Fwd: In Cold Blood, Patricio Guzmán Documentaries, Orphan Films, Chinese Cinema and more!

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UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hugh M. Hefner Classic American Film Program present LOOKING FOR RICHARD BROOKS: AN APPRECIATION Friday, April 1 - Wednesday, May 25 Our appreciation of writer-director Richard Brooks' iconic classics begins with the powerful true-crime saga In Cold Blood (1967), shot in stunning black-and-white and widescreen using actual locations. Unknowns at the time, Scott Wilson and Robert Blake portray the killers, and the film helped inaugurate Wilson's four-decade career as a popular character actor. Read more » IN PERSON: actor Scott Wilson (In Cold Blood, 4/1) and author Douglass K. Daniel (Elmer Gantry, 4/23).
UCLA Film & Television Archive and the UCLA Center for Argentina, Chile and the Southern Cone present ARCHIVE DOCUMENTARY SPOTLIGHT Friday, April 8 @ 7:30 p.m. A special screening of Traces and Memory of Jorge Prelorán (2010) forms the centerpiece of this tribute to UCLA alumnus Prelorán, whose massive body of work—60 ethno-biographic films over many decades—documented Argentina like no other. This moving and illuminating documentary charts Prelorán's unique aesthetic and ethical stamp. Read more » IN PERSON: Maria Elena, Howard Suber, Michael Miner and Mabel Prelorán. FREE Admission!
UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum present FAMILY FLICKS Sunday, April 10 @ 11 a.m. In the animated musical, The Mouse and His Child (1977), mechanical toy mice embark on a wondrous quest to become self-winding after a toy shop accident sends them to a landfill. Read more » FREE Admission!
UCLA Film & Television Archive, the UCLA Latin American Institute and the UCLA Department of Spanish & Portuguese present PATRICIO GUZMÁN: THE WATCHFUL EYE Friday, April 15 – Wednesday, May 11 Our special preview of Nostalgia for the Light ("One of the Top Ten Best Movies of 2010," Sight & Sound) launches our tribute to Chilean filmmaker Patricio Guzmán. He joins us for The Battle of Chile (1975-'79), his landmark, eyewitness chronicle of General Pinochet's violent coup on 9/11/73 and its fearsome legacy. Read more » IN PERSON: Patricio Guzmán (The Battle of Chile, Parts 1&2, 4/29).
UCLA Film & Television Archive, REDCAT, Los Angeles Filmforum, Echo Park Film Center, Pomona College Museum of Art and the Museum of the Moving Image (NY) present BETWEEN DISORDER AND UNEXPECTED PLEASURES: Tales from the New Chinese Cinema Sunday, April 17 & Friday, April 22 Digital media have allowed independent Chinese filmmakers to be bolder, more daring and to better explore fresh themes and locations. The Archive presents two special programs as part of a larger, citywide series of new, independent Chinese cinema. Read more »
THE LEGACY PROJECT SCREENING SERIES Sunday, May 8 @ 7:00 p.m. The Legacy Project is a collaborative effort bringing together the Archive and Outfest to preserve and restore queer film and video. The Case of Mr. Lin (1955) is a rarity of exceeding interest: a documentary featuring a psychotherapy session between the esteemed professor Carl Rogers and a homosexual client; equally revealing is The Liberace Show: "Tribute to Mothers" (Syndicated, 1955), in which Liberace devotes an entire episode to his "favorite person," Mom. Read more »
UCLA Film & Television Archive, New York University and Los Angeles Filmforum present CELEBRATNG ORPHAN FILMS: An Eclectic Mix of Screenings and Discussions Friday & Saturday, May 13 & 14 The term "orphan film" applies to a wide variety of neglected works, many previously unpreserved because their owners have abandoned them, or because no copyright holder can be found. Enjoy two days of home movies, outtakes, newsreels, silent era cinema, fragments and experimental films presented by a full roster of experts and devotees. Read more »
THE IMAGINED WEST Saturday, May 21 @ The Autry The Archive is pleased to collaborate with the Autry National Center in an ongoing, occasional series of films that represent the idea of The West in American popular culture. Ellen Burstyn shines in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), a tender portrait of a single mother with a young son in post-Vietnam America. The film presents a surprising feminist turn for Martin Scorsese's first feature following Mean Streets (1972). Read more » Note: This series takes place at the Autry National Center of the American West.
UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum present FAMILY FLICKS Sunday, May 22 @ 11 a.m. Start your engines for fun! It's the original The Love Bug (1968)! When a Volkswagen Bug follows him home from the dealership, racecar driver Jim Douglas (Jones) doesn't know what to think but soon discovers that this is no ordinary car. Read more » FREE Admission!
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VENUE Billy Wilder Theater in Westwood Village, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024 (corner of Wilshire & Westwood Blvds, courtyard level of the Hammer Museum). The May 21 "The Imagined West" screening takes place at the Autry National Center. Venue/ticket info: TheAutry.org TICKETS FREE Admission to Admission to "Archive Documentary Spotlight" on April 8; and "Family Flicks" on 4/10 and 5/22. Advance tickets for other programs at the Billy Wilder Theater are available for $10 at www.cinema.ucla.edu. Tickets are also available at the Billy Wilder Theater box office starting one hour before showtime: $9 general admission; FREE to all UCLA students with valid ID; $8 other students, seniors and UCLA Alumni Association members with ID. $10 Passes for "Celebrating Orphan Films" are now available! More Info PARKING Under the Billy Wilder Theater: $3 flat rate on weekdays after 6 p.m., and all day on Saturdays and Sundays. Enter from Westwood Blvd., just north of Wilshire. INFO www.cinema.ucla.edu / 310.206.FILM

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Fwd: Letter from Dominic Angerame regarding the future of Canyon Cinema

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From: erik piil <piil.erik@gmail.com>
Date: Thursday, March 31, 2011

Published today, available online here:

http://canyoncinema.com/2011/03/31/important-message-to-the-film-community/

Interesting to note that two out of five of Dominic's 'possible
solutions' include dissolving the current cooperative and starting a
501 3 (c) non profit. If I am correct in my history, it was Canyon's
original hesitation on this that caused its estrangement with its
exhibition partner, the San Francisco Cinematheque, in the late
sixties.

In a day saturated with fascinating discussions regarding curatorship
and archival projection, it is important to observe Canyon's quandary
with the decline in both film rentals and university renting budgets.

Best,

Erik
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Masters Candidate
Moving Image Archiving and Preservation
New York University
646.265.4315

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Seward Park Branch Library's LES Heritage Film Series

The Seward Park Branch Library is pleased to announce the seventh of its Lower East Side Heritage Film Series, Tuesday, April 5th at 6:30 p.m. in our community room. In this installment of our FREE monthly series we will be showing:

Crosby Street (1975, 18 min., 16mm)
Director Jody Saslow takes a look at the various economic, social, and aesthetic strata on a New York City street. Includes interviews with residents and merchants and scenes of the homeless.

The Mural on Our Street (1964, 18 min., 16mm)
Kirk Smallman and Dee Dee Halleck show children and other members of the Henry Street Settlement House as they make drawings of zoo animals for a large tile mural to be used in a new building in their neighborhood. Follows the processes involved in making the tiles and shows views of the completed mural.

The Trouble with Chinatown (1970, 26 min., 16mm)
Originally televised on WNBC's New York Illustrated, producer and writer, Bill Turque's survey of the social and educational structure of New York's Chinatown and its current problems due to increased immigration, the generation gap, and changing socio-political conditions. Includes interviews with leading Chinese-American citizens.

DATE: Tuesday, April 5, 2011
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: NYPL Seward Park Branch Library
Community Room - Basement Level
192 East Broadway
New York, NY 10002-5597
(212) 477-6770
ADMISSION: FREE

Preview Screening of Duncan Jones's Source Code at the Museum of the Moving Image

After briefly touring the Museum of the Moving Image and speaking with curator David Schwartz for class on Thursday, I decided to buy a ticket for one the museum’s events, the preview screening for Duncan Jones’s new film Source Code. The biggest selling point for me was the fact that Duncan Jones was actually going to be there in person for a Q&A after the film. As someone who absolutely loved Moon, I couldn’t pass up the chance to see, and possibly meet, Jones.

The film screening began at 7:30 in the main theater and I anxiously awaited the start of the film as the lights dimmed. Briefly, Source Code is about a solider (Jake Gyllenhaal) that has eight minutes to save the world. Now I don’t want to say too much and spoil the fun because it really is all about how the plot is revealed to us that makes it rather intriguing and exciting to watch. After about an hour and a half later the film was over and I was left with mixed feelings. Although I don’t think it was as visual stunning or unique as Moon, I definitely felt at that time that Source Code had been entertaining. While the film was far more commercial than Moon, I did think that the plot and visual motif was strong enough to make the film worth the $15 admission.

After the screening, Duncan Jones, as promised, came out for the Q&A, with curator David Schwartz acting as moderator. I must admit, hearing him talk was kind of fantastic. It’s easy to see why Jones chose to do this film: he’s quite the sci-fi nerd. I mean this is the man that credits Bladerunner as one of his biggest influences and believes it to be “the greatest sci-fi film ever made.”

Unlike Moon, which he penned himself, the script for Source Code was brought to him by Gyllenhaal in the hopes that he’d agree to direct it. Once he was in, it was easy to secure studio backing with Gyllenhaal as the star campaigning for Jones as director. Jones secured a cool budget of $35 million (compared to the $5 million budget for Moon sans studio backing) to helm this project—a paltry sum, really, considering all of the staggering special effects and the big name stars aboard, including Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright and Michelle Monaghan.

As the Q&A progressed Jones explained that he’s a director that likes to give his actors “an environment to do what’s in their head as long as it fits the film” and who “likes the idea of building some reveals”—two facts that are most evident in the film. And even though the film tries to appeal to a broader audience, it doesn’t sacrifice story. Overall, I came out quite satisfied as a whole with the event, especially because it was so limited (there are only 267 seats in the theater) I was able to secure a photo!

I'm quite eager to see what other programming the Museum of the Moving Image has coming up. If it's as great as meeting Duncan Jones, I'll definitely be there.

Celebrating Orphan Films in LA, May 13-14

Little ol' orphan films in the Billy Wilder Theater in the Hammer Museum at UCLA?

They've sure grown up!

https://www.cinema.ucla.edu/events/2011-05-13/celebrating-orphan-films

A bargain at $10.
Dan

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Babe Ruth/Lou Gehrig home movie found

An example of an orphan film that will surely be preserved and highly valued because of the people that appear in it.

Curator, Motion Pictures, jobs@geh.org

George Eastman House
Job Posting

Curator, Motion Pictures

The George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film
currently has an opening for a Curator of Motion Pictures. This is a
full-time senior management position reporting to the Ron and Donna
Fielding Director.

The Curator of Motion Pictures is responsible for the overall
management, interpretation and maintenance of the Motion Picture
Collection of the George Eastman House. The curator develops the
motion picture collection; designs concepts for exhibitions and public
programs showcasing the collection; creates grant proposals and
programs that support department operations; oversees preservation and
maintenance activities for the collection and related materials;
serves as the Director of the L. Jeffrey Selznick School of Film
Preservation; represents the George Eastman House at national and
international events to promote the Museum's extraordinary collection.
 The Curator of Motion Pictures also collaborates with Museum staff to
provide an integrated approach to upholding the mission and vision of
the George Eastman House. The curator may teach in the Museum's
Selznick school and enjoy an appointment as an adjunct through the
University of Rochester English Department Film Studies Concentration.

An Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Film or related field, with
in-depth knowledge of the full range of Motion Pictures, is required.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of motion picture
collection management experience, with considerable knowledge of
standard museum curatorial and collection management practices. The
successful candidate must have excellent management skills, as well as
grant writing, research, and communication skills.  Proven ability to
develop and foster relationships with collectors, donors, and other
institutions is also vital.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Please forward your resume and
a letter of interest to jobs@geh.org.

Prague's FAMU in NYC ... and upcoming Disappearing Act III

To: Irena Kovarova <ikovarova@earthlink.net

Greetings all!

We just about wrapped up the final list of 18+ films and events of the
third year of the European film showcase called DISAPPEARING ACT III.
I am really thrilled with the line-up and guests and all the new
partnerships. We will kick off the program on April 6 at the Bohemian
National Hall with the NY premiere of CZECH DREAM, director Filip
Remunda and opening party. I'll write more very soon but mark your
calendars for April 6-14. All screenings are free and all films
screened from a good quality digital format. Hope you will come.

In the meantime, you can get a taste of FAMU, the Prague Film Academy
lectures and workshops in New York, presented in collaboration with
the Czech Center at BNH for the second year in a row. This year, more
than a half of the programs is free and all programs are open to
general public. Two deans (one former, one current) and professors of
film history, screenwriting, cinematography and directing will have
weekend sessions starting next Saturday, March 19 followed by two more
weekends in April and May. See the program summary and link below.

Cheers to the Spring weather!

Best, Irena

Study Film in Prague… now in New York City!

FAMU at the Czech Center New York
321 E 73rd Street, bet 1st & 2nd Aves

Located in the heart of Prague, FAMU, the Czech National Film Academy,
is one of the oldest and most prestigious film schools worldwide. This
independent institution of higher learning, with ten departments
devoted exclusively to audio-visual media, provides a balance of
theory and practice -- a proven method that has trained some of
Europe's most prominent filmmakers.

This seminar series makes for a great start for all who wish to
explore plans to study filmmaking.

details: http://new-york.czechcentres.cz/news/famu/

March 17, 7 pm
The newest films of FAMU students
The collection of most successful films of FAMU students from the past
year will be introduced by Michal Bregant, Head of FAMU International
and Chair of FAMU MFA Program

March 19-20, 2 pm
Michal Bregant: History of Czech Cinema: In Transition and Today

April 2-3, 10:30 am
Pavel Jech: Screenwriting for the short form

… the same day at 2:30 pm
Michael Gahut: Topics in Cinematography

May 7-8, 2 pm
Pavel Marek: Directing Analysis: Methods, Styles, and Approaches to
European Cinema

Each lecture session is two to three hours. These lectures are free
and open to the public.
The following day, the lecturers are available for practical workshops
and individual consultations with participants.

Fees:
Lectures are free of charge.

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IFC Center NEWS: Spring Season announced @ STF

Stranger Than Fiction @ IFC Center NEW SPRING SEASON ANNOUNCED  Guests include Gillian Armstrong, Sundance winner Jon Foy, Oscar winner Barbara Trent & more ORDER EARLY BIRD SEASON PASS 14 FILMS FOR $99 & for IFC Center members $75     STF SPRING SEASON IS COMING! 14 great docs in the theater + free dvd from Docurama + free popcorn at every STF show + ability to transfer pass to a friend ALL this for $99 (for IFC Center members $75)  To order Spring Season pass, follow this link to LOVE, LUST & LIES and click on 8:00 pm.      PRE-SEASON SPECIAL - Wed, MAR 16 LOVE, LUST & LIES (2010)   Director Gillian Armstrong (Little Women; My Brilliant Career) has spent several decades looking at the lives of 3 Australian women from age of 14 to closing in on 50 - reminiscent of "7 Up." Q&A w/ dir Gillian Armstrong    PRE-SEASON SPECIAL - Tues, MAR 22   MOONEY VS. FOWLE (1962)  This rarely screened classic by Drew Associates (Jane; Crisis) looks at rival Miami high school football coaches facing off in a championship game. Q&A w/ dir James Lipscomb    PRE-SEASON SPECIAL - Mon, MAR 28 THE PIPE (2010)   When Shell attempts to build a gas pipeline on Ireland's west coast, local farmers and fishermen rise up to fight. Q&A w/ dir Risteard Ó Domhnaill & prod Rachel Lysaght OPENING NIGHT - Tue, MAR 29 RESURRECT DEAD: THE MYSTERY OF THE TOYNBEE TILES (2011) Sundance Best Director winner, Jon Foy looks into the mysterious tiles embedded on streets of Philadelphia, NY and elsewhere. Q&A w/ dir Jon Foy Tue, APR 5 STOLEN (2009) Filmmakers stumble upon accusations of modern slavery in the Western Sahara and wind up in the middle of international controversy. Q&A w/ dirs Violeta Ayala, Dan Fallshaw Tue, APR 12 WHOLPHIN   From the publishers of McSweeney's comes this quarterly anthology of strange and wonderful short films. Wholphin curator Brent Hoff presents doc surprises. Q&A w/ Brent Hoff and others Tue, APR 19 BRICK CITY (2011) This epic doc series about Newark, NJ is like a reality version of The Wire. Tonight the makers show selections and discuss behind the scenes. Q&A w/ filmmakers Marc Levin & Mark Benjamin THURS SPECIAL - APR 21 THESE AMAZING SHADOWS  (2011) Official selection of the Sundance Film Festival. A film lover's delight, this doc celebrates the National Film Registry with clips from silent era, Hollywood's golden age, historic home movies and more.   Q&A w/ TBA Tue, APR 26 CUL DE SAC: A SUBURBAN WAR STORY (2002) A meth addict steals a tank from a military base and plows through San Diego's suburbs. This night also showcases recipients of Garrett Scott grant. Q&A w/ editor Ian Olds Tue, MAY 3 WE STILL LIVE HERE (2011) The language of the Massachusetts-based Wampanoag Indians was lost until Jessie Little Doe makes it her mission to revive it. Q&A w/ dir Anne Makepeace Tue, MAY 10 THREE OF HEARTS: A POSTMODERN FAMILY  (2004) Directed by the founder of DocuClub and filmed over 8 years, an experiment to maintain a menage a trois makes for riveting real life drama and raises provocative questions. Q&A w/ dir Susan Kaplan Tue, MAY 17 THE PANAMA DECEPTION (1992) Oscar-winning doc investigating George Bush's 1989 invasion of Panama and the media's compliance in skewing the story. Q&A w/ dir Barbara Trent Tue, MAY 24 MEGAMALL (2009) A searing look at the politics of property development, following a 12-year battle over the Pallisades Center mall in West Nyack, NY. Q&A w/ dir Barbara Trent CLOSING NIGHT - Tue, MAY 31: TBA Two films left in STF Winter season...   Tues, Mar 8 @ 8 pm THEATER OF WAR (2008)  Q&A w/ filmmaker John Walter A NYT Critics' Pick, below are excerpts from Manohla Dargis' review: In his inspired, inspiring essayistic documentary "Theater of War," the filmmaker John Walter jumps from art to history and politics and back again, from the theater of the streets to the theater of the stage, without pause. That makes the movie, which follows a Public Theater production in Central Park of Bertolt Brecht's epic play "Mother Courage and Her Children," tough to summarize, which is part of its appeal. Because while the movie is about a particular staging of "Mother Courage," it is also about the war in Iraq, theater (and bicycle riding) as social protest, the necessity and futility of art, and the agonizing human failing that Mother Courage gives voice to in "The Song of the Great Capitulation." Read more...  Buy tickets for THEATER OF WAR Coming soon to STF...    CLOSING NIGHT - MARCH 15: HARLAN COUNTY USA (1976)This Oscar-winning film belongs in the canon of great documentary making for its compassionate look at the clash between coal miners and a corporation. Q&A w/ dir Barbara Kopple STF spring season runs March 29-May 31. Stay tuned for details.   STF group discounts If you belong to a school or organization that would like to make a group purchase of 10 or more tickets at a discount rate, please contact raphaela@STFdocs.com. Start planning now to purchase season passes for spring season kicking off March 29! STF welcomes Columbia University's graduate documentary class as season pass holders. SPRING SEASON THEATER OF WAR Coming Soon to STF... 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