estate. Undeterred, he turns up uninvited on the family’s doorstep in a remote corner of Uruguay, hoping to change their minds.
“An upscale literary cinema that appeals to audiences who appreciate films with well-written dialogue.”-- NY Press
September 1-5
North Face (2008)
A film by Philip Stolzl, NR, 126 min., In German, Italian and French with sub-titles.
Winner, German Film Critics Award. Based on a true story, a suspenseful adventure about a competition to climb the most dangerous rock face in the Alps.
“There are more forces at work than wind, ice, rock and altitude, but this drama keeps a firm grip.” -- LA Times
September 8-12
The Father of My Children (2009)
A film by Mia Hansen-Love, NR, 110 min. In French.
Winner, Cannes Film Festival Special Jury Prize. Gregoire Canvel is a French film producer, an honest hustler, a loving father and husband, confidant of his powers, enjoying his work. Yet his reserves- both financial and emotional- reach a dramatic breaking point. This is the story of a good man, well loved, who runs into a dead end.
“Touching, sensitive, sweet, unmarred by pop psychology crap, played with restraint.”-- Florent Dudognan
September 15-19
Mother and Child (2009)
A film by Rodrigo Garcia, R, 125 min.
A deeply moving film starring Annette Bening, Naomi Watts, Kerry Washington and Samuel L. Jackson. Three women’s lives share a common core: they have all been profoundly affected by adoption.
“Rodrigo Garcia turns in a masterpiece!”-- New York Press
Dates subject to change. Check weekly listings.
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