Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . October – December 2011 v5.2
The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 First-Run Waikiki Party! Film Streams Members: Keep an eye on your mailbox for details about a very special celebration in honor of THE DESCENDANTS, the latest film from Academy Award- winning writer-director and Film Streams Board Member Alexander Payne! Set in Hawaii and starring George Clooney in one of the year’s best performances.
“Alexander Payne has made his best film yet... Never has his knack for mixing moods and modulating subtle emotions been more evident.” —The Hollywood Reporter
Silents in Concert October 4 – December 15, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 7pm Thursday, December 1, 7pm The Alloy Orchestra The Endless Summer 1966 plays Wild and Weird Music by Matteah Baim.
Friday, October 21, 7pm Tuesday, December 6, 7pm Nosferatu 1922 People on Sunday 1930 Music by Others (Todd Fink, Orenda Music by Nick White & Friends. Fink, Ben Brodin). Thursday, December 15, 7pm Thursday, November 10, 7pm The General 1926 The Adventures of Music by Jim Boston. Prince Achmed 1926 Music by Ryan Fox, Jake Bellows, SPECIAL SUPPORT Ben Brodin. PROVIDED BY Series generously sponsored by Sam Walker.
When sound came to cinema in the 1920s, it wasn’t just the silent-film star who series will feature live sounds as diverse as the pic- had to adjust with the times. Many live musicians, for whom movie houses pro- tures that inspire them. As anyone who was here for vided steady employment, were out on their luck, as well. It was the end of an era, METROPOLIS in 2010 or THE CABINET OF DR. one in which the experience of seeing a film depended much on the musicians CALIGARI in 2008 will tell you, merging movies in your theater—sometimes working from studio-issued scores, other times im- with live music isn’t merely a throwback to another provising right there on the spot. You can expect something similar (and dif- era; it’s a thrilling experience of the senses that you ferent) from this very special series. This fall, Film Streams is honored to col- won’t soon forget. laborate with a truly amazing group of musicians, each performing to a silent Don’t miss out! Purchase advance tickets for any film (or in one case, a non-silent with the volume turned down) of their choosing, or all of the shows in this series at filmstreams.org. and each bringing their own unique approach to the art of live accompaniment. From ragtime to indie rock to the Alloy Orchestra’s melodious “rack of junk,” this
The Met: Live in HD 2011-2012 Season Presented with Opera Omaha
Anna Bolena Rodelinda Ernani Donizetti Handel Verdi Sat, Oct 15, 12pm (Live) Sat, Dec 3, 11:30am (Live) Sat, Feb 25, 12pm (Live) Wed, Oct 19, 6pm (Encore) Wed, Dec 7, 6pm (Encore) Wed, Feb 29, 6pm (Encore) Don Giovanni Faust Manon Mozart Gounod Massenet Sat, Oct 29, 12pm (Live) Sat, Dec 10, 12pm (Live) Sat, Apr 7, 11am (Live) Wed, Nov 2, 6pm (Encore) Wed, Dec 14, 6pm (Encore) Wed, Apr 11, 6pm (Encore) Siegfried The Enchanted Island La Traviata Wagner Sat, Jan 21, 12pm (Live) Verdi Sat, Nov 5, 11am (Live) Wed, Jan 25, 6pm (Encore) Sat, Apr 14, 12pm (Live) Wed, Apr 18, 6pm (Encore) Satyagraha Götterdämerung Glass Wagner Sat, Nov 19, 12pm (Live) Sat, Feb 11, 11am (Live) Wed, Nov 23, 6pm (Encore)
All live Saturday broadcasts will feature a Prelude Talk by Opera Omaha, beginning one hour prior to the performance start time (listed above). Tickets ($24 general; $20 for Film Streams Members and Opera Omaha Subscribers; $10 for full-time students) on sale now. For more information, visit filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259.
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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—west of Qwest Cen- David Jacobson, Chairman Rachel Jacobson, Director ter Omaha and one block south of Cuming Street. Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Showtimes begin in the early evening Monday, Tues- Mark Javitch Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Robert E. (Bob) Mundy Maggie Wood, Office & Operations Manager day, Wednesday, Friday, and early afternoon Thurs- Alexander Payne Amanda Fehlner, Associate Manager day, 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 in person at the box office (open 30 min- Alex Wodzinski, Theater Staff Danny Lee Ladely Connie White, Balcony Booking utes before the day’s first showtime) or online at Robb Nansel Heidi Lang, Intern filmstreams.org. Unless otherwise noted, tick- Joel Schlessinger Cody Ma, Intern ets are $9 general, $7 for seniors, students, teachers, Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein and military, and $4.50 for Members. See reverse Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus side for more about Film Streams Membership.
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Film Streams Programming Calendar October - December 2011 SPECIAL SUPPORT Preview Screening & Party! PROVIDED BY Monday, October 17, 7pm Dirty Girl First-Run (R) Directed by Abe Sylvia, and featuring Juno Temple, Milla Jovovich, Mary Steenburgen, Jeremy Dozier, SPECIAL THANKS William H. Macy, and Nicholas D’Agosto. Join us for a very special preview screening of the new comedy DIRTY GIRL followed by a post-show Q&A and after-party with director Abe Sylvia, producer Jana Edelbaum, and actor and Omaha native Nicholas D’Agosto. Tickets: $20 Film Streams Members, $30 non-Members ($25 students, seniors, teachers, military). Daily showtimes starting Friday, October 21! Limited space available! Purchase tickets today at filmstreams.org. All proceeds support Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater. Coming Soon . Omaha Premieres Through October 6 October 21-27 Senna First-Run Superheroes First-Run Directed by Asif Kapadia. Slamdance on the Road A thrilling documentary about the life, From the Slamdance Film Festival, co-founded in 1995 by Omaha work, and tragic death of Formula One native Dan Mirvish, comes this special roadshow featuring racing champion Ayrton Senna, and the the profoundly funny documentary SUPERHEROES (dir. Mike mythical status he’s since attained. In Barnett), a journey inside the world of everyday citizens who don English & Portuguese. UK; 106 min. homemade costumes and elaborate utility belts in the pursuit of justice, preceded by the award-winning short HELLO CALLER (dir. Andrew Putschoegl). Starting November 11 Starting November 4 Take Shelter First-Run (R) Weekend First-Run Directed by Jeff Nichols. Directed by Andrew Haigh. Plagued by a series of visions, a young husband and father The opening night selection of Brooklyn’s (Michael Shannon) questions whether to shelter his family from a acclaimed BAMcinemafest, WEEKEND is coming storm, or to protect them from himself. From the writer- a startingly authentic love story, featuring director of SHOTGUN STORIES. USA; 120 min. the talents of two incredible new actors and the unique work of a fantastic new filmmaking voice. UK; 96 min. Starting September 30 Starting November 23 Brighton Rock First-Run The Descendants Directed by Rowan Joffe. First-Run (R) Graham Greene’s iconic 1938 novel Directed by Alexander Payne. transposed to 1964, at the height of The latest film from Academy Award- Britain’s Mods vs. Rockers riots, starring winner Alexander Payne (SIDEWAYS, Sam Riley (CONTROL) as an ambitious ABOUT SCHMIDT, ELECTION, CITIZEN teenage gangster out to make a name RUTH)! We are so proud to feature on our for himself. With Helen Mirren and John screens, for the first time, a new film by Hurt. UK; 111 min. our beloved Hollywood board member and founding supporter of Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater. USA; 115 min. Starting October 7 Starting October 28 Circumstance The Black Power Mixtape First-Run (R) 1967-1975 First-Run Directed by Maryam Keshavarz. Directed by Göran Olsson. Set in the unseen world of Iranian youth An exhilarating account of an American revolution, mobilizing culture, CIRCUMSTANCE is the story a treasure trove of 16mm material shot by Swedish journalists of two vivacious young girls—wealthy granted unprecedented access to leaders of the Black Power Atafeh and orphaned Shireen—discover- Movement. Featuring music by Questlove and Om’Mas Keith, ing their burgeoning sexuality and, like with commentary from Erykah Badu, Harry Belafonte, Talib Kweli, 16 year-old girls anywhere, struggling and Melvin Van Peebles. Sweden; 100 min. with the boundaries placed upon them. In Persian with English subtitles. France/ USA/Iran; 106 min. Silents in Concert Series generously sponsored by Sam Walker.
Tuesday, Oct 4, 7pm Friday, Oct 21, 7pm The Alloy Orchestra Nosferatu 1922 plays Wild and Weird Three years after their amazing (and sold out) in-theater performance to THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI, Following a spectacular, sold-out performance to Orenda Fink (Azure Ray, O+S), Todd Fink (The Faint, METROPLIS last year, the Alloy Orchestra re- Depressed Buttons), and Ben Brodin (Before the Toast turns to the Ruth Sokolof Theater with a new score and Tea) take on F.W. Murnau’s horror film landmark set to a program of their favorite silent film shorts. and German Expressionist masterpiece. Tickets: $8 Tickets: $14 Film Streams Members, $18 non-Mem- Film Streams Members, $12 non-Members ($10 students, bers ($16 students, seniors, teachers, military). seniors, teachers, military).
Thursday, Dec 1, 7pm Thursday, Nov 10, 7pm The Endless The Adventures of Summer 1966 Prince Achmed 1926 It might be the only non-silent film in The oldest animated feature film, Lotte this series, but Bruce Brown’s gorgeous, Reiniger’s THE ADVENTURES OF mesmerizing, globetrotting ode to surf- PRINCE ACHMED is a stunning, kaleido- ing is nonetheless perfectly suited for a scopic adaptation of The Arabian Nights live musical treatment, performed here story, presented here with live musical by Matteah Baim (Metallic Falcons). accompaniment by Ryan Fox (The Good Tickets: $8 Film Streams Members, $12 Life, Our Fox), Jake Bellows (Neva Di- non-Members ($10 students, seniors, nova), and Ben Brodin. Tickets: $8 Film teachers, military). Streams Members, $12 non-Members ($10 students, seniors, teachers, military). Tuesday, Dec 6, 7pm Thursday, Dec 15, 7pm People on Sunday 1930 The General 1926 In the wake of German Expressionism, “The Great Stone Face” Buster Keaton with its stark palettes and elaborate gives one of the funniest physical perfor- sets, came this sun-kissed gem follow- mances of all time in this silent comedy ing a group of young Berliners as they masterpiece about a train engineer who escape the city for a weekend by the takes it upon himself to single-handedly lake. Screened here with live musical win the Civil War. Screened with live mu- accompaniment by Nick White (Tilly sical accompaniment by Omaha pianist and the Wall) & Friends. Tickets: $8 Film Jim Boston (Great Plains Ragtime Soci- Streams Members, $12 non-Members ($10 ety). Tickets: $8 Film Streams Members, students, seniors, teachers, military). $12 non-Members ($10 students, seniors, teachers, military).
SERIES MADE POSSIBLE Forever Young WITH SUPPORT FROM Family & Children’s Series . Fall 2011 Oct 8-9, 13, 15-16, 20 Oct 22-23, 27, 29-30, Nov 3 Make Believe 2010 The Secret of Roan Inish Directed by J. Clay Tweel. 1994 (PG) A coming of age journey set in the quirky subcul- Directed by John Sayles. ture of magic, MAKE BELIEVE follows six of the The Irish countryside provides the setting for this gor- world’s best young magicians as they battle for the geously shot, lovingly told fable about a 10-year-old girl who title of Teen World Champion. USA/Japan/South discovers the remarkable secret of her family’s past. USA/ Africa; 90 min. Ireland; 103 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 8+.
Nov 5-6, 10, 12-13, 17 November 19-20, 24, A Cat in Paris 2011 26-27, Dec 1 Directed by Jean-Loup Felicioli & Alain Goonies 1985 Gagnol. Directed by Richard Donner. A warm and richly humorous love letter to Does it get any better than this ultimate classic noir films and the stylized wit of ‘80s underdog adventure about a band the Pink Panther cartoons, about a feline of misfit friends on the trail of a pirate pet leading a double life as a literal cat treasure in order to save their families’ burglar. In English. France; 70 min. homes from impending foreclosure? An- swer: No. USA; 114 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 10+. Dec 3-4, 8, 10-11, 15 December 17-18, 22, 24-25, 29 The Polar Express 2004 (G) It’s a Wonderful Life 1946 Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Directed by Frank Capra. Chris Van Allsburg’s beloved children’s book provides One of the most beloved holiday films of all time, star- inspiration for this magical, computer-animated tale ring Jimmy Stewart as a good man who doubts his about a young boy whose dwindling holiday spirit is life’s worth until a guardian angel shows him what the restored upon an adventurous trip to the North Pole. world would have been like had he never been born. USA; 100 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 6+. USA; 130 min. Common Sense Media Rating: Ages 9+.
Fall Collaborations Thursday, October 6, 7pm (FREE) The Quilted Conscience A beautiful documentary about the remarkable bond formed between a group of 16 Sudanese-American girls and a quilters’ guild in their adopted home of Grand Island, Nebraska. A post-show discussion will follow the film, led by director John Sorensen. Presented with The Grace Abbott School of Social Work at UNO and the Univer- sity of Nebraska Foundation. Free event thanks to Beardmore Chevrolet Subaru. For ticketing information, email [email protected]. Each quarter, Film Streams’ Community Development Committee accepts proposals for film-related partnerships and events. The next deadline (for events in April-June 2012) is January 2. For more information, email [email protected]
Prints in Landscape A three-film series presented with Joslyn Art Museum. Tuesday, November 1, 7pm Rancho Deluxe 1975 Directed by Frank Perry. The Big Sky Country of Montana provides the backdrop for this comic story about a pair of hapless cowboys, featuring Jeff Bridges, Sam Waterston, Slim Pickens, Elizabeth Ashley, and Harry Dean Stanton, with a soundtrack (and appearance) by Jimmy Buffett. USA; 93 min. Post-film talk led by Toby Jurovics, Chief Curator and Holland Curator of American Western Art, Joslyn Art Museum.
Tuesday, Tuesday, November 8, 7pm November 15, 7pm Lone Star 1996 The Last Picture Directed by John Sayles. Show 1971 The discovery of a skeleton in the desert Directed by Peter Bogdanovich. leads a Texas lawman (Chris Cooper) on A classic coming-of-age story set in a small an investigation that threatens to upend West Texas town, based on a novel by long-held beliefs in the border town he pa- Larry McMurtry. Featuring Jeff Bridges, trols. Co-starring Matthew McConaughey, Cybill Shepherd, and Ellen Burstyn, with Elizabeth Peña, and Kris Kristofferson. Oscar-winning support from Cloris Leach- USA; 135 min. With a post-film discussion. man and Ben Johnson. USA; 126 min. Post- film talk led by photographer Steve Fitch.
American Landscape: Contemporary Photographs of the West: On view at Joslyn Art Museum through January 8, 2012
. 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.