Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . January – March 2012 v5.3
The Bride Wore Black 1968
World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film Preservation February 12 – April 5, 2012
The Leopard 1963 Battleship Potemkin 1925 World on a Wire 1973 Le Amiche 1955 Gentlemen Prefer Black Girl 1966 Blondes 1953 Weekend 1967 The Makioka Sisters 1983 On the Bowery 1957 The Bride Wore Black 1968
Nearly 60 years of cinema from around the world make up this series, featuring an African cinema landmark in Ousmane Sembene’s everything from canonical masterpieces to unearthed gems whose rediscover- BLACK GIRL, the impact of which lives on through ies are establishing new chapters in film history. All of them can be seen here the distribution of New Yorker Films. Finally, we’ll on the big screen—and on new 35mm prints—because of some amazing groups experience one of the most exciting rediscoveries dedicated to restoring and preserving great films. So with this series we celebrate in recent years (Lionel Rogosin’s ON THE BOWERY) the work of Truffaut and Antonioni by way of The Film Desk (THE BRIDE WORE through the work of Milestone, whose mission of res- BLACK, LE AMICHE), Sergei Eisenstein because of Kino International (BATTLE- urrecting long-unseen treasures for new audiences is SHIP POTEMKIN), and Godard, Fassbinder, and Kon Ichikawa with thanks to the everything this series is about. See the reverse side wonderful people at Janus Films (WEEKEND, WORLD ON A WIRE, THE MAKIO- for more about the films in this series, and watch for KA SISTERS). We’ll fill the screen with Luchino Visconti’s glorious epic THE more information to come about the restoration pro- LEOPARD and the gleaming Technicolor brilliance of Howard Hawks’ GENTLE- cesses and preservation efforts that have brought MEN PREFER BLONDES, both courtesy of Criterion Pictures USA, and present them back to the big screen. The Met: Live in HD 2011-2012 Season Presented with Opera Omaha
Ernani – Verdi Sat, Feb 25, 12pm (Live) Wed, Feb 29, 6pm (Encore) Hey Manon – Massenet Students! Sat, Apr 7, 11am (Live) Wed, Apr 11, 6pm (Encore) Join us for the next Student Night at the The Enchanted Island Ruth Sokolof Theater, the first Monday of La Traviata – Verdi every month. All shows FREE when you Sat, Jan 21, 12pm (Live) show valid school ID at the box office. Wed, Jan 25, 6pm (Encore) Sat, Apr 14, 12pm (Live) Wed, Apr 18, 6pm (Encore) Visit our Education page at Götterdämerung – Wagner filmstreams.org for more about our Sat, Feb 11, 11am (Live) student programs, including a schedule of Daytime Screenings for Visiting Classes. All live Saturday broadcasts will feature a Prelude Talk by Opera Omaha, Supported by the Tom and Mary beginning one hour prior to the performance start time (listed above). Tickets Jetton Charitable Fund through the ($24 general; $20 for Film Streams Members and Opera Omaha Subscrib- Omaha Community Foundation. ers; $10 for full-time students) on sale now. For more information, visit filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259. Film Streams Information Film Streams is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. For more info, visit us at filmstreams.org.
Location, Hours & Parking Board of Directors Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at 1340 Roger duRand Mike Fahey Street in downtown Omaha, within the Andy Holland Staff Saddle Creek Records complex—one block west of David Jacobson, Chairman Rachel Jacobson, Director the TD Ameritrade ballpark and one block south of Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Cuming Street. Showtimes begin in the early eve- Mark Javitch Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Robert E. (Bob) Mundy Maggie Wood, Office & Operations Manager ning Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early Alexander Payne Amanda Fehlner, Associate Manager afternoon Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Steven W. Seline Andrew Bouska, Shift Manager Free parking is available in the lot behind our Betiana Simon Craig D, Shift Manager theater, accessible from 14th Street between Cum- Paul G. Smith Aaron Haug, Shift Manager ing and Mike Fahey Streets. Street parking is also Ted Warin Jim Foyt, Projectionist available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Katie Weitz White Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Robert Cook, Theater Staff Advisory Board Alex Elliott, Theater Staff Tickets Kurt Andersen Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Jason Kulbel Buy tickets at the box office (open 30 min. before the Alex Wodzinski, Theater Staff Danny Lee Ladely Connie White, Balcony Booking day’s first showtime) or online at filmstreams.org. Robb Nansel Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $9 general, $7 for Joel Schlessinger seniors, students, teachers, military, and those arriv- Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein ing by bike, and $4.50 for Members. See reverse side Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus for more about Film Streams Membership.
Gifts & Security National Bank Of Omaha Aaron & Robin Shaddy Donations Dave & Leigh Snow Ann & Ken Stinson Film Streams Supporters $20,000 + Susan & Mary Stroesser Anonymous Mayor Jim & Mrs. Deb Suttle Many thanks to the following contributors for The Holland Foundation Charles Gifford & Michele National Endowment for the Arts Van Deventer their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Nebraska Arts Council Warren Distribution The Todd & Betiana Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Simon Foundation Weitz Family Foundation $500 – $999 John & Sarah Ann Kotchian Jason Untrauer $250 – $499 Mr. & Mrs. Howard Krantz Judy Vann $10,000 – $19,999 Anonymous** Anonymous****** Mark & Charlsi Kratina Gail & Irv Veitzer Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Judy Alderman Jim & Sharon Kresha Pat & Judd Wagner Becker Family Foundation Michael & Laura Alley Phyllis Aronson Dave & Patty Kunsemiller Mary Wampler Douglas County Visitor Linda Matson Andersen Benjamin & Sarah Arunski Alan Langnas Steve & Jan Weidenhammer Improvement Fund Louis & Frances Blumkin Rabbi Aryeh & Elyce Azriel Bruce & Gerry Lauritzen Nathan Weinert Omaha Steaks Gary Wasdin & Luis Boggio David & Lea Bailis Clark & Emily Lauritzen Arnie & Anne Weitz Paul & Annette Smith Sherry Brown Ken & Kay Barjenbruch Patrick Lavelle Don & Angie Wells Sokolof Foundation Building Bright Futures Tom Barrett & Sally Nellson Barrett Dr. Richard & Carol Legge Gail Werner-Robertson Barbara & Wally Weitz Eric Bunderson Ed & Ann Batchelder Sandy & John Lehr Todd White Katie Weitz White & Watie White Stuart & Amy Chittenden Ellie Batt Karen Levin Chauncey Wilkins MD Ann Beeder Bob Broom & Mary Clarkson Rocky Lewis Julie & Mark Wilson $5,000 – $9,999 Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers Bruce & Sharon Clawson Donna Walsh & Grant Lippincott Jerry & Vicki Wojtalewicz Anonymous Gerry Sullivan & Bob Benzel Amy M. Coacher Harold & Kathleen Logan Steve Wolpa The Academy Of Motion Kathy & Bob Binderup Dr. Ruth & J. Terry Macnamara Tim Held & Jay Worden Picture Arts & Sciences Bruce & Lisa Dale Bill & Monica Blizek Tim & Linda Daugherty Jason & Bree MacTaggart Kevin & Gail Wyatt Avenue Scholars Foundation Steven & Carol Bloch Lynn Harland & Harmon Maher Layne & Pamela Yahnke Janet Davis Chris, Sue & Madeleine Behr My Boes Dennis & Marilyn Mailliard Adam & Sarah Yale Tony & Claudia Deeb Bluestem Prairie Foundation Steve & Leslie Bogue Christine & Sean Malloy Christine Young Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh Roger B. Devor Frank Bramlett Mike & Carolina Mapes Jeff P. Johnson & Tom A. Zahm Nancy & David Jacobson John Detisch & Hillary Dr. Douglas & Karen Brouillette Wayne & Karen Markus Larry & Peggy Zier Nather-Detisch Tom & Mary Jetton Charitable Sandi & Bill Bruns Bartholomew & Jane McLeay Speedy & Debbi Zweiback Fund through the Omaha Robert & Karen Duncan Brent & Karen Burmood Susan & Steve McWhorter Community Foundation Carol Dworak Kaylene Carlson Matt & Anne Medlock Tributes Kutak Rock LLP Jill & Mike Erman James & Anne Carroll Tom & Linda Melia Mike & Susan Lebens John & Trish Fahey Michael Reilly & Deb Carson Metropolitan Entertainment & Memorials Lincoln Financial Foundation Richard & Beverly Fellman Kate & John Cavanaugh & Convention Authority In Memory of Anthony J. Bruscino: Bob & Maggie Mundy Tom & Darlynn Fellman Tina & John Cherica Kaleb Michaud Tracy & Rich Stanko Oberon Motion Communications Anne & Mike Fenner Client Resources, Inc. Mary & John Mitchell In Memory of Fred Bunker Davis: Peter Kiewit Foundation Andrew & Betsy Fippinger Jim & Jo Collins Emily & Craig Moody Janet Davis Joel & Nancy Schlessinger Anne C. Foley Susie & Dennis Collins Bryan & Lori Mowrer Fred & Eve Simon In Honor of Bob Fischbach: Betty Foster Larry & Lucy Buntain Comine Janie & Allan Murow Valmont Industries, Inc. Movie Buffs Film Club Dr. Roger Fransecky Andrew & Lisa Cook R.J. & Liz Neary Sam Walker Kelly & Chuck Cormaci Senator Ben & Mrs. Diane Nelson In Honor of Jim Heller: Mike & Brenda Whealy Julie Anderson Friesen Nancy Heller Dan & Sarah Gilbert Countryside Community Church Diana Nevins Jill & Joe Goldstein Marcy & Ira Cotton Nancy Noddle In Memory of Alan Kulakofsky: $2,500 – $4,999 Michael & Penny Cox Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Gordman Richard L. & Joan F. O’Brien Janie Kulakofsky Anonymous*** Creighton Preparatory School John & Marilyn O’Gara Mary Gay Gordon In Honor of Bruce Lauritzen Dan & Esther Brabec Ron Widman & Julie Crowell Mary Helms & Ken Olson Mike & Kathy Gross & Gerry Morrow: Tony Cody/Concentric Corporation Marti Danielsen Harriet Otis Sara Jacobson & Bart Haney Kathy & Gary Ensz First National Bank Janey & Jerry Dann Mary & Jay Palu In Memory of Margy Schneider: Carol Gendler Holly & Bruce Hoberman Hal & Mary Daub Frank & Polly Partsch Sylvia Cohn & Cynthia Schneider Ellyn Grant Shari Hofschire Merlyn Knudson & James Davis Joyce & John Passarelli Tom & Jennifer Pansing Rachel Jacobson Robyn Devore Arthur Pearlstein In Celebration of Betiana Simon’s John & Terrie Ringwalt Karen & Gary Javitch Jim & Sherry Douglas Emily Brush & Stephen Pedersen birthday: Jim & Kathy Simpson Matthew & Donna Johnson Linda & Charles Duckworth John & Julie Petr Thomas & Darlynn Fellman Walnut Private Equity Partners LLC Ree Schonlau & Jun Kaneko Tom & Suzy Elkins Marcia & Steve Pitlor Mike & Susan Lebens Sandy & John Lehr Anne Thorne Weaver Sally & Gary Kaplan Bill & Julie Erickson Platinum Wine Distributing, Inc. Stacie & Duke Matz Drew & Meredith Weitz Jack Becker & Lester Katz David & Carolyn Fairbanks Hank Plugge Greer & Sarah McCurley Roger & Kate Weitz Mike & Barb Kelly Mike Krainak & Janet Farber Rick & Patty Plugge Jenny & Scott Meyerson Hal & Ashlee Koch Mary Beth & Mike Flanagan Trenton B. Magid & Ammy Polanco Robert & Barbara Peters $1,000 – $2,499 Shane & David Kotok Flatiron Cafe Terry Calek & Lee Polikov Constance M. Ryan Anonymous* Marie & Jack Kubat Kim M. Folta Jeff & Barb Popp Susan Scherl Alley Poyner Macchietto Chery Griffin & Chuck Lenosky Bill & Nicole Fox Kristin Williams & Erin Porterfield Adam & Sarah Yale Architecture Daniel & Tina Lonergan Jane Franklin Peter Cales & Niz Proskocil In Honor of Todd & Betiana Simon: Scott & Sheila Anderson Bill & Kathy Lydiatt Rick & Mary Fulton Timothy Schaffert & Rodney Rahl Shannon & Rik Bonness Aviture Jan Mactier Michael Gallner Trent & Denise Reed Dan & Esther Brabec Baird Holm LLP Linda & David Gardels Tom & Sue Reiber Col. Patricia Fornes In Honor of Duane & Monte Thompson: Iris & Marty Ricks Mogens & Cindy Bay & Col. Doug Marshall Moshe & Beth Gershovich Mike & Susan Price Beardmore Chevrolet Subaru John Wagner & Carolyn McNamara Tim McMahan & Teresa Gleason Beth Riley Louise Rinn In Memory of Larry L. Waller: Shannon & Rik Bonness Mark & Vera Mercer Don Goldstein Leonard & Shirley Goldstein Kim & Bill Roberts Louena Guidera Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts Don Mundy Dr. Frederick Bronski Greater Omaha Young Jay & Suzanne Robinson Sharee & Murray Newman In Memory of Thomas J. Walsh: City Of Omaha Professionals Katina & Joe Rogers Virginia Walsh Patty & Steve Nogg Creighton University Christine & George Greene Mark Rousseau Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Owen In Honor of the Weitz Family: Henry Davis Carl & Belinda Greiner Rick Rubio Kristin Williams & Erin Porterfield Jerre Tritsch & Kimberly Dunovan Robert M. Patterson Teri & Carl Gumbiner Peggy Rupprecht Roger & Jody duRand William & Jeanne Penry John & Emily Guzallis Julia Russell Ben & Janna Drickey Jean Ann Ballinger & Ward Peters Robert & Jane Hailey Jeanne & Pat Salerno In Kind Support Gary & Kathy Ensz Rick & Robin Putnam Lindsay Lundholm & Kevin & Linda Saltzman 91.5 KIOS FM Terry & Catherine Ferguson Curtis Reed & Jo Ann Quinif Christopher Halbkat Barb & Chris Sanford Alley Poyner Macchietto Gallup (Community Builders) Jennifer Rasmussen Brinker & Rebecca Harding Barbara Schlott Barnhart Press Genereux Investment Management Reed & Jenny Rasmussen Timothy & Debra Hart Troia Schonlau Boiler Room Restaurant Jerry & Patti Gress Ed & Ilga Rauchut Stacy Heatherly John & Julie Schroeder John Brodston Dan & Jennifer Hamann Mr. & Dr. Robert S. Ross III David & Melanie Hecker Mike & Kim Schwab Butterfield Station Polly & Ted Hoff Carol & Rick Russell Nancy Heller Judy Schweikart Dario’s Brasserie Jane Huerter & Dick Jeffries Jeff & Maria Sauvageau Ruth & Scott Henneman Amy Scott Dixie Quicks Richard & Joanie Jacobson Susan Scherl Christine Hinton Kay Shilling Epic Wines George Kleine & Tom Knox Kevin Burr & Leslie Sanders Debbie Hunsberger Scott & Vickie Shurmur Flatiron Cafe Karen & Jim Linder Sue & Steve Seline Dr. Maurice L. Jay Suzanne Singer Hilton Omaha Jill Slupe Lund-Ross Constructors Jennifer Larsen & Joe Sisson Donna Neff & Walt Jesteadt Hiro 88 Carrie & Ed May Debbi & Larry Josephson Charles G. & Susan L. Smith Infogroup Norma Shoemaker Kevin McCarthy Dr. Robert Ottemann Tim & Magan Smith International Minute Press Susie & Stewart Smoler Robert Slovek & Karen O’Dowd & Ms. Kim Kalkowski Joyce E. Southard Kutak Rock LLP Omaha Public Library Janine Ucchino Dana Kaufman Thomas Fay & Joan Squires Marks Food Wine & Spirit & Christopher Tjaden Omaha Public Power District Laurie Kelly Thomas & Denese Stalnaker Omaha Mail Inc. Ronald J. Palagi Jill June & John Twedt Dan & Laurie Kemp Don & Julie Stavneak Omaha Steaks Alexander Payne Don & Beth Van de Water Bill, Seth & Jordan Kerrey Bob & Karen Sundell Omahype George & Peggy Payne David & Carol Van Metre Virginia Howe Kincaid John & Jodi Sunderman Oxide Design Co. Jill & Terry Petersen Eduardo J. Vasquez The Doctors Kissell Gregory Swanson Paparazzi by Appointment Tom & Patti Peterson Tom & Sarah Waldman Tom & Susan Knight Jerry & Janet Syslo Quench Fine Wines Rose Blumkin Foundation Ed & Colleen Warin Mogens Knudsen Richard & Janice Tiggelaar The Reader Saddle Creek John Wilhelm Dick & Deb Koesters Mike & Susan Toohey The River 89.7FM John & Dianne Scott Mary Beth & Jim Winner Bruno Konopka Anne Trumble Upstream Brewing Co.
FILM STREAMS DESIGN PARTNER List includes gifts received within the last 12 months and is complete through Dec. 12. For corrections, please email [email protected].
. Half-priced tickets ($4.50) to all regular There’s never been screenings . Discounts off all concession items (20%) a better time to be a . An advance sale period for all premieres and special events Film Streams Member. . For Dual Members and above, ticket discounts ($4.50) for two adults and all children In addition to helping us bring great cinema to or guests under 18—perfect for families! our community, your Film Streams Membership . And even more new benefits offers a growing list of benefits, including: at higher levels of Membership, including invitations to special preview screenings, discounted theater rentals, and reserved seating. To join, renew, or gift a Film Streams Membership today, or to make a donation, visit our Membership page at filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259.
Film Streams Programming Calendar January - March 2012 Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . January – March 2012 v5.3
The Bride Wore Black 1968
World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film Preservation February 12 – April 5, 2012
The Leopard 1963 Battleship Potemkin 1925 World on a Wire 1973 Le Amiche 1955 Gentlemen Prefer Black Girl 1966 Blondes 1953 Weekend 1967 The Makioka Sisters 1983 On the Bowery 1957 The Bride Wore Black 1968
Nearly 60 years of cinema from around the world make up this series, featuring an African cinema landmark in Ousmane Sembene’s everything from canonical masterpieces to unearthed gems whose rediscover- BLACK GIRL, the impact of which lives on through ies are establishing new chapters in film history. All of them can be seen here the distribution of New Yorker Films. Finally, we’ll on the big screen—and on new 35mm prints—because of some amazing groups experience one of the most exciting rediscoveries dedicated to restoring and preserving great films. So with this series we celebrate in recent years (Lionel Rogosin’s ON THE BOWERY) the work of Truffaut and Antonioni by way of The Film Desk (THE BRIDE WORE through the work of Milestone, whose mission of res- BLACK, LE AMICHE), Sergei Eisenstein because of Kino International (BATTLE- urrecting long-unseen treasures for new audiences is SHIP POTEMKIN), and Godard, Fassbinder, and Kon Ichikawa with thanks to the everything this series is about. See the reverse side wonderful people at Janus Films (WEEKEND, WORLD ON A WIRE, THE MAKIO- for more about the films in this series, and watch for KA SISTERS). We’ll fill the screen with Luchino Visconti’s glorious epic THE more information to come about the restoration pro- LEOPARD and the gleaming Technicolor brilliance of Howard Hawks’ GENTLE- cesses and preservation efforts that have brought MEN PREFER BLONDES, both courtesy of Criterion Pictures USA, and present them back to the big screen. The Met: Live in HD 2011-2012 Season Presented with Opera Omaha
Ernani – Verdi Sat, Feb 25, 12pm (Live) Wed, Feb 29, 6pm (Encore) Hey Manon – Massenet Students! Sat, Apr 7, 11am (Live) Wed, Apr 11, 6pm (Encore) Join us for the next Student Night at the The Enchanted Island Ruth Sokolof Theater, the first Monday of La Traviata – Verdi every month. All shows FREE when you Sat, Jan 21, 12pm (Live) show valid school ID at the box office. Wed, Jan 25, 6pm (Encore) Sat, Apr 14, 12pm (Live) Wed, Apr 18, 6pm (Encore) Visit our Education page at Götterdämerung – Wagner filmstreams.org for more about our Sat, Feb 11, 11am (Live) student programs, including a schedule of Daytime Screenings for Visiting Classes. All live Saturday broadcasts will feature a Prelude Talk by Opera Omaha, Supported by the Tom and Mary beginning one hour prior to the performance start time (listed above). Tickets Jetton Charitable Fund through the ($24 general; $20 for Film Streams Members and Opera Omaha Subscrib- Omaha Community Foundation. ers; $10 for full-time students) on sale now. For more information, visit filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259. Film Streams Information Film Streams is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. For more info, visit us at filmstreams.org.
Location, Hours & Parking Board of Directors Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at 1340 Roger duRand Mike Fahey Street in downtown Omaha, within the Andy Holland Staff Saddle Creek Records complex—one block west of David Jacobson, Chairman Rachel Jacobson, Director the TD Ameritrade ballpark and one block south of Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Cuming Street. Showtimes begin in the early eve- Mark Javitch Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Robert E. (Bob) Mundy Maggie Wood, Office & Operations Manager ning Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early Alexander Payne Amanda Fehlner, Associate Manager afternoon Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Steven W. Seline Andrew Bouska, Shift Manager Free parking is available in the lot behind our Betiana Simon Craig D, Shift Manager theater, accessible from 14th Street between Cum- Paul G. Smith Aaron Haug, Shift Manager ing and Mike Fahey Streets. Street parking is also Ted Warin Jim Foyt, Projectionist available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Katie Weitz White Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Robert Cook, Theater Staff Advisory Board Alex Elliott, Theater Staff Tickets Kurt Andersen Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Jason Kulbel Buy tickets at the box office (open 30 min. before the Alex Wodzinski, Theater Staff Danny Lee Ladely Connie White, Balcony Booking day’s first showtime) or online at filmstreams.org. Robb Nansel Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $9 general, $7 for Joel Schlessinger seniors, students, teachers, military, and those arriv- Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein ing by bike, and $4.50 for Members. See reverse side Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus for more about Film Streams Membership.
Gifts & Security National Bank Of Omaha Aaron & Robin Shaddy Donations Dave & Leigh Snow Ann & Ken Stinson Film Streams Supporters $20,000 + Susan & Mary Stroesser Anonymous Mayor Jim & Mrs. Deb Suttle Many thanks to the following contributors for The Holland Foundation Charles Gifford & Michele National Endowment for the Arts Van Deventer their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Nebraska Arts Council Warren Distribution The Todd & Betiana Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Simon Foundation Weitz Family Foundation $500 – $999 John & Sarah Ann Kotchian Jason Untrauer $250 – $499 Mr. & Mrs. Howard Krantz Judy Vann $10,000 – $19,999 Anonymous** Anonymous****** Mark & Charlsi Kratina Gail & Irv Veitzer Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Judy Alderman Jim & Sharon Kresha Pat & Judd Wagner Becker Family Foundation Michael & Laura Alley Phyllis Aronson Dave & Patty Kunsemiller Mary Wampler Douglas County Visitor Linda Matson Andersen Benjamin & Sarah Arunski Alan Langnas Steve & Jan Weidenhammer Improvement Fund Louis & Frances Blumkin Rabbi Aryeh & Elyce Azriel Bruce & Gerry Lauritzen Nathan Weinert Omaha Steaks Gary Wasdin & Luis Boggio David & Lea Bailis Clark & Emily Lauritzen Arnie & Anne Weitz Paul & Annette Smith Sherry Brown Ken & Kay Barjenbruch Patrick Lavelle Don & Angie Wells Sokolof Foundation Building Bright Futures Tom Barrett & Sally Nellson Barrett Dr. Richard & Carol Legge Gail Werner-Robertson Barbara & Wally Weitz Eric Bunderson Ed & Ann Batchelder Sandy & John Lehr Todd White Katie Weitz White & Watie White Stuart & Amy Chittenden Ellie Batt Karen Levin Chauncey Wilkins MD Ann Beeder Bob Broom & Mary Clarkson Rocky Lewis Julie & Mark Wilson $5,000 – $9,999 Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers Bruce & Sharon Clawson Donna Walsh & Grant Lippincott Jerry & Vicki Wojtalewicz Anonymous Gerry Sullivan & Bob Benzel Amy M. Coacher Harold & Kathleen Logan Steve Wolpa The Academy Of Motion Kathy & Bob Binderup Dr. Ruth & J. Terry Macnamara Tim Held & Jay Worden Picture Arts & Sciences Bruce & Lisa Dale Bill & Monica Blizek Tim & Linda Daugherty Jason & Bree MacTaggart Kevin & Gail Wyatt Avenue Scholars Foundation Steven & Carol Bloch Lynn Harland & Harmon Maher Layne & Pamela Yahnke Janet Davis Chris, Sue & Madeleine Behr My Boes Dennis & Marilyn Mailliard Adam & Sarah Yale Tony & Claudia Deeb Bluestem Prairie Foundation Steve & Leslie Bogue Christine & Sean Malloy Christine Young Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh Roger B. Devor Frank Bramlett Mike & Carolina Mapes Jeff P. Johnson & Tom A. Zahm Nancy & David Jacobson John Detisch & Hillary Dr. Douglas & Karen Brouillette Wayne & Karen Markus Larry & Peggy Zier Nather-Detisch Tom & Mary Jetton Charitable Sandi & Bill Bruns Bartholomew & Jane McLeay Speedy & Debbi Zweiback Fund through the Omaha Robert & Karen Duncan Brent & Karen Burmood Susan & Steve McWhorter Community Foundation Carol Dworak Kaylene Carlson Matt & Anne Medlock Tributes Kutak Rock LLP Jill & Mike Erman James & Anne Carroll Tom & Linda Melia Mike & Susan Lebens John & Trish Fahey Michael Reilly & Deb Carson Metropolitan Entertainment & Memorials Lincoln Financial Foundation Richard & Beverly Fellman Kate & John Cavanaugh & Convention Authority In Memory of Anthony J. Bruscino: Bob & Maggie Mundy Tom & Darlynn Fellman Tina & John Cherica Kaleb Michaud Tracy & Rich Stanko Oberon Motion Communications Anne & Mike Fenner Client Resources, Inc. Mary & John Mitchell In Memory of Fred Bunker Davis: Peter Kiewit Foundation Andrew & Betsy Fippinger Jim & Jo Collins Emily & Craig Moody Janet Davis Joel & Nancy Schlessinger Anne C. Foley Susie & Dennis Collins Bryan & Lori Mowrer Fred & Eve Simon In Honor of Bob Fischbach: Betty Foster Larry & Lucy Buntain Comine Janie & Allan Murow Valmont Industries, Inc. Movie Buffs Film Club Dr. Roger Fransecky Andrew & Lisa Cook R.J. & Liz Neary Sam Walker Kelly & Chuck Cormaci Senator Ben & Mrs. Diane Nelson In Honor of Jim Heller: Mike & Brenda Whealy Julie Anderson Friesen Nancy Heller Dan & Sarah Gilbert Countryside Community Church Diana Nevins Jill & Joe Goldstein Marcy & Ira Cotton Nancy Noddle In Memory of Alan Kulakofsky: $2,500 – $4,999 Michael & Penny Cox Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Gordman Richard L. & Joan F. O’Brien Janie Kulakofsky Anonymous*** Creighton Preparatory School John & Marilyn O’Gara Mary Gay Gordon In Honor of Bruce Lauritzen Dan & Esther Brabec Ron Widman & Julie Crowell Mary Helms & Ken Olson Mike & Kathy Gross & Gerry Morrow: Tony Cody/Concentric Corporation Marti Danielsen Harriet Otis Sara Jacobson & Bart Haney Kathy & Gary Ensz First National Bank Janey & Jerry Dann Mary & Jay Palu In Memory of Margy Schneider: Carol Gendler Holly & Bruce Hoberman Hal & Mary Daub Frank & Polly Partsch Sylvia Cohn & Cynthia Schneider Ellyn Grant Shari Hofschire Merlyn Knudson & James Davis Joyce & John Passarelli Tom & Jennifer Pansing Rachel Jacobson Robyn Devore Arthur Pearlstein In Celebration of Betiana Simon’s John & Terrie Ringwalt Karen & Gary Javitch Jim & Sherry Douglas Emily Brush & Stephen Pedersen birthday: Jim & Kathy Simpson Matthew & Donna Johnson Linda & Charles Duckworth John & Julie Petr Thomas & Darlynn Fellman Walnut Private Equity Partners LLC Ree Schonlau & Jun Kaneko Tom & Suzy Elkins Marcia & Steve Pitlor Mike & Susan Lebens Sandy & John Lehr Anne Thorne Weaver Sally & Gary Kaplan Bill & Julie Erickson Platinum Wine Distributing, Inc. Stacie & Duke Matz Drew & Meredith Weitz Jack Becker & Lester Katz David & Carolyn Fairbanks Hank Plugge Greer & Sarah McCurley Roger & Kate Weitz Mike & Barb Kelly Mike Krainak & Janet Farber Rick & Patty Plugge Jenny & Scott Meyerson Hal & Ashlee Koch Mary Beth & Mike Flanagan Trenton B. Magid & Ammy Polanco Robert & Barbara Peters $1,000 – $2,499 Shane & David Kotok Flatiron Cafe Terry Calek & Lee Polikov Constance M. Ryan Anonymous* Marie & Jack Kubat Kim M. Folta Jeff & Barb Popp Susan Scherl Alley Poyner Macchietto Chery Griffin & Chuck Lenosky Bill & Nicole Fox Kristin Williams & Erin Porterfield Adam & Sarah Yale Architecture Daniel & Tina Lonergan Jane Franklin Peter Cales & Niz Proskocil In Honor of Todd & Betiana Simon: Scott & Sheila Anderson Bill & Kathy Lydiatt Rick & Mary Fulton Timothy Schaffert & Rodney Rahl Shannon & Rik Bonness Aviture Jan Mactier Michael Gallner Trent & Denise Reed Dan & Esther Brabec Baird Holm LLP Linda & David Gardels Tom & Sue Reiber Col. Patricia Fornes In Honor of Duane & Monte Thompson: Iris & Marty Ricks Mogens & Cindy Bay & Col. Doug Marshall Moshe & Beth Gershovich Mike & Susan Price Beardmore Chevrolet Subaru John Wagner & Carolyn McNamara Tim McMahan & Teresa Gleason Beth Riley Louise Rinn In Memory of Larry L. Waller: Shannon & Rik Bonness Mark & Vera Mercer Don Goldstein Leonard & Shirley Goldstein Kim & Bill Roberts Louena Guidera Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts Don Mundy Dr. Frederick Bronski Greater Omaha Young Jay & Suzanne Robinson Sharee & Murray Newman In Memory of Thomas J. Walsh: City Of Omaha Professionals Katina & Joe Rogers Virginia Walsh Patty & Steve Nogg Creighton University Christine & George Greene Mark Rousseau Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Owen In Honor of the Weitz Family: Henry Davis Carl & Belinda Greiner Rick Rubio Kristin Williams & Erin Porterfield Jerre Tritsch & Kimberly Dunovan Robert M. Patterson Teri & Carl Gumbiner Peggy Rupprecht Roger & Jody duRand William & Jeanne Penry John & Emily Guzallis Julia Russell Ben & Janna Drickey Jean Ann Ballinger & Ward Peters Robert & Jane Hailey Jeanne & Pat Salerno In Kind Support Gary & Kathy Ensz Rick & Robin Putnam Lindsay Lundholm & Kevin & Linda Saltzman 91.5 KIOS FM Terry & Catherine Ferguson Curtis Reed & Jo Ann Quinif Christopher Halbkat Barb & Chris Sanford Alley Poyner Macchietto Gallup (Community Builders) Jennifer Rasmussen Brinker & Rebecca Harding Barbara Schlott Barnhart Press Genereux Investment Management Reed & Jenny Rasmussen Timothy & Debra Hart Troia Schonlau Boiler Room Restaurant Jerry & Patti Gress Ed & Ilga Rauchut Stacy Heatherly John & Julie Schroeder John Brodston Dan & Jennifer Hamann Mr. & Dr. Robert S. Ross III David & Melanie Hecker Mike & Kim Schwab Butterfield Station Polly & Ted Hoff Carol & Rick Russell Nancy Heller Judy Schweikart Dario’s Brasserie Jane Huerter & Dick Jeffries Jeff & Maria Sauvageau Ruth & Scott Henneman Amy Scott Dixie Quicks Richard & Joanie Jacobson Susan Scherl Christine Hinton Kay Shilling Epic Wines George Kleine & Tom Knox Kevin Burr & Leslie Sanders Debbie Hunsberger Scott & Vickie Shurmur Flatiron Cafe Karen & Jim Linder Sue & Steve Seline Dr. Maurice L. Jay Suzanne Singer Hilton Omaha Jill Slupe Lund-Ross Constructors Jennifer Larsen & Joe Sisson Donna Neff & Walt Jesteadt Hiro 88 Carrie & Ed May Debbi & Larry Josephson Charles G. & Susan L. Smith Infogroup Norma Shoemaker Kevin McCarthy Dr. Robert Ottemann Tim & Magan Smith International Minute Press Susie & Stewart Smoler Robert Slovek & Karen O’Dowd & Ms. Kim Kalkowski Joyce E. Southard Kutak Rock LLP Omaha Public Library Janine Ucchino Dana Kaufman Thomas Fay & Joan Squires Marks Food Wine & Spirit & Christopher Tjaden Omaha Public Power District Laurie Kelly Thomas & Denese Stalnaker Omaha Mail Inc. Ronald J. Palagi Jill June & John Twedt Dan & Laurie Kemp Don & Julie Stavneak Omaha Steaks Alexander Payne Don & Beth Van de Water Bill, Seth & Jordan Kerrey Bob & Karen Sundell Omahype George & Peggy Payne David & Carol Van Metre Virginia Howe Kincaid John & Jodi Sunderman Oxide Design Co. Jill & Terry Petersen Eduardo J. Vasquez The Doctors Kissell Gregory Swanson Paparazzi by Appointment Tom & Patti Peterson Tom & Sarah Waldman Tom & Susan Knight Jerry & Janet Syslo Quench Fine Wines Rose Blumkin Foundation Ed & Colleen Warin Mogens Knudsen Richard & Janice Tiggelaar The Reader Saddle Creek John Wilhelm Dick & Deb Koesters Mike & Susan Toohey The River 89.7FM John & Dianne Scott Mary Beth & Jim Winner Bruno Konopka Anne Trumble Upstream Brewing Co.
FILM STREAMS DESIGN PARTNER List includes gifts received within the last 12 months and is complete through Dec. 12. For corrections, please email [email protected].
. Half-priced tickets ($4.50) to all regular There’s never been screenings . Discounts off all concession items (20%) a better time to be a . An advance sale period for all premieres and special events Film Streams Member. . For Dual Members and above, ticket discounts ($4.50) for two adults and all children In addition to helping us bring great cinema to or guests under 18—perfect for families! our community, your Film Streams Membership . And even more new benefits offers a growing list of benefits, including: at higher levels of Membership, including invitations to special preview screenings, discounted theater rentals, and reserved seating. To join, renew, or gift a Film Streams Membership today, or to make a donation, visit our Membership page at filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259.
Film Streams Programming Calendar January - March 2012 Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . January – March 2012 v5.3
The Bride Wore Black 1968
World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film Preservation February 12 – April 5, 2012
The Leopard 1963 Battleship Potemkin 1925 World on a Wire 1973 Le Amiche 1955 Gentlemen Prefer Black Girl 1966 Blondes 1953 Weekend 1967 The Makioka Sisters 1983 On the Bowery 1957 The Bride Wore Black 1968
Nearly 60 years of cinema from around the world make up this series, featuring an African cinema landmark in Ousmane Sembene’s everything from canonical masterpieces to unearthed gems whose rediscover- BLACK GIRL, the impact of which lives on through ies are establishing new chapters in film history. All of them can be seen here the distribution of New Yorker Films. Finally, we’ll on the big screen—and on new 35mm prints—because of some amazing groups experience one of the most exciting rediscoveries dedicated to restoring and preserving great films. So with this series we celebrate in recent years (Lionel Rogosin’s ON THE BOWERY) the work of Truffaut and Antonioni by way of The Film Desk (THE BRIDE WORE through the work of Milestone, whose mission of res- BLACK, LE AMICHE), Sergei Eisenstein because of Kino International (BATTLE- urrecting long-unseen treasures for new audiences is SHIP POTEMKIN), and Godard, Fassbinder, and Kon Ichikawa with thanks to the everything this series is about. See the reverse side wonderful people at Janus Films (WEEKEND, WORLD ON A WIRE, THE MAKIO- for more about the films in this series, and watch for KA SISTERS). We’ll fill the screen with Luchino Visconti’s glorious epic THE more information to come about the restoration pro- LEOPARD and the gleaming Technicolor brilliance of Howard Hawks’ GENTLE- cesses and preservation efforts that have brought MEN PREFER BLONDES, both courtesy of Criterion Pictures USA, and present them back to the big screen. The Met: Live in HD 2011-2012 Season Presented with Opera Omaha
Ernani – Verdi Sat, Feb 25, 12pm (Live) Wed, Feb 29, 6pm (Encore) Hey Manon – Massenet Students! Sat, Apr 7, 11am (Live) Wed, Apr 11, 6pm (Encore) Join us for the next Student Night at the The Enchanted Island Ruth Sokolof Theater, the first Monday of La Traviata – Verdi every month. All shows FREE when you Sat, Jan 21, 12pm (Live) show valid school ID at the box office. Wed, Jan 25, 6pm (Encore) Sat, Apr 14, 12pm (Live) Wed, Apr 18, 6pm (Encore) Visit our Education page at Götterdämerung – Wagner filmstreams.org for more about our Sat, Feb 11, 11am (Live) student programs, including a schedule of Daytime Screenings for Visiting Classes. All live Saturday broadcasts will feature a Prelude Talk by Opera Omaha, Supported by the Tom and Mary beginning one hour prior to the performance start time (listed above). Tickets Jetton Charitable Fund through the ($24 general; $20 for Film Streams Members and Opera Omaha Subscrib- Omaha Community Foundation. ers; $10 for full-time students) on sale now. For more information, visit filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259. Film Streams Information Film Streams is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. For more info, visit us at filmstreams.org.
Location, Hours & Parking Board of Directors Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at 1340 Roger duRand Mike Fahey Street in downtown Omaha, within the Andy Holland Staff Saddle Creek Records complex—one block west of David Jacobson, Chairman Rachel Jacobson, Director the TD Ameritrade ballpark and one block south of Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Cuming Street. Showtimes begin in the early eve- Mark Javitch Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Robert E. (Bob) Mundy Maggie Wood, Office & Operations Manager ning Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early Alexander Payne Amanda Fehlner, Associate Manager afternoon Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Steven W. Seline Andrew Bouska, Shift Manager Free parking is available in the lot behind our Betiana Simon Craig D, Shift Manager theater, accessible from 14th Street between Cum- Paul G. Smith Aaron Haug, Shift Manager ing and Mike Fahey Streets. Street parking is also Ted Warin Jim Foyt, Projectionist available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Katie Weitz White Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Robert Cook, Theater Staff Advisory Board Alex Elliott, Theater Staff Tickets Kurt Andersen Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Jason Kulbel Buy tickets at the box office (open 30 min. before the Alex Wodzinski, Theater Staff Danny Lee Ladely Connie White, Balcony Booking day’s first showtime) or online at filmstreams.org. Robb Nansel Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $9 general, $7 for Joel Schlessinger seniors, students, teachers, military, and those arriv- Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein ing by bike, and $4.50 for Members. See reverse side Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus for more about Film Streams Membership.
Gifts & Security National Bank Of Omaha Aaron & Robin Shaddy Donations Dave & Leigh Snow Ann & Ken Stinson Film Streams Supporters $20,000 + Susan & Mary Stroesser Anonymous Mayor Jim & Mrs. Deb Suttle Many thanks to the following contributors for The Holland Foundation Charles Gifford & Michele National Endowment for the Arts Van Deventer their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Nebraska Arts Council Warren Distribution The Todd & Betiana Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Simon Foundation Weitz Family Foundation $500 – $999 John & Sarah Ann Kotchian Jason Untrauer $250 – $499 Mr. & Mrs. Howard Krantz Judy Vann $10,000 – $19,999 Anonymous** Anonymous****** Mark & Charlsi Kratina Gail & Irv Veitzer Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Judy Alderman Jim & Sharon Kresha Pat & Judd Wagner Becker Family Foundation Michael & Laura Alley Phyllis Aronson Dave & Patty Kunsemiller Mary Wampler Douglas County Visitor Linda Matson Andersen Benjamin & Sarah Arunski Alan Langnas Steve & Jan Weidenhammer Improvement Fund Louis & Frances Blumkin Rabbi Aryeh & Elyce Azriel Bruce & Gerry Lauritzen Nathan Weinert Omaha Steaks Gary Wasdin & Luis Boggio David & Lea Bailis Clark & Emily Lauritzen Arnie & Anne Weitz Paul & Annette Smith Sherry Brown Ken & Kay Barjenbruch Patrick Lavelle Don & Angie Wells Sokolof Foundation Building Bright Futures Tom Barrett & Sally Nellson Barrett Dr. Richard & Carol Legge Gail Werner-Robertson Barbara & Wally Weitz Eric Bunderson Ed & Ann Batchelder Sandy & John Lehr Todd White Katie Weitz White & Watie White Stuart & Amy Chittenden Ellie Batt Karen Levin Chauncey Wilkins MD Ann Beeder Bob Broom & Mary Clarkson Rocky Lewis Julie & Mark Wilson $5,000 – $9,999 Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers Bruce & Sharon Clawson Donna Walsh & Grant Lippincott Jerry & Vicki Wojtalewicz Anonymous Gerry Sullivan & Bob Benzel Amy M. Coacher Harold & Kathleen Logan Steve Wolpa The Academy Of Motion Kathy & Bob Binderup Dr. Ruth & J. Terry Macnamara Tim Held & Jay Worden Picture Arts & Sciences Bruce & Lisa Dale Bill & Monica Blizek Tim & Linda Daugherty Jason & Bree MacTaggart Kevin & Gail Wyatt Avenue Scholars Foundation Steven & Carol Bloch Lynn Harland & Harmon Maher Layne & Pamela Yahnke Janet Davis Chris, Sue & Madeleine Behr My Boes Dennis & Marilyn Mailliard Adam & Sarah Yale Tony & Claudia Deeb Bluestem Prairie Foundation Steve & Leslie Bogue Christine & Sean Malloy Christine Young Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh Roger B. Devor Frank Bramlett Mike & Carolina Mapes Jeff P. Johnson & Tom A. Zahm Nancy & David Jacobson John Detisch & Hillary Dr. Douglas & Karen Brouillette Wayne & Karen Markus Larry & Peggy Zier Nather-Detisch Tom & Mary Jetton Charitable Sandi & Bill Bruns Bartholomew & Jane McLeay Speedy & Debbi Zweiback Fund through the Omaha Robert & Karen Duncan Brent & Karen Burmood Susan & Steve McWhorter Community Foundation Carol Dworak Kaylene Carlson Matt & Anne Medlock Tributes Kutak Rock LLP Jill & Mike Erman James & Anne Carroll Tom & Linda Melia Mike & Susan Lebens John & Trish Fahey Michael Reilly & Deb Carson Metropolitan Entertainment & Memorials Lincoln Financial Foundation Richard & Beverly Fellman Kate & John Cavanaugh & Convention Authority In Memory of Anthony J. Bruscino: Bob & Maggie Mundy Tom & Darlynn Fellman Tina & John Cherica Kaleb Michaud Tracy & Rich Stanko Oberon Motion Communications Anne & Mike Fenner Client Resources, Inc. Mary & John Mitchell In Memory of Fred Bunker Davis: Peter Kiewit Foundation Andrew & Betsy Fippinger Jim & Jo Collins Emily & Craig Moody Janet Davis Joel & Nancy Schlessinger Anne C. Foley Susie & Dennis Collins Bryan & Lori Mowrer Fred & Eve Simon In Honor of Bob Fischbach: Betty Foster Larry & Lucy Buntain Comine Janie & Allan Murow Valmont Industries, Inc. Movie Buffs Film Club Dr. Roger Fransecky Andrew & Lisa Cook R.J. & Liz Neary Sam Walker Kelly & Chuck Cormaci Senator Ben & Mrs. Diane Nelson In Honor of Jim Heller: Mike & Brenda Whealy Julie Anderson Friesen Nancy Heller Dan & Sarah Gilbert Countryside Community Church Diana Nevins Jill & Joe Goldstein Marcy & Ira Cotton Nancy Noddle In Memory of Alan Kulakofsky: $2,500 – $4,999 Michael & Penny Cox Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Gordman Richard L. & Joan F. O’Brien Janie Kulakofsky Anonymous*** Creighton Preparatory School John & Marilyn O’Gara Mary Gay Gordon In Honor of Bruce Lauritzen Dan & Esther Brabec Ron Widman & Julie Crowell Mary Helms & Ken Olson Mike & Kathy Gross & Gerry Morrow: Tony Cody/Concentric Corporation Marti Danielsen Harriet Otis Sara Jacobson & Bart Haney Kathy & Gary Ensz First National Bank Janey & Jerry Dann Mary & Jay Palu In Memory of Margy Schneider: Carol Gendler Holly & Bruce Hoberman Hal & Mary Daub Frank & Polly Partsch Sylvia Cohn & Cynthia Schneider Ellyn Grant Shari Hofschire Merlyn Knudson & James Davis Joyce & John Passarelli Tom & Jennifer Pansing Rachel Jacobson Robyn Devore Arthur Pearlstein In Celebration of Betiana Simon’s John & Terrie Ringwalt Karen & Gary Javitch Jim & Sherry Douglas Emily Brush & Stephen Pedersen birthday: Jim & Kathy Simpson Matthew & Donna Johnson Linda & Charles Duckworth John & Julie Petr Thomas & Darlynn Fellman Walnut Private Equity Partners LLC Ree Schonlau & Jun Kaneko Tom & Suzy Elkins Marcia & Steve Pitlor Mike & Susan Lebens Sandy & John Lehr Anne Thorne Weaver Sally & Gary Kaplan Bill & Julie Erickson Platinum Wine Distributing, Inc. Stacie & Duke Matz Drew & Meredith Weitz Jack Becker & Lester Katz David & Carolyn Fairbanks Hank Plugge Greer & Sarah McCurley Roger & Kate Weitz Mike & Barb Kelly Mike Krainak & Janet Farber Rick & Patty Plugge Jenny & Scott Meyerson Hal & Ashlee Koch Mary Beth & Mike Flanagan Trenton B. Magid & Ammy Polanco Robert & Barbara Peters $1,000 – $2,499 Shane & David Kotok Flatiron Cafe Terry Calek & Lee Polikov Constance M. Ryan Anonymous* Marie & Jack Kubat Kim M. Folta Jeff & Barb Popp Susan Scherl Alley Poyner Macchietto Chery Griffin & Chuck Lenosky Bill & Nicole Fox Kristin Williams & Erin Porterfield Adam & Sarah Yale Architecture Daniel & Tina Lonergan Jane Franklin Peter Cales & Niz Proskocil In Honor of Todd & Betiana Simon: Scott & Sheila Anderson Bill & Kathy Lydiatt Rick & Mary Fulton Timothy Schaffert & Rodney Rahl Shannon & Rik Bonness Aviture Jan Mactier Michael Gallner Trent & Denise Reed Dan & Esther Brabec Baird Holm LLP Linda & David Gardels Tom & Sue Reiber Col. Patricia Fornes In Honor of Duane & Monte Thompson: Iris & Marty Ricks Mogens & Cindy Bay & Col. Doug Marshall Moshe & Beth Gershovich Mike & Susan Price Beardmore Chevrolet Subaru John Wagner & Carolyn McNamara Tim McMahan & Teresa Gleason Beth Riley Louise Rinn In Memory of Larry L. Waller: Shannon & Rik Bonness Mark & Vera Mercer Don Goldstein Leonard & Shirley Goldstein Kim & Bill Roberts Louena Guidera Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts Don Mundy Dr. Frederick Bronski Greater Omaha Young Jay & Suzanne Robinson Sharee & Murray Newman In Memory of Thomas J. Walsh: City Of Omaha Professionals Katina & Joe Rogers Virginia Walsh Patty & Steve Nogg Creighton University Christine & George Greene Mark Rousseau Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Owen In Honor of the Weitz Family: Henry Davis Carl & Belinda Greiner Rick Rubio Kristin Williams & Erin Porterfield Jerre Tritsch & Kimberly Dunovan Robert M. Patterson Teri & Carl Gumbiner Peggy Rupprecht Roger & Jody duRand William & Jeanne Penry John & Emily Guzallis Julia Russell Ben & Janna Drickey Jean Ann Ballinger & Ward Peters Robert & Jane Hailey Jeanne & Pat Salerno In Kind Support Gary & Kathy Ensz Rick & Robin Putnam Lindsay Lundholm & Kevin & Linda Saltzman 91.5 KIOS FM Terry & Catherine Ferguson Curtis Reed & Jo Ann Quinif Christopher Halbkat Barb & Chris Sanford Alley Poyner Macchietto Gallup (Community Builders) Jennifer Rasmussen Brinker & Rebecca Harding Barbara Schlott Barnhart Press Genereux Investment Management Reed & Jenny Rasmussen Timothy & Debra Hart Troia Schonlau Boiler Room Restaurant Jerry & Patti Gress Ed & Ilga Rauchut Stacy Heatherly John & Julie Schroeder John Brodston Dan & Jennifer Hamann Mr. & Dr. Robert S. Ross III David & Melanie Hecker Mike & Kim Schwab Butterfield Station Polly & Ted Hoff Carol & Rick Russell Nancy Heller Judy Schweikart Dario’s Brasserie Jane Huerter & Dick Jeffries Jeff & Maria Sauvageau Ruth & Scott Henneman Amy Scott Dixie Quicks Richard & Joanie Jacobson Susan Scherl Christine Hinton Kay Shilling Epic Wines George Kleine & Tom Knox Kevin Burr & Leslie Sanders Debbie Hunsberger Scott & Vickie Shurmur Flatiron Cafe Karen & Jim Linder Sue & Steve Seline Dr. Maurice L. Jay Suzanne Singer Hilton Omaha Jill Slupe Lund-Ross Constructors Jennifer Larsen & Joe Sisson Donna Neff & Walt Jesteadt Hiro 88 Carrie & Ed May Debbi & Larry Josephson Charles G. & Susan L. Smith Infogroup Norma Shoemaker Kevin McCarthy Dr. Robert Ottemann Tim & Magan Smith International Minute Press Susie & Stewart Smoler Robert Slovek & Karen O’Dowd & Ms. Kim Kalkowski Joyce E. Southard Kutak Rock LLP Omaha Public Library Janine Ucchino Dana Kaufman Thomas Fay & Joan Squires Marks Food Wine & Spirit & Christopher Tjaden Omaha Public Power District Laurie Kelly Thomas & Denese Stalnaker Omaha Mail Inc. Ronald J. Palagi Jill June & John Twedt Dan & Laurie Kemp Don & Julie Stavneak Omaha Steaks Alexander Payne Don & Beth Van de Water Bill, Seth & Jordan Kerrey Bob & Karen Sundell Omahype George & Peggy Payne David & Carol Van Metre Virginia Howe Kincaid John & Jodi Sunderman Oxide Design Co. Jill & Terry Petersen Eduardo J. Vasquez The Doctors Kissell Gregory Swanson Paparazzi by Appointment Tom & Patti Peterson Tom & Sarah Waldman Tom & Susan Knight Jerry & Janet Syslo Quench Fine Wines Rose Blumkin Foundation Ed & Colleen Warin Mogens Knudsen Richard & Janice Tiggelaar The Reader Saddle Creek John Wilhelm Dick & Deb Koesters Mike & Susan Toohey The River 89.7FM John & Dianne Scott Mary Beth & Jim Winner Bruno Konopka Anne Trumble Upstream Brewing Co.
FILM STREAMS DESIGN PARTNER List includes gifts received within the last 12 months and is complete through Dec. 12. For corrections, please email [email protected].
. Half-priced tickets ($4.50) to all regular There’s never been screenings . Discounts off all concession items (20%) a better time to be a . An advance sale period for all premieres and special events Film Streams Member. . For Dual Members and above, ticket discounts ($4.50) for two adults and all children In addition to helping us bring great cinema to or guests under 18—perfect for families! our community, your Film Streams Membership . And even more new benefits offers a growing list of benefits, including: at higher levels of Membership, including invitations to special preview screenings, discounted theater rentals, and reserved seating. To join, renew, or gift a Film Streams Membership today, or to make a donation, visit our Membership page at filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259.
Film Streams Programming Calendar January - March 2012 Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . January – March 2012 v5.3
The Bride Wore Black 1968
World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film Preservation February 12 – April 5, 2012
The Leopard 1963 Battleship Potemkin 1925 World on a Wire 1973 Le Amiche 1955 Gentlemen Prefer Black Girl 1966 Blondes 1953 Weekend 1967 The Makioka Sisters 1983 On the Bowery 1957 The Bride Wore Black 1968
Nearly 60 years of cinema from around the world make up this series, featuring an African cinema landmark in Ousmane Sembene’s everything from canonical masterpieces to unearthed gems whose rediscover- BLACK GIRL, the impact of which lives on through ies are establishing new chapters in film history. All of them can be seen here the distribution of New Yorker Films. Finally, we’ll on the big screen—and on new 35mm prints—because of some amazing groups experience one of the most exciting rediscoveries dedicated to restoring and preserving great films. So with this series we celebrate in recent years (Lionel Rogosin’s ON THE BOWERY) the work of Truffaut and Antonioni by way of The Film Desk (THE BRIDE WORE through the work of Milestone, whose mission of res- BLACK, LE AMICHE), Sergei Eisenstein because of Kino International (BATTLE- urrecting long-unseen treasures for new audiences is SHIP POTEMKIN), and Godard, Fassbinder, and Kon Ichikawa with thanks to the everything this series is about. See the reverse side wonderful people at Janus Films (WEEKEND, WORLD ON A WIRE, THE MAKIO- for more about the films in this series, and watch for KA SISTERS). We’ll fill the screen with Luchino Visconti’s glorious epic THE more information to come about the restoration pro- LEOPARD and the gleaming Technicolor brilliance of Howard Hawks’ GENTLE- cesses and preservation efforts that have brought MEN PREFER BLONDES, both courtesy of Criterion Pictures USA, and present them back to the big screen. The Met: Live in HD 2011-2012 Season Presented with Opera Omaha
Ernani – Verdi Sat, Feb 25, 12pm (Live) Wed, Feb 29, 6pm (Encore) Hey Manon – Massenet Students! Sat, Apr 7, 11am (Live) Wed, Apr 11, 6pm (Encore) Join us for the next Student Night at the The Enchanted Island Ruth Sokolof Theater, the first Monday of La Traviata – Verdi every month. All shows FREE when you Sat, Jan 21, 12pm (Live) show valid school ID at the box office. Wed, Jan 25, 6pm (Encore) Sat, Apr 14, 12pm (Live) Wed, Apr 18, 6pm (Encore) Visit our Education page at Götterdämerung – Wagner filmstreams.org for more about our Sat, Feb 11, 11am (Live) student programs, including a schedule of Daytime Screenings for Visiting Classes. All live Saturday broadcasts will feature a Prelude Talk by Opera Omaha, Supported by the Tom and Mary beginning one hour prior to the performance start time (listed above). Tickets Jetton Charitable Fund through the ($24 general; $20 for Film Streams Members and Opera Omaha Subscrib- Omaha Community Foundation. ers; $10 for full-time students) on sale now. For more information, visit filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259. Film Streams Information Film Streams is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. For more info, visit us at filmstreams.org.
Location, Hours & Parking Board of Directors Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at 1340 Roger duRand Mike Fahey Street in downtown Omaha, within the Andy Holland Staff Saddle Creek Records complex—one block west of David Jacobson, Chairman Rachel Jacobson, Director the TD Ameritrade ballpark and one block south of Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Cuming Street. Showtimes begin in the early eve- Mark Javitch Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Robert E. (Bob) Mundy Maggie Wood, Office & Operations Manager ning Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early Alexander Payne Amanda Fehlner, Associate Manager afternoon Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Steven W. Seline Andrew Bouska, Shift Manager Free parking is available in the lot behind our Betiana Simon Craig D, Shift Manager theater, accessible from 14th Street between Cum- Paul G. Smith Aaron Haug, Shift Manager ing and Mike Fahey Streets. Street parking is also Ted Warin Jim Foyt, Projectionist available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Katie Weitz White Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Robert Cook, Theater Staff Advisory Board Alex Elliott, Theater Staff Tickets Kurt Andersen Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Jason Kulbel Buy tickets at the box office (open 30 min. before the Alex Wodzinski, Theater Staff Danny Lee Ladely Connie White, Balcony Booking day’s first showtime) or online at filmstreams.org. Robb Nansel Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $9 general, $7 for Joel Schlessinger seniors, students, teachers, military, and those arriv- Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein ing by bike, and $4.50 for Members. See reverse side Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus for more about Film Streams Membership.
Gifts & Security National Bank Of Omaha Aaron & Robin Shaddy Donations Dave & Leigh Snow Ann & Ken Stinson Film Streams Supporters $20,000 + Susan & Mary Stroesser Anonymous Mayor Jim & Mrs. Deb Suttle Many thanks to the following contributors for The Holland Foundation Charles Gifford & Michele National Endowment for the Arts Van Deventer their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Nebraska Arts Council Warren Distribution The Todd & Betiana Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Simon Foundation Weitz Family Foundation $500 – $999 John & Sarah Ann Kotchian Jason Untrauer $250 – $499 Mr. & Mrs. Howard Krantz Judy Vann $10,000 – $19,999 Anonymous** Anonymous****** Mark & Charlsi Kratina Gail & Irv Veitzer Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Judy Alderman Jim & Sharon Kresha Pat & Judd Wagner Becker Family Foundation Michael & Laura Alley Phyllis Aronson Dave & Patty Kunsemiller Mary Wampler Douglas County Visitor Linda Matson Andersen Benjamin & Sarah Arunski Alan Langnas Steve & Jan Weidenhammer Improvement Fund Louis & Frances Blumkin Rabbi Aryeh & Elyce Azriel Bruce & Gerry Lauritzen Nathan Weinert Omaha Steaks Gary Wasdin & Luis Boggio David & Lea Bailis Clark & Emily Lauritzen Arnie & Anne Weitz Paul & Annette Smith Sherry Brown Ken & Kay Barjenbruch Patrick Lavelle Don & Angie Wells Sokolof Foundation Building Bright Futures Tom Barrett & Sally Nellson Barrett Dr. Richard & Carol Legge Gail Werner-Robertson Barbara & Wally Weitz Eric Bunderson Ed & Ann Batchelder Sandy & John Lehr Todd White Katie Weitz White & Watie White Stuart & Amy Chittenden Ellie Batt Karen Levin Chauncey Wilkins MD Ann Beeder Bob Broom & Mary Clarkson Rocky Lewis Julie & Mark Wilson $5,000 – $9,999 Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers Bruce & Sharon Clawson Donna Walsh & Grant Lippincott Jerry & Vicki Wojtalewicz Anonymous Gerry Sullivan & Bob Benzel Amy M. Coacher Harold & Kathleen Logan Steve Wolpa The Academy Of Motion Kathy & Bob Binderup Dr. Ruth & J. Terry Macnamara Tim Held & Jay Worden Picture Arts & Sciences Bruce & Lisa Dale Bill & Monica Blizek Tim & Linda Daugherty Jason & Bree MacTaggart Kevin & Gail Wyatt Avenue Scholars Foundation Steven & Carol Bloch Lynn Harland & Harmon Maher Layne & Pamela Yahnke Janet Davis Chris, Sue & Madeleine Behr My Boes Dennis & Marilyn Mailliard Adam & Sarah Yale Tony & Claudia Deeb Bluestem Prairie Foundation Steve & Leslie Bogue Christine & Sean Malloy Christine Young Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh Roger B. Devor Frank Bramlett Mike & Carolina Mapes Jeff P. Johnson & Tom A. Zahm Nancy & David Jacobson John Detisch & Hillary Dr. Douglas & Karen Brouillette Wayne & Karen Markus Larry & Peggy Zier Nather-Detisch Tom & Mary Jetton Charitable Sandi & Bill Bruns Bartholomew & Jane McLeay Speedy & Debbi Zweiback Fund through the Omaha Robert & Karen Duncan Brent & Karen Burmood Susan & Steve McWhorter Community Foundation Carol Dworak Kaylene Carlson Matt & Anne Medlock Tributes Kutak Rock LLP Jill & Mike Erman James & Anne Carroll Tom & Linda Melia Mike & Susan Lebens John & Trish Fahey Michael Reilly & Deb Carson Metropolitan Entertainment & Memorials Lincoln Financial Foundation Richard & Beverly Fellman Kate & John Cavanaugh & Convention Authority In Memory of Anthony J. Bruscino: Bob & Maggie Mundy Tom & Darlynn Fellman Tina & John Cherica Kaleb Michaud Tracy & Rich Stanko Oberon Motion Communications Anne & Mike Fenner Client Resources, Inc. Mary & John Mitchell In Memory of Fred Bunker Davis: Peter Kiewit Foundation Andrew & Betsy Fippinger Jim & Jo Collins Emily & Craig Moody Janet Davis Joel & Nancy Schlessinger Anne C. Foley Susie & Dennis Collins Bryan & Lori Mowrer Fred & Eve Simon In Honor of Bob Fischbach: Betty Foster Larry & Lucy Buntain Comine Janie & Allan Murow Valmont Industries, Inc. Movie Buffs Film Club Dr. Roger Fransecky Andrew & Lisa Cook R.J. & Liz Neary Sam Walker Kelly & Chuck Cormaci Senator Ben & Mrs. Diane Nelson In Honor of Jim Heller: Mike & Brenda Whealy Julie Anderson Friesen Nancy Heller Dan & Sarah Gilbert Countryside Community Church Diana Nevins Jill & Joe Goldstein Marcy & Ira Cotton Nancy Noddle In Memory of Alan Kulakofsky: $2,500 – $4,999 Michael & Penny Cox Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Gordman Richard L. & Joan F. O’Brien Janie Kulakofsky Anonymous*** Creighton Preparatory School John & Marilyn O’Gara Mary Gay Gordon In Honor of Bruce Lauritzen Dan & Esther Brabec Ron Widman & Julie Crowell Mary Helms & Ken Olson Mike & Kathy Gross & Gerry Morrow: Tony Cody/Concentric Corporation Marti Danielsen Harriet Otis Sara Jacobson & Bart Haney Kathy & Gary Ensz First National Bank Janey & Jerry Dann Mary & Jay Palu In Memory of Margy Schneider: Carol Gendler Holly & Bruce Hoberman Hal & Mary Daub Frank & Polly Partsch Sylvia Cohn & Cynthia Schneider Ellyn Grant Shari Hofschire Merlyn Knudson & James Davis Joyce & John Passarelli Tom & Jennifer Pansing Rachel Jacobson Robyn Devore Arthur Pearlstein In Celebration of Betiana Simon’s John & Terrie Ringwalt Karen & Gary Javitch Jim & Sherry Douglas Emily Brush & Stephen Pedersen birthday: Jim & Kathy Simpson Matthew & Donna Johnson Linda & Charles Duckworth John & Julie Petr Thomas & Darlynn Fellman Walnut Private Equity Partners LLC Ree Schonlau & Jun Kaneko Tom & Suzy Elkins Marcia & Steve Pitlor Mike & Susan Lebens Sandy & John Lehr Anne Thorne Weaver Sally & Gary Kaplan Bill & Julie Erickson Platinum Wine Distributing, Inc. Stacie & Duke Matz Drew & Meredith Weitz Jack Becker & Lester Katz David & Carolyn Fairbanks Hank Plugge Greer & Sarah McCurley Roger & Kate Weitz Mike & Barb Kelly Mike Krainak & Janet Farber Rick & Patty Plugge Jenny & Scott Meyerson Hal & Ashlee Koch Mary Beth & Mike Flanagan Trenton B. Magid & Ammy Polanco Robert & Barbara Peters $1,000 – $2,499 Shane & David Kotok Flatiron Cafe Terry Calek & Lee Polikov Constance M. Ryan Anonymous* Marie & Jack Kubat Kim M. Folta Jeff & Barb Popp Susan Scherl Alley Poyner Macchietto Chery Griffin & Chuck Lenosky Bill & Nicole Fox Kristin Williams & Erin Porterfield Adam & Sarah Yale Architecture Daniel & Tina Lonergan Jane Franklin Peter Cales & Niz Proskocil In Honor of Todd & Betiana Simon: Scott & Sheila Anderson Bill & Kathy Lydiatt Rick & Mary Fulton Timothy Schaffert & Rodney Rahl Shannon & Rik Bonness Aviture Jan Mactier Michael Gallner Trent & Denise Reed Dan & Esther Brabec Baird Holm LLP Linda & David Gardels Tom & Sue Reiber Col. Patricia Fornes In Honor of Duane & Monte Thompson: Iris & Marty Ricks Mogens & Cindy Bay & Col. Doug Marshall Moshe & Beth Gershovich Mike & Susan Price Beardmore Chevrolet Subaru John Wagner & Carolyn McNamara Tim McMahan & Teresa Gleason Beth Riley Louise Rinn In Memory of Larry L. Waller: Shannon & Rik Bonness Mark & Vera Mercer Don Goldstein Leonard & Shirley Goldstein Kim & Bill Roberts Louena Guidera Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts Don Mundy Dr. Frederick Bronski Greater Omaha Young Jay & Suzanne Robinson Sharee & Murray Newman In Memory of Thomas J. Walsh: City Of Omaha Professionals Katina & Joe Rogers Virginia Walsh Patty & Steve Nogg Creighton University Christine & George Greene Mark Rousseau Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Owen In Honor of the Weitz Family: Henry Davis Carl & Belinda Greiner Rick Rubio Kristin Williams & Erin Porterfield Jerre Tritsch & Kimberly Dunovan Robert M. Patterson Teri & Carl Gumbiner Peggy Rupprecht Roger & Jody duRand William & Jeanne Penry John & Emily Guzallis Julia Russell Ben & Janna Drickey Jean Ann Ballinger & Ward Peters Robert & Jane Hailey Jeanne & Pat Salerno In Kind Support Gary & Kathy Ensz Rick & Robin Putnam Lindsay Lundholm & Kevin & Linda Saltzman 91.5 KIOS FM Terry & Catherine Ferguson Curtis Reed & Jo Ann Quinif Christopher Halbkat Barb & Chris Sanford Alley Poyner Macchietto Gallup (Community Builders) Jennifer Rasmussen Brinker & Rebecca Harding Barbara Schlott Barnhart Press Genereux Investment Management Reed & Jenny Rasmussen Timothy & Debra Hart Troia Schonlau Boiler Room Restaurant Jerry & Patti Gress Ed & Ilga Rauchut Stacy Heatherly John & Julie Schroeder John Brodston Dan & Jennifer Hamann Mr. & Dr. Robert S. Ross III David & Melanie Hecker Mike & Kim Schwab Butterfield Station Polly & Ted Hoff Carol & Rick Russell Nancy Heller Judy Schweikart Dario’s Brasserie Jane Huerter & Dick Jeffries Jeff & Maria Sauvageau Ruth & Scott Henneman Amy Scott Dixie Quicks Richard & Joanie Jacobson Susan Scherl Christine Hinton Kay Shilling Epic Wines George Kleine & Tom Knox Kevin Burr & Leslie Sanders Debbie Hunsberger Scott & Vickie Shurmur Flatiron Cafe Karen & Jim Linder Sue & Steve Seline Dr. Maurice L. Jay Suzanne Singer Hilton Omaha Jill Slupe Lund-Ross Constructors Jennifer Larsen & Joe Sisson Donna Neff & Walt Jesteadt Hiro 88 Carrie & Ed May Debbi & Larry Josephson Charles G. & Susan L. Smith Infogroup Norma Shoemaker Kevin McCarthy Dr. Robert Ottemann Tim & Magan Smith International Minute Press Susie & Stewart Smoler Robert Slovek & Karen O’Dowd & Ms. Kim Kalkowski Joyce E. Southard Kutak Rock LLP Omaha Public Library Janine Ucchino Dana Kaufman Thomas Fay & Joan Squires Marks Food Wine & Spirit & Christopher Tjaden Omaha Public Power District Laurie Kelly Thomas & Denese Stalnaker Omaha Mail Inc. Ronald J. Palagi Jill June & John Twedt Dan & Laurie Kemp Don & Julie Stavneak Omaha Steaks Alexander Payne Don & Beth Van de Water Bill, Seth & Jordan Kerrey Bob & Karen Sundell Omahype George & Peggy Payne David & Carol Van Metre Virginia Howe Kincaid John & Jodi Sunderman Oxide Design Co. Jill & Terry Petersen Eduardo J. Vasquez The Doctors Kissell Gregory Swanson Paparazzi by Appointment Tom & Patti Peterson Tom & Sarah Waldman Tom & Susan Knight Jerry & Janet Syslo Quench Fine Wines Rose Blumkin Foundation Ed & Colleen Warin Mogens Knudsen Richard & Janice Tiggelaar The Reader Saddle Creek John Wilhelm Dick & Deb Koesters Mike & Susan Toohey The River 89.7FM John & Dianne Scott Mary Beth & Jim Winner Bruno Konopka Anne Trumble Upstream Brewing Co.
FILM STREAMS DESIGN PARTNER List includes gifts received within the last 12 months and is complete through Dec. 12. For corrections, please email [email protected].
. Half-priced tickets ($4.50) to all regular There’s never been screenings . Discounts off all concession items (20%) a better time to be a . An advance sale period for all premieres and special events Film Streams Member. . For Dual Members and above, ticket discounts ($4.50) for two adults and all children In addition to helping us bring great cinema to or guests under 18—perfect for families! our community, your Film Streams Membership . And even more new benefits offers a growing list of benefits, including: at higher levels of Membership, including invitations to special preview screenings, discounted theater rentals, and reserved seating. To join, renew, or gift a Film Streams Membership today, or to make a donation, visit our Membership page at filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259.
Film Streams Programming Calendar January - March 2012 Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . January – March 2012 v5.3
The Bride Wore Black 1968
World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film Preservation February 12 – April 5, 2012
The Leopard 1963 Battleship Potemkin 1925 World on a Wire 1973 Le Amiche 1955 Gentlemen Prefer Black Girl 1966 Blondes 1953 Weekend 1967 The Makioka Sisters 1983 On the Bowery 1957 The Bride Wore Black 1968
Nearly 60 years of cinema from around the world make up this series, featuring an African cinema landmark in Ousmane Sembene’s everything from canonical masterpieces to unearthed gems whose rediscover- BLACK GIRL, the impact of which lives on through ies are establishing new chapters in film history. All of them can be seen here the distribution of New Yorker Films. Finally, we’ll on the big screen—and on new 35mm prints—because of some amazing groups experience one of the most exciting rediscoveries dedicated to restoring and preserving great films. So with this series we celebrate in recent years (Lionel Rogosin’s ON THE BOWERY) the work of Truffaut and Antonioni by way of The Film Desk (THE BRIDE WORE through the work of Milestone, whose mission of res- BLACK, LE AMICHE), Sergei Eisenstein because of Kino International (BATTLE- urrecting long-unseen treasures for new audiences is SHIP POTEMKIN), and Godard, Fassbinder, and Kon Ichikawa with thanks to the everything this series is about. See the reverse side wonderful people at Janus Films (WEEKEND, WORLD ON A WIRE, THE MAKIO- for more about the films in this series, and watch for KA SISTERS). We’ll fill the screen with Luchino Visconti’s glorious epic THE more information to come about the restoration pro- LEOPARD and the gleaming Technicolor brilliance of Howard Hawks’ GENTLE- cesses and preservation efforts that have brought MEN PREFER BLONDES, both courtesy of Criterion Pictures USA, and present them back to the big screen. The Met: Live in HD 2011-2012 Season Presented with Opera Omaha
Ernani – Verdi Sat, Feb 25, 12pm (Live) Wed, Feb 29, 6pm (Encore) Hey Manon – Massenet Students! Sat, Apr 7, 11am (Live) Wed, Apr 11, 6pm (Encore) Join us for the next Student Night at the The Enchanted Island Ruth Sokolof Theater, the first Monday of La Traviata – Verdi every month. All shows FREE when you Sat, Jan 21, 12pm (Live) show valid school ID at the box office. Wed, Jan 25, 6pm (Encore) Sat, Apr 14, 12pm (Live) Wed, Apr 18, 6pm (Encore) Visit our Education page at Götterdämerung – Wagner filmstreams.org for more about our Sat, Feb 11, 11am (Live) student programs, including a schedule of Daytime Screenings for Visiting Classes. All live Saturday broadcasts will feature a Prelude Talk by Opera Omaha, Supported by the Tom and Mary beginning one hour prior to the performance start time (listed above). Tickets Jetton Charitable Fund through the ($24 general; $20 for Film Streams Members and Opera Omaha Subscrib- Omaha Community Foundation. ers; $10 for full-time students) on sale now. For more information, visit filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259. Film Streams Information Film Streams is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. For more info, visit us at filmstreams.org.
Location, Hours & Parking Board of Directors Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at 1340 Roger duRand Mike Fahey Street in downtown Omaha, within the Andy Holland Staff Saddle Creek Records complex—one block west of David Jacobson, Chairman Rachel Jacobson, Director the TD Ameritrade ballpark and one block south of Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Cuming Street. Showtimes begin in the early eve- Mark Javitch Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Robert E. (Bob) Mundy Maggie Wood, Office & Operations Manager ning Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early Alexander Payne Amanda Fehlner, Associate Manager afternoon Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Steven W. Seline Andrew Bouska, Shift Manager Free parking is available in the lot behind our Betiana Simon Craig D, Shift Manager theater, accessible from 14th Street between Cum- Paul G. Smith Aaron Haug, Shift Manager ing and Mike Fahey Streets. Street parking is also Ted Warin Jim Foyt, Projectionist available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Katie Weitz White Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Robert Cook, Theater Staff Advisory Board Alex Elliott, Theater Staff Tickets Kurt Andersen Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Jason Kulbel Buy tickets at the box office (open 30 min. before the Alex Wodzinski, Theater Staff Danny Lee Ladely Connie White, Balcony Booking day’s first showtime) or online at filmstreams.org. Robb Nansel Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $9 general, $7 for Joel Schlessinger seniors, students, teachers, military, and those arriv- Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein ing by bike, and $4.50 for Members. See reverse side Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus for more about Film Streams Membership.
Gifts & Security National Bank Of Omaha Aaron & Robin Shaddy Donations Dave & Leigh Snow Ann & Ken Stinson Film Streams Supporters $20,000 + Susan & Mary Stroesser Anonymous Mayor Jim & Mrs. Deb Suttle Many thanks to the following contributors for The Holland Foundation Charles Gifford & Michele National Endowment for the Arts Van Deventer their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Nebraska Arts Council Warren Distribution The Todd & Betiana Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Simon Foundation Weitz Family Foundation $500 – $999 John & Sarah Ann Kotchian Jason Untrauer $250 – $499 Mr. & Mrs. Howard Krantz Judy Vann $10,000 – $19,999 Anonymous** Anonymous****** Mark & Charlsi Kratina Gail & Irv Veitzer Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Judy Alderman Jim & Sharon Kresha Pat & Judd Wagner Becker Family Foundation Michael & Laura Alley Phyllis Aronson Dave & Patty Kunsemiller Mary Wampler Douglas County Visitor Linda Matson Andersen Benjamin & Sarah Arunski Alan Langnas Steve & Jan Weidenhammer Improvement Fund Louis & Frances Blumkin Rabbi Aryeh & Elyce Azriel Bruce & Gerry Lauritzen Nathan Weinert Omaha Steaks Gary Wasdin & Luis Boggio David & Lea Bailis Clark & Emily Lauritzen Arnie & Anne Weitz Paul & Annette Smith Sherry Brown Ken & Kay Barjenbruch Patrick Lavelle Don & Angie Wells Sokolof Foundation Building Bright Futures Tom Barrett & Sally Nellson Barrett Dr. Richard & Carol Legge Gail Werner-Robertson Barbara & Wally Weitz Eric Bunderson Ed & Ann Batchelder Sandy & John Lehr Todd White Katie Weitz White & Watie White Stuart & Amy Chittenden Ellie Batt Karen Levin Chauncey Wilkins MD Ann Beeder Bob Broom & Mary Clarkson Rocky Lewis Julie & Mark Wilson $5,000 – $9,999 Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers Bruce & Sharon Clawson Donna Walsh & Grant Lippincott Jerry & Vicki Wojtalewicz Anonymous Gerry Sullivan & Bob Benzel Amy M. Coacher Harold & Kathleen Logan Steve Wolpa The Academy Of Motion Kathy & Bob Binderup Dr. Ruth & J. Terry Macnamara Tim Held & Jay Worden Picture Arts & Sciences Bruce & Lisa Dale Bill & Monica Blizek Tim & Linda Daugherty Jason & Bree MacTaggart Kevin & Gail Wyatt Avenue Scholars Foundation Steven & Carol Bloch Lynn Harland & Harmon Maher Layne & Pamela Yahnke Janet Davis Chris, Sue & Madeleine Behr My Boes Dennis & Marilyn Mailliard Adam & Sarah Yale Tony & Claudia Deeb Bluestem Prairie Foundation Steve & Leslie Bogue Christine & Sean Malloy Christine Young Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh Roger B. Devor Frank Bramlett Mike & Carolina Mapes Jeff P. Johnson & Tom A. Zahm Nancy & David Jacobson John Detisch & Hillary Dr. Douglas & Karen Brouillette Wayne & Karen Markus Larry & Peggy Zier Nather-Detisch Tom & Mary Jetton Charitable Sandi & Bill Bruns Bartholomew & Jane McLeay Speedy & Debbi Zweiback Fund through the Omaha Robert & Karen Duncan Brent & Karen Burmood Susan & Steve McWhorter Community Foundation Carol Dworak Kaylene Carlson Matt & Anne Medlock Tributes Kutak Rock LLP Jill & Mike Erman James & Anne Carroll Tom & Linda Melia Mike & Susan Lebens John & Trish Fahey Michael Reilly & Deb Carson Metropolitan Entertainment & Memorials Lincoln Financial Foundation Richard & Beverly Fellman Kate & John Cavanaugh & Convention Authority In Memory of Anthony J. Bruscino: Bob & Maggie Mundy Tom & Darlynn Fellman Tina & John Cherica Kaleb Michaud Tracy & Rich Stanko Oberon Motion Communications Anne & Mike Fenner Client Resources, Inc. Mary & John Mitchell In Memory of Fred Bunker Davis: Peter Kiewit Foundation Andrew & Betsy Fippinger Jim & Jo Collins Emily & Craig Moody Janet Davis Joel & Nancy Schlessinger Anne C. Foley Susie & Dennis Collins Bryan & Lori Mowrer Fred & Eve Simon In Honor of Bob Fischbach: Betty Foster Larry & Lucy Buntain Comine Janie & Allan Murow Valmont Industries, Inc. Movie Buffs Film Club Dr. Roger Fransecky Andrew & Lisa Cook R.J. & Liz Neary Sam Walker Kelly & Chuck Cormaci Senator Ben & Mrs. Diane Nelson In Honor of Jim Heller: Mike & Brenda Whealy Julie Anderson Friesen Nancy Heller Dan & Sarah Gilbert Countryside Community Church Diana Nevins Jill & Joe Goldstein Marcy & Ira Cotton Nancy Noddle In Memory of Alan Kulakofsky: $2,500 – $4,999 Michael & Penny Cox Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Gordman Richard L. & Joan F. O’Brien Janie Kulakofsky Anonymous*** Creighton Preparatory School John & Marilyn O’Gara Mary Gay Gordon In Honor of Bruce Lauritzen Dan & Esther Brabec Ron Widman & Julie Crowell Mary Helms & Ken Olson Mike & Kathy Gross & Gerry Morrow: Tony Cody/Concentric Corporation Marti Danielsen Harriet Otis Sara Jacobson & Bart Haney Kathy & Gary Ensz First National Bank Janey & Jerry Dann Mary & Jay Palu In Memory of Margy Schneider: Carol Gendler Holly & Bruce Hoberman Hal & Mary Daub Frank & Polly Partsch Sylvia Cohn & Cynthia Schneider Ellyn Grant Shari Hofschire Merlyn Knudson & James Davis Joyce & John Passarelli Tom & Jennifer Pansing Rachel Jacobson Robyn Devore Arthur Pearlstein In Celebration of Betiana Simon’s John & Terrie Ringwalt Karen & Gary Javitch Jim & Sherry Douglas Emily Brush & Stephen Pedersen birthday: Jim & Kathy Simpson Matthew & Donna Johnson Linda & Charles Duckworth John & Julie Petr Thomas & Darlynn Fellman Walnut Private Equity Partners LLC Ree Schonlau & Jun Kaneko Tom & Suzy Elkins Marcia & Steve Pitlor Mike & Susan Lebens Sandy & John Lehr Anne Thorne Weaver Sally & Gary Kaplan Bill & Julie Erickson Platinum Wine Distributing, Inc. Stacie & Duke Matz Drew & Meredith Weitz Jack Becker & Lester Katz David & Carolyn Fairbanks Hank Plugge Greer & Sarah McCurley Roger & Kate Weitz Mike & Barb Kelly Mike Krainak & Janet Farber Rick & Patty Plugge Jenny & Scott Meyerson Hal & Ashlee Koch Mary Beth & Mike Flanagan Trenton B. Magid & Ammy Polanco Robert & Barbara Peters $1,000 – $2,499 Shane & David Kotok Flatiron Cafe Terry Calek & Lee Polikov Constance M. Ryan Anonymous* Marie & Jack Kubat Kim M. Folta Jeff & Barb Popp Susan Scherl Alley Poyner Macchietto Chery Griffin & Chuck Lenosky Bill & Nicole Fox Kristin Williams & Erin Porterfield Adam & Sarah Yale Architecture Daniel & Tina Lonergan Jane Franklin Peter Cales & Niz Proskocil In Honor of Todd & Betiana Simon: Scott & Sheila Anderson Bill & Kathy Lydiatt Rick & Mary Fulton Timothy Schaffert & Rodney Rahl Shannon & Rik Bonness Aviture Jan Mactier Michael Gallner Trent & Denise Reed Dan & Esther Brabec Baird Holm LLP Linda & David Gardels Tom & Sue Reiber Col. Patricia Fornes In Honor of Duane & Monte Thompson: Iris & Marty Ricks Mogens & Cindy Bay & Col. Doug Marshall Moshe & Beth Gershovich Mike & Susan Price Beardmore Chevrolet Subaru John Wagner & Carolyn McNamara Tim McMahan & Teresa Gleason Beth Riley Louise Rinn In Memory of Larry L. Waller: Shannon & Rik Bonness Mark & Vera Mercer Don Goldstein Leonard & Shirley Goldstein Kim & Bill Roberts Louena Guidera Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts Don Mundy Dr. Frederick Bronski Greater Omaha Young Jay & Suzanne Robinson Sharee & Murray Newman In Memory of Thomas J. Walsh: City Of Omaha Professionals Katina & Joe Rogers Virginia Walsh Patty & Steve Nogg Creighton University Christine & George Greene Mark Rousseau Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Owen In Honor of the Weitz Family: Henry Davis Carl & Belinda Greiner Rick Rubio Kristin Williams & Erin Porterfield Jerre Tritsch & Kimberly Dunovan Robert M. Patterson Teri & Carl Gumbiner Peggy Rupprecht Roger & Jody duRand William & Jeanne Penry John & Emily Guzallis Julia Russell Ben & Janna Drickey Jean Ann Ballinger & Ward Peters Robert & Jane Hailey Jeanne & Pat Salerno In Kind Support Gary & Kathy Ensz Rick & Robin Putnam Lindsay Lundholm & Kevin & Linda Saltzman 91.5 KIOS FM Terry & Catherine Ferguson Curtis Reed & Jo Ann Quinif Christopher Halbkat Barb & Chris Sanford Alley Poyner Macchietto Gallup (Community Builders) Jennifer Rasmussen Brinker & Rebecca Harding Barbara Schlott Barnhart Press Genereux Investment Management Reed & Jenny Rasmussen Timothy & Debra Hart Troia Schonlau Boiler Room Restaurant Jerry & Patti Gress Ed & Ilga Rauchut Stacy Heatherly John & Julie Schroeder John Brodston Dan & Jennifer Hamann Mr. & Dr. Robert S. Ross III David & Melanie Hecker Mike & Kim Schwab Butterfield Station Polly & Ted Hoff Carol & Rick Russell Nancy Heller Judy Schweikart Dario’s Brasserie Jane Huerter & Dick Jeffries Jeff & Maria Sauvageau Ruth & Scott Henneman Amy Scott Dixie Quicks Richard & Joanie Jacobson Susan Scherl Christine Hinton Kay Shilling Epic Wines George Kleine & Tom Knox Kevin Burr & Leslie Sanders Debbie Hunsberger Scott & Vickie Shurmur Flatiron Cafe Karen & Jim Linder Sue & Steve Seline Dr. Maurice L. Jay Suzanne Singer Hilton Omaha Jill Slupe Lund-Ross Constructors Jennifer Larsen & Joe Sisson Donna Neff & Walt Jesteadt Hiro 88 Carrie & Ed May Debbi & Larry Josephson Charles G. & Susan L. Smith Infogroup Norma Shoemaker Kevin McCarthy Dr. Robert Ottemann Tim & Magan Smith International Minute Press Susie & Stewart Smoler Robert Slovek & Karen O’Dowd & Ms. Kim Kalkowski Joyce E. Southard Kutak Rock LLP Omaha Public Library Janine Ucchino Dana Kaufman Thomas Fay & Joan Squires Marks Food Wine & Spirit & Christopher Tjaden Omaha Public Power District Laurie Kelly Thomas & Denese Stalnaker Omaha Mail Inc. Ronald J. Palagi Jill June & John Twedt Dan & Laurie Kemp Don & Julie Stavneak Omaha Steaks Alexander Payne Don & Beth Van de Water Bill, Seth & Jordan Kerrey Bob & Karen Sundell Omahype George & Peggy Payne David & Carol Van Metre Virginia Howe Kincaid John & Jodi Sunderman Oxide Design Co. Jill & Terry Petersen Eduardo J. Vasquez The Doctors Kissell Gregory Swanson Paparazzi by Appointment Tom & Patti Peterson Tom & Sarah Waldman Tom & Susan Knight Jerry & Janet Syslo Quench Fine Wines Rose Blumkin Foundation Ed & Colleen Warin Mogens Knudsen Richard & Janice Tiggelaar The Reader Saddle Creek John Wilhelm Dick & Deb Koesters Mike & Susan Toohey The River 89.7FM John & Dianne Scott Mary Beth & Jim Winner Bruno Konopka Anne Trumble Upstream Brewing Co.
FILM STREAMS DESIGN PARTNER List includes gifts received within the last 12 months and is complete through Dec. 12. For corrections, please email [email protected].
. Half-priced tickets ($4.50) to all regular There’s never been screenings . Discounts off all concession items (20%) a better time to be a . An advance sale period for all premieres and special events Film Streams Member. . For Dual Members and above, ticket discounts ($4.50) for two adults and all children In addition to helping us bring great cinema to or guests under 18—perfect for families! our community, your Film Streams Membership . And even more new benefits offers a growing list of benefits, including: at higher levels of Membership, including invitations to special preview screenings, discounted theater rentals, and reserved seating. To join, renew, or gift a Film Streams Membership today, or to make a donation, visit our Membership page at filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259.
Film Streams Programming Calendar January - March 2012 Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . January – March 2012 v5.3
The Bride Wore Black 1968
World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film Preservation February 12 – April 5, 2012
The Leopard 1963 Battleship Potemkin 1925 World on a Wire 1973 Le Amiche 1955 Gentlemen Prefer Black Girl 1966 Blondes 1953 Weekend 1967 The Makioka Sisters 1983 On the Bowery 1957 The Bride Wore Black 1968
Nearly 60 years of cinema from around the world make up this series, featuring an African cinema landmark in Ousmane Sembene’s everything from canonical masterpieces to unearthed gems whose rediscover- BLACK GIRL, the impact of which lives on through ies are establishing new chapters in film history. All of them can be seen here the distribution of New Yorker Films. Finally, we’ll on the big screen—and on new 35mm prints—because of some amazing groups experience one of the most exciting rediscoveries dedicated to restoring and preserving great films. So with this series we celebrate in recent years (Lionel Rogosin’s ON THE BOWERY) the work of Truffaut and Antonioni by way of The Film Desk (THE BRIDE WORE through the work of Milestone, whose mission of res- BLACK, LE AMICHE), Sergei Eisenstein because of Kino International (BATTLE- urrecting long-unseen treasures for new audiences is SHIP POTEMKIN), and Godard, Fassbinder, and Kon Ichikawa with thanks to the everything this series is about. See the reverse side wonderful people at Janus Films (WEEKEND, WORLD ON A WIRE, THE MAKIO- for more about the films in this series, and watch for KA SISTERS). We’ll fill the screen with Luchino Visconti’s glorious epic THE more information to come about the restoration pro- LEOPARD and the gleaming Technicolor brilliance of Howard Hawks’ GENTLE- cesses and preservation efforts that have brought MEN PREFER BLONDES, both courtesy of Criterion Pictures USA, and present them back to the big screen. The Met: Live in HD 2011-2012 Season Presented with Opera Omaha
Ernani – Verdi Sat, Feb 25, 12pm (Live) Wed, Feb 29, 6pm (Encore) Hey Manon – Massenet Students! Sat, Apr 7, 11am (Live) Wed, Apr 11, 6pm (Encore) Join us for the next Student Night at the The Enchanted Island Ruth Sokolof Theater, the first Monday of La Traviata – Verdi every month. All shows FREE when you Sat, Jan 21, 12pm (Live) show valid school ID at the box office. Wed, Jan 25, 6pm (Encore) Sat, Apr 14, 12pm (Live) Wed, Apr 18, 6pm (Encore) Visit our Education page at Götterdämerung – Wagner filmstreams.org for more about our Sat, Feb 11, 11am (Live) student programs, including a schedule of Daytime Screenings for Visiting Classes. All live Saturday broadcasts will feature a Prelude Talk by Opera Omaha, Supported by the Tom and Mary beginning one hour prior to the performance start time (listed above). Tickets Jetton Charitable Fund through the ($24 general; $20 for Film Streams Members and Opera Omaha Subscrib- Omaha Community Foundation. ers; $10 for full-time students) on sale now. For more information, visit filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259. Film Streams Information Film Streams is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. For more info, visit us at filmstreams.org.
Location, Hours & Parking Board of Directors Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at 1340 Roger duRand Mike Fahey Street in downtown Omaha, within the Andy Holland Staff Saddle Creek Records complex—one block west of David Jacobson, Chairman Rachel Jacobson, Director the TD Ameritrade ballpark and one block south of Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Cuming Street. Showtimes begin in the early eve- Mark Javitch Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Robert E. (Bob) Mundy Maggie Wood, Office & Operations Manager ning Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early Alexander Payne Amanda Fehlner, Associate Manager afternoon Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Steven W. Seline Andrew Bouska, Shift Manager Free parking is available in the lot behind our Betiana Simon Craig D, Shift Manager theater, accessible from 14th Street between Cum- Paul G. Smith Aaron Haug, Shift Manager ing and Mike Fahey Streets. Street parking is also Ted Warin Jim Foyt, Projectionist available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Katie Weitz White Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Robert Cook, Theater Staff Advisory Board Alex Elliott, Theater Staff Tickets Kurt Andersen Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Jason Kulbel Buy tickets at the box office (open 30 min. before the Alex Wodzinski, Theater Staff Danny Lee Ladely Connie White, Balcony Booking day’s first showtime) or online at filmstreams.org. Robb Nansel Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $9 general, $7 for Joel Schlessinger seniors, students, teachers, military, and those arriv- Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein ing by bike, and $4.50 for Members. See reverse side Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus for more about Film Streams Membership.
Gifts & Security National Bank Of Omaha Aaron & Robin Shaddy Donations Dave & Leigh Snow Ann & Ken Stinson Film Streams Supporters $20,000 + Susan & Mary Stroesser Anonymous Mayor Jim & Mrs. Deb Suttle Many thanks to the following contributors for The Holland Foundation Charles Gifford & Michele National Endowment for the Arts Van Deventer their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Nebraska Arts Council Warren Distribution The Todd & Betiana Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Simon Foundation Weitz Family Foundation $500 – $999 John & Sarah Ann Kotchian Jason Untrauer $250 – $499 Mr. & Mrs. Howard Krantz Judy Vann $10,000 – $19,999 Anonymous** Anonymous****** Mark & Charlsi Kratina Gail & Irv Veitzer Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Judy Alderman Jim & Sharon Kresha Pat & Judd Wagner Becker Family Foundation Michael & Laura Alley Phyllis Aronson Dave & Patty Kunsemiller Mary Wampler Douglas County Visitor Linda Matson Andersen Benjamin & Sarah Arunski Alan Langnas Steve & Jan Weidenhammer Improvement Fund Louis & Frances Blumkin Rabbi Aryeh & Elyce Azriel Bruce & Gerry Lauritzen Nathan Weinert Omaha Steaks Gary Wasdin & Luis Boggio David & Lea Bailis Clark & Emily Lauritzen Arnie & Anne Weitz Paul & Annette Smith Sherry Brown Ken & Kay Barjenbruch Patrick Lavelle Don & Angie Wells Sokolof Foundation Building Bright Futures Tom Barrett & Sally Nellson Barrett Dr. Richard & Carol Legge Gail Werner-Robertson Barbara & Wally Weitz Eric Bunderson Ed & Ann Batchelder Sandy & John Lehr Todd White Katie Weitz White & Watie White Stuart & Amy Chittenden Ellie Batt Karen Levin Chauncey Wilkins MD Ann Beeder Bob Broom & Mary Clarkson Rocky Lewis Julie & Mark Wilson $5,000 – $9,999 Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers Bruce & Sharon Clawson Donna Walsh & Grant Lippincott Jerry & Vicki Wojtalewicz Anonymous Gerry Sullivan & Bob Benzel Amy M. Coacher Harold & Kathleen Logan Steve Wolpa The Academy Of Motion Kathy & Bob Binderup Dr. Ruth & J. Terry Macnamara Tim Held & Jay Worden Picture Arts & Sciences Bruce & Lisa Dale Bill & Monica Blizek Tim & Linda Daugherty Jason & Bree MacTaggart Kevin & Gail Wyatt Avenue Scholars Foundation Steven & Carol Bloch Lynn Harland & Harmon Maher Layne & Pamela Yahnke Janet Davis Chris, Sue & Madeleine Behr My Boes Dennis & Marilyn Mailliard Adam & Sarah Yale Tony & Claudia Deeb Bluestem Prairie Foundation Steve & Leslie Bogue Christine & Sean Malloy Christine Young Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh Roger B. Devor Frank Bramlett Mike & Carolina Mapes Jeff P. Johnson & Tom A. Zahm Nancy & David Jacobson John Detisch & Hillary Dr. Douglas & Karen Brouillette Wayne & Karen Markus Larry & Peggy Zier Nather-Detisch Tom & Mary Jetton Charitable Sandi & Bill Bruns Bartholomew & Jane McLeay Speedy & Debbi Zweiback Fund through the Omaha Robert & Karen Duncan Brent & Karen Burmood Susan & Steve McWhorter Community Foundation Carol Dworak Kaylene Carlson Matt & Anne Medlock Tributes Kutak Rock LLP Jill & Mike Erman James & Anne Carroll Tom & Linda Melia Mike & Susan Lebens John & Trish Fahey Michael Reilly & Deb Carson Metropolitan Entertainment & Memorials Lincoln Financial Foundation Richard & Beverly Fellman Kate & John Cavanaugh & Convention Authority In Memory of Anthony J. Bruscino: Bob & Maggie Mundy Tom & Darlynn Fellman Tina & John Cherica Kaleb Michaud Tracy & Rich Stanko Oberon Motion Communications Anne & Mike Fenner Client Resources, Inc. Mary & John Mitchell In Memory of Fred Bunker Davis: Peter Kiewit Foundation Andrew & Betsy Fippinger Jim & Jo Collins Emily & Craig Moody Janet Davis Joel & Nancy Schlessinger Anne C. Foley Susie & Dennis Collins Bryan & Lori Mowrer Fred & Eve Simon In Honor of Bob Fischbach: Betty Foster Larry & Lucy Buntain Comine Janie & Allan Murow Valmont Industries, Inc. Movie Buffs Film Club Dr. Roger Fransecky Andrew & Lisa Cook R.J. & Liz Neary Sam Walker Kelly & Chuck Cormaci Senator Ben & Mrs. Diane Nelson In Honor of Jim Heller: Mike & Brenda Whealy Julie Anderson Friesen Nancy Heller Dan & Sarah Gilbert Countryside Community Church Diana Nevins Jill & Joe Goldstein Marcy & Ira Cotton Nancy Noddle In Memory of Alan Kulakofsky: $2,500 – $4,999 Michael & Penny Cox Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Gordman Richard L. & Joan F. O’Brien Janie Kulakofsky Anonymous*** Creighton Preparatory School John & Marilyn O’Gara Mary Gay Gordon In Honor of Bruce Lauritzen Dan & Esther Brabec Ron Widman & Julie Crowell Mary Helms & Ken Olson Mike & Kathy Gross & Gerry Morrow: Tony Cody/Concentric Corporation Marti Danielsen Harriet Otis Sara Jacobson & Bart Haney Kathy & Gary Ensz First National Bank Janey & Jerry Dann Mary & Jay Palu In Memory of Margy Schneider: Carol Gendler Holly & Bruce Hoberman Hal & Mary Daub Frank & Polly Partsch Sylvia Cohn & Cynthia Schneider Ellyn Grant Shari Hofschire Merlyn Knudson & James Davis Joyce & John Passarelli Tom & Jennifer Pansing Rachel Jacobson Robyn Devore Arthur Pearlstein In Celebration of Betiana Simon’s John & Terrie Ringwalt Karen & Gary Javitch Jim & Sherry Douglas Emily Brush & Stephen Pedersen birthday: Jim & Kathy Simpson Matthew & Donna Johnson Linda & Charles Duckworth John & Julie Petr Thomas & Darlynn Fellman Walnut Private Equity Partners LLC Ree Schonlau & Jun Kaneko Tom & Suzy Elkins Marcia & Steve Pitlor Mike & Susan Lebens Sandy & John Lehr Anne Thorne Weaver Sally & Gary Kaplan Bill & Julie Erickson Platinum Wine Distributing, Inc. Stacie & Duke Matz Drew & Meredith Weitz Jack Becker & Lester Katz David & Carolyn Fairbanks Hank Plugge Greer & Sarah McCurley Roger & Kate Weitz Mike & Barb Kelly Mike Krainak & Janet Farber Rick & Patty Plugge Jenny & Scott Meyerson Hal & Ashlee Koch Mary Beth & Mike Flanagan Trenton B. Magid & Ammy Polanco Robert & Barbara Peters $1,000 – $2,499 Shane & David Kotok Flatiron Cafe Terry Calek & Lee Polikov Constance M. Ryan Anonymous* Marie & Jack Kubat Kim M. Folta Jeff & Barb Popp Susan Scherl Alley Poyner Macchietto Chery Griffin & Chuck Lenosky Bill & Nicole Fox Kristin Williams & Erin Porterfield Adam & Sarah Yale Architecture Daniel & Tina Lonergan Jane Franklin Peter Cales & Niz Proskocil In Honor of Todd & Betiana Simon: Scott & Sheila Anderson Bill & Kathy Lydiatt Rick & Mary Fulton Timothy Schaffert & Rodney Rahl Shannon & Rik Bonness Aviture Jan Mactier Michael Gallner Trent & Denise Reed Dan & Esther Brabec Baird Holm LLP Linda & David Gardels Tom & Sue Reiber Col. Patricia Fornes In Honor of Duane & Monte Thompson: Iris & Marty Ricks Mogens & Cindy Bay & Col. Doug Marshall Moshe & Beth Gershovich Mike & Susan Price Beardmore Chevrolet Subaru John Wagner & Carolyn McNamara Tim McMahan & Teresa Gleason Beth Riley Louise Rinn In Memory of Larry L. Waller: Shannon & Rik Bonness Mark & Vera Mercer Don Goldstein Leonard & Shirley Goldstein Kim & Bill Roberts Louena Guidera Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts Don Mundy Dr. Frederick Bronski Greater Omaha Young Jay & Suzanne Robinson Sharee & Murray Newman In Memory of Thomas J. Walsh: City Of Omaha Professionals Katina & Joe Rogers Virginia Walsh Patty & Steve Nogg Creighton University Christine & George Greene Mark Rousseau Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Owen In Honor of the Weitz Family: Henry Davis Carl & Belinda Greiner Rick Rubio Kristin Williams & Erin Porterfield Jerre Tritsch & Kimberly Dunovan Robert M. Patterson Teri & Carl Gumbiner Peggy Rupprecht Roger & Jody duRand William & Jeanne Penry John & Emily Guzallis Julia Russell Ben & Janna Drickey Jean Ann Ballinger & Ward Peters Robert & Jane Hailey Jeanne & Pat Salerno In Kind Support Gary & Kathy Ensz Rick & Robin Putnam Lindsay Lundholm & Kevin & Linda Saltzman 91.5 KIOS FM Terry & Catherine Ferguson Curtis Reed & Jo Ann Quinif Christopher Halbkat Barb & Chris Sanford Alley Poyner Macchietto Gallup (Community Builders) Jennifer Rasmussen Brinker & Rebecca Harding Barbara Schlott Barnhart Press Genereux Investment Management Reed & Jenny Rasmussen Timothy & Debra Hart Troia Schonlau Boiler Room Restaurant Jerry & Patti Gress Ed & Ilga Rauchut Stacy Heatherly John & Julie Schroeder John Brodston Dan & Jennifer Hamann Mr. & Dr. Robert S. Ross III David & Melanie Hecker Mike & Kim Schwab Butterfield Station Polly & Ted Hoff Carol & Rick Russell Nancy Heller Judy Schweikart Dario’s Brasserie Jane Huerter & Dick Jeffries Jeff & Maria Sauvageau Ruth & Scott Henneman Amy Scott Dixie Quicks Richard & Joanie Jacobson Susan Scherl Christine Hinton Kay Shilling Epic Wines George Kleine & Tom Knox Kevin Burr & Leslie Sanders Debbie Hunsberger Scott & Vickie Shurmur Flatiron Cafe Karen & Jim Linder Sue & Steve Seline Dr. Maurice L. Jay Suzanne Singer Hilton Omaha Jill Slupe Lund-Ross Constructors Jennifer Larsen & Joe Sisson Donna Neff & Walt Jesteadt Hiro 88 Carrie & Ed May Debbi & Larry Josephson Charles G. & Susan L. Smith Infogroup Norma Shoemaker Kevin McCarthy Dr. Robert Ottemann Tim & Magan Smith International Minute Press Susie & Stewart Smoler Robert Slovek & Karen O’Dowd & Ms. Kim Kalkowski Joyce E. Southard Kutak Rock LLP Omaha Public Library Janine Ucchino Dana Kaufman Thomas Fay & Joan Squires Marks Food Wine & Spirit & Christopher Tjaden Omaha Public Power District Laurie Kelly Thomas & Denese Stalnaker Omaha Mail Inc. Ronald J. Palagi Jill June & John Twedt Dan & Laurie Kemp Don & Julie Stavneak Omaha Steaks Alexander Payne Don & Beth Van de Water Bill, Seth & Jordan Kerrey Bob & Karen Sundell Omahype George & Peggy Payne David & Carol Van Metre Virginia Howe Kincaid John & Jodi Sunderman Oxide Design Co. Jill & Terry Petersen Eduardo J. Vasquez The Doctors Kissell Gregory Swanson Paparazzi by Appointment Tom & Patti Peterson Tom & Sarah Waldman Tom & Susan Knight Jerry & Janet Syslo Quench Fine Wines Rose Blumkin Foundation Ed & Colleen Warin Mogens Knudsen Richard & Janice Tiggelaar The Reader Saddle Creek John Wilhelm Dick & Deb Koesters Mike & Susan Toohey The River 89.7FM John & Dianne Scott Mary Beth & Jim Winner Bruno Konopka Anne Trumble Upstream Brewing Co.
FILM STREAMS DESIGN PARTNER List includes gifts received within the last 12 months and is complete through Dec. 12. For corrections, please email [email protected].
. Half-priced tickets ($4.50) to all regular There’s never been screenings . Discounts off all concession items (20%) a better time to be a . An advance sale period for all premieres and special events Film Streams Member. . For Dual Members and above, ticket discounts ($4.50) for two adults and all children In addition to helping us bring great cinema to or guests under 18—perfect for families! our community, your Film Streams Membership . And even more new benefits offers a growing list of benefits, including: at higher levels of Membership, including invitations to special preview screenings, discounted theater rentals, and reserved seating. To join, renew, or gift a Film Streams Membership today, or to make a donation, visit our Membership page at filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259.
Film Streams Programming Calendar January - March 2012 Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . January – March 2012 v5.3
The Bride Wore Black 1968
World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film Preservation February 12 – April 5, 2012
The Leopard 1963 Battleship Potemkin 1925 World on a Wire 1973 Le Amiche 1955 Gentlemen Prefer Black Girl 1966 Blondes 1953 Weekend 1967 The Makioka Sisters 1983 On the Bowery 1957 The Bride Wore Black 1968
Nearly 60 years of cinema from around the world make up this series, featuring an African cinema landmark in Ousmane Sembene’s everything from canonical masterpieces to unearthed gems whose rediscover- BLACK GIRL, the impact of which lives on through ies are establishing new chapters in film history. All of them can be seen here the distribution of New Yorker Films. Finally, we’ll on the big screen—and on new 35mm prints—because of some amazing groups experience one of the most exciting rediscoveries dedicated to restoring and preserving great films. So with this series we celebrate in recent years (Lionel Rogosin’s ON THE BOWERY) the work of Truffaut and Antonioni by way of The Film Desk (THE BRIDE WORE through the work of Milestone, whose mission of res- BLACK, LE AMICHE), Sergei Eisenstein because of Kino International (BATTLE- urrecting long-unseen treasures for new audiences is SHIP POTEMKIN), and Godard, Fassbinder, and Kon Ichikawa with thanks to the everything this series is about. See the reverse side wonderful people at Janus Films (WEEKEND, WORLD ON A WIRE, THE MAKIO- for more about the films in this series, and watch for KA SISTERS). We’ll fill the screen with Luchino Visconti’s glorious epic THE more information to come about the restoration pro- LEOPARD and the gleaming Technicolor brilliance of Howard Hawks’ GENTLE- cesses and preservation efforts that have brought MEN PREFER BLONDES, both courtesy of Criterion Pictures USA, and present them back to the big screen. The Met: Live in HD 2011-2012 Season Presented with Opera Omaha
Ernani – Verdi Sat, Feb 25, 12pm (Live) Wed, Feb 29, 6pm (Encore) Hey Manon – Massenet Students! Sat, Apr 7, 11am (Live) Wed, Apr 11, 6pm (Encore) Join us for the next Student Night at the The Enchanted Island Ruth Sokolof Theater, the first Monday of La Traviata – Verdi every month. All shows FREE when you Sat, Jan 21, 12pm (Live) show valid school ID at the box office. Wed, Jan 25, 6pm (Encore) Sat, Apr 14, 12pm (Live) Wed, Apr 18, 6pm (Encore) Visit our Education page at Götterdämerung – Wagner filmstreams.org for more about our Sat, Feb 11, 11am (Live) student programs, including a schedule of Daytime Screenings for Visiting Classes. All live Saturday broadcasts will feature a Prelude Talk by Opera Omaha, Supported by the Tom and Mary beginning one hour prior to the performance start time (listed above). Tickets Jetton Charitable Fund through the ($24 general; $20 for Film Streams Members and Opera Omaha Subscrib- Omaha Community Foundation. ers; $10 for full-time students) on sale now. For more information, visit filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259. Film Streams Information Film Streams is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. For more info, visit us at filmstreams.org.
Location, Hours & Parking Board of Directors Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at 1340 Roger duRand Mike Fahey Street in downtown Omaha, within the Andy Holland Staff Saddle Creek Records complex—one block west of David Jacobson, Chairman Rachel Jacobson, Director the TD Ameritrade ballpark and one block south of Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Cuming Street. Showtimes begin in the early eve- Mark Javitch Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Robert E. (Bob) Mundy Maggie Wood, Office & Operations Manager ning Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early Alexander Payne Amanda Fehlner, Associate Manager afternoon Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Steven W. Seline Andrew Bouska, Shift Manager Free parking is available in the lot behind our Betiana Simon Craig D, Shift Manager theater, accessible from 14th Street between Cum- Paul G. Smith Aaron Haug, Shift Manager ing and Mike Fahey Streets. Street parking is also Ted Warin Jim Foyt, Projectionist available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Katie Weitz White Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Robert Cook, Theater Staff Advisory Board Alex Elliott, Theater Staff Tickets Kurt Andersen Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Jason Kulbel Buy tickets at the box office (open 30 min. before the Alex Wodzinski, Theater Staff Danny Lee Ladely Connie White, Balcony Booking day’s first showtime) or online at filmstreams.org. Robb Nansel Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $9 general, $7 for Joel Schlessinger seniors, students, teachers, military, and those arriv- Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein ing by bike, and $4.50 for Members. See reverse side Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus for more about Film Streams Membership.
Gifts & Security National Bank Of Omaha Aaron & Robin Shaddy Donations Dave & Leigh Snow Ann & Ken Stinson Film Streams Supporters $20,000 + Susan & Mary Stroesser Anonymous Mayor Jim & Mrs. Deb Suttle Many thanks to the following contributors for The Holland Foundation Charles Gifford & Michele National Endowment for the Arts Van Deventer their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Nebraska Arts Council Warren Distribution The Todd & Betiana Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Simon Foundation Weitz Family Foundation $500 – $999 John & Sarah Ann Kotchian Jason Untrauer $250 – $499 Mr. & Mrs. Howard Krantz Judy Vann $10,000 – $19,999 Anonymous** Anonymous****** Mark & Charlsi Kratina Gail & Irv Veitzer Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Judy Alderman Jim & Sharon Kresha Pat & Judd Wagner Becker Family Foundation Michael & Laura Alley Phyllis Aronson Dave & Patty Kunsemiller Mary Wampler Douglas County Visitor Linda Matson Andersen Benjamin & Sarah Arunski Alan Langnas Steve & Jan Weidenhammer Improvement Fund Louis & Frances Blumkin Rabbi Aryeh & Elyce Azriel Bruce & Gerry Lauritzen Nathan Weinert Omaha Steaks Gary Wasdin & Luis Boggio David & Lea Bailis Clark & Emily Lauritzen Arnie & Anne Weitz Paul & Annette Smith Sherry Brown Ken & Kay Barjenbruch Patrick Lavelle Don & Angie Wells Sokolof Foundation Building Bright Futures Tom Barrett & Sally Nellson Barrett Dr. Richard & Carol Legge Gail Werner-Robertson Barbara & Wally Weitz Eric Bunderson Ed & Ann Batchelder Sandy & John Lehr Todd White Katie Weitz White & Watie White Stuart & Amy Chittenden Ellie Batt Karen Levin Chauncey Wilkins MD Ann Beeder Bob Broom & Mary Clarkson Rocky Lewis Julie & Mark Wilson $5,000 – $9,999 Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers Bruce & Sharon Clawson Donna Walsh & Grant Lippincott Jerry & Vicki Wojtalewicz Anonymous Gerry Sullivan & Bob Benzel Amy M. Coacher Harold & Kathleen Logan Steve Wolpa The Academy Of Motion Kathy & Bob Binderup Dr. Ruth & J. Terry Macnamara Tim Held & Jay Worden Picture Arts & Sciences Bruce & Lisa Dale Bill & Monica Blizek Tim & Linda Daugherty Jason & Bree MacTaggart Kevin & Gail Wyatt Avenue Scholars Foundation Steven & Carol Bloch Lynn Harland & Harmon Maher Layne & Pamela Yahnke Janet Davis Chris, Sue & Madeleine Behr My Boes Dennis & Marilyn Mailliard Adam & Sarah Yale Tony & Claudia Deeb Bluestem Prairie Foundation Steve & Leslie Bogue Christine & Sean Malloy Christine Young Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh Roger B. Devor Frank Bramlett Mike & Carolina Mapes Jeff P. Johnson & Tom A. Zahm Nancy & David Jacobson John Detisch & Hillary Dr. Douglas & Karen Brouillette Wayne & Karen Markus Larry & Peggy Zier Nather-Detisch Tom & Mary Jetton Charitable Sandi & Bill Bruns Bartholomew & Jane McLeay Speedy & Debbi Zweiback Fund through the Omaha Robert & Karen Duncan Brent & Karen Burmood Susan & Steve McWhorter Community Foundation Carol Dworak Kaylene Carlson Matt & Anne Medlock Tributes Kutak Rock LLP Jill & Mike Erman James & Anne Carroll Tom & Linda Melia Mike & Susan Lebens John & Trish Fahey Michael Reilly & Deb Carson Metropolitan Entertainment & Memorials Lincoln Financial Foundation Richard & Beverly Fellman Kate & John Cavanaugh & Convention Authority In Memory of Anthony J. Bruscino: Bob & Maggie Mundy Tom & Darlynn Fellman Tina & John Cherica Kaleb Michaud Tracy & Rich Stanko Oberon Motion Communications Anne & Mike Fenner Client Resources, Inc. Mary & John Mitchell In Memory of Fred Bunker Davis: Peter Kiewit Foundation Andrew & Betsy Fippinger Jim & Jo Collins Emily & Craig Moody Janet Davis Joel & Nancy Schlessinger Anne C. Foley Susie & Dennis Collins Bryan & Lori Mowrer Fred & Eve Simon In Honor of Bob Fischbach: Betty Foster Larry & Lucy Buntain Comine Janie & Allan Murow Valmont Industries, Inc. Movie Buffs Film Club Dr. Roger Fransecky Andrew & Lisa Cook R.J. & Liz Neary Sam Walker Kelly & Chuck Cormaci Senator Ben & Mrs. Diane Nelson In Honor of Jim Heller: Mike & Brenda Whealy Julie Anderson Friesen Nancy Heller Dan & Sarah Gilbert Countryside Community Church Diana Nevins Jill & Joe Goldstein Marcy & Ira Cotton Nancy Noddle In Memory of Alan Kulakofsky: $2,500 – $4,999 Michael & Penny Cox Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Gordman Richard L. & Joan F. O’Brien Janie Kulakofsky Anonymous*** Creighton Preparatory School John & Marilyn O’Gara Mary Gay Gordon In Honor of Bruce Lauritzen Dan & Esther Brabec Ron Widman & Julie Crowell Mary Helms & Ken Olson Mike & Kathy Gross & Gerry Morrow: Tony Cody/Concentric Corporation Marti Danielsen Harriet Otis Sara Jacobson & Bart Haney Kathy & Gary Ensz First National Bank Janey & Jerry Dann Mary & Jay Palu In Memory of Margy Schneider: Carol Gendler Holly & Bruce Hoberman Hal & Mary Daub Frank & Polly Partsch Sylvia Cohn & Cynthia Schneider Ellyn Grant Shari Hofschire Merlyn Knudson & James Davis Joyce & John Passarelli Tom & Jennifer Pansing Rachel Jacobson Robyn Devore Arthur Pearlstein In Celebration of Betiana Simon’s John & Terrie Ringwalt Karen & Gary Javitch Jim & Sherry Douglas Emily Brush & Stephen Pedersen birthday: Jim & Kathy Simpson Matthew & Donna Johnson Linda & Charles Duckworth John & Julie Petr Thomas & Darlynn Fellman Walnut Private Equity Partners LLC Ree Schonlau & Jun Kaneko Tom & Suzy Elkins Marcia & Steve Pitlor Mike & Susan Lebens Sandy & John Lehr Anne Thorne Weaver Sally & Gary Kaplan Bill & Julie Erickson Platinum Wine Distributing, Inc. Stacie & Duke Matz Drew & Meredith Weitz Jack Becker & Lester Katz David & Carolyn Fairbanks Hank Plugge Greer & Sarah McCurley Roger & Kate Weitz Mike & Barb Kelly Mike Krainak & Janet Farber Rick & Patty Plugge Jenny & Scott Meyerson Hal & Ashlee Koch Mary Beth & Mike Flanagan Trenton B. Magid & Ammy Polanco Robert & Barbara Peters $1,000 – $2,499 Shane & David Kotok Flatiron Cafe Terry Calek & Lee Polikov Constance M. Ryan Anonymous* Marie & Jack Kubat Kim M. Folta Jeff & Barb Popp Susan Scherl Alley Poyner Macchietto Chery Griffin & Chuck Lenosky Bill & Nicole Fox Kristin Williams & Erin Porterfield Adam & Sarah Yale Architecture Daniel & Tina Lonergan Jane Franklin Peter Cales & Niz Proskocil In Honor of Todd & Betiana Simon: Scott & Sheila Anderson Bill & Kathy Lydiatt Rick & Mary Fulton Timothy Schaffert & Rodney Rahl Shannon & Rik Bonness Aviture Jan Mactier Michael Gallner Trent & Denise Reed Dan & Esther Brabec Baird Holm LLP Linda & David Gardels Tom & Sue Reiber Col. Patricia Fornes In Honor of Duane & Monte Thompson: Iris & Marty Ricks Mogens & Cindy Bay & Col. Doug Marshall Moshe & Beth Gershovich Mike & Susan Price Beardmore Chevrolet Subaru John Wagner & Carolyn McNamara Tim McMahan & Teresa Gleason Beth Riley Louise Rinn In Memory of Larry L. Waller: Shannon & Rik Bonness Mark & Vera Mercer Don Goldstein Leonard & Shirley Goldstein Kim & Bill Roberts Louena Guidera Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts Don Mundy Dr. Frederick Bronski Greater Omaha Young Jay & Suzanne Robinson Sharee & Murray Newman In Memory of Thomas J. Walsh: City Of Omaha Professionals Katina & Joe Rogers Virginia Walsh Patty & Steve Nogg Creighton University Christine & George Greene Mark Rousseau Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Owen In Honor of the Weitz Family: Henry Davis Carl & Belinda Greiner Rick Rubio Kristin Williams & Erin Porterfield Jerre Tritsch & Kimberly Dunovan Robert M. Patterson Teri & Carl Gumbiner Peggy Rupprecht Roger & Jody duRand William & Jeanne Penry John & Emily Guzallis Julia Russell Ben & Janna Drickey Jean Ann Ballinger & Ward Peters Robert & Jane Hailey Jeanne & Pat Salerno In Kind Support Gary & Kathy Ensz Rick & Robin Putnam Lindsay Lundholm & Kevin & Linda Saltzman 91.5 KIOS FM Terry & Catherine Ferguson Curtis Reed & Jo Ann Quinif Christopher Halbkat Barb & Chris Sanford Alley Poyner Macchietto Gallup (Community Builders) Jennifer Rasmussen Brinker & Rebecca Harding Barbara Schlott Barnhart Press Genereux Investment Management Reed & Jenny Rasmussen Timothy & Debra Hart Troia Schonlau Boiler Room Restaurant Jerry & Patti Gress Ed & Ilga Rauchut Stacy Heatherly John & Julie Schroeder John Brodston Dan & Jennifer Hamann Mr. & Dr. Robert S. Ross III David & Melanie Hecker Mike & Kim Schwab Butterfield Station Polly & Ted Hoff Carol & Rick Russell Nancy Heller Judy Schweikart Dario’s Brasserie Jane Huerter & Dick Jeffries Jeff & Maria Sauvageau Ruth & Scott Henneman Amy Scott Dixie Quicks Richard & Joanie Jacobson Susan Scherl Christine Hinton Kay Shilling Epic Wines George Kleine & Tom Knox Kevin Burr & Leslie Sanders Debbie Hunsberger Scott & Vickie Shurmur Flatiron Cafe Karen & Jim Linder Sue & Steve Seline Dr. Maurice L. Jay Suzanne Singer Hilton Omaha Jill Slupe Lund-Ross Constructors Jennifer Larsen & Joe Sisson Donna Neff & Walt Jesteadt Hiro 88 Carrie & Ed May Debbi & Larry Josephson Charles G. & Susan L. Smith Infogroup Norma Shoemaker Kevin McCarthy Dr. Robert Ottemann Tim & Magan Smith International Minute Press Susie & Stewart Smoler Robert Slovek & Karen O’Dowd & Ms. Kim Kalkowski Joyce E. Southard Kutak Rock LLP Omaha Public Library Janine Ucchino Dana Kaufman Thomas Fay & Joan Squires Marks Food Wine & Spirit & Christopher Tjaden Omaha Public Power District Laurie Kelly Thomas & Denese Stalnaker Omaha Mail Inc. Ronald J. Palagi Jill June & John Twedt Dan & Laurie Kemp Don & Julie Stavneak Omaha Steaks Alexander Payne Don & Beth Van de Water Bill, Seth & Jordan Kerrey Bob & Karen Sundell Omahype George & Peggy Payne David & Carol Van Metre Virginia Howe Kincaid John & Jodi Sunderman Oxide Design Co. Jill & Terry Petersen Eduardo J. Vasquez The Doctors Kissell Gregory Swanson Paparazzi by Appointment Tom & Patti Peterson Tom & Sarah Waldman Tom & Susan Knight Jerry & Janet Syslo Quench Fine Wines Rose Blumkin Foundation Ed & Colleen Warin Mogens Knudsen Richard & Janice Tiggelaar The Reader Saddle Creek John Wilhelm Dick & Deb Koesters Mike & Susan Toohey The River 89.7FM John & Dianne Scott Mary Beth & Jim Winner Bruno Konopka Anne Trumble Upstream Brewing Co.
FILM STREAMS DESIGN PARTNER List includes gifts received within the last 12 months and is complete through Dec. 12. For corrections, please email [email protected].
. Half-priced tickets ($4.50) to all regular There’s never been screenings . Discounts off all concession items (20%) a better time to be a . An advance sale period for all premieres and special events Film Streams Member. . For Dual Members and above, ticket discounts ($4.50) for two adults and all children In addition to helping us bring great cinema to or guests under 18—perfect for families! our community, your Film Streams Membership . And even more new benefits offers a growing list of benefits, including: at higher levels of Membership, including invitations to special preview screenings, discounted theater rentals, and reserved seating. To join, renew, or gift a Film Streams Membership today, or to make a donation, visit our Membership page at filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259.
Film Streams Programming Calendar January - March 2012 Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . January – March 2012 v5.3
The Bride Wore Black 1968
World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film Preservation February 12 – April 5, 2012
The Leopard 1963 Battleship Potemkin 1925 World on a Wire 1973 Le Amiche 1955 Gentlemen Prefer Black Girl 1966 Blondes 1953 Weekend 1967 The Makioka Sisters 1983 On the Bowery 1957 The Bride Wore Black 1968
Nearly 60 years of cinema from around the world make up this series, featuring an African cinema landmark in Ousmane Sembene’s everything from canonical masterpieces to unearthed gems whose rediscover- BLACK GIRL, the impact of which lives on through ies are establishing new chapters in film history. All of them can be seen here the distribution of New Yorker Films. Finally, we’ll on the big screen—and on new 35mm prints—because of some amazing groups experience one of the most exciting rediscoveries dedicated to restoring and preserving great films. So with this series we celebrate in recent years (Lionel Rogosin’s ON THE BOWERY) the work of Truffaut and Antonioni by way of The Film Desk (THE BRIDE WORE through the work of Milestone, whose mission of res- BLACK, LE AMICHE), Sergei Eisenstein because of Kino International (BATTLE- urrecting long-unseen treasures for new audiences is SHIP POTEMKIN), and Godard, Fassbinder, and Kon Ichikawa with thanks to the everything this series is about. See the reverse side wonderful people at Janus Films (WEEKEND, WORLD ON A WIRE, THE MAKIO- for more about the films in this series, and watch for KA SISTERS). We’ll fill the screen with Luchino Visconti’s glorious epic THE more information to come about the restoration pro- LEOPARD and the gleaming Technicolor brilliance of Howard Hawks’ GENTLE- cesses and preservation efforts that have brought MEN PREFER BLONDES, both courtesy of Criterion Pictures USA, and present them back to the big screen. The Met: Live in HD 2011-2012 Season Presented with Opera Omaha
Ernani – Verdi Sat, Feb 25, 12pm (Live) Wed, Feb 29, 6pm (Encore) Hey Manon – Massenet Students! Sat, Apr 7, 11am (Live) Wed, Apr 11, 6pm (Encore) Join us for the next Student Night at the The Enchanted Island Ruth Sokolof Theater, the first Monday of La Traviata – Verdi every month. All shows FREE when you Sat, Jan 21, 12pm (Live) show valid school ID at the box office. Wed, Jan 25, 6pm (Encore) Sat, Apr 14, 12pm (Live) Wed, Apr 18, 6pm (Encore) Visit our Education page at Götterdämerung – Wagner filmstreams.org for more about our Sat, Feb 11, 11am (Live) student programs, including a schedule of Daytime Screenings for Visiting Classes. All live Saturday broadcasts will feature a Prelude Talk by Opera Omaha, Supported by the Tom and Mary beginning one hour prior to the performance start time (listed above). Tickets Jetton Charitable Fund through the ($24 general; $20 for Film Streams Members and Opera Omaha Subscrib- Omaha Community Foundation. ers; $10 for full-time students) on sale now. For more information, visit filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259. Film Streams Information Film Streams is a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural environment of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. For more info, visit us at filmstreams.org.
Location, Hours & Parking Board of Directors Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at 1340 Roger duRand Mike Fahey Street in downtown Omaha, within the Andy Holland Staff Saddle Creek Records complex—one block west of David Jacobson, Chairman Rachel Jacobson, Director the TD Ameritrade ballpark and one block south of Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Cuming Street. Showtimes begin in the early eve- Mark Javitch Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Robert E. (Bob) Mundy Maggie Wood, Office & Operations Manager ning Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early Alexander Payne Amanda Fehlner, Associate Manager afternoon Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Steven W. Seline Andrew Bouska, Shift Manager Free parking is available in the lot behind our Betiana Simon Craig D, Shift Manager theater, accessible from 14th Street between Cum- Paul G. Smith Aaron Haug, Shift Manager ing and Mike Fahey Streets. Street parking is also Ted Warin Jim Foyt, Projectionist available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Katie Weitz White Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Robert Cook, Theater Staff Advisory Board Alex Elliott, Theater Staff Tickets Kurt Andersen Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Jason Kulbel Buy tickets at the box office (open 30 min. before the Alex Wodzinski, Theater Staff Danny Lee Ladely Connie White, Balcony Booking day’s first showtime) or online at filmstreams.org. Robb Nansel Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $9 general, $7 for Joel Schlessinger seniors, students, teachers, military, and those arriv- Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein ing by bike, and $4.50 for Members. See reverse side Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus for more about Film Streams Membership.
Gifts & Security National Bank Of Omaha Aaron & Robin Shaddy Donations Dave & Leigh Snow Ann & Ken Stinson Film Streams Supporters $20,000 + Susan & Mary Stroesser Anonymous Mayor Jim & Mrs. Deb Suttle Many thanks to the following contributors for The Holland Foundation Charles Gifford & Michele National Endowment for the Arts Van Deventer their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Nebraska Arts Council Warren Distribution The Todd & Betiana Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Simon Foundation Weitz Family Foundation $500 – $999 John & Sarah Ann Kotchian Jason Untrauer $250 – $499 Mr. & Mrs. Howard Krantz Judy Vann $10,000 – $19,999 Anonymous** Anonymous****** Mark & Charlsi Kratina Gail & Irv Veitzer Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Judy Alderman Jim & Sharon Kresha Pat & Judd Wagner Becker Family Foundation Michael & Laura Alley Phyllis Aronson Dave & Patty Kunsemiller Mary Wampler Douglas County Visitor Linda Matson Andersen Benjamin & Sarah Arunski Alan Langnas Steve & Jan Weidenhammer Improvement Fund Louis & Frances Blumkin Rabbi Aryeh & Elyce Azriel Bruce & Gerry Lauritzen Nathan Weinert Omaha Steaks Gary Wasdin & Luis Boggio David & Lea Bailis Clark & Emily Lauritzen Arnie & Anne Weitz Paul & Annette Smith Sherry Brown Ken & Kay Barjenbruch Patrick Lavelle Don & Angie Wells Sokolof Foundation Building Bright Futures Tom Barrett & Sally Nellson Barrett Dr. Richard & Carol Legge Gail Werner-Robertson Barbara & Wally Weitz Eric Bunderson Ed & Ann Batchelder Sandy & John Lehr Todd White Katie Weitz White & Watie White Stuart & Amy Chittenden Ellie Batt Karen Levin Chauncey Wilkins MD Ann Beeder Bob Broom & Mary Clarkson Rocky Lewis Julie & Mark Wilson $5,000 – $9,999 Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers Bruce & Sharon Clawson Donna Walsh & Grant Lippincott Jerry & Vicki Wojtalewicz Anonymous Gerry Sullivan & Bob Benzel Amy M. Coacher Harold & Kathleen Logan Steve Wolpa The Academy Of Motion Kathy & Bob Binderup Dr. Ruth & J. Terry Macnamara Tim Held & Jay Worden Picture Arts & Sciences Bruce & Lisa Dale Bill & Monica Blizek Tim & Linda Daugherty Jason & Bree MacTaggart Kevin & Gail Wyatt Avenue Scholars Foundation Steven & Carol Bloch Lynn Harland & Harmon Maher Layne & Pamela Yahnke Janet Davis Chris, Sue & Madeleine Behr My Boes Dennis & Marilyn Mailliard Adam & Sarah Yale Tony & Claudia Deeb Bluestem Prairie Foundation Steve & Leslie Bogue Christine & Sean Malloy Christine Young Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh Roger B. Devor Frank Bramlett Mike & Carolina Mapes Jeff P. Johnson & Tom A. Zahm Nancy & David Jacobson John Detisch & Hillary Dr. Douglas & Karen Brouillette Wayne & Karen Markus Larry & Peggy Zier Nather-Detisch Tom & Mary Jetton Charitable Sandi & Bill Bruns Bartholomew & Jane McLeay Speedy & Debbi Zweiback Fund through the Omaha Robert & Karen Duncan Brent & Karen Burmood Susan & Steve McWhorter Community Foundation Carol Dworak Kaylene Carlson Matt & Anne Medlock Tributes Kutak Rock LLP Jill & Mike Erman James & Anne Carroll Tom & Linda Melia Mike & Susan Lebens John & Trish Fahey Michael Reilly & Deb Carson Metropolitan Entertainment & Memorials Lincoln Financial Foundation Richard & Beverly Fellman Kate & John Cavanaugh & Convention Authority In Memory of Anthony J. Bruscino: Bob & Maggie Mundy Tom & Darlynn Fellman Tina & John Cherica Kaleb Michaud Tracy & Rich Stanko Oberon Motion Communications Anne & Mike Fenner Client Resources, Inc. Mary & John Mitchell In Memory of Fred Bunker Davis: Peter Kiewit Foundation Andrew & Betsy Fippinger Jim & Jo Collins Emily & Craig Moody Janet Davis Joel & Nancy Schlessinger Anne C. Foley Susie & Dennis Collins Bryan & Lori Mowrer Fred & Eve Simon In Honor of Bob Fischbach: Betty Foster Larry & Lucy Buntain Comine Janie & Allan Murow Valmont Industries, Inc. Movie Buffs Film Club Dr. Roger Fransecky Andrew & Lisa Cook R.J. & Liz Neary Sam Walker Kelly & Chuck Cormaci Senator Ben & Mrs. Diane Nelson In Honor of Jim Heller: Mike & Brenda Whealy Julie Anderson Friesen Nancy Heller Dan & Sarah Gilbert Countryside Community Church Diana Nevins Jill & Joe Goldstein Marcy & Ira Cotton Nancy Noddle In Memory of Alan Kulakofsky: $2,500 – $4,999 Michael & Penny Cox Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Gordman Richard L. & Joan F. O’Brien Janie Kulakofsky Anonymous*** Creighton Preparatory School John & Marilyn O’Gara Mary Gay Gordon In Honor of Bruce Lauritzen Dan & Esther Brabec Ron Widman & Julie Crowell Mary Helms & Ken Olson Mike & Kathy Gross & Gerry Morrow: Tony Cody/Concentric Corporation Marti Danielsen Harriet Otis Sara Jacobson & Bart Haney Kathy & Gary Ensz First National Bank Janey & Jerry Dann Mary & Jay Palu In Memory of Margy Schneider: Carol Gendler Holly & Bruce Hoberman Hal & Mary Daub Frank & Polly Partsch Sylvia Cohn & Cynthia Schneider Ellyn Grant Shari Hofschire Merlyn Knudson & James Davis Joyce & John Passarelli Tom & Jennifer Pansing Rachel Jacobson Robyn Devore Arthur Pearlstein In Celebration of Betiana Simon’s John & Terrie Ringwalt Karen & Gary Javitch Jim & Sherry Douglas Emily Brush & Stephen Pedersen birthday: Jim & Kathy Simpson Matthew & Donna Johnson Linda & Charles Duckworth John & Julie Petr Thomas & Darlynn Fellman Walnut Private Equity Partners LLC Ree Schonlau & Jun Kaneko Tom & Suzy Elkins Marcia & Steve Pitlor Mike & Susan Lebens Sandy & John Lehr Anne Thorne Weaver Sally & Gary Kaplan Bill & Julie Erickson Platinum Wine Distributing, Inc. Stacie & Duke Matz Drew & Meredith Weitz Jack Becker & Lester Katz David & Carolyn Fairbanks Hank Plugge Greer & Sarah McCurley Roger & Kate Weitz Mike & Barb Kelly Mike Krainak & Janet Farber Rick & Patty Plugge Jenny & Scott Meyerson Hal & Ashlee Koch Mary Beth & Mike Flanagan Trenton B. Magid & Ammy Polanco Robert & Barbara Peters $1,000 – $2,499 Shane & David Kotok Flatiron Cafe Terry Calek & Lee Polikov Constance M. Ryan Anonymous* Marie & Jack Kubat Kim M. Folta Jeff & Barb Popp Susan Scherl Alley Poyner Macchietto Chery Griffin & Chuck Lenosky Bill & Nicole Fox Kristin Williams & Erin Porterfield Adam & Sarah Yale Architecture Daniel & Tina Lonergan Jane Franklin Peter Cales & Niz Proskocil In Honor of Todd & Betiana Simon: Scott & Sheila Anderson Bill & Kathy Lydiatt Rick & Mary Fulton Timothy Schaffert & Rodney Rahl Shannon & Rik Bonness Aviture Jan Mactier Michael Gallner Trent & Denise Reed Dan & Esther Brabec Baird Holm LLP Linda & David Gardels Tom & Sue Reiber Col. Patricia Fornes In Honor of Duane & Monte Thompson: Iris & Marty Ricks Mogens & Cindy Bay & Col. Doug Marshall Moshe & Beth Gershovich Mike & Susan Price Beardmore Chevrolet Subaru John Wagner & Carolyn McNamara Tim McMahan & Teresa Gleason Beth Riley Louise Rinn In Memory of Larry L. Waller: Shannon & Rik Bonness Mark & Vera Mercer Don Goldstein Leonard & Shirley Goldstein Kim & Bill Roberts Louena Guidera Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts Don Mundy Dr. Frederick Bronski Greater Omaha Young Jay & Suzanne Robinson Sharee & Murray Newman In Memory of Thomas J. Walsh: City Of Omaha Professionals Katina & Joe Rogers Virginia Walsh Patty & Steve Nogg Creighton University Christine & George Greene Mark Rousseau Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Owen In Honor of the Weitz Family: Henry Davis Carl & Belinda Greiner Rick Rubio Kristin Williams & Erin Porterfield Jerre Tritsch & Kimberly Dunovan Robert M. 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Film Streams Programming Calendar January - March 2012 Film Streams Members Select! January 20 – 26 The Big Lebowski 1998 (R) Directed by Joel & Ethan Coen. Sometimes, there’s a film, well, it’s the film for its time and place. We’re talking about THE BIG LEBOWSKI here. Winner of the 5th annual Film Streams Members Select vote, The Dude hereby takes his rightful place beside such cinematic royalty as Michael Cor- leone (2010 winner THE GODFATHER), Rick Blaine (2009 winner CASABLANCA), and T.E. Lawrence (2008 winner LAWRENCE OF ARABIA). USA; 117 min.
Coming Soon . Omaha Premieres Starting December 30 New Date! Starting Jan 20 Le Havre First-Run The Artist Directed by Aki Kaurismäki. First-Run (PG-13) “A stylized and sentimental fairy tale about Directed by Michel Hazanavicius. the way the world might be... [director] A gorgeous, crowd-pleasing triumph of Aki Kaurismäki has become a major in- both story and form, about the relation- heritor of the comic-humanist tradition of ship between a silent-era superstar Charlie Chaplin, Jean Renoir and Jacques threatened by the advent of talkies and an Tati.” (A.O. Scott, The New York Times) up-and-coming extra whose own career is In French with English subtitles. Finland/ set to take off. France; 100 min. France/Germany; 93 min. Starting February 10 Oscar Shorts! The Academy Award Nominated Short Films Always one of our most popular programs, the Oscar Shorts! return to the Ruth Sokolof Theater this February with separate programs for the Animated, Live-Action, and Docu- mentary nominees. Watch for the nominations on Jan. 24, then experience the year’s most honored short films for yourself starting Feb. 10. Once again, we’ll be collecting ballots and announcing the local favorites prior to the Oscars telecast (Feb. 26).
Dates TBD Dates TBD We Need to Talk Pariah First Run (R) About Kevin First-Run (R) Directed by Dee Rees. Directed by Lynne Ramsay. A Brooklyn teenager (Adepero Oduye) juggles conflicting identities and risks A masterfully told psychological collage from director Lynne friendship, heartbreak, and family in a Ramsay (RATCATCHER, MORVERN CALLAR), based on the desperate search for sexual expression. best-selling book by Lionel Shriver and driven by a haunting, Expanded from the award-winning short tour-de-force performance from Tilda Swinton as the mother of a film of the same title by writer-director deeply disturbed child. UK/USA; 112 min. Dee Rees. USA; 86 min.
World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film Preservation February 12 – April 5, 2012 . All New 35mm Prints!
February 12 & 15 February 19 & 22 The Leopard 1963 World on a Wire 1973 Directed by Luchino Visconti. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. “What better way to begin a new year than A dystopic science-fiction epic, this long- watching THE LEOPARD, Visconti’s ever- unseen three-and-a-half-hour labyrinth enthralling saga… at once a magnificent is a satiric and surreal look at the weird escape into the past and a warning about world of tomorrow from one of cinema’s the dangers of clinging to it.” (Caryn kinkiest geniuses. (Janus Films) In James, Indiewire) Italy/France; 187 min. German with English subtitles. West Germany; 212 min. February 26 & 29 March 2 – 8 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 1953 The Makioka Sisters 1983 Directed by Howard Hawks. Directed by Kon Ichikawa. Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe play showgirl besties in Hawks’ A late-career triumph for director Kon Ichikawa, this graceful study charming Technicolor musical, featuring Monroe’s iconic perfor- of a family at a turning point in history is a poignant evocation mance of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.” USA; 91 min. of changing times and fading customs, shot in rich, vivid colors. (Janus Films) In Japanese with English subtitles. Japan; 140 min. March 9 – 15 The Bride Wore Black 1968 Directed by François Truffaut. Truffaut hints at Hitchcock—and predates Tarantino—with this wryly told revenge story about a widow (Jeanne Moreau) tracking down those responsible for her husband’s death, one culprit at a time. In French with English subtitles. France/Italy; 107 min.
March 16 – 22 March 23 – 29 Battleship Potemkin 1925 Le Amiche 1955 Directed by Sergei M. Eisenstein. Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. For decades, Eisenstein’s 1925 masterpiece has remained one of “A welcome restoration… A lost postwar the most influential silents of all time. This new restoration re- masterpiece and showcase for Anto- turns the film to a form as close to its creator’s bold vision as has nioni’s novelistic camera, as well as his been seen since the film’s triumphant Moscow premiere. (Kino appetite for alienation.” (Benjamin Strong, International) Soviet Union; 75 min. The L Magazine) In Italian with English subtitles. Italy; 104 min.
March 23 – 29 March 20 – April 5 March 20 – April 5 Black Girl 1966 Weekend 1967 On the Bowery 1957 Directed by Ousmane Sembene. Directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Directed by Lionel Rogosin. Sembene’s debut feature made a profound Determined to collect an inheritance, a “A milestone in American cinema… impression at international film festivals in petit-bourgeois couple travel across the Rogosin accomplished his goal, of 1966, and the evolution of African cinema French countryside while civilization portraying the lives of the people who can be dated from this point. Shot in a sim- crashes and burns around them. A surre- wound up on the Bowery, as simply and ple, New Wave style, it tells a bitter story ally funny and deeply disturbing expres- honestly and compassionately as pos- of exile and despair about a Senegalese sion of social oblivion that ended the first sible. It’s a rare achievement.” (Martin maid taken to the Riviera by her employers. phase of Godard’s career—and, according Scorsese) USA; 65 min. (New Yorker Films) In French with English to the credits, cinema itself. (Janus Films) subtitles. France/Senegal; 65 min. In French with English subtitles. France/ Italy; 105 min.
Forever Young SERIES MADE POSSIBLE Family & Children’s Series . Winter 2012 WITH SUPPORT FROM January 7–19 January 21–22, 26, 28–29, Being Elmo: February 2 A Puppeteer’s Journey 2011 The Muppet Movie 1979 Directed by Constance Marks. Directed by James Frawley. The inspiring story of Kevin Clash, whose longtime An aspiring actor (Kermit the Frog) sets off on a dream of working for his idol, Muppet master Jim cross-country journey to Hollywood, collecting new Henson, led him to a career on Sesame Street and friends along the way, including Miss Piggy, Fozzie the creation of a character beloved by children Bear, Gonzo, and the rest of Jim Henson’s beloved around the world. USA; 80 min. Common Sense Muppets cast. UK/USA; 95 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 8+. Media Rating: Ages 6+.
February 4–5, 9, 11–12, 16 February 18–19, 23, 25–26, March 1 Kes 1969 (PG-13) Fantastic Mr. Fox 2009 (PG) Directed by Ken Loach. Directed by Wes Anderson. Named one of the ten best films of all time Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel gets the full Wes Anderson by the British Film Institute, legendary treatment in this Oscar-nominated stop-motion adaptation, director Ken Loach’s poignant coming-of- including an all-star cast (George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill age story about a young teen in Northern Murray, Owen Wilson, and others), infectious soundtrack, and England who finds escape from his bleak sublime blend of humor and pathos. USA; 87 min. Common surroundings by caring for and training a Sense Media Rating: Ages 7+. pet falcon. UK; 110 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 13+. March 3–4, 8, 10–11, 15 March 17–18, 22, 24–25, 29 Animation Block Party Looney Tunes From NYC-based Animation Block Party, the premier animation Back by popular demand! A collection of classic Warner Brothers festival of the East Coast, comes this program of short films from cartoons featuring Bugs, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, all over the globe. 70 min. Ages 4+. Sylvester, Tweety, Taz, Yosemite Sam, Pepé Le Pew, and all your Looney Tunes favorites. Collaborations Thursday, January 12, 7pm Play Time 1967 Directed by Jacques Tati. Legendary French director Jacques Tati literally recreated Paris in order to make this mas- terpiece, a charmingly eccentric comic ballet about a man struggling to adjust in the age of technology. In French with English subtitles. France/Italy; 124 min. Post-show discus- sion with NYC -based architect David Leven. Presented with design alliance OMAha and Omaha Creative Institute.
Thursday, March 1, 7pm More Alike Director Declan Keeney In Person: Than Different A four-film series for Disabilities Awareness Month, presented We Are Not Afraid 2011 with the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities (and the fol- We Carried Your Secrets 2010 lowing partners), funded in part by the Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities. An evening with Irish filmmaker Declan Keeney, featuring two recent documentaries: WE ARE NOT AFRAID (28 min.), which explores the siege of Sarajevo through first-hand accounts, and Monday, March 5, 7pm (FREE) WE CARRIED YOUR SECRETS (58 min.), a reflection on the long conflict in Ireland and introduction to a cutting-edge form See What I’m Saying: of performance called “Theatre of Witness.” Presented with The Deaf Entertainers The Werner Institute at Creighton University. Documentary 2010 (PG-13) Directed by Hilari Scarl. Tuesday, February 7, 7pm An inspirational documentary following four well-known entertainers in the deaf community (a comic, a drummer, Miss Representation 2011 an actor, and a singer) as they attempt to cross over to Directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. mainstream audiences. In English/American Sign Lan- guage (with English subtitles). USA; 90 min. Presented with A stunning expose of how mainstream media contribute to Nebraska Hands & Voices. the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, featuring provocative interviews with Condoleezza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Monday, March 12, 7pm (FREE) Margaret Cho, Rosario Dawson, Gloria Steinem, and others. USA: 90 min. Presented with the Women’s Fund of Omaha, Wretches & Jabberers 2011 with a panel discussion following the film. Directed by Gerardine Wurzburg. Two men with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence. USA/Japan/Sri Wednesday, February 22, 7pm (FREE) Lanka/Finland; 94 min. Presented with Autism Society Nebraska and Autism Action Partnership. American Teacher 2011 Directed by Vanessa Roth & Brian McGinn. Monday, March 19, 7pm (FREE) Produced by Dave Eggers and narrated by Matt Damon, AMERI- CAN TEACHER brings our attention to those closest to the issues Me, Too (Yo, Tambien) 2009 in our educational system—the 3.2 million teachers who spend ev- Directed by Antonio Naharro & Álvaro Pastor. ery day in classrooms across the country. USA; 81 min. Presented A university graduate with Down syndrome falls for a new with the College of Education at the University of Nebraska colleague in this moving drama about love and the search at Omaha with support from the Peter Kiewit Foundation. for companionship. In Spanish with English subtitles. Spain; A panel discussion will follow the film, moderated by Nancy Ed- 103 min. Presented with the Down Syndrome Alliance of ick, Dean of the College of Education at UNO. the Midlands and PTI Nebraska.
Saturday, March 24, 11am Monday, March 26, 7pm (FREE) Topsy-Turvy 1999 (R) For Once In My Life 2010 Directed by Jim Bigham & Mark Moormann. Directed by Mike Leigh. A documentary about a unique band of singers and musi- Join Film Streams and Opera Omaha for a morning of brunch cians with a wide range of mental and physical disabilities, and great cinematic fun, featuring Mike Leigh’s Academy Award- and their journey to show the world the greatness—and killer winning Gilbert and Sullivan romp TOPSY-TURVY—a preview soundtrack—within each of them. USA; 89 min. Presented of sorts to Opera Omaha’s upcoming production of “The Mikado” with Goodwill Omaha and Ollie Webb Center, Inc. (April 13 &15). UK; 160 min.
Each quarter, Film Streams’ Community Development Committee accepts proposals for film-related partnerships and events. Deadlines for proposals are Jan 2 (for Apr-Jun events), April 1 (for Jul-Sep), July 1 (for Oct-Dec), and Oct 1 (for Jan-Mar). For more info, email [email protected]. Film Streams Members Select! January 20 – 26 The Big Lebowski 1998 (R) Directed by Joel & Ethan Coen. Sometimes, there’s a film, well, it’s the film for its time and place. We’re talking about THE BIG LEBOWSKI here. Winner of the 5th annual Film Streams Members Select vote, The Dude hereby takes his rightful place beside such cinematic royalty as Michael Cor- leone (2010 winner THE GODFATHER), Rick Blaine (2009 winner CASABLANCA), and T.E. Lawrence (2008 winner LAWRENCE OF ARABIA). USA; 117 min.
Coming Soon . Omaha Premieres Starting December 30 Starting January 13 Le Havre First-Run The Artist Directed by Aki Kaurismäki. First-Run (PG-13) “A stylized and sentimental fairy tale about Directed by Michel Hazanavicius. the way the world might be... [director] A gorgeous, crowd-pleasing triumph of Aki Kaurismäki has become a major in- both story and form, about the relation- heritor of the comic-humanist tradition of ship between a silent-era superstar Charlie Chaplin, Jean Renoir and Jacques threatened by the advent of talkies and an Tati.” (A.O. Scott, The New York Times) up-and-coming extra whose own career is In French with English subtitles. Finland/ set to take off. France; 100 min. France/Germany; 93 min. Starting February 10 Oscar Shorts! The Academy Award Nominated Short Films Always one of our most popular programs, the Oscar Shorts! return to the Ruth Sokolof Theater this February with separate programs for the Animated, Live-Action, and Docu- mentary nominees. Watch for the nominations on Jan. 24, then experience the year’s most honored short films for yourself starting Feb. 10. Once again, we’ll be collecting ballots and announcing the local favorites prior to the Oscars telecast (Feb. 26).
Dates TBD Dates TBD We Need to Talk Pariah First Run (R) About Kevin First-Run (R) Directed by Dee Rees. Directed by Lynne Ramsay. A Brooklyn teenager (Adepero Oduye) juggles conflicting identities and risks A masterfully told psychological collage from director Lynne friendship, heartbreak, and family in a Ramsay (RATCATCHER, MORVERN CALLAR), based on the desperate search for sexual expression. best-selling book by Lionel Shriver and driven by a haunting, Expanded from the award-winning short tour-de-force performance from Tilda Swinton as the mother of a film of the same title by writer-director deeply disturbed child. UK/USA; 112 min. Dee Rees. USA; 86 min.
World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film Preservation February 12 – April 5, 2012 . All New 35mm Prints!
February 12 & 15 February 19 & 22 The Leopard 1963 World on a Wire 1973 Directed by Luchino Visconti. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. “What better way to begin a new year than A dystopic science-fiction epic, this long- watching THE LEOPARD, Visconti’s ever- unseen three-and-a-half-hour labyrinth enthralling saga… at once a magnificent is a satiric and surreal look at the weird escape into the past and a warning about world of tomorrow from one of cinema’s the dangers of clinging to it.” (Caryn kinkiest geniuses. (Janus Films) In James, Indiewire) Italy/France; 187 min. German with English subtitles. West Germany; 212 min. February 26 & 29 March 2 – 8 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 1953 The Makioka Sisters 1983 Directed by Howard Hawks. Directed by Kon Ichikawa. Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe play showgirl besties in Hawks’ A late-career triumph for director Kon Ichikawa, this graceful study charming Technicolor musical, featuring Monroe’s iconic perfor- of a family at a turning point in history is a poignant evocation mance of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.” USA; 91 min. of changing times and fading customs, shot in rich, vivid colors. (Janus Films) In Japanese with English subtitles. Japan; 140 min. March 9 – 15 The Bride Wore Black 1968 Directed by François Truffaut. Truffaut hints at Hitchcock—and predates Tarantino—with this wryly told revenge story about a widow (Jeanne Moreau) tracking down those responsible for her husband’s death, one culprit at a time. In French with English subtitles. France/Italy; 107 min.
March 16 – 22 March 23 – 29 Battleship Potemkin 1925 Le Amiche 1955 Directed by Sergei M. Eisenstein. Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. For decades, Eisenstein’s 1925 masterpiece has remained one of “A welcome restoration… A lost postwar the most influential silents of all time. This new restoration re- masterpiece and showcase for Anto- turns the film to a form as close to its creator’s bold vision as has nioni’s novelistic camera, as well as his been seen since the film’s triumphant Moscow premiere. (Kino appetite for alienation.” (Benjamin Strong, International) Soviet Union; 75 min. The L Magazine) In Italian with English subtitles. Italy; 104 min.
March 23 – 29 March 20 – April 5 March 20 – April 5 Black Girl 1966 Weekend 1967 On the Bowery 1957 Directed by Ousmane Sembene. Directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Directed by Lionel Rogosin. Sembene’s debut feature made a profound Determined to collect an inheritance, a “A milestone in American cinema… impression at international film festivals in petit-bourgeois couple travel across the Rogosin accomplished his goal, of 1966, and the evolution of African cinema French countryside while civilization portraying the lives of the people who can be dated from this point. Shot in a sim- crashes and burns around them. A surre- wound up on the Bowery, as simply and ple, New Wave style, it tells a bitter story ally funny and deeply disturbing expres- honestly and compassionately as pos- of exile and despair about a Senegalese sion of social oblivion that ended the first sible. It’s a rare achievement.” (Martin maid taken to the Riviera by her employers. phase of Godard’s career—and, according Scorsese) USA; 65 min. (New Yorker Films) In French with English to the credits, cinema itself. (Janus Films) subtitles. France/Senegal; 65 min. In French with English subtitles. France/ Italy; 105 min.
Forever Young SERIES MADE POSSIBLE Family & Children’s Series . Winter 2012 WITH SUPPORT FROM January 7–19 January 21–22, 26, 28–29, Being Elmo: February 2 A Puppeteer’s Journey 2011 The Muppet Movie 1979 Directed by Constance Marks. Directed by James Frawley. The inspiring story of Kevin Clash, whose longtime An aspiring actor (Kermit the Frog) sets off on a dream of working for his idol, Muppet master Jim cross-country journey to Hollywood, collecting new Henson, led him to a career on Sesame Street and friends along the way, including Miss Piggy, Fozzie the creation of a character beloved by children Bear, Gonzo, and the rest of Jim Henson’s beloved around the world. USA; 80 min. Common Sense Muppets cast. UK/USA; 95 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 8+. Media Rating: Ages 6+.
February 4–5, 9, 11–12, 16 February 18–19, 23, 25–26, March 1 Kes 1969 (PG-13) Fantastic Mr. Fox 2009 (PG) Directed by Ken Loach. Directed by Wes Anderson. Named one of the ten best films of all time Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel gets the full Wes Anderson by the British Film Institute, legendary treatment in this Oscar-nominated stop-motion adaptation, director Ken Loach’s poignant coming-of- including an all-star cast (George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill age story about a young teen in Northern Murray, Owen Wilson, and others), infectious soundtrack, and England who finds escape from his bleak sublime blend of humor and pathos. USA; 87 min. Common surroundings by caring for and training a Sense Media Rating: Ages 7+. pet falcon. UK; 110 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 13+. March 3–4, 8, 10–11, 15 March 17–18, 22, 24–25, 29 Animation Block Party Looney Tunes From NYC-based Animation Block Party, the premier animation Back by popular demand! A collection of classic Warner Brothers festival of the East Coast, comes this program of short films from cartoons featuring Bugs, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, all over the globe. 70 min. Ages 4+. Sylvester, Tweety, Taz, Yosemite Sam, Pepé Le Pew, and all your Looney Tunes favorites. Collaborations Thursday, January 12, 7pm Play Time 1967 Directed by Jacques Tati. Legendary French director Jacques Tati literally recreated Paris in order to make this mas- terpiece, a charmingly eccentric comic ballet about a man struggling to adjust in the age of technology. In French with English subtitles. France/Italy; 124 min. Post-show discus- sion with NYC -based architect David Leven. Presented with design alliance OMAha and Omaha Creative Institute.
Thursday, March 1, 7pm More Alike Director Declan Keeney In Person: Than Different A four-film series for Disabilities Awareness Month, presented We Are Not Afraid 2011 with the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities (and the fol- We Carried Your Secrets 2010 lowing partners), funded in part by the Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities. An evening with Irish filmmaker Declan Keeney, featuring two recent documentaries: WE ARE NOT AFRAID (28 min.), which explores the siege of Sarajevo through first-hand accounts, and Monday, March 5, 7pm (FREE) WE CARRIED YOUR SECRETS (58 min.), a reflection on the long conflict in Ireland and introduction to a cutting-edge form See What I’m Saying: of performance called “Theatre of Witness.” Presented with The Deaf Entertainers The Werner Institute at Creighton University. Documentary 2010 (PG-13) Directed by Hilari Scarl. Tuesday, February 7, 7pm An inspirational documentary following four well-known entertainers in the deaf community (a comic, a drummer, Miss Representation 2011 an actor, and a singer) as they attempt to cross over to Directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. mainstream audiences. In English/American Sign Lan- guage (with English subtitles). USA; 90 min. Presented with A stunning expose of how mainstream media contribute to Nebraska Hands & Voices. the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, featuring provocative interviews with Condoleezza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Monday, March 12, 7pm (FREE) Margaret Cho, Rosario Dawson, Gloria Steinem, and others. USA: 90 min. Presented with the Women’s Fund of Omaha, Wretches & Jabberers 2011 with a panel discussion following the film. Directed by Gerardine Wurzburg. Two men with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence. USA/Japan/Sri Wednesday, February 22, 7pm (FREE) Lanka/Finland; 94 min. Presented with Autism Society Nebraska and Autism Action Partnership. American Teacher 2011 Directed by Vanessa Roth & Brian McGinn. Monday, March 19, 7pm (FREE) Produced by Dave Eggers and narrated by Matt Damon, AMERI- CAN TEACHER brings our attention to those closest to the issues Me, Too (Yo, Tambien) 2009 in our educational system—the 3.2 million teachers who spend ev- Directed by Antonio Naharro & Álvaro Pastor. ery day in classrooms across the country. USA; 81 min. Presented A university graduate with Down syndrome falls for a new with the College of Education at the University of Nebraska colleague in this moving drama about love and the search at Omaha with support from the Peter Kiewit Foundation. for companionship. In Spanish with English subtitles. Spain; A panel discussion will follow the film, moderated by Nancy Ed- 103 min. Presented with the Down Syndrome Alliance of ick, Dean of the College of Education at UNO. the Midlands and PTI Nebraska.
Saturday, March 24, 11am Monday, March 26, 7pm (FREE) Topsy-Turvy 1999 (R) For Once In My Life 2010 Directed by Jim Bigham & Mark Moormann. Directed by Mike Leigh. A documentary about a unique band of singers and musi- Join Film Streams and Opera Omaha for a morning of brunch cians with a wide range of mental and physical disabilities, and great cinematic fun, featuring Mike Leigh’s Academy Award- and their journey to show the world the greatness—and killer winning Gilbert and Sullivan romp TOPSY-TURVY—a preview soundtrack—within each of them. USA; 89 min. Presented of sorts to Opera Omaha’s upcoming production of “The Mikado” with Goodwill Omaha and Ollie Webb Center, Inc. (April 13 &15). UK; 160 min.
Each quarter, Film Streams’ Community Development Committee accepts proposals for film-related partnerships and events. Deadlines for proposals are Jan 2 (for Apr-Jun events), April 1 (for Jul-Sep), July 1 (for Oct-Dec), and Oct 1 (for Jan-Mar). For more info, email [email protected]. Film Streams Members Select! January 20 – 26 The Big Lebowski 1998 (R) Directed by Joel & Ethan Coen. Sometimes, there’s a film, well, it’s the film for its time and place. We’re talking about THE BIG LEBOWSKI here. Winner of the 5th annual Film Streams Members Select vote, The Dude hereby takes his rightful place beside such cinematic royalty as Michael Cor- leone (2010 winner THE GODFATHER), Rick Blaine (2009 winner CASABLANCA), and T.E. Lawrence (2008 winner LAWRENCE OF ARABIA). USA; 117 min.
Coming Soon . Omaha Premieres Starting December 30 Starting January 13 Le Havre First-Run The Artist Directed by Aki Kaurismäki. First-Run (PG-13) “A stylized and sentimental fairy tale about Directed by Michel Hazanavicius. the way the world might be... [director] A gorgeous, crowd-pleasing triumph of Aki Kaurismäki has become a major in- both story and form, about the relation- heritor of the comic-humanist tradition of ship between a silent-era superstar Charlie Chaplin, Jean Renoir and Jacques threatened by the advent of talkies and an Tati.” (A.O. Scott, The New York Times) up-and-coming extra whose own career is In French with English subtitles. Finland/ set to take off. France; 100 min. France/Germany; 93 min. Starting February 10 Oscar Shorts! The Academy Award Nominated Short Films Always one of our most popular programs, the Oscar Shorts! return to the Ruth Sokolof Theater this February with separate programs for the Animated, Live-Action, and Docu- mentary nominees. Watch for the nominations on Jan. 24, then experience the year’s most honored short films for yourself starting Feb. 10. Once again, we’ll be collecting ballots and announcing the local favorites prior to the Oscars telecast (Feb. 26).
Dates TBD Dates TBD We Need to Talk Pariah First Run (R) About Kevin First-Run (R) Directed by Dee Rees. Directed by Lynne Ramsay. A Brooklyn teenager (Adepero Oduye) juggles conflicting identities and risks A masterfully told psychological collage from director Lynne friendship, heartbreak, and family in a Ramsay (RATCATCHER, MORVERN CALLAR), based on the desperate search for sexual expression. best-selling book by Lionel Shriver and driven by a haunting, Expanded from the award-winning short tour-de-force performance from Tilda Swinton as the mother of a film of the same title by writer-director deeply disturbed child. UK/USA; 112 min. Dee Rees. USA; 86 min.
World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film Preservation February 12 – April 5, 2012 . All New 35mm Prints!
February 12 & 14 February 19 & 21 The Leopard 1963 World on a Wire 1973 Directed by Luchino Visconti. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. “What better way to begin a new year than A dystopic science-fiction epic, this long- watching THE LEOPARD, Visconti’s ever- unseen three-and-a-half-hour labyrinth enthralling saga… at once a magnificent is a satiric and surreal look at the weird escape into the past and a warning about world of tomorrow from one of cinema’s the dangers of clinging to it.” (Caryn kinkiest geniuses. (Janus Films) In James, Indiewire) Italy/France; 187 min. German with English subtitles. West Germany; 212 min. February 26 & 28 March 2 – 8 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 1953 The Makioka Sisters 1983 Directed by Howard Hawks. Directed by Kon Ichikawa. Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe play showgirl besties in Hawks’ A late-career triumph for director Kon Ichikawa, this graceful study charming Technicolor musical, featuring Monroe’s iconic perfor- of a family at a turning point in history is a poignant evocation mance of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.” USA; 91 min. of changing times and fading customs, shot in rich, vivid colors. (Janus Films) In Japanese with English subtitles. Japan; 140 min. March 9 – 15 The Bride Wore Black 1968 Directed by François Truffaut. Truffaut hints at Hitchcock—and predates Tarantino—with this wryly told revenge story about a widow (Jeanne Moreau) tracking down those responsible for her husband’s death, one culprit at a time. In French with English subtitles. France/Italy; 107 min.
March 16 – 22 March 23 – 29 Battleship Potemkin 1925 Le Amiche 1955 Directed by Sergei M. Eisenstein. Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. For decades, Eisenstein’s 1925 masterpiece has remained one of “A welcome restoration… A lost postwar the most influential silents of all time. This new restoration re- masterpiece and showcase for Anto- turns the film to a form as close to its creator’s bold vision as has nioni’s novelistic camera, as well as his been seen since the film’s triumphant Moscow premiere. (Kino appetite for alienation.” (Benjamin Strong, International) Soviet Union; 75 min. The L Magazine) In Italian with English subtitles. Italy; 104 min.
March 23 – 29 March 20 – April 5 March 20 – April 5 Black Girl 1966 Weekend 1967 On the Bowery 1957 Directed by Ousmane Sembene. Directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Directed by Lionel Rogosin. Sembene’s debut feature made a profound Determined to collect an inheritance, a “A milestone in American cinema… impression at international film festivals in petit-bourgeois couple travel across the Rogosin accomplished his goal, of 1966, and the evolution of African cinema French countryside while civilization portraying the lives of the people who can be dated from this point. Shot in a sim- crashes and burns around them. A surre- wound up on the Bowery, as simply and ple, New Wave style, it tells a bitter story ally funny and deeply disturbing expres- honestly and compassionately as pos- of exile and despair about a Senegalese sion of social oblivion that ended the first sible. It’s a rare achievement.” (Martin maid taken to the Riviera by her employers. phase of Godard’s career—and, according Scorsese) USA; 65 min. (New Yorker Films) In French with English to the credits, cinema itself. (Janus Films) subtitles. France/Senegal; 65 min. In French with English subtitles. France/ Italy; 105 min.
Forever Young SERIES MADE POSSIBLE Family & Children’s Series . Winter 2012 WITH SUPPORT FROM January 7–19 January 21–22, 26, 28–29, Being Elmo: February 2 A Puppeteer’s Journey 2011 The Muppet Movie 1979 Directed by Constance Marks. Directed by James Frawley. The inspiring story of Kevin Clash, whose longtime An aspiring actor (Kermit the Frog) sets off on a dream of working for his idol, Muppet master Jim cross-country journey to Hollywood, collecting new Henson, led him to a career on Sesame Street and friends along the way, including Miss Piggy, Fozzie the creation of a character beloved by children Bear, Gonzo, and the rest of Jim Henson’s beloved around the world. USA; 80 min. Common Sense Muppets cast. UK/USA; 95 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 8+. Media Rating: Ages 6+.
February 4–5, 9, 11–12, 16 February 18–19, 23, 25–26, March 1 Kes 1969 (PG-13) Fantastic Mr. Fox 2009 (PG) Directed by Ken Loach. Directed by Wes Anderson. Named one of the ten best films of all time Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel gets the full Wes Anderson by the British Film Institute, legendary treatment in this Oscar-nominated stop-motion adaptation, director Ken Loach’s poignant coming-of- including an all-star cast (George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill age story about a young teen in Northern Murray, Owen Wilson, and others), infectious soundtrack, and England who finds escape from his bleak sublime blend of humor and pathos. USA; 87 min. Common surroundings by caring for and training a Sense Media Rating: Ages 7+. pet falcon. UK; 110 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 13+. March 3–4, 8, 10–11, 15 March 17–18, 22, 24–25, 29 Animation Block Party Looney Tunes From NYC-based Animation Block Party, the premier animation Back by popular demand! A collection of classic Warner Brothers festival of the East Coast, comes this program of short films from cartoons featuring Bugs, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, all over the globe. 70 min. Ages 4+. Sylvester, Tweety, Taz, Yosemite Sam, Pepé Le Pew, and all your Looney Tunes favorites. Collaborations Thursday, January 12, 7pm Play Time 1967 Directed by Jacques Tati. Legendary French director Jacques Tati literally recreated Paris in order to make this mas- terpiece, a charmingly eccentric comic ballet about a man struggling to adjust in the age of technology. In French with English subtitles. France/Italy; 124 min. Post-show discus- sion with NYC -based architect David Leven. Presented with design alliance OMAha and Omaha Creative Institute.
Thursday, March 1, 7pm More Alike Director Declan Keeney In Person: Than Different A four-film series for Disabilities Awareness Month, presented We Are Not Afraid 2011 with the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities (and the fol- We Carried Your Secrets 2010 lowing partners), funded in part by the Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities. An evening with Irish filmmaker Declan Keeney, featuring two recent documentaries: WE ARE NOT AFRAID (28 min.), which explores the siege of Sarajevo through first-hand accounts, and Monday, March 5, 7pm (FREE) WE CARRIED YOUR SECRETS (58 min.), a reflection on the long conflict in Ireland and introduction to a cutting-edge form See What I’m Saying: of performance called “Theatre of Witness.” Presented with The Deaf Entertainers The Werner Institute at Creighton University. Documentary 2010 (PG-13) Directed by Hilari Scarl. Tuesday, February 7, 7pm An inspirational documentary following four well-known entertainers in the deaf community (a comic, a drummer, Miss Representation 2011 an actor, and a singer) as they attempt to cross over to Directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. mainstream audiences. In English/American Sign Lan- guage (with English subtitles). USA; 90 min. Presented with A stunning expose of how mainstream media contribute to Nebraska Hands & Voices. the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, featuring provocative interviews with Condoleezza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Monday, March 12, 7pm (FREE) Margaret Cho, Rosario Dawson, Gloria Steinem, and others. USA: 90 min. Presented with the Women’s Fund of Omaha, Wretches & Jabberers 2011 with a panel discussion following the film. Directed by Gerardine Wurzburg. Two men with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence. USA/Japan/Sri Wednesday, February 22, 7pm (FREE) Lanka/Finland; 94 min. Presented with Autism Society Nebraska and Autism Action Partnership. American Teacher 2011 Directed by Vanessa Roth & Brian McGinn. Monday, March 19, 7pm (FREE) Produced by Dave Eggers and narrated by Matt Damon, AMERI- CAN TEACHER brings our attention to those closest to the issues Me, Too (Yo, Tambien) 2009 in our educational system—the 3.2 million teachers who spend ev- Directed by Antonio Naharro & Álvaro Pastor. ery day in classrooms across the country. USA; 81 min. Presented A university graduate with Down syndrome falls for a new with the College of Education at the University of Nebraska colleague in this moving drama about love and the search at Omaha with support from the Peter Kiewit Foundation. for companionship. In Spanish with English subtitles. Spain; A panel discussion will follow the film, moderated by Nancy Ed- 103 min. Presented with the Down Syndrome Alliance of ick, Dean of the College of Education at UNO. the Midlands and PTI Nebraska.
Saturday, March 24, 11am Monday, March 26, 7pm (FREE) Topsy-Turvy 1999 (R) For Once In My Life 2010 Directed by Jim Bigham & Mark Moormann. Directed by Mike Leigh. A documentary about a unique band of singers and musi- Join Film Streams and Opera Omaha for a morning of brunch cians with a wide range of mental and physical disabilities, and great cinematic fun, featuring Mike Leigh’s Academy Award- and their journey to show the world the greatness—and killer winning Gilbert and Sullivan romp TOPSY-TURVY—a preview soundtrack—within each of them. USA; 89 min. Presented of sorts to Opera Omaha’s upcoming production of “The Mikado” with Goodwill Omaha and Ollie Webb Center, Inc. (April 13 &15). UK; 160 min.
Each quarter, Film Streams’ Community Development Committee accepts proposals for film-related partnerships and events. Deadlines for proposals are Jan 2 (for Apr-Jun events), April 1 (for Jul-Sep), July 1 (for Oct-Dec), and Oct 1 (for Jan-Mar). For more info, email [email protected]. Film Streams Members Select! January 20 – 26 The Big Lebowski 1998 (R) Directed by Joel & Ethan Coen. Sometimes, there’s a film, well, it’s the film for its time and place. We’re talking about THE BIG LEBOWSKI here. Winner of the 5th annual Film Streams Members Select vote, The Dude hereby takes his rightful place beside such cinematic royalty as Michael Cor- leone (2010 winner THE GODFATHER), Rick Blaine (2009 winner CASABLANCA), and T.E. Lawrence (2008 winner LAWRENCE OF ARABIA). USA; 117 min.
Coming Soon . Omaha Premieres Starting December 30 Starting January 13 Le Havre First-Run The Artist Directed by Aki Kaurismäki. First-Run (PG-13) “A stylized and sentimental fairy tale about Directed by Michel Hazanavicius. the way the world might be... [director] A gorgeous, crowd-pleasing triumph of Aki Kaurismäki has become a major in- both story and form, about the relation- heritor of the comic-humanist tradition of ship between a silent-era superstar Charlie Chaplin, Jean Renoir and Jacques threatened by the advent of talkies and an Tati.” (A.O. Scott, The New York Times) up-and-coming extra whose own career is In French with English subtitles. Finland/ set to take off. France; 100 min. France/Germany; 93 min. Starting February 10 Oscar Shorts! The Academy Award Nominated Short Films Always one of our most popular programs, the Oscar Shorts! return to the Ruth Sokolof Theater this February with separate programs for the Animated, Live-Action, and Docu- mentary nominees. Watch for the nominations on Jan. 24, then experience the year’s most honored short films for yourself starting Feb. 10. Once again, we’ll be collecting ballots and announcing the local favorites prior to the Oscars telecast (Feb. 26).
Dates TBD Dates TBD We Need to Talk Pariah First Run (R) About Kevin First-Run (R) Directed by Dee Rees. Directed by Lynne Ramsay. A Brooklyn teenager (Adepero Oduye) juggles conflicting identities and risks A masterfully told psychological collage from director Lynne friendship, heartbreak, and family in a Ramsay (RATCATCHER, MORVERN CALLAR), based on the desperate search for sexual expression. best-selling book by Lionel Shriver and driven by a haunting, Expanded from the award-winning short tour-de-force performance from Tilda Swinton as the mother of a film of the same title by writer-director deeply disturbed child. UK/USA; 112 min. Dee Rees. USA; 86 min.
World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film Preservation February 12 – April 5, 2012 . All New 35mm Prints!
February 12 & 15 February 19 & 22 The Leopard 1963 World on a Wire 1973 Directed by Luchino Visconti. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. “What better way to begin a new year than A dystopic science-fiction epic, this long- watching THE LEOPARD, Visconti’s ever- unseen three-and-a-half-hour labyrinth enthralling saga… at once a magnificent is a satiric and surreal look at the weird escape into the past and a warning about world of tomorrow from one of cinema’s the dangers of clinging to it.” (Caryn kinkiest geniuses. (Janus Films) In James, Indiewire) Italy/France; 187 min. German with English subtitles. West Germany; 212 min. February 26 & 29 March 2 – 8 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 1953 The Makioka Sisters 1983 Directed by Howard Hawks. Directed by Kon Ichikawa. Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe play showgirl besties in Hawks’ A late-career triumph for director Kon Ichikawa, this graceful study charming Technicolor musical, featuring Monroe’s iconic perfor- of a family at a turning point in history is a poignant evocation mance of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.” USA; 91 min. of changing times and fading customs, shot in rich, vivid colors. (Janus Films) In Japanese with English subtitles. Japan; 140 min. March 9 – 15 The Bride Wore Black 1968 Directed by François Truffaut. Truffaut hints at Hitchcock—and predates Tarantino—with this wryly told revenge story about a widow (Jeanne Moreau) tracking down those responsible for her husband’s death, one culprit at a time. In French with English subtitles. France/Italy; 107 min.
March 16 – 22 March 23 – 29 Battleship Potemkin 1925 Le Amiche 1955 Directed by Sergei M. Eisenstein. Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. For decades, Eisenstein’s 1925 masterpiece has remained one of “A welcome restoration… A lost postwar the most influential silents of all time. This new restoration re- masterpiece and showcase for Anto- turns the film to a form as close to its creator’s bold vision as has nioni’s novelistic camera, as well as his been seen since the film’s triumphant Moscow premiere. (Kino appetite for alienation.” (Benjamin Strong, International) Soviet Union; 75 min. The L Magazine) In Italian with English subtitles. Italy; 104 min.
March 23 – 29 March 30 – April 5 March 30 – April 5 Black Girl 1966 Weekend 1967 On the Bowery 1957 Directed by Ousmane Sembene. Directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Directed by Lionel Rogosin. Sembene’s debut feature made a profound Determined to collect an inheritance, a “A milestone in American cinema… impression at international film festivals in petit-bourgeois couple travel across the Rogosin accomplished his goal, of 1966, and the evolution of African cinema French countryside while civilization portraying the lives of the people who can be dated from this point. Shot in a sim- crashes and burns around them. A surre- wound up on the Bowery, as simply and ple, New Wave style, it tells a bitter story ally funny and deeply disturbing expres- honestly and compassionately as pos- of exile and despair about a Senegalese sion of social oblivion that ended the first sible. It’s a rare achievement.” (Martin maid taken to the Riviera by her employers. phase of Godard’s career—and, according Scorsese) USA; 65 min. (New Yorker Films) In French with English to the credits, cinema itself. (Janus Films) subtitles. France/Senegal; 65 min. In French with English subtitles. France/ Italy; 105 min.
Forever Young SERIES MADE POSSIBLE Family & Children’s Series . Winter 2012 WITH SUPPORT FROM January 7–19 January 21–22, 26, 28–29, Being Elmo: February 2 A Puppeteer’s Journey 2011 The Muppet Movie 1979 Directed by Constance Marks. Directed by James Frawley. The inspiring story of Kevin Clash, whose longtime An aspiring actor (Kermit the Frog) sets off on a dream of working for his idol, Muppet master Jim cross-country journey to Hollywood, collecting new Henson, led him to a career on Sesame Street and friends along the way, including Miss Piggy, Fozzie the creation of a character beloved by children Bear, Gonzo, and the rest of Jim Henson’s beloved around the world. USA; 80 min. Common Sense Muppets cast. UK/USA; 95 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 8+. Media Rating: Ages 6+.
February 4–5, 9, 11–12, 16 February 18–19, 23, 25–26, March 1 Kes 1969 (PG-13) Fantastic Mr. Fox 2009 (PG) Directed by Ken Loach. Directed by Wes Anderson. Named one of the ten best films of all time Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel gets the full Wes Anderson by the British Film Institute, legendary treatment in this Oscar-nominated stop-motion adaptation, director Ken Loach’s poignant coming-of- including an all-star cast (George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill age story about a young teen in Northern Murray, Owen Wilson, and others), infectious soundtrack, and England who finds escape from his bleak sublime blend of humor and pathos. USA; 87 min. Common surroundings by caring for and training a Sense Media Rating: Ages 7+. pet falcon. UK; 110 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 13+. March 3–4, 8, 10–11, 15 March 17–18, 22, 24–25, 29 Animation Block Party Looney Tunes From NYC-based Animation Block Party, the premier animation Back by popular demand! A collection of classic Warner Brothers festival of the East Coast, comes this program of short films from cartoons featuring Bugs, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, all over the globe. 70 min. Ages 4+. Sylvester, Tweety, Taz, Yosemite Sam, Pepé Le Pew, and all your Looney Tunes favorites. Collaborations Thursday, January 12, 7pm Play Time 1967 Directed by Jacques Tati. Legendary French director Jacques Tati literally recreated Paris in order to make this mas- terpiece, a charmingly eccentric comic ballet about a man struggling to adjust in the age of technology. In French with English subtitles. France/Italy; 124 min. Post-show discus- sion with NYC -based architect David Leven. Presented with design alliance OMAha and Omaha Creative Institute.
Thursday, March 1, 7pm More Alike Director Declan Keeney In Person: Than Different A four-film series for Disabilities Awareness Month, presented We Are Not Afraid 2011 with the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities (and the fol- We Carried Your Secrets 2010 lowing partners), funded in part by the Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities. An evening with Irish filmmaker Declan Keeney, featuring two recent documentaries: WE ARE NOT AFRAID (28 min.), which explores the siege of Sarajevo through first-hand accounts, and Monday, March 5, 7pm (FREE) WE CARRIED YOUR SECRETS (58 min.), a reflection on the long conflict in Ireland and introduction to a cutting-edge form See What I’m Saying: of performance called “Theatre of Witness.” Presented with The Deaf Entertainers The Werner Institute at Creighton University. Documentary 2010 (PG-13) Directed by Hilari Scarl. Tuesday, February 7, 7pm An inspirational documentary following four well-known entertainers in the deaf community (a comic, a drummer, Miss Representation 2011 an actor, and a singer) as they attempt to cross over to Directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. mainstream audiences. In English/American Sign Lan- guage (with English subtitles). USA; 90 min. Presented with A stunning expose of how mainstream media contribute to Nebraska Hands & Voices. the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, featuring provocative interviews with Condoleezza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Monday, March 12, 7pm (FREE) Margaret Cho, Rosario Dawson, Gloria Steinem, and others. USA: 90 min. Presented with the Women’s Fund of Omaha, Wretches & Jabberers 2011 with a panel discussion following the film. Directed by Gerardine Wurzburg. Two men with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence. USA/Japan/Sri Wednesday, February 22, 7pm (FREE) Lanka/Finland; 94 min. Presented with Autism Society Nebraska and Autism Action Partnership. American Teacher 2011 Directed by Vanessa Roth & Brian McGinn. Monday, March 19, 7pm (FREE) Produced by Dave Eggers and narrated by Matt Damon, AMERI- CAN TEACHER brings our attention to those closest to the issues Me, Too (Yo, Tambien) 2009 in our educational system—the 3.2 million teachers who spend ev- Directed by Antonio Naharro & Álvaro Pastor. ery day in classrooms across the country. USA; 81 min. Presented A university graduate with Down syndrome falls for a new with the College of Education at the University of Nebraska colleague in this moving drama about love and the search at Omaha with support from the Peter Kiewit Foundation. for companionship. In Spanish with English subtitles. Spain; A panel discussion will follow the film, moderated by Nancy Ed- 103 min. Presented with the Down Syndrome Alliance of ick, Dean of the College of Education at UNO. the Midlands and PTI Nebraska.
Saturday, March 24, 11am Monday, March 26, 7pm (FREE) Topsy-Turvy 1999 (R) For Once In My Life 2010 Directed by Jim Bigham & Mark Moormann. Directed by Mike Leigh. A documentary about a unique band of singers and musi- Join Film Streams and Opera Omaha for a morning of brunch cians with a wide range of mental and physical disabilities, and great cinematic fun, featuring Mike Leigh’s Academy Award- and their journey to show the world the greatness—and killer winning Gilbert and Sullivan romp TOPSY-TURVY—a preview soundtrack—within each of them. USA; 89 min. Presented of sorts to Opera Omaha’s upcoming production of “The Mikado” with Goodwill Omaha and Ollie Webb Center, Inc. (April 13 &15). UK; 160 min.
Each quarter, Film Streams’ Community Development Committee accepts proposals for film-related partnerships and events. Deadlines for proposals are Jan 2 (for Apr-Jun events), April 1 (for Jul-Sep), July 1 (for Oct-Dec), and Oct 1 (for Jan-Mar). For more info, email [email protected]. Film Streams Members Select! January 20 – 26 The Big Lebowski 1998 (R) Directed by Joel & Ethan Coen. Sometimes, there’s a film, well, it’s the film for its time and place. We’re talking about THE BIG LEBOWSKI here. Winner of the 5th annual Film Streams Members Select vote, The Dude hereby takes his rightful place beside such cinematic royalty as Michael Cor- leone (2010 winner THE GODFATHER), Rick Blaine (2009 winner CASABLANCA), and T.E. Lawrence (2008 winner LAWRENCE OF ARABIA). USA; 117 min.
Coming Soon . Omaha Premieres Starting December 30 Starting January 13 Le Havre First-Run The Artist Directed by Aki Kaurismäki. First-Run (PG-13) “A stylized and sentimental fairy tale about Directed by Michel Hazanavicius. the way the world might be... [director] A gorgeous, crowd-pleasing triumph of Aki Kaurismäki has become a major in- both story and form, about the relation- heritor of the comic-humanist tradition of ship between a silent-era superstar Charlie Chaplin, Jean Renoir and Jacques threatened by the advent of talkies and an Tati.” (A.O. Scott, The New York Times) up-and-coming extra whose own career is In French with English subtitles. Finland/ set to take off. France; 100 min. France/Germany; 93 min. Starting February 10 Oscar Shorts! The Academy Award Nominated Short Films Always one of our most popular programs, the Oscar Shorts! return to the Ruth Sokolof Theater this February with separate programs for the Animated, Live-Action, and Docu- mentary nominees. Watch for the nominations on Jan. 24, then experience the year’s most honored short films for yourself starting Feb. 10. Once again, we’ll be collecting ballots and announcing the local favorites prior to the Oscars telecast (Feb. 26).
Dates TBD Dates TBD We Need to Talk Pariah First Run (R) About Kevin First-Run (R) Directed by Dee Rees. Directed by Lynne Ramsay. A Brooklyn teenager (Adepero Oduye) juggles conflicting identities and risks A masterfully told psychological collage from director Lynne friendship, heartbreak, and family in a Ramsay (RATCATCHER, MORVERN CALLAR), based on the desperate search for sexual expression. best-selling book by Lionel Shriver and driven by a haunting, Expanded from the award-winning short tour-de-force performance from Tilda Swinton as the mother of a film of the same title by writer-director deeply disturbed child. UK/USA; 112 min. Dee Rees. USA; 86 min.
World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film Preservation February 12 – April 5, 2012 . All New 35mm Prints!
February 12 & 15 February 19 & 22 The Leopard 1963 World on a Wire 1973 Directed by Luchino Visconti. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. “What better way to begin a new year than A dystopic science-fiction epic, this long- watching THE LEOPARD, Visconti’s ever- unseen three-and-a-half-hour labyrinth enthralling saga… at once a magnificent is a satiric and surreal look at the weird escape into the past and a warning about world of tomorrow from one of cinema’s the dangers of clinging to it.” (Caryn kinkiest geniuses. (Janus Films) In James, Indiewire) Italy/France; 187 min. German with English subtitles. West Germany; 212 min. February 26 & 29 March 2 – 8 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 1953 The Makioka Sisters 1983 Directed by Howard Hawks. Directed by Kon Ichikawa. Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe play showgirl besties in Hawks’ A late-career triumph for director Kon Ichikawa, this graceful study charming Technicolor musical, featuring Monroe’s iconic perfor- of a family at a turning point in history is a poignant evocation mance of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.” USA; 91 min. of changing times and fading customs, shot in rich, vivid colors. (Janus Films) In Japanese with English subtitles. Japan; 140 min. March 9 – 15 The Bride Wore Black 1968 Directed by François Truffaut. Truffaut hints at Hitchcock—and predates Tarantino—with this wryly told revenge story about a widow (Jeanne Moreau) tracking down those responsible for her husband’s death, one culprit at a time. In French with English subtitles. France/Italy; 107 min.
March 16 – 22 March 23 – 29 Battleship Potemkin 1925 Le Amiche 1955 Directed by Sergei M. Eisenstein. Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. For decades, Eisenstein’s 1925 masterpiece has remained one of “A welcome restoration… A lost postwar the most influential silents of all time. This new restoration re- masterpiece and showcase for Anto- turns the film to a form as close to its creator’s bold vision as has nioni’s novelistic camera, as well as his been seen since the film’s triumphant Moscow premiere. (Kino appetite for alienation.” (Benjamin Strong, International) Soviet Union; 75 min. The L Magazine) In Italian with English subtitles. Italy; 104 min.
March 23 – 29 March 20 – April 5 March 20 – April 5 Black Girl 1966 Weekend 1967 On the Bowery 1957 Directed by Ousmane Sembene. Directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Directed by Lionel Rogosin. Sembene’s debut feature made a profound Determined to collect an inheritance, a “A milestone in American cinema… impression at international film festivals in petit-bourgeois couple travel across the Rogosin accomplished his goal, of 1966, and the evolution of African cinema French countryside while civilization portraying the lives of the people who can be dated from this point. Shot in a sim- crashes and burns around them. A surre- wound up on the Bowery, as simply and ple, New Wave style, it tells a bitter story ally funny and deeply disturbing expres- honestly and compassionately as pos- of exile and despair about a Senegalese sion of social oblivion that ended the first sible. It’s a rare achievement.” (Martin maid taken to the Riviera by her employers. phase of Godard’s career—and, according Scorsese) USA; 65 min. (New Yorker Films) In French with English to the credits, cinema itself. (Janus Films) subtitles. France/Senegal; 65 min. In French with English subtitles. France/ Italy; 105 min.
Forever Young SERIES MADE POSSIBLE Family & Children’s Series . Winter 2012 WITH SUPPORT FROM January 7–19 January 21–22, 26, 28–29, Being Elmo: February 2 A Puppeteer’s Journey 2011 The Muppet Movie 1979 Directed by Constance Marks. Directed by James Frawley. The inspiring story of Kevin Clash, whose longtime An aspiring actor (Kermit the Frog) sets off on a dream of working for his idol, Muppet master Jim cross-country journey to Hollywood, collecting new Henson, led him to a career on Sesame Street and friends along the way, including Miss Piggy, Fozzie the creation of a character beloved by children Bear, Gonzo, and the rest of Jim Henson’s beloved around the world. USA; 80 min. Common Sense Muppets cast. UK/USA; 95 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 8+. Media Rating: Ages 6+.
February 4–5, 9, 11–12, 16 February 18–19, 23, 25–26, March 1 Kes 1969 (PG-13) Fantastic Mr. Fox 2009 (PG) Directed by Ken Loach. Directed by Wes Anderson. Named one of the ten best films of all time Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel gets the full Wes Anderson by the British Film Institute, legendary treatment in this Oscar-nominated stop-motion adaptation, director Ken Loach’s poignant coming-of- including an all-star cast (George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill age story about a young teen in Northern Murray, Owen Wilson, and others), infectious soundtrack, and England who finds escape from his bleak sublime blend of humor and pathos. USA; 87 min. Common surroundings by caring for and training a Sense Media Rating: Ages 7+. pet falcon. UK; 110 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 13+. March 3–4, 8, 10–11, 15 March 17–18, 22, 24–25, 29 Animation Block Party Looney Tunes From NYC-based Animation Block Party, the premier animation Back by popular demand! A collection of classic Warner Brothers festival of the East Coast, comes this program of short films from cartoons featuring Bugs, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, all over the globe. 70 min. Ages 4+. Sylvester, Tweety, Taz, Yosemite Sam, Pepé Le Pew, and all your Looney Tunes favorites. Collaborations Thursday, January 12, 7pm Play Time 1967 Directed by Jacques Tati. Legendary French director Jacques Tati literally recreated Paris in order to make this mas- terpiece, a charmingly eccentric comic ballet about a man struggling to adjust in the age of technology. In French with English subtitles. France/Italy; 124 min. Post-show discus- sion with NYC -based architect David Leven. Presented with design alliance OMAha and Omaha Creative Institute.
Thursday, March 1, 7pm More Alike Director Declan Keeney In Person: Than Different A four-film series for Disabilities Awareness Month, presented We Are Not Afraid 2011 with the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities (and the fol- We Carried Your Secrets 2010 lowing partners), funded in part by the Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities. An evening with Irish filmmaker Declan Keeney, featuring two recent documentaries: WE ARE NOT AFRAID (28 min.), which explores the siege of Sarajevo through first-hand accounts, and Monday, March 5, 7pm (FREE) WE CARRIED YOUR SECRETS (58 min.), a reflection on the long conflict in Ireland and introduction to a cutting-edge form See What I’m Saying: of performance called “Theatre of Witness.” Presented with The Deaf Entertainers The Werner Institute at Creighton University. Documentary 2010 (PG-13) Directed by Hilari Scarl. Tuesday, February 7, 7pm An inspirational documentary following four well-known entertainers in the deaf community (a comic, a drummer, Miss Representation 2011 an actor, and a singer) as they attempt to cross over to Directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. mainstream audiences. In English/American Sign Lan- guage (with English subtitles). USA; 90 min. Presented with A stunning expose of how mainstream media contribute to Nebraska Hands & Voices. the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, featuring provocative interviews with Condoleezza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Monday, March 12, 7pm (FREE) Margaret Cho, Rosario Dawson, Gloria Steinem, and others. USA: 90 min. Presented with the Women’s Fund of Omaha, Wretches & Jabberers 2011 with a panel discussion following the film. Directed by Gerardine Wurzburg. Two men with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence. USA/Japan/Sri Wednesday, February 22, 7pm (FREE) Lanka/Finland; 94 min. Presented with Autism Society Nebraska and Autism Action Partnership. American Teacher 2011 Directed by Vanessa Roth & Brian McGinn. Monday, March 19, 7pm (FREE) Produced by Dave Eggers and narrated by Matt Damon, AMERI- CAN TEACHER brings our attention to those closest to the issues Me, Too (Yo, Tambien) 2009 in our educational system—the 3.2 million teachers who spend ev- Directed by Antonio Naharro & Álvaro Pastor. ery day in classrooms across the country. USA; 81 min. Presented A university graduate with Down syndrome falls for a new with the College of Education at the University of Nebraska colleague in this moving drama about love and the search at Omaha with support from the Peter Kiewit Foundation. for companionship. In Spanish with English subtitles. Spain; A panel discussion will follow the film, moderated by Nancy Ed- 103 min. Presented with the Down Syndrome Alliance of ick, Dean of the College of Education at UNO. the Midlands and PTI Nebraska.
Saturday, March 24, 11am Monday, March 26, 7pm (FREE) Topsy-Turvy 1999 (R) For Once In My Life 2010 Directed by Jim Bigham & Mark Moormann. Directed by Mike Leigh. A documentary about a unique band of singers and musi- Join Film Streams and Opera Omaha for a morning of brunch cians with a wide range of mental and physical disabilities, and great cinematic fun, featuring Mike Leigh’s Academy Award- and their journey to show the world the greatness—and killer winning Gilbert and Sullivan romp TOPSY-TURVY—a preview soundtrack—within each of them. USA; 89 min. Presented of sorts to Opera Omaha’s upcoming production of “The Mikado” with Goodwill Omaha and Ollie Webb Center, Inc. (April 13 &15). UK; 160 min.
Each quarter, Film Streams’ Community Development Committee accepts proposals for film-related partnerships and events. Deadlines for proposals are Jan 2 (for Apr-Jun events), April 1 (for Jul-Sep), July 1 (for Oct-Dec), and Oct 1 (for Jan-Mar). For more info, email [email protected]. Film Streams Members Select! January 20 – 26 The Big Lebowski 1998 (R) Directed by Joel & Ethan Coen. Sometimes, there’s a film, well, it’s the film for its time and place. We’re talking about THE BIG LEBOWSKI here. Winner of the 5th annual Film Streams Members Select vote, The Dude hereby takes his rightful place beside such cinematic royalty as Michael Cor- leone (2010 winner THE GODFATHER), Rick Blaine (2009 winner CASABLANCA), and T.E. Lawrence (2008 winner LAWRENCE OF ARABIA). USA; 117 min.
Coming Soon . Omaha Premieres Starting December 30 Starting January 13 Le Havre First-Run The Artist Directed by Aki Kaurismäki. First-Run (PG-13) “A stylized and sentimental fairy tale about Directed by Michel Hazanavicius. the way the world might be... [director] A gorgeous, crowd-pleasing triumph of Aki Kaurismäki has become a major in- both story and form, about the relation- heritor of the comic-humanist tradition of ship between a silent-era superstar Charlie Chaplin, Jean Renoir and Jacques threatened by the advent of talkies and an Tati.” (A.O. Scott, The New York Times) up-and-coming extra whose own career is In French with English subtitles. Finland/ set to take off. France; 100 min. France/Germany; 93 min. Starting February 10 Oscar Shorts! The Academy Award Nominated Short Films Always one of our most popular programs, the Oscar Shorts! return to the Ruth Sokolof Theater this February with separate programs for the Animated, Live-Action, and Docu- mentary nominees. Watch for the nominations on Jan. 24, then experience the year’s most honored short films for yourself starting Feb. 10. Once again, we’ll be collecting ballots and announcing the local favorites prior to the Oscars telecast (Feb. 26).
Dates TBD Dates TBD We Need to Talk Pariah First Run (R) About Kevin First-Run (R) Directed by Dee Rees. Directed by Lynne Ramsay. A Brooklyn teenager (Adepero Oduye) juggles conflicting identities and risks A masterfully told psychological collage from director Lynne friendship, heartbreak, and family in a Ramsay (RATCATCHER, MORVERN CALLAR), based on the desperate search for sexual expression. best-selling book by Lionel Shriver and driven by a haunting, Expanded from the award-winning short tour-de-force performance from Tilda Swinton as the mother of a film of the same title by writer-director deeply disturbed child. UK/USA; 112 min. Dee Rees. USA; 86 min.
World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film Preservation February 12 – April 5, 2012 . All New 35mm Prints!
February 12 & 15 February 19 & 22 The Leopard 1963 World on a Wire 1973 Directed by Luchino Visconti. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. “What better way to begin a new year than A dystopic science-fiction epic, this long- watching THE LEOPARD, Visconti’s ever- unseen three-and-a-half-hour labyrinth enthralling saga… at once a magnificent is a satiric and surreal look at the weird escape into the past and a warning about world of tomorrow from one of cinema’s the dangers of clinging to it.” (Caryn kinkiest geniuses. (Janus Films) In James, Indiewire) Italy/France; 187 min. German with English subtitles. West Germany; 212 min. February 26 & 29 March 2 – 8 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 1953 The Makioka Sisters 1983 Directed by Howard Hawks. Directed by Kon Ichikawa. Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe play showgirl besties in Hawks’ A late-career triumph for director Kon Ichikawa, this graceful study charming Technicolor musical, featuring Monroe’s iconic perfor- of a family at a turning point in history is a poignant evocation mance of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.” USA; 91 min. of changing times and fading customs, shot in rich, vivid colors. (Janus Films) In Japanese with English subtitles. Japan; 140 min. March 9 – 15 The Bride Wore Black 1968 Directed by François Truffaut. Truffaut hints at Hitchcock—and predates Tarantino—with this wryly told revenge story about a widow (Jeanne Moreau) tracking down those responsible for her husband’s death, one culprit at a time. In French with English subtitles. France/Italy; 107 min.
March 16 – 22 March 23 – 29 Battleship Potemkin 1925 Le Amiche 1955 Directed by Sergei M. Eisenstein. Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. For decades, Eisenstein’s 1925 masterpiece has remained one of “A welcome restoration… A lost postwar the most influential silents of all time. This new restoration re- masterpiece and showcase for Anto- turns the film to a form as close to its creator’s bold vision as has nioni’s novelistic camera, as well as his been seen since the film’s triumphant Moscow premiere. (Kino appetite for alienation.” (Benjamin Strong, International) Soviet Union; 75 min. The L Magazine) In Italian with English subtitles. Italy; 104 min.
March 23 – 29 March 20 – April 5 March 20 – April 5 Black Girl 1966 Weekend 1967 On the Bowery 1957 Directed by Ousmane Sembene. Directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Directed by Lionel Rogosin. Sembene’s debut feature made a profound Determined to collect an inheritance, a “A milestone in American cinema… impression at international film festivals in petit-bourgeois couple travel across the Rogosin accomplished his goal, of 1966, and the evolution of African cinema French countryside while civilization portraying the lives of the people who can be dated from this point. Shot in a sim- crashes and burns around them. A surre- wound up on the Bowery, as simply and ple, New Wave style, it tells a bitter story ally funny and deeply disturbing expres- honestly and compassionately as pos- of exile and despair about a Senegalese sion of social oblivion that ended the first sible. It’s a rare achievement.” (Martin maid taken to the Riviera by her employers. phase of Godard’s career—and, according Scorsese) USA; 65 min. (New Yorker Films) In French with English to the credits, cinema itself. (Janus Films) subtitles. France/Senegal; 65 min. In French with English subtitles. France/ Italy; 105 min.
Forever Young SERIES MADE POSSIBLE Family & Children’s Series . Winter 2012 WITH SUPPORT FROM January 7–19 January 21–22, 26, 28–29, Being Elmo: February 2 A Puppeteer’s Journey 2011 The Muppet Movie 1979 Directed by Constance Marks. Directed by James Frawley. The inspiring story of Kevin Clash, whose longtime An aspiring actor (Kermit the Frog) sets off on a dream of working for his idol, Muppet master Jim cross-country journey to Hollywood, collecting new Henson, led him to a career on Sesame Street and friends along the way, including Miss Piggy, Fozzie the creation of a character beloved by children Bear, Gonzo, and the rest of Jim Henson’s beloved around the world. USA; 80 min. Common Sense Muppets cast. UK/USA; 95 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 8+. Media Rating: Ages 6+.
February 4–5, 9, 11–12, 16 February 18–19, 23, 25–26, March 1 Kes 1969 (PG-13) Fantastic Mr. Fox 2009 (PG) Directed by Ken Loach. Directed by Wes Anderson. Named one of the ten best films of all time Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel gets the full Wes Anderson by the British Film Institute, legendary treatment in this Oscar-nominated stop-motion adaptation, director Ken Loach’s poignant coming-of- including an all-star cast (George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill age story about a young teen in Northern Murray, Owen Wilson, and others), infectious soundtrack, and England who finds escape from his bleak sublime blend of humor and pathos. USA; 87 min. Common surroundings by caring for and training a Sense Media Rating: Ages 7+. pet falcon. UK; 110 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 13+. March 3–4, 8, 10–11, 15 March 17–18, 22, 24–25, 29 Animation Block Party Looney Tunes From NYC-based Animation Block Party, the premier animation Back by popular demand! A collection of classic Warner Brothers festival of the East Coast, comes this program of short films from cartoons featuring Bugs, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, all over the globe. 70 min. Ages 4+. Sylvester, Tweety, Taz, Yosemite Sam, Pepé Le Pew, and all your Looney Tunes favorites. Collaborations Thursday, January 12, 7pm Play Time 1967 Directed by Jacques Tati. Legendary French director Jacques Tati literally recreated Paris in order to make this mas- terpiece, a charmingly eccentric comic ballet about a man struggling to adjust in the age of technology. In French with English subtitles. France/Italy; 124 min. Post-show discus- sion with NYC -based architect David Leven. Presented with design alliance OMAha and Omaha Creative Institute.
Thursday, March 1, 7pm More Alike Director Declan Keeney In Person: Than Different A four-film series for Disabilities Awareness Month, presented We Are Not Afraid 2011 with the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities (and the fol- We Carried Your Secrets 2010 lowing partners), funded in part by the Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities. An evening with Irish filmmaker Declan Keeney, featuring two recent documentaries: WE ARE NOT AFRAID (28 min.), which explores the siege of Sarajevo through first-hand accounts, and Monday, March 5, 7pm (FREE) WE CARRIED YOUR SECRETS (58 min.), a reflection on the long conflict in Ireland and introduction to a cutting-edge form See What I’m Saying: of performance called “Theatre of Witness.” Presented with The Deaf Entertainers The Werner Institute at Creighton University. Documentary 2010 (PG-13) Directed by Hilari Scarl. Tuesday, February 7, 7pm An inspirational documentary following four well-known entertainers in the deaf community (a comic, a drummer, Miss Representation 2011 an actor, and a singer) as they attempt to cross over to Directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. mainstream audiences. In English/American Sign Lan- guage (with English subtitles). USA; 90 min. Presented with A stunning expose of how mainstream media contribute to Nebraska Hands & Voices. the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, featuring provocative interviews with Condoleezza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Monday, March 12, 7pm (FREE) Margaret Cho, Rosario Dawson, Gloria Steinem, and others. USA: 90 min. Presented with the Women’s Fund of Omaha, Wretches & Jabberers 2011 with a panel discussion following the film. Directed by Gerardine Wurzburg. Two men with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence. USA/Japan/Sri Wednesday, February 22, 7pm (FREE) Lanka/Finland; 94 min. Presented with Autism Society Nebraska and Autism Action Partnership. American Teacher 2011 Directed by Vanessa Roth & Brian McGinn. Monday, March 19, 7pm (FREE) Produced by Dave Eggers and narrated by Matt Damon, AMERI- CAN TEACHER brings our attention to those closest to the issues Me, Too (Yo, Tambien) 2009 in our educational system—the 3.2 million teachers who spend ev- Directed by Antonio Naharro & Álvaro Pastor. ery day in classrooms across the country. USA; 81 min. Presented A university graduate with Down syndrome falls for a new with the College of Education at the University of Nebraska colleague in this moving drama about love and the search at Omaha with support from the Peter Kiewit Foundation. for companionship. In Spanish with English subtitles. Spain; A panel discussion will follow the film, moderated by Nancy Ed- 103 min. Presented with the Down Syndrome Alliance of ick, Dean of the College of Education at UNO. the Midlands and PTI Nebraska.
Saturday, March 24, 11am Monday, March 26, 7pm (FREE) Topsy-Turvy 1999 (R) For Once In My Life 2010 Directed by Jim Bigham & Mark Moormann. Directed by Mike Leigh. A documentary about a unique band of singers and musi- Join Film Streams and Opera Omaha for a morning of brunch cians with a wide range of mental and physical disabilities, and great cinematic fun, featuring Mike Leigh’s Academy Award- and their journey to show the world the greatness—and killer winning Gilbert and Sullivan romp TOPSY-TURVY—a preview soundtrack—within each of them. USA; 89 min. Presented of sorts to Opera Omaha’s upcoming production of “The Mikado” with Goodwill Omaha and Ollie Webb Center, Inc. (April 13 &15). UK; 160 min.
Each quarter, Film Streams’ Community Development Committee accepts proposals for film-related partnerships and events. Deadlines for proposals are Jan 2 (for Apr-Jun events), April 1 (for Jul-Sep), July 1 (for Oct-Dec), and Oct 1 (for Jan-Mar). For more info, email [email protected]. Film Streams Members Select! January 20 – 26 The Big Lebowski 1998 (R) Directed by Joel & Ethan Coen. Sometimes, there’s a film, well, it’s the film for its time and place. We’re talking about THE BIG LEBOWSKI here. Winner of the 5th annual Film Streams Members Select vote, The Dude hereby takes his rightful place beside such cinematic royalty as Michael Cor- leone (2010 winner THE GODFATHER), Rick Blaine (2009 winner CASABLANCA), and T.E. Lawrence (2008 winner LAWRENCE OF ARABIA). USA; 117 min.
Coming Soon . Omaha Premieres Starting December 30 Starting January 13 Le Havre First-Run The Artist Directed by Aki Kaurismäki. First-Run (PG-13) “A stylized and sentimental fairy tale about Directed by Michel Hazanavicius. the way the world might be... [director] A gorgeous, crowd-pleasing triumph of Aki Kaurismäki has become a major in- both story and form, about the relation- heritor of the comic-humanist tradition of ship between a silent-era superstar Charlie Chaplin, Jean Renoir and Jacques threatened by the advent of talkies and an Tati.” (A.O. Scott, The New York Times) up-and-coming extra whose own career is In French with English subtitles. Finland/ set to take off. France; 100 min. France/Germany; 93 min. Starting February 10 Oscar Shorts! The Academy Award Nominated Short Films Always one of our most popular programs, the Oscar Shorts! return to the Ruth Sokolof Theater this February with separate programs for the Animated, Live-Action, and Docu- mentary nominees. Watch for the nominations on Jan. 24, then experience the year’s most honored short films for yourself starting Feb. 10. Once again, we’ll be collecting ballots and announcing the local favorites prior to the Oscars telecast (Feb. 26).
Dates TBD Dates TBD We Need to Talk Pariah First Run (R) About Kevin First-Run (R) Directed by Dee Rees. Directed by Lynne Ramsay. A Brooklyn teenager (Adepero Oduye) juggles conflicting identities and risks A masterfully told psychological collage from director Lynne friendship, heartbreak, and family in a Ramsay (RATCATCHER, MORVERN CALLAR), based on the desperate search for sexual expression. best-selling book by Lionel Shriver and driven by a haunting, Expanded from the award-winning short tour-de-force performance from Tilda Swinton as the mother of a film of the same title by writer-director deeply disturbed child. UK/USA; 112 min. Dee Rees. USA; 86 min.
World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film Preservation February 12 – April 5, 2012 . All New 35mm Prints!
February 12 & 15 February 19 & 22 The Leopard 1963 World on a Wire 1973 Directed by Luchino Visconti. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. “What better way to begin a new year than A dystopic science-fiction epic, this long- watching THE LEOPARD, Visconti’s ever- unseen three-and-a-half-hour labyrinth enthralling saga… at once a magnificent is a satiric and surreal look at the weird escape into the past and a warning about world of tomorrow from one of cinema’s the dangers of clinging to it.” (Caryn kinkiest geniuses. (Janus Films) In James, Indiewire) Italy/France; 187 min. German with English subtitles. West Germany; 212 min. February 26 & 29 March 2 – 8 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 1953 The Makioka Sisters 1983 Directed by Howard Hawks. Directed by Kon Ichikawa. Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe play showgirl besties in Hawks’ A late-career triumph for director Kon Ichikawa, this graceful study charming Technicolor musical, featuring Monroe’s iconic perfor- of a family at a turning point in history is a poignant evocation mance of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.” USA; 91 min. of changing times and fading customs, shot in rich, vivid colors. (Janus Films) In Japanese with English subtitles. Japan; 140 min. March 9 – 15 The Bride Wore Black 1968 Directed by François Truffaut. Truffaut hints at Hitchcock—and predates Tarantino—with this wryly told revenge story about a widow (Jeanne Moreau) tracking down those responsible for her husband’s death, one culprit at a time. In French with English subtitles. France/Italy; 107 min.
March 16 – 22 March 23 – 29 Battleship Potemkin 1925 Le Amiche 1955 Directed by Sergei M. Eisenstein. Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. For decades, Eisenstein’s 1925 masterpiece has remained one of “A welcome restoration… A lost postwar the most influential silents of all time. This new restoration re- masterpiece and showcase for Anto- turns the film to a form as close to its creator’s bold vision as has nioni’s novelistic camera, as well as his been seen since the film’s triumphant Moscow premiere. (Kino appetite for alienation.” (Benjamin Strong, International) Soviet Union; 75 min. The L Magazine) In Italian with English subtitles. Italy; 104 min.
March 23 – 29 March 20 – April 5 March 20 – April 5 Black Girl 1966 Weekend 1967 On the Bowery 1957 Directed by Ousmane Sembene. Directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Directed by Lionel Rogosin. Sembene’s debut feature made a profound Determined to collect an inheritance, a “A milestone in American cinema… impression at international film festivals in petit-bourgeois couple travel across the Rogosin accomplished his goal, of 1966, and the evolution of African cinema French countryside while civilization portraying the lives of the people who can be dated from this point. Shot in a sim- crashes and burns around them. A surre- wound up on the Bowery, as simply and ple, New Wave style, it tells a bitter story ally funny and deeply disturbing expres- honestly and compassionately as pos- of exile and despair about a Senegalese sion of social oblivion that ended the first sible. It’s a rare achievement.” (Martin maid taken to the Riviera by her employers. phase of Godard’s career—and, according Scorsese) USA; 65 min. (New Yorker Films) In French with English to the credits, cinema itself. (Janus Films) subtitles. France/Senegal; 65 min. In French with English subtitles. France/ Italy; 105 min.
Forever Young SERIES MADE POSSIBLE Family & Children’s Series . Winter 2012 WITH SUPPORT FROM January 7–19 January 21–22, 26, 28–29, Being Elmo: February 2 A Puppeteer’s Journey 2011 The Muppet Movie 1979 Directed by Constance Marks. Directed by James Frawley. The inspiring story of Kevin Clash, whose longtime An aspiring actor (Kermit the Frog) sets off on a dream of working for his idol, Muppet master Jim cross-country journey to Hollywood, collecting new Henson, led him to a career on Sesame Street and friends along the way, including Miss Piggy, Fozzie the creation of a character beloved by children Bear, Gonzo, and the rest of Jim Henson’s beloved around the world. USA; 80 min. Common Sense Muppets cast. UK/USA; 95 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 8+. Media Rating: Ages 6+.
February 4–5, 9, 11–12, 16 February 18–19, 23, 25–26, March 1 Kes 1969 (PG-13) Fantastic Mr. Fox 2009 (PG) Directed by Ken Loach. Directed by Wes Anderson. Named one of the ten best films of all time Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel gets the full Wes Anderson by the British Film Institute, legendary treatment in this Oscar-nominated stop-motion adaptation, director Ken Loach’s poignant coming-of- including an all-star cast (George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill age story about a young teen in Northern Murray, Owen Wilson, and others), infectious soundtrack, and England who finds escape from his bleak sublime blend of humor and pathos. USA; 87 min. Common surroundings by caring for and training a Sense Media Rating: Ages 7+. pet falcon. UK; 110 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 13+. March 3–4, 8, 10–11, 15 March 17–18, 22, 24–25, 29 Animation Block Party Looney Tunes From NYC-based Animation Block Party, the premier animation Back by popular demand! A collection of classic Warner Brothers festival of the East Coast, comes this program of short films from cartoons featuring Bugs, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, all over the globe. 70 min. Ages 4+. Sylvester, Tweety, Taz, Yosemite Sam, Pepé Le Pew, and all your Looney Tunes favorites. Collaborations Thursday, January 12, 7pm Play Time 1967 Directed by Jacques Tati. Legendary French director Jacques Tati literally recreated Paris in order to make this mas- terpiece, a charmingly eccentric comic ballet about a man struggling to adjust in the age of technology. In French with English subtitles. France/Italy; 124 min. Post-show discus- sion with NYC -based architect David Leven. Presented with design alliance OMAha and Omaha Creative Institute.
Thursday, March 1, 7pm More Alike Director Declan Keeney In Person: Than Different A four-film series for Disabilities Awareness Month, presented We Are Not Afraid 2011 with the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities (and the fol- We Carried Your Secrets 2010 lowing partners), funded in part by the Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities. An evening with Irish filmmaker Declan Keeney, featuring two recent documentaries: WE ARE NOT AFRAID (28 min.), which explores the siege of Sarajevo through first-hand accounts, and Monday, March 5, 7pm (FREE) WE CARRIED YOUR SECRETS (58 min.), a reflection on the long conflict in Ireland and introduction to a cutting-edge form See What I’m Saying: of performance called “Theatre of Witness.” Presented with The Deaf Entertainers The Werner Institute at Creighton University. Documentary 2010 (PG-13) Directed by Hilari Scarl. Tuesday, February 7, 7pm An inspirational documentary following four well-known entertainers in the deaf community (a comic, a drummer, Miss Representation 2011 an actor, and a singer) as they attempt to cross over to Directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. mainstream audiences. In English/American Sign Lan- guage (with English subtitles). USA; 90 min. Presented with A stunning expose of how mainstream media contribute to Nebraska Hands & Voices. the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, featuring provocative interviews with Condoleezza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Monday, March 12, 7pm (FREE) Margaret Cho, Rosario Dawson, Gloria Steinem, and others. USA: 90 min. Presented with the Women’s Fund of Omaha, Wretches & Jabberers 2011 with a panel discussion following the film. Directed by Gerardine Wurzburg. Two men with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence. USA/Japan/Sri Wednesday, February 22, 7pm (FREE) Lanka/Finland; 94 min. Presented with Autism Society Nebraska and Autism Action Partnership. American Teacher 2011 Directed by Vanessa Roth & Brian McGinn. Monday, March 19, 7pm (FREE) Produced by Dave Eggers and narrated by Matt Damon, AMERI- CAN TEACHER brings our attention to those closest to the issues Me, Too (Yo, Tambien) 2009 in our educational system—the 3.2 million teachers who spend ev- Directed by Antonio Naharro & Álvaro Pastor. ery day in classrooms across the country. USA; 81 min. Presented A university graduate with Down syndrome falls for a new with the College of Education at the University of Nebraska colleague in this moving drama about love and the search at Omaha with support from the Peter Kiewit Foundation. for companionship. In Spanish with English subtitles. Spain; A panel discussion will follow the film, moderated by Nancy Ed- 103 min. Presented with the Down Syndrome Alliance of ick, Dean of the College of Education at UNO. the Midlands and PTI Nebraska.
Saturday, March 24, 11am Monday, March 26, 7pm (FREE) Topsy-Turvy 1999 (R) For Once In My Life 2010 Directed by Jim Bigham & Mark Moormann. Directed by Mike Leigh. A documentary about a unique band of singers and musi- Join Film Streams and Opera Omaha for a morning of brunch cians with a wide range of mental and physical disabilities, and great cinematic fun, featuring Mike Leigh’s Academy Award- and their journey to show the world the greatness—and killer winning Gilbert and Sullivan romp TOPSY-TURVY—a preview soundtrack—within each of them. USA; 89 min. Presented of sorts to Opera Omaha’s upcoming production of “The Mikado” with Goodwill Omaha and Ollie Webb Center, Inc. (April 13 &15). UK; 160 min.
Each quarter, Film Streams’ Community Development Committee accepts proposals for film-related partnerships and events. Deadlines for proposals are Jan 2 (for Apr-Jun events), April 1 (for Jul-Sep), July 1 (for Oct-Dec), and Oct 1 (for Jan-Mar). For more info, email [email protected]. Film Streams Members Select! January 20 – 26 The Big Lebowski 1998 (R) Directed by Joel & Ethan Coen. Sometimes, there’s a film, well, it’s the film for its time and place. We’re talking about THE BIG LEBOWSKI here. Winner of the 5th annual Film Streams Members Select vote, The Dude hereby takes his rightful place beside such cinematic royalty as Michael Cor- leone (2010 winner THE GODFATHER), Rick Blaine (2009 winner CASABLANCA), and T.E. Lawrence (2008 winner LAWRENCE OF ARABIA). USA; 117 min.
Coming Soon . Omaha Premieres Starting December 30 Starting January 13 Le Havre First-Run The Artist Directed by Aki Kaurismäki. First-Run (PG-13) “A stylized and sentimental fairy tale about Directed by Michel Hazanavicius. the way the world might be... [director] A gorgeous, crowd-pleasing triumph of Aki Kaurismäki has become a major in- both story and form, about the relation- heritor of the comic-humanist tradition of ship between a silent-era superstar Charlie Chaplin, Jean Renoir and Jacques threatened by the advent of talkies and an Tati.” (A.O. Scott, The New York Times) up-and-coming extra whose own career is In French with English subtitles. Finland/ set to take off. France; 100 min. France/Germany; 93 min. Starting February 10 Oscar Shorts! The Academy Award Nominated Short Films Always one of our most popular programs, the Oscar Shorts! return to the Ruth Sokolof Theater this February with separate programs for the Animated, Live-Action, and Docu- mentary nominees. Watch for the nominations on Jan. 24, then experience the year’s most honored short films for yourself starting Feb. 10. Once again, we’ll be collecting ballots and announcing the local favorites prior to the Oscars telecast (Feb. 26).
Dates TBD Dates TBD We Need to Talk Pariah First Run (R) About Kevin First-Run (R) Directed by Dee Rees. Directed by Lynne Ramsay. A Brooklyn teenager (Adepero Oduye) juggles conflicting identities and risks A masterfully told psychological collage from director Lynne friendship, heartbreak, and family in a Ramsay (RATCATCHER, MORVERN CALLAR), based on the desperate search for sexual expression. best-selling book by Lionel Shriver and driven by a haunting, Expanded from the award-winning short tour-de-force performance from Tilda Swinton as the mother of a film of the same title by writer-director deeply disturbed child. UK/USA; 112 min. Dee Rees. USA; 86 min.
World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film Preservation February 12 – April 5, 2012 . All New 35mm Prints!
February 12 & 15 February 19 & 22 The Leopard 1963 World on a Wire 1973 Directed by Luchino Visconti. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. “What better way to begin a new year than A dystopic science-fiction epic, this long- watching THE LEOPARD, Visconti’s ever- unseen three-and-a-half-hour labyrinth enthralling saga… at once a magnificent is a satiric and surreal look at the weird escape into the past and a warning about world of tomorrow from one of cinema’s the dangers of clinging to it.” (Caryn kinkiest geniuses. (Janus Films) In James, Indiewire) Italy/France; 187 min. German with English subtitles. West Germany; 212 min. February 26 & 29 March 2 – 8 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 1953 The Makioka Sisters 1983 Directed by Howard Hawks. Directed by Kon Ichikawa. Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe play showgirl besties in Hawks’ A late-career triumph for director Kon Ichikawa, this graceful study charming Technicolor musical, featuring Monroe’s iconic perfor- of a family at a turning point in history is a poignant evocation mance of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.” USA; 91 min. of changing times and fading customs, shot in rich, vivid colors. (Janus Films) In Japanese with English subtitles. Japan; 140 min. March 9 – 15 The Bride Wore Black 1968 Directed by François Truffaut. Truffaut hints at Hitchcock—and predates Tarantino—with this wryly told revenge story about a widow (Jeanne Moreau) tracking down those responsible for her husband’s death, one culprit at a time. In French with English subtitles. France/Italy; 107 min.
March 16 – 22 March 23 – 29 Battleship Potemkin 1925 Le Amiche 1955 Directed by Sergei M. Eisenstein. Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. For decades, Eisenstein’s 1925 masterpiece has remained one of “A welcome restoration… A lost postwar the most influential silents of all time. This new restoration re- masterpiece and showcase for Anto- turns the film to a form as close to its creator’s bold vision as has nioni’s novelistic camera, as well as his been seen since the film’s triumphant Moscow premiere. (Kino appetite for alienation.” (Benjamin Strong, International) Soviet Union; 75 min. The L Magazine) In Italian with English subtitles. Italy; 104 min.
March 23 – 29 March 20 – April 5 March 20 – April 5 Black Girl 1966 Weekend 1967 On the Bowery 1957 Directed by Ousmane Sembene. Directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Directed by Lionel Rogosin. Sembene’s debut feature made a profound Determined to collect an inheritance, a “A milestone in American cinema… impression at international film festivals in petit-bourgeois couple travel across the Rogosin accomplished his goal, of 1966, and the evolution of African cinema French countryside while civilization portraying the lives of the people who can be dated from this point. Shot in a sim- crashes and burns around them. A surre- wound up on the Bowery, as simply and ple, New Wave style, it tells a bitter story ally funny and deeply disturbing expres- honestly and compassionately as pos- of exile and despair about a Senegalese sion of social oblivion that ended the first sible. It’s a rare achievement.” (Martin maid taken to the Riviera by her employers. phase of Godard’s career—and, according Scorsese) USA; 65 min. (New Yorker Films) In French with English to the credits, cinema itself. (Janus Films) subtitles. France/Senegal; 65 min. In French with English subtitles. France/ Italy; 105 min.
Forever Young SERIES MADE POSSIBLE Family & Children’s Series . Winter 2012 WITH SUPPORT FROM January 7–19 January 21–22, 26, 28–29, Being Elmo: February 2 A Puppeteer’s Journey 2011 The Muppet Movie 1979 Directed by Constance Marks. Directed by James Frawley. The inspiring story of Kevin Clash, whose longtime An aspiring actor (Kermit the Frog) sets off on a dream of working for his idol, Muppet master Jim cross-country journey to Hollywood, collecting new Henson, led him to a career on Sesame Street and friends along the way, including Miss Piggy, Fozzie the creation of a character beloved by children Bear, Gonzo, and the rest of Jim Henson’s beloved around the world. USA; 80 min. Common Sense Muppets cast. UK/USA; 95 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 8+. Media Rating: Ages 6+.
February 4–5, 9, 11–12, 16 February 18–19, 23, 25–26, March 1 Kes 1969 (PG-13) Fantastic Mr. Fox 2009 (PG) Directed by Ken Loach. Directed by Wes Anderson. Named one of the ten best films of all time Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel gets the full Wes Anderson by the British Film Institute, legendary treatment in this Oscar-nominated stop-motion adaptation, director Ken Loach’s poignant coming-of- including an all-star cast (George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill age story about a young teen in Northern Murray, Owen Wilson, and others), infectious soundtrack, and England who finds escape from his bleak sublime blend of humor and pathos. USA; 87 min. Common surroundings by caring for and training a Sense Media Rating: Ages 7+. pet falcon. UK; 110 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 13+. March 3–4, 8, 10–11, 15 March 17–18, 22, 24–25, 29 Animation Block Party Looney Tunes From NYC-based Animation Block Party, the premier animation Back by popular demand! A collection of classic Warner Brothers festival of the East Coast, comes this program of short films from cartoons featuring Bugs, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, all over the globe. 70 min. Ages 4+. Sylvester, Tweety, Taz, Yosemite Sam, Pepé Le Pew, and all your Looney Tunes favorites. Collaborations Thursday, January 12, 7pm Play Time 1967 Directed by Jacques Tati. Legendary French director Jacques Tati literally recreated Paris in order to make this mas- terpiece, a charmingly eccentric comic ballet about a man struggling to adjust in the age of technology. In French with English subtitles. France/Italy; 124 min. Post-show discus- sion with NYC -based architect David Leven. Presented with design alliance OMAha and Omaha Creative Institute.
Thursday, March 1, 7pm More Alike Director Declan Keeney In Person: Than Different A four-film series for Disabilities Awareness Month, presented We Are Not Afraid 2011 with the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities (and the fol- We Carried Your Secrets 2010 lowing partners), funded in part by the Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities. An evening with Irish filmmaker Declan Keeney, featuring two recent documentaries: WE ARE NOT AFRAID (28 min.), which explores the siege of Sarajevo through first-hand accounts, and Monday, March 5, 7pm (FREE) WE CARRIED YOUR SECRETS (58 min.), a reflection on the long conflict in Ireland and introduction to a cutting-edge form See What I’m Saying: of performance called “Theatre of Witness.” Presented with The Deaf Entertainers The Werner Institute at Creighton University. Documentary 2010 (PG-13) Directed by Hilari Scarl. Tuesday, February 7, 7pm An inspirational documentary following four well-known entertainers in the deaf community (a comic, a drummer, Miss Representation 2011 an actor, and a singer) as they attempt to cross over to Directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. mainstream audiences. In English/American Sign Lan- guage (with English subtitles). USA; 90 min. Presented with A stunning expose of how mainstream media contribute to Nebraska Hands & Voices. the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, featuring provocative interviews with Condoleezza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Monday, March 12, 7pm (FREE) Margaret Cho, Rosario Dawson, Gloria Steinem, and others. USA: 90 min. Presented with the Women’s Fund of Omaha, Wretches & Jabberers 2011 with a panel discussion following the film. Directed by Gerardine Wurzburg. Two men with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence. USA/Japan/Sri Wednesday, February 22, 7pm (FREE) Lanka/Finland; 94 min. Presented with Autism Society Nebraska and Autism Action Partnership. American Teacher 2011 Directed by Vanessa Roth & Brian McGinn. Monday, March 19, 7pm (FREE) Produced by Dave Eggers and narrated by Matt Damon, AMERI- CAN TEACHER brings our attention to those closest to the issues Me, Too (Yo, Tambien) 2009 in our educational system—the 3.2 million teachers who spend ev- Directed by Antonio Naharro & Álvaro Pastor. ery day in classrooms across the country. USA; 81 min. Presented A university graduate with Down syndrome falls for a new with the College of Education at the University of Nebraska colleague in this moving drama about love and the search at Omaha with support from the Peter Kiewit Foundation. for companionship. In Spanish with English subtitles. Spain; A panel discussion will follow the film, moderated by Nancy Ed- 103 min. Presented with the Down Syndrome Alliance of ick, Dean of the College of Education at UNO. the Midlands and PTI Nebraska.
Saturday, March 24, 11am Monday, March 26, 7pm (FREE) Topsy-Turvy 1999 (R) For Once In My Life 2010 Directed by Jim Bigham & Mark Moormann. Directed by Mike Leigh. A documentary about a unique band of singers and musi- Join Film Streams and Opera Omaha for a morning of brunch cians with a wide range of mental and physical disabilities, and great cinematic fun, featuring Mike Leigh’s Academy Award- and their journey to show the world the greatness—and killer winning Gilbert and Sullivan romp TOPSY-TURVY—a preview soundtrack—within each of them. USA; 89 min. Presented of sorts to Opera Omaha’s upcoming production of “The Mikado” with Goodwill Omaha and Ollie Webb Center, Inc. (April 13 &15). UK; 160 min.
Each quarter, Film Streams’ Community Development Committee accepts proposals for film-related partnerships and events. Deadlines for proposals are Jan 2 (for Apr-Jun events), April 1 (for Jul-Sep), July 1 (for Oct-Dec), and Oct 1 (for Jan-Mar). For more info, email [email protected].