Hi everyone,
I just got back from seeing Beautiful City.
As expected, it was not near to the level of "A Separation", but it was
still quite good. The storyline had a lot of moral dilemmas.
Acting: okay Editing: could have been better. Considering this
was his second major film, it was quite mature. Can't wait to see
Fireworks Wednesday on Friday.
FILMS THIS
WEEK
There are 4 films we have scheduled this
week.
Wednesday at 6:00 - Of Human Bondage.
This 1934 film made Bette Davis a star. It also stars Leslie Howard
from Gone With the Wind. Its free. Visible Voice Books in
Tremont.
Thursday at 6:45 - The Uninvited. This
1940's horror film regularly makes the scariest films of all time. I have
never seen it, but it sounds great. Cinematheque.
Friday at 7:30 - Fireworks Wednesday. This
is the next in the series by Iranian director Asghar Farhadi addressing domestic
disputes. Cinematheque.
Sunday at 4:20 - The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel -
This soon to be British classic is getting a lot of attention. A few
people have already seen it and liked it quite a bit. Cedar
Lee.
This coming weekend is also the
Ohio Film Festival
THE
HEADHUNTERS
Coming up on Memorial Day, we will
be seeing the Norwegian film, "The Headhunters". This was the only film
that I was shut out of because it was sold out at the Film Festival. I
have been patiently waiting and now it is here. Dinner is at at Mekong
River (I figured we could use a break from all the hamburgers and hot
dogs). The movie begins around 7:30PM. Do keep tabs on the exact
times. BTW, this script is being picked up by some American director so be
sure to see it in its good form before the film gets remade into something
mediocre. If anyone who wants to see the film cannot do it at that time,
contact me about organizing another showing.
ALWAYS LOOKING FOR
ORGANIZERS
While I appreciate all the people who help
organize events, we are always looking for others to lead an event. It is
really quite easy and you get to pick the movie, time, place and eats place
too. If you would like to help out, please let me know. Granted, the
perks are limited (perhaps a free movie from time to time), but you would really
be helping everyone out.
Please give this consideration.
DUES
REMINDER
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no need to look further.
Otherwise, your
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into town and pay for the website. Please select the link or pay your
organizer AT THE NEXT GROUP EVENT if you haven't already.
Jim