Films

The documentary movie about punk rock fathers, The Other F Word, which asks the question ‘What happens when a generation’s ultimate anti-authoritarians — punk rockers — become society’s ultimate authorities — dads?‘ is headed to theaters and cable tv, reports The Hollywood Report. Oscilloscope Laboratories will release the film in Fall 2011 and Showtime plan to broadcast the film in 2012.

Directed by Andrea Blaugrund Nevins, “The Other F Word ” premiered at the 2011 SXSW Film Festival, and the festival synopsis explains:  ‘With a large chorus of Punk Rock’s leading men — Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus, Red Hot Chili Pepper’s Flea, Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath –The Other F Word follows Jim Lindberg, 20 year veteran of skate punk band, Pennywise, on his hysterical and moving journey from belting out his band’s anthem, “Fuck Authority”, to embracing his ultimately pivotal authoritarian role in mid-life, fatherhood.‘

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ONE LUCKY ELEPHANT, a documentary film directed by Lisa Leeman and produced by Cristina Colissimo and Jordana Jordana Glick-Franzheim will open at Film Forum in NYC on Wednesday, June 8 and at Laemmle Theaters in LA on Friday, June 24.

Ten years in the making, this poignant, compelling saga of Flora the Circus Elephant has screened to enthusiastic audience and critical reception at numerous international film festivals, winning Best Editing Award at the Woodstock Film Festival.

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QUEEN OF THE SUN: What Are the Bees Telling Us?, the award winning documentary by Taggart Siegel, (director of “The Real Dirt on Farmer John”).  QUEEN OF THE SUN will open at Cinema Village in New York on Friday, June 10, and at Laemmle Theaters in Los Angeles on Friday, June 17.  Many other cities will follow.

QUEEN OF THE SUN is a profound, alternative look at the global bee crisis. Taking us on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive, this engaging and ultimately uplifting film weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heartfelt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers from around the world including Michael Pollan, Gunther Hauk and Vandana Shiva. Together they reveal both the problems and solutions in restoring humanity’s age-long relationship with bees.

Bees are the engines that keep the earth in bloom. In 1923, Rudolf Steiner, an Austrian scientist, philosopher and social innovator, predicted that in 80 to 100 years honeybees would collapse. Now, beekeepers around the United States and around the world are reporting an incredible loss of honeybees, a phenomenon deemed “Colony Collapse Disorder.” Bees are disappearing in mass numbers from their hives with no clear single explanation. The queen is there, honey is there, but the bees are gone.

QUEEN OF THE SUN presents the bee crisis as a global wake-up call and illuminates a growing movement of beekeepers, community activists and scientists who are committed to renewing a culture in balance with nature.

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Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal’s new documentary Exporting Raymond opened over the weekend and grossed an estimated $36,010 from 13 theaters in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and other markets for a location average of $2,770 reports THR.

Directed by, written by and starring Phil Rosenthal, the synopsis: Phil Rosenthal created one of the most successful sitcoms of all-time, “Everybody Loves Raymond.” He was a bona-fide expert in his craft. And then…. the Russians called.

In the hilarious EXPORTING RAYMOND, a genuine fish-out-of-water comedy that could only exist in real life, Phil travels to Russia to help adapt his beloved sitcom for Russian television. The Russians don’t share his tastes. They don’t seem to share his sense of humor. But what Phil did discover was a real comedy, filled with unique characters and situations that have to be seen to be believed. An audience award winner at multiple film festivals across the country, EXPORTING RAYMOND proves that even if you’ve never seen “Everybody Loves Raymond”, you’ll still enjoy this wildly entertaining film.

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Michael Rapaport’s documentary on hip-hop legends A Tribe Called Quest, “Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest” will first open July 8 in New York City and Los Angeles and then on to  another 32 cities reports Billboard.

“Beats, Rhymes & Life” will play San Francisco, Chicago and Washington, D.C., on its second week, San Diego, Boston, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and Atlanta beginning July 22.  The screening run wraps on August 12 when it premieres in 10 cities, among them New Orleans, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.

Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip-hop bands of all time, A Tribe Called Quest has kept a generation hungry for more of its groundbreaking music since the group’s much-publicized breakup in 1998. The band shaped a unique sound by wedding jazz-infused musicscapes to Afrocentric rhymes espousing unity and community. Its music became the anthem for cool and broke down barriers for people who had never before connected with hip-hop. In spite of unparalleled artistic success, however, the group encountered pitfalls that eventually caused its tumultuous breakup.

Beats, Rhymes & Life, the feature directorial debut of acclaimed actor Michael Rapaport, documents the inner workings and behind-the-scenes drama that follow the band even today and explores what’s next for a group many claim are the pioneers of alternative rap. Rapaport’s passion for his subjects allows them to open up to the camera, resulting in a remarkably honest, emotional portrait that does justice to this seminal band.[ 2011 Sundance Film Festival ]

“Beats, Rhymes & Life” had its world premiere earlier this year at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and is currently screening at the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival.

Here is the theatrical release schedule for “Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest”:



7/8 



NEW YORK 

Sunshine 

Empire 

Magic Johnson 



LOS ANGELES 

Arclight Hollywood 

Century City 15 

Criterion Santa Monica 



7/15 



SAN FRANCISCO 

Metreon 

Kabuki 



CHICAGO 

Century Centre 

River East 

CineArts Evanston 



WASHINGTON, DC 

E-Street 

Georgetown 

Bethesda Row 

Shirlington 

Magic Johnson 



7/22 



SAN DIEGO 

Hillcrest 



BOSTON 

Kendall Square 

Boston Commons 

Embassy Waltham 



PHILADELPHIA 

Ritz 5 

Ritz Center Voorhees 



MINNEAPOLIS 

Uptown 



ATLANTA 

Midtown 

Phipps Plaza 



SAN FRANCISCO – ADD ONS 

Shattuck 

Century Mountain View 

Marin Sausalito 

CineArts Santana Row San Jose 



7/29 



DALLAS 

Angelika 

Angelika Plano



HOUSTON 

Edwards Greenway 



AUSTIN 

Violet Crown 

Arbor 



SEATTLE 

Pacific Place 

Metro 

Lincoln Square Bellevue 



PORTLAND 

Cinema 21 



MILWAUKEE 

Oriental 



DETROIT 

Uptown Birmingham 



8/5 



PHOENIX 

Tempe Marketplace 



MADISON 

Sundancen Cinemas 



MIAMI 

Regal South Beach 



ST. LOUIS 

Tivoli 



CLEVELAND 

Cedar Lee 



CINCINNATI 

Esquire



HONOLULU 

Kahala 



8/12 



SAN ANTONIO 

Bijou 

AMC Huebner 



COLUMBUS 

Gateway 

AMC Lennox 



DAYTON 

Neon Movies 



KANSAS CITY 

Palace 

AMC Studio Olathe 



SALT LAKE CITY 

Broadway 



INDIANAPOLIS 

Keystone Art 



PITTSBURGH 

Regent 



NEW ORLEANS 

Canal Place 

Elmwood 



CHARLOTTE 

Manor 



RALEIGH-CHAPEL HILL 

Colony Raleigh 

Chelsea Chapel Hill

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The Topp Twins: Untouchable a documentary by Leanne Pooley opens in NYC at Cinema Village on May 13, 2011.  Winner of numerous awards, including Best Feature Documentary at New York’s NewFest 2010, Freedom Award at 2010 Outfest,  and the Cadillac People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival 2009  ‘The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls’ tells the story of the world’s only comedic, singing, yodeling lesbian twin sisters, Lynda and Jools Topp, whose political activism and unique brand of entertainment has helped change New Zealand’s social landscape. In the process they have become well-loved cultural icons.

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“Lost in Buenos Aires,” an independent documentary fiction film by Michael Solton and Carlos Asseph, will premiere at the Myrtle Beach International Film Festival, South Carolina on April 20th.

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