The FINAL Tampa Film Review (TFR) on Friday, January 9, from 8 – 10 p.m. at the Italian Club, 1731 East Seventh Ave. The event is FREE and OPEN to the public. The final TFR will showcase some of the BEST short films made in Tampa Bay that have been shown since the TFR’s inception in January 2004.
The Italian Club invites everyone to join them at their weekly happy hour prior to the TFR. Happy hour begins at 6 p.m., and features complimentary food and drink specials.
Every month for the past five years, the Tampa Film Review has showcased films produced by Tampa filmmakers. The fact that TFR has been able to fill so many months of programming with locally produced films is a testament to the talent in the Tampa Bay area. The Gasparilla International Film Festival and the Tampa Film Institute have long admired and respected the tireless work of the Guzzo Brothers and TFR. The Film Review will be missed by us and the 100’s of monthly attendees that came to see the latest that local production had to offer.
January Lineup:
Gunn Highway by Stefan Abbott (Vino-Figueroa) – Looks can be deceiving. Just because someone looks one way on the outside, doesn’t mean they look the same on the inside.
To Live Is To Die by Chris Woods: A group of college students are asked to share non-fictional stories in the writing class. Strangely enough the authors fall victim to their own tales.
Tale of Two Meagans by Fred Zara: Confident science major Mark Jarvis has never encountered a problem he couldn’t solve through cool-headed analysis. But when he falls head-over-heels in love with two women of equal-but-opposite appeal, the cocky whiz kid finds himself faced with the impossible task of having to choose just one.
Mexican Sky by Ken Collins: A mouthy career criminal takes a sheriff and his deputy hostage in their own squad car in a desperate attempt to flee across the Mexican border.
Time & Again by Todd Thompson: Steve Peters has found a way to control time, but how can he cheat death if fate has a mind of his own?
The Last One by Garrett Brown: Stop-motion claymation about a slacker who gets into in a horrific car crash and wakes to a surreal world where all perception is skewed.
Special theatrical showing of Emmanuel Jal: WAR CHILD January 3, 2009 – 2:30pm @ The Belcourt Theatre for a benefit for Green Orchards, an organization promoting sustainable green communities and peace in Southern Sudan, and The Lost Boys of Sudan.
Left home at the age of seven/one year later I’m carryin’ an Ak-47.” For hip hop artist Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier in Sudan’s brutal civil war, these lyrics are hardly empty posturing. They are the bitter reality of a young man who was “forced to sin” but determined to “never give up and never give in.” Today, wounded but still hopeful, he fights a new battle: bringing peace to his beloved Sudan and building schools in Africa. This time, his weapon is a microphone. See why audiences from New York to Berlin to London rave about the award-winning film, War Child, and have embraced the hip-hop artist with a terrifying past and a gentle soul. Interspersing original interviews, live concerts, and rare footage of Jal as a seven year-old boy, War Child will make viewers cry, laugh, dance, and celebrate the power of hope.
War Child, an award-winning documentary directed by C. Karim Chrobog, chronicles the tumultuous, shocking, inspiring, and ultimately hopeful odyssey of Emmanuel Jal. A former child soldier of Sudan’s brutal civil war, he is now an emerging international hip hop star sharing a message of peace for his war-torn land and beloved Africa. Read more of this article »
“Welcome to Macintosh – The documentary for the rest of us” will be presented for one night only during the week of “Macworld” 2009 in San Francisco. On Thursday, January 8th a special “Macworld Exclusive” version of the film will be presented on the big screen, with Guy Kawasaki, Jim Reeks, Ron Wayne and others on hand for Q&A after the film.
Seating is limited and selling fast. Tickets are available online via BrownPaperTickets. Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 7:30pm. Refreshments will be available in the lobby.
When:
Thursday: January 8th @ 7:00pm
Where:
Sundance Kabuki Cinemas
1881 Post Street at Fillmore
San Francisco, CA 94115
Welcome to Macintosh – The documentary for the rest of us, is the first documentary of its kind to mix history, criticism and an unapologetic revelry of all things Apple into a movie experience. The film explores the early years of Apple, the many challenges Apple has faced, and what the future may hold for the company and its products. Ex-Apple employees, engineers and community members offer insight on the company’s innovations, failures, cultural impact and what the future may be like beyond the reign of its co-founder Steve Jobs. Interviews include notable Apple personalities Andy Hertzfeld, co-creator of the original Macintosh, Guy Kawasaki, long time Mac evangelist, Leander Kahney, author of the book Cult of Mac, Jim Reekes, creator of the Macintosh start-up sound and Ron Wayne, original co-founder of the Apple Computer Company. Welcome to Macintosh is an independent motion picture and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Apple Inc. Macintosh, iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
There will be a free showing of the 2006 documentary, “Who Killed the Electric Car?” at the Union Public Library on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Two showings will be offered at 2 and 7 p.m.
“Who Killed the Electric Car?” tells the tale of a heroic group of civic-minded individuals who try to save the planet from global warming. The story unfolds during the 1990s, when a few automobile manufacturers, including General Motors, were prodded to pursue a cleaner future.
The library is at 1980 Morris Ave. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the Reference Dept. at 908-851-5450. [via]
The local premier of the film “Elysium: The Last Bounty” a Northwood’s Noir, which won attention at an international film festival will be shown in Bemidji at 7 p.m. Friday in Thompson Recital Hall of Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex on the campus of Bemidji State University, Birchmont Drive and 14th Street Northeast, Bemidji, Minnesota. This tongue-in-cheek spoof of a classic private eye story stars Kevin Cease, Keith Johnson, Renae and Trevor Spangler and Eddie Duncan of Wolfpack Bow Hunting on the Sportsmen Channel.
The event is free and open to the public but a free will offering will be accepted and proceeds given to the Viengping Children’s Home in Thailand. The orphanage established in 1986 is under the auspices of the Department of Welfare and caters to children who are born HIV positive or orphaned because of the death of their AIDS infected parents. [via]
Posted by Westchester.com|Tuesday, 23 December 2008
Westchester Reform Temple in Scarsdale will hold a special screening of the award-winning documentary film, “Praying with Lior,” on Sunday, January 11 at 2 p.m.
The film was produced and directed by Ilana Trachtman.
The winner of numerous Audience Awards for Best Documentary, “Praying with Lior” is a family story whose subject is Lior Liebling, a boy whose mother died when he was six years old. Lior, whose name means “my light,” has Down syndrome, and has spent his entire life praying. Many around him consider him a “spiritual genius” and an inspiration, while others see him as a burden and an embarrassment. As Lior approaches his bar mitzvah, the movie poses different questions, such as what is “disability” and what it means to be close to God.
Among its many positive reviews, the film has been referred to as “poignant and profound,” by the Philadelphia Inquirer and as “triumphant…a small miracle,” by the Washington Post.
This screening of “Praying with Lior,” which is free and open to the public, is co-sponsored by the temple’s Inclusion Task Force and the Men’s Club. Westchester Reform Temple is located at 255 Mamaroneck Road in Scarsdale, NY. For directions or information, call the Temple at 914-723-7727, or email: office@wrtemple.org. [via]
The Garden -Harrell Award for Best Documentary, CIFF 08
Saturday, December 27 | Bayview Street Cinema | 7:00PM and Sunday, December 28 | Colonial Theatre, Belfast, ME | 5:00PM
Winner, Sterling U.S. Competition, Silverdocs
Official Selection, Los Angeles Film Fest
Nominee, Intl Documentary Association Pare Lorentz Award
Short-list – 2009 Academy Awards
“The fourteen-acre community garden at 41st and Alameda in South Central Los Angeles is the largest of its kind in the United States. Started as a form of healing after the devastating L.A. riots in 1992, the South Central Farmers have since created a miracle in one of the country’s most blighted neighborhoods. Growing their own food. Feeding their families. Creating a community. But now, bulldozers are poised to level their 14-acre oasis… This film is an unflinching look at backroom deals, green politics, racial discord, money, poverty, and power.”
Red Gold – CIFF ‘08 Award for Cinematic Vision
Sunday, December 28 | Colonial Theatre, Belfast ME | 3:30PM
2008 Mountainfilm in Telluride, Best Director, Audience Choice Award
2008 Banff Mountain Film Festival, Audience Choice Award for Best Film
“At the headwaters of the Kvichak and Nushagak rivers in Bristol Bay, Alaska – the two largest remaining sockeye salmon runs on the planet – mining companies have proposed to extract what may be the richest deposit of gold and copper in the world. This film documents the growing unrest among native, commercial, and sport fishermen who oppose the proposed Pebble Mine, as well as giving mine officials a chance to argue their case. Red Gold is a portrait of a unique way of life that would not exist if the salmon didn’t return with Bristol Bay’s tide.”
Tickets are $8.00 and can be purchased at the appropriate venues the day of the show. [via]
Happy Holly Holidays! Join Hollyshorts this Friday for the final HollyShorts Monthly screening of 2008! The December screening will feature a slate of great short films, a Q&A with the filmmakers, free drinks courtesy of Pura Casta and Dry Soda and our world famous raffle. Presented by sponsor Martini Crew Booking, tickets are $10 and available at the door. Doors open at 7:30 pm, screening begins at 8pm, event ends at 11pm. The event takes place at The Echo Park Film Center loctaed at 1200 N. Alvarado Street (@ Sunset Blvd) Los Angeles, CA 90026. RSVP to: staff@hollyshorts.com. Friday’s lineup includes the following shorts:
DRINKING WITH FRESHMEN
“Drinking With Freshmen” Directed by Jessica Weinberg (mildredcocoa@yahoo.com)
A manipulative young coed finds unlikely love in the midst of freshmen, date rape, and Russian literature.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
“Multiple Choice” Directed by Robert Cosnahan (cosnahan@mac.com) (HollyShorts 2008 Award Winning Director). While studying for the S.A.T. Adam, a high school bookworm, gets distracted by his rebellious sister and her beautiful best friend. Stars Bea Grant (”Heroes”)
NOBODY MOOF
“Nobody Moof” Directed by Jermaine Love and Produced by Dan C. Levy(cadillacdan@mac.com). Lost in the south American jungle and raised by tigers until the age of 4, Antonio sosa has landed in Miami , ready to make his mark …. Nobody moof!
6TH AND SANTA FE
“6th and Santa Fe” Directed by Mike Gunther (mikegunther@sbcglobal.net)
A gritty urban street drama in which a young man, Sonny, and his two childhood friends pull off the heist of a lifetime, only to then fall out over the proceeds. After his friend’s betrayal leads to cold-blooded murder, Sonny must re-examine his notions of good and evil versus his desire for personal revenge.
COLOR BLIND
“Color Blind” Directed by Danny Simonzad and Shervin Youssefian (info@spotonmediatv.com). A filmmaker’s world spirals out of control when he casts the woman he secretly loves in a film… but only to get close to her.
LET GO
“Let Go” Directed by Jameel Saleem (jameelsaleem@gmail.com). The story of a recovering meth addict.
Lunch Matters: THE NOMADIC PEOPLES PROJECT
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
$10 / Free to RMA members
(Tickets include a post-program tour of the galleries)
Curated by Aziz Rahman of the Nomadic Peoples Project
January 7 – JUNGLE NOMADS OF THE HIMALAYAS
For centuries the Raji nomads of the Himalayan foothills have collected wild bee honey. Climbing the incredibly tall trees of the Terai jungle, they risk their lives to harvest this honey, made by the world’s largest migrating bees.
January 14 – RIDING THE RAILS
Post-screening Q&A with filmmakers Michael Uys & Lexy Lovell
At the height of the Great Depression more than a quarter of a million teenagers lived on the road in America, many crossing the country by illegally hopping freight trains. This award-winning documentary follows the stories of ten teenage hobos while echoing the lives of today’s migrant laborers, who continue this tradition of a nomadic lifestyle.
January 21 – TWO SHORT FILMS
Post-screening Q&A with Casey Beck
Mongolia: Land Without Fences
More than half of Mongolia’s two and a half million people live as nomads. Withstanding an already harsh landscape, the lives of these nomadic peoples have become even more difficult thanks to catastrophic winters, which have killed off large numbers of livestock in the country.
Afghan Nomads: The Maldar
From the foothills of the Hindu Kush the nomadic Maldar people reflect a centuries-old mixture of faith and distrust that has kept them – and nomads around the world – both separated from and dependent on settled peoples.
January 28 – A NOMAD’S LIFE from the eighth annual MTM Festival
Post-screening Q&A with filmmakers Lynne True & Nelson Walker
In Tibet’s Kham region a young family questions whether their nomadic traditions can survive against the challenges of a rapidly modernizing world.
EAT WHILE YOU WATCH:
Visitors are encouraged to bring their lunch and drinks from the Cafe @ RMA down to the theater to enjoy during Lunch Matters. The Cafe @ RMA offers a wide range of seasonal food and beverage items inspired by the regions and flavors of the Himalayas. Sample new menu items include spicy potato and cheese samosas, tandoori masala vegetable sandwiches in fresh onion naan, as well as beverages such as chai, homemade lassis, and select specialty regional teas.
PROGRAM TICKET INCLUDES ADMISSION TO:
The Last Nomads: The Wuzhu Muqin are the last remaining nomadic tribe in China, and have become Mongolian photographer A Yin’s source of inspiration. Yin has become his people’s advocate, exposing to the rest of the world the ancient lifestyle they maintain in the face of rapid modernization. Comprised of images captured over ten years, The Last Nomads: Photographs from Inner Mongolia by A Yin offers a striking visual account of daily life in the Inner Mongolian highlands: from the labors of migration to the intimacies of kinship. A Yin is a 2007 recipient of the All Roads Film and Photography Program award, sponsored by the National Geographic Society.
RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART
150 WEST 17TH STREET, NEW YORK CITY 212.620.5000 x344 www.rmanyc.org
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