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English, Hindi (R) 120 minutes |
Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he's just one question away from winning 20 million rupees on India's "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating. How could a street kid know so much? "Four stars simply aren't enough! May be the most entertaining movie I've ever labeled a masterpiece in these pages" (NY Post). "Breathless, exciting, heartbreaking and exhilarating! " (Roger Ebert). "Romantic, action-packed and always held together by an intriguing social conscience. A rapturous crowd pleaser!" (NPR).
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 April 24, 25, 29 @ 8pm; April 26 @ 7:30pm |
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| Directed by Laurent Cantet
French (PG-13) 128 minutes François prepares for a new year at a high school in a tough neighborhood. As amusing and inspiring as teenaged students can be, their difficult behavior can still jeopardize any teacher's enthusiasm for the low- paying job. François insists on an atmosphere of respect and diligence, but his classroom ethics are put to the test when his students begin to challenge his methods. "I would be surprised if this brilliant and touching film didn't become required viewing for teachers all over the United States. Everyone else should see it as well-it's a wonderful movie" (New Yorker). "A heady delight, rich and free-flowing in its rhythms" (Village Voice). Winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes. |
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 | A Music&Film Series Event Sponsored by River Towns GMAC Real Estate Directed by Josef von Sternberg
Silent (NR) 80 minutes
Live Music by the ALLOY ORCHESTRA Don't miss this ultra-ultra-rare opportunity to see one of the earliest and greatest gangster films-with live music by the Alloy Orchestra, "the best in the world at accompanying silent films" (Roger Ebert). "A woman breaks free from the codes that imprison her, a macho thug discovers the depths of his own feelings, and sexual love proves stronger than handguns, prison bars and the entire police force. Screenwriter Ben Hecht wanted his name taken off the credits but that didn't stop him from accepting an Oscar for it the following year" (Time Out). "Underworld ought to be one of the best known and best loved silent films." (Commentary Track). With live music by the acclaimed Alloy Orchestra, a Paramount favorite and hailed as the "best in the world at accompanying silent films" by Roger Ebert. |
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 May 3, 7, 14 @ 8pm; May 10 @ 3pm |
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| Directed by Henry Selick
English (PG for scary scenes) 100 minutes A young girl walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life- only much better. But when this wondrously weird mirror world turns dangerous and her counterfeit parents (including Other Mother) try to keep her forever, Coraline must rely on her own wits to get back home. "This is a marvelous family story, tapping into all sorts of childhood dreams and nightmares involving Mommy, monsters and heroic youngsters. The imaginative sets and puppets are in perfect pitch with novelist Neil Gaiman's fantasy" (Hollywood Reporter). Directed by Henry Selick (The Nightmare Before Christmas), Coraline is a "handcrafted wonderland of beauty and creepiness" (Entertainment Weekly). |
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