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Film Streams Programming Calendar July – September 2008 v2.1 Blue Velvet 1986 Laura Dern July 4 – July 31, 2008 Smooth Talk 1985 Laura’s Pick: La Strada 1954 Rambling Rose 1991 Wild at Heart 1990 Citizen Ruth 1996 Blue Velvet 1986 Laura’s Pick: Network 1976 Inland Empire 2006 We Don’t Live Here Anymore 2004 It’s with great excitement that we welcome back to RUTH), back to Lynchian mind-blower (INLAND EMPIRE)—and brilliant O ma ha L au ra Der n, who se cont r i but ion s t o ci nema performances, and we’re thrilled for the opportunity to celebrate those choices over the past quarter-century (to say nothing of and performances in her company. In addition to being our special guest for her wonderful work in television) exemplify film Film Streams’ first annual fundraiser event, Feature 2008 on Sunday, July as art. Hers has been a career defined by brave 13 (more details on the reverse side), Laura has also generously helped us choices —moving from challenging literary drama curate this special repertory series featuring seven of her own films and two (SMOOTH TALK) to Lynchian mind-blower (BLUE movies that have influenced her work (NETWORK, LA STRADA). VELVET) to Nebraska-based satire (CITIZEN See the reverse side of this newsletter for full calendar of films and dates. Movie Musicals: Film as Song August 1 – August 28, 2008 West Side Story 1961 A Star is Born 1954 An American in Paris 1951 Grease 1978 The Red Shoes 1948 Dancer in the Dark 2000 The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Moulin Rouge! 2001 (Les Parapluies de Cherbourg) 1964 Whether you’re an American hoodlum from the wall and cracked into some bizarre fifth realm. It’s a strange delight, capable wrong side of the tracks or a polite Czechoslovakian of taking us high and low in melodramatic melody, and it’s why the movie factory worker with deteriorating eyesight (or, musical is such a beloved form—if also a bit misunderstood. Of the eight perhaps, something else altogether), breaking out movies in this series, just two of them have what you might call “happily into a midday song is probably the very opposite of ever after” endings, and if that doesn’t just mess with the typical notion of a your natural human behavior. So when it happens musical, we’re not sure what does. We chose these films for their dramatically in movies, something extraordinary occurs. It’s different artistic intentions, which is not to say there aren’t similarities like the actors have broken through the fourth among them. We’ll just leave those for you to discover. See the reverse side of this newsletter for full calendar of films and dates. Cinemateca August 29 – October 2, 2008 Orfeu Negro (Black Orpheus) 1959 Las Madres de la Plaza de Mayo (Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo) 1985 La Historia Oficial(The Official Story) 1985 Cría Cuervos (Raise Ravens) 1976 La Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon) 2007 El Bolero de Raquel (Raquel’s Shoe Shine Man) 1957 El Espiritu de la Colmena (Spirit of the Beehive) 1973 Series generously sponsored by Sam Walker and Elizabeth Emlen Walker. 2004 Series curated by Film Streams and OLLAS faculty members Lourdes Maria, llena eres de gracia (Maria Full of Grace) Gouveia, Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado, Maria Villamil, Steven L. Lucía 1968 Torres, Maria Arbelaez, Michael Carroll, and Alejandra Toledo. More than two years ago, Film Streams and UNO’s series offers a chance for many to connect with their roots, and for children Office of Latino and Latin American Studies to experience an authentic product of their own cultural heritage on the big (OLLAS) began talking about the wonderful screen, perhaps for the first time. Six different countries are represented in possibilities of a collaborative, Spanish-language this series, with each producing various alternatives to what we’re commonly film series. The first of what we hope will become exposed to in mainstream American cinema. Nevertheless, it would be an ongoing cultural event, Cinemateca presents inaccurate to say this series is about cultural or creative “differences,” as an exciting opportunity for people to reach beyond these films explore issues and topics and concerns that transcend borders their own cultures of origin and to become more and speak straight to the unifying effect of art.—Steven L. Torres (OLLAS) globally, socially, and artistically conscious through the transportive power of cinema. For Post-show discussions will take place each Tuesday evening throughout the the Latino community in and around Omaha, the series. Watch for more information in Film Streams’ e-newsletter. 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 Mark Javitch Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at 1340 Scott Anderson Ginger O’Neal Webster Street in downtown Omaha, within the Andy Holland Alexander Payne Saddle Creek Records development—west of Qwest David Jacobson, Chairman Steven W. Seline Center Omaha and one block south of Cuming Street. Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Betiana Simon Showtimes occur during the evenings Monday- Katie Weitz White Friday and all day Saturday-Sunday. Advisory Board Kurt Andersen Staff Parking is available in the lot behind our theater, Myriel Boes Rachel Jacobson, Director accessible from 14th Street (heading southbound, Jason Kulbel Casey Logan, Communications Coord. between Cuming and Webster). Street parking is Danny Lee Ladely Laura Schoenrock, Office Manager also available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Robb Nansel Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Joel Schlessinger Andrew Bouska, Associate Manager Chris Viner, Shift Manager Tickets Michael B. Yanney Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein Cooper Moon, Shift Manager Buy tickets in-person at the box office (open 30 Jim Foyt, Projectionist minutes before the first showtime of the day), online Design Partner Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist at filmstreams.org, or at any Homer’s location. Oxide Design Co. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $8 general admission, $6 for students and seniors, and $4 for members. Please see the reverse side for more info. Stay in Touch: Sign up to receive our e-newsletter at filmstreams.org. City of Omaha – Sheldon Gallner Film Streams Convention & Visitors Bureau Ann & Donald Goldstein Mike & Mary Jo Dahir Shirley & Leonard Goldstein Henry Davis Holly & Bruce Hoberman Dick, Chris, Julie & Sarah DeWitt Jane Erdenberger & Mark Hoeger Dr. Wallace & Mindy Duff Founding Supporters Carrie & Ed May Catherine & Terry Ferguson Ree & Jun Kaneko Iris & Marty Ricks Thanks to the many individuals, families, Dave Karnes & Family Marilyn & Harold Rock Karilyn Kober Judith Schweikart companies, and foundations who contributed Sharon & George Krauss Connie & Rick Spellman J-Development to our Start-Up Capital Campaign. The Richard Jacobson Family Patrons Kallie Larsen $250 – $499 The Logan Family Art McGill Grace/Mayer Insurance Agency Founders Soralee & Jerry Cohn Distinguished Phyllis & Harvey Aronson Kiewit Companies Foundation Mary McClymont Steven Bloch $10,000+ Robert J. Kutak Foundation Benefactors Dr. Michael & Anne McGuire Sokolof Family Foundation Sharee & Murray Newman $1,000 – $4,999 Lindsay Miller-Lerman Amy M. Coacher Karla Ewert Dick & Mary Holland Foundation Omaha Steaks Burlington Capital Group Bob & Maggie Mundy Judy & Terry Haney Peter Kiewit Foundation Parker Family Foundation Mammel Family Foundation Omaha Print In-Kind First National Bank of Omaha Alexander Payne Borsheims Ryan Foundation – Mary Helms The Sherwood Foundation Joel, Nancy, Claire & Daniel Carol Gendler Stacy Ryan & Brad Focht Cookie & Jerry Hoberman Schlessinger Iowa West Foundation All Makes Office Equipment – Silver Foundation Susan Thomas Gail & Michael B. Yanney Richard D. 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