Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . October – December 2009 v3.2
Taxi Driver 1976
New Hollywood: American 70s October 16 – December 24, 2009
Easy Rider 1969 Taxi Driver 1976 Raging Bull 1980 Five Easy Pieces 1970 Chinatown 1974 The Last Picture Show 1971 The Landlord 1970 Dog Day Afternoon 1975 The Exorcist 1973 Days of Heaven 1978 Gimme Shelter 1970 Sleeper 1973 The Long Goodbye 1973 A New Leaf 1971 Series generously sponsored by Nashville 1975 Shampoo 1975 Sam Walker and Elizabeth Emlen Walker. Apocalypse Now 1979 The Parallax View 1974
The 1970s was a watershed decade for American filmmaking, an era defined cinema, since dubbed the New Hollywood, saw the by experimentation and innovation. European films of the 1960s exposed blooming of a cadre of talent—Coppola, Scorsese, American audiences and filmmakers to unconventional, artistic films. This Altman, Ashby, Malick, to name just a few—and influence combined with the social unrest at the time created an audience forever changed the landscape of film. that was hungry for raw and edgy films. The studios had no choice but to open —Lindsay Trapnell, Film Streams Education their doors to brash and daring young filmmakers armed with a strong artistic & Operations Manager vision and a mission to show the truth onscreen. Reflecting the turbulent times and pushing previous boundaries, these films were personal, provocative, and See reverse side of newsletter for laced with outcasts, sex, drugs, and anti-authoritarianism. This new dawn of full calendar of films and dates.
American Stories: 8 Documentaries Presented with the State Humanities Councils October 30 – November 12, 2009
American Dream 1990 Revolution ’67 2007 The Real Dirt Stranger with a Camera 2000 on Farmer John 2005 Ralph Ellison: After Innocence 2005 An American Journey 2002 Hollywood Chinese 2007 Chiefs 2002
An understanding of where we come from, in this series—all supported by one or more state humanities councils an acknowledgment of where we are, an throughout the United States—create a captivating portrait of America over awareness for where we’re headed—this is the past century. Each confronts a grand subject in the tradition of great what the humanities offers us, and perhaps documentary-making: by honing in on personal stories that most effectively, never so resoundingly as through cinema. From incisively, and powerfully convey the essence of that issue. Presented in a Native American basketball team to race and collaboration with the Nebraska Humanities Council and Federation of representation in Hollywood, from individual State Humanities Councils, this special series will coincide with the 2009 rebellion on an Illinois farmland to street-rioting National Humanities Conference held in Omaha from November 5 – 8. in a New Jersey city, the eight documentaries See reverse side of newsletter for full calendar of films and dates.
The Met: Live in HD Forever Young Film Streams’ Family & Children series, made possible, 2009-10 Season in part, with support from Lincoln Financial Group.
Presented with Opera Omaha Babe, the Gallant Pig 1995 October 2 – 3, 8 Tosca – Puccini Der Rosenkavalier – Strauss Sat October 10 (Live) Sat January 9 (Live) The 5,000 Wed October 14 (Encore) Wed January 13 (Encore) Fingers of Dr. T 1953 October 10 – 11, 15, Aida – Verdi Carmen – Bizet 17 – 18, 22 Sat October 24 (Live) Sat January 16 (Live) Wed October 28 (Encore) Wed January 20 (Encore) Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of Turandot – Puccini Simon Boccanegra – Verdi the Were-Rabbit 2005 Sat November 7 (Live) Sat February 6 (Live) October 24 – 25, 29, 31 Wed November 11 (Encore) Wed February 10 (Encore) November 1, 5 Les Contes d’Hoffman – Hamlet – Thomas Annie 1982 Looney Tunes: Offenbach Sat March 27 (Live) November 7 – 8, 12, Bugs Bunny & Friends Sat December 19 (Live) Wed March 31 (Encore) 14 – 15, 19 December 19 – 20 Wed December 23 (Encore) Armida – Rossini The Black Stallion 1979 The Muppet Sat May 1 (Live) November 21 – 22, 26, Christmas Carol 1992 Wed May 5 (Encore) 28 – 29, December 3 December 24, 26, 27, 31
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking 1988 All live Saturday broadcasts begin at 12pm, with a prelude talk by December 5 – 6, 10, 12 – 13, 17 Opera Omaha at 11am. Wednesday encore presentations begin at 6pm. Tickets on sale now ($20 Film Streams Members, Opera Omaha Subscribers, and Met Members; $24 non-members). For more It’s a Wonderful Life 1946 information or tickets, visit filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259. December 25 – 31 And… Directed by Frank Capra. 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 Staff Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at Scott Anderson 1340 Webster Street in downtown Omaha, within Andy Holland Rachel Jacobson, Director the Saddle Creek Records complex—west of Qwest David Jacobson, Chairman Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Center Omaha and one block south of Cuming Street. Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Showtimes begin in the early evening Monday, Mark Javitch Lindsay Trapnell, Educ. & Operations Mgr. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early afternoon Alexander Payne Andrew Bouska, Associate Manager Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. John P. Schlegel, S.J. Amanda Fehlner, Shift Manager Steven W. Seline Cooper Moon, Shift Manager Parking is available in the lot behind our theater, Betiana Simon Jim Foyt, Projectionist accessible from 14th Street (now two-way) between Paul G. Smith Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist Cuming and Webster. Street parking is also Katie Weitz White Craig D, Theater Staff available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Aaron Haug, Theater Staff (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Advisory Board Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Chris Viner, Theater Staff Tickets Kurt Andersen Myriel Boes Nicholas Burroughs, Design Intern Buy tickets in-person at the box office (open 30 Jason Kulbel Connie White, Balcony Booking minutes before the first showtime of the day), online Danny Lee Ladely at filmstreams.org, or at any Homer’s location. Design Partner Robb Nansel Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $8 general Oxide Design Co. Joel Schlessinger admission, $6 for seniors, students, and teachers, Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein and $4 for members. See the reverse side for more Stay in Touch: Sign up to receive information about the benefits of membership. Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus our e-newsletter at filmstreams.org.
Gifts & Carol Gendler Donations Tom & Patti Peterson Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Film Streams Supporters $20,000 + Scott & Sheila Anderson Anonymous Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Many thanks to the following contributors for Weitz Family Foundation Fred & Marcia Backer Nebraska Arts Council Jerry Banks their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Todd & Betiana Simon Shannon & Rik Bonness Foundation Dr. Frederick Bronski Michael & Penny Cox Janie & Allan Murow Marcia & Steve Pitlor Richard D. Holland Terry & Catherine Ferguson Lisa & Bruce Dale Linde Ringling Jeff & Barb Popp Genereux Investment Fred & Janet Davis Kim & Bill Roberts Iris & Marty Ricks $10,000 - $19,999 Management Henry Davis Carol & David Van Metre Todd Robinson Douglas County Visitor Aviture Tony & Claudia Deeb Sandi & Bill Bruns & Cheryle Manasil Improvement Fund Gary & Sally Kaplan Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh Emily & Craig Moody Jan Buckingham Omaha Steaks Rocky Lewis Kathy & Gary Ensz Marcia Joffe-Bouska Jeanne & Pat Salerno Paul & Annette Smith Kevin McCarthy Thomas Fay & Joan Squires & Tom Bouska Judy Schweikart Sokolof Family Foundation Munson Thoroughbreds Anne C. Foley Larry & Andi Kavich Greg Searson The Holland Foundation (Dr. Tim I. Munson) Nelson & Linda Gordman Connie Keith John Selig John & Terrie Ringwalt Ellyn Grant Susan & Jeffrey Aizenberg Bruce & Anne Shackman $5,000 - $9,999 Don & Beth Van de Water Jerry & Patricia Gress Carolyn Anderson Aaron & Robin Shaddy Anonymous Terry & Judy Haney Rabbi & Mrs. Aryeh Azriel Charles G. & Susan L. Smith Sam Walker $500 - $999 Greg & Jeannie Heckman Mogens & Cindy Bay Leonard & Kate Sommer & Elizabeth Emlen Walker Anonymous* Julie Morsman Schroeder Andrew Bernstein Mark & Karen Stacey Bluestem Prairie Foundation University of Nebraska Foundation Jon & Amy Blumenthal Duane & Monte Thompson The Burlington Capital Group/ at Omaha Kallie Larsen My Boes Mike & Susan Toohey Gail & Michael B. Yanney Gerry Morrow Lozier Corporation Julie & Charles Burt Judy Vann Nancy & David Jacobson William & Monica Blizek Sharee & Murray Newman Jim & Anne Carroll Eduardo Vasquez Peter Kiewit Foundation David & Lea Bailis Kiewit Corporation Bill & Linda Orr Bruce & Sharon Clawson John Wagner Richard & Joanie Jacobson & Carolyn McNamara Kutak Rock, LLP Pinnacle Bank Creighton University Mary & Tom Bernstein David Weisser Bob & Maggie Mundy Ed & Ilga Rauchut Hal & Mary Daub Alan & Marcia Baer Family Arnold & Anne Weitz Qwest Foundation Charitible Trust Security National Bank Dick & Chris DeWitt Of Omaha Todd White Joel & Nancy Schlessinger Dr. Douglas Bernard & Rosemary Jim & Judy Wigton Fred & Eve Simon & Karen Brouillette Rob & Norma Shoemaker Duhaime John Wilhelm Valmont Industries, Inc. W. Eric Bunderson Joe Sisson & Jennifer Larsen Roger & Jody duRand Mary Beth & Jim Winner Mike & Brenda Whealy Plonsker Financial Jim & Deb Suttle Jill & Mike Erman Lyn & John Ziegenbein Management Consulting Betsy Ware Janet Farber & Mike Krainak $1,000 - $4,999 Janette Davis & Andrew Fippinger Bev & Dick Fellman Nathan Weinert Gifts Anonymous* Shane & David Kotok Michael Gallner Elvira Garcia In Memoriam Ann & Ken Stinson Robert M. Patterson $250 - $499 Jane Huerter Weekly Robert Slovek David & Linda Gardels Sandy Matthews Dan & Esther Brabec & Karen O’Dowd Anonymous*** BBG Artistry In Memory of Bill Matthews, Soralee & Jerry Cohn Kelly Anderson John Detisch Leonard & Shirley Goldstein in honor of The Met: Live in HD Rose Blumkin Foundation Terry Calek & Lee Polikov & Hillary Nather-Detisch John Guzallis Lincoln Financial Foundation Stuart & Amy Chittenden Harold & Kathleen Logan Lynn Harland George & Peggy Payne Patricia Fornes & Doug Don & Julie Stavneak & Harmon Maher In Kind Support Borsheims Fine Marshall Shari Hofschire Holly & Bruce Hoberman 91.5 KIOS FM Jewelry & Gifts Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers Laurie & Charles Kay Jr. Hal & Mary Holoun Alley Poyner Macchietto First National Bank Drs. Magda Peck Carol & Rick Russell Joseph & Erin Ingrisano Barnhart Press of Omaha and Jim Anderson Susan Scherl Flatiron Cafe Blue Sushi Mike & Susan Lebens Susan Thomas Ron Widman & Julie Crowell Dr. Maurice L. Jay John Brodston Dean & Jessie Rasmussen & Steve Hutchinson Larry & Peggy Zier John Jelinek Rob Gilmer Jerre Tritsch Gail & Irv Veitzer Michael & Laura Alley Kim Kalkowski Hilton Omaha & Kimberly Dunovan Edward G. Warin Mary Beth & Mike Flanagan & Robert Ottemann International Minute Press Saddle Creek Nancy Noddle Stacy Heatherly Michael & Barbara Kelly Kiser Design Construct University Of Nebraska Kurt Andersen Eric Brunt Clark & Emily Lauritzen Kutak Rock, LLP Foundation & Anne Kreamer Tim McMahan Patrick Lavelle La Charlotte Jim & Karen Linder Jean Ann Ballinger & Teresa Gleason Bobette & Jay Lerner Joey Lynch Alexander Payne & Ward Peters Jill & Joe Goldstein Christine & Sean Malloy Metro Magazine Sue & Steve Seline Jo Bass Mark Rousseau Tom Marfisi Omaha City Weekly Hal & Ashlee Koch Ann Bordwine Beeder, MD Jim & Regina Boulay Gary Marshall & Ilka Oberst Omaha Mail Inc. Anne Thorne Weaver Chris & Sue Behr Catherine Eberle Rod & Jane Moseman Oxide Design Co. Lindsey Miller-Lerman John & Nancy Bernstein Mary Helms Patty & Steve Nogg Paparazzi by Appointment John & Dianne Scott Bob Broom & Mary Clarkson Hunter Jones Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Owen Spirit World Sandy & John Lehr Amy Coacher Gail Koch John & Mary Joyce Passarelli The Reader Jill & Terry Petersen James & Laura Commers Margaret Lim Julie & John Petr 89.7 The River
FILM STREAMS DESIGN PARTNER List complete through September 17. For corrections, please email [email protected].
Film Streams Programming Calendar October – December 2009 Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . October – December 2009 v3.2
Taxi Driver 1976
New Hollywood: American 70s October 16 – December 24, 2009
Easy Rider 1969 Taxi Driver 1976 Raging Bull 1980 Five Easy Pieces 1970 Chinatown 1974 The Last Picture Show 1971 The Landlord 1970 Dog Day Afternoon 1975 The Exorcist 1973 Days of Heaven 1978 Gimme Shelter 1970 Sleeper 1973 The Long Goodbye 1973 A New Leaf 1971 Series generously sponsored by Nashville 1975 Shampoo 1975 Sam Walker and Elizabeth Emlen Walker. Apocalypse Now 1979 The Parallax View 1974
The 1970s was a watershed decade for American filmmaking, an era defined cinema, since dubbed the New Hollywood, saw the by experimentation and innovation. European films of the 1960s exposed blooming of a cadre of talent—Coppola, Scorsese, American audiences and filmmakers to unconventional, artistic films. This Altman, Ashby, Malick, to name just a few—and influence combined with the social unrest at the time created an audience forever changed the landscape of film. that was hungry for raw and edgy films. The studios had no choice but to open —Lindsay Trapnell, Film Streams Education their doors to brash and daring young filmmakers armed with a strong artistic & Operations Manager vision and a mission to show the truth onscreen. Reflecting the turbulent times and pushing previous boundaries, these films were personal, provocative, and See reverse side of newsletter for laced with outcasts, sex, drugs, and anti-authoritarianism. This new dawn of full calendar of films and dates.
American Stories: 8 Documentaries Presented with the State Humanities Councils October 30 – November 12, 2009
American Dream 1990 Revolution ’67 2007 The Real Dirt Stranger with a Camera 2000 on Farmer John 2005 Ralph Ellison: After Innocence 2005 An American Journey 2002 Hollywood Chinese 2007 Chiefs 2002
An understanding of where we come from, in this series—all supported by one or more state humanities councils an acknowledgment of where we are, an throughout the United States—create a captivating portrait of America over awareness for where we’re headed—this is the past century. Each confronts a grand subject in the tradition of great what the humanities offers us, and perhaps documentary-making: by honing in on personal stories that most effectively, never so resoundingly as through cinema. From incisively, and powerfully convey the essence of that issue. Presented in a Native American basketball team to race and collaboration with the Nebraska Humanities Council and Federation of representation in Hollywood, from individual State Humanities Councils, this special series will coincide with the 2009 rebellion on an Illinois farmland to street-rioting National Humanities Conference held in Omaha from November 5 – 8. in a New Jersey city, the eight documentaries See reverse side of newsletter for full calendar of films and dates.
The Met: Live in HD Forever Young Film Streams’ Family & Children series, made possible, 2009-10 Season in part, with support from Lincoln Financial Group.
Presented with Opera Omaha Babe, the Gallant Pig 1995 October 2 – 3, 8 Tosca – Puccini Der Rosenkavalier – Strauss Sat October 10 (Live) Sat January 9 (Live) The 5,000 Wed October 14 (Encore) Wed January 13 (Encore) Fingers of Dr. T 1953 October 10 – 11, 15, Aida – Verdi Carmen – Bizet 17 – 18, 22 Sat October 24 (Live) Sat January 16 (Live) Wed October 28 (Encore) Wed January 20 (Encore) Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of Turandot – Puccini Simon Boccanegra – Verdi the Were-Rabbit 2005 Sat November 7 (Live) Sat February 6 (Live) October 24 – 25, 29, 31 Wed November 11 (Encore) Wed February 10 (Encore) November 1, 5 Les Contes d’Hoffman – Hamlet – Thomas Annie 1982 Looney Tunes: Offenbach Sat March 27 (Live) November 7 – 8, 12, Bugs Bunny & Friends Sat December 19 (Live) Wed March 31 (Encore) 14 – 15, 19 December 19 – 20 Wed December 23 (Encore) Armida – Rossini The Black Stallion 1979 The Muppet Sat May 1 (Live) November 21 – 22, 26, Christmas Carol 1992 Wed May 5 (Encore) 28 – 29, December 3 December 24, 26, 27, 31
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking 1988 All live Saturday broadcasts begin at 12pm, with a prelude talk by December 5 – 6, 10, 12 – 13, 17 Opera Omaha at 11am. Wednesday encore presentations begin at 6pm. Tickets on sale now ($20 Film Streams Members, Opera Omaha Subscribers, and Met Members; $24 non-members). For more It’s a Wonderful Life 1946 information or tickets, visit filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259. December 25 – 31 And… Directed by Frank Capra. 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 Staff Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at Scott Anderson 1340 Webster Street in downtown Omaha, within Andy Holland Rachel Jacobson, Director the Saddle Creek Records complex—west of Qwest David Jacobson, Chairman Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Center Omaha and one block south of Cuming Street. Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Showtimes begin in the early evening Monday, Mark Javitch Lindsay Trapnell, Educ. & Operations Mgr. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early afternoon Alexander Payne Andrew Bouska, Associate Manager Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. John P. Schlegel, S.J. Amanda Fehlner, Shift Manager Steven W. Seline Cooper Moon, Shift Manager Parking is available in the lot behind our theater, Betiana Simon Jim Foyt, Projectionist accessible from 14th Street (now two-way) between Paul G. Smith Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist Cuming and Webster. Street parking is also Katie Weitz White Craig D, Theater Staff available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Aaron Haug, Theater Staff (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Advisory Board Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Chris Viner, Theater Staff Tickets Kurt Andersen Myriel Boes Nicholas Burroughs, Design Intern Buy tickets in-person at the box office (open 30 Jason Kulbel Connie White, Balcony Booking minutes before the first showtime of the day), online Danny Lee Ladely at filmstreams.org, or at any Homer’s location. Design Partner Robb Nansel Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $8 general Oxide Design Co. Joel Schlessinger admission, $6 for seniors, students, and teachers, Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein and $4 for members. See the reverse side for more Stay in Touch: Sign up to receive information about the benefits of membership. Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus our e-newsletter at filmstreams.org.
Gifts & Carol Gendler Donations Tom & Patti Peterson Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Film Streams Supporters $20,000 + Scott & Sheila Anderson Anonymous Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Many thanks to the following contributors for Weitz Family Foundation Fred & Marcia Backer Nebraska Arts Council Jerry Banks their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Todd & Betiana Simon Shannon & Rik Bonness Foundation Dr. Frederick Bronski Michael & Penny Cox Janie & Allan Murow Marcia & Steve Pitlor Richard D. Holland Terry & Catherine Ferguson Lisa & Bruce Dale Linde Ringling Jeff & Barb Popp Genereux Investment Fred & Janet Davis Kim & Bill Roberts Iris & Marty Ricks $10,000 - $19,999 Management Henry Davis Carol & David Van Metre Todd Robinson Douglas County Visitor Aviture Tony & Claudia Deeb Sandi & Bill Bruns & Cheryle Manasil Improvement Fund Gary & Sally Kaplan Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh Emily & Craig Moody Jan Buckingham Omaha Steaks Rocky Lewis Kathy & Gary Ensz Marcia Joffe-Bouska Jeanne & Pat Salerno Paul & Annette Smith Kevin McCarthy Thomas Fay & Joan Squires & Tom Bouska Judy Schweikart Sokolof Family Foundation Munson Thoroughbreds Anne C. Foley Larry & Andi Kavich Greg Searson The Holland Foundation (Dr. Tim I. Munson) Nelson & Linda Gordman Connie Keith John Selig John & Terrie Ringwalt Ellyn Grant Susan & Jeffrey Aizenberg Bruce & Anne Shackman $5,000 - $9,999 Don & Beth Van de Water Jerry & Patricia Gress Carolyn Anderson Aaron & Robin Shaddy Anonymous Terry & Judy Haney Rabbi & Mrs. Aryeh Azriel Charles G. & Susan L. Smith Sam Walker $500 - $999 Greg & Jeannie Heckman Mogens & Cindy Bay Leonard & Kate Sommer & Elizabeth Emlen Walker Anonymous* Julie Morsman Schroeder Andrew Bernstein Mark & Karen Stacey Bluestem Prairie Foundation University of Nebraska Foundation Jon & Amy Blumenthal Duane & Monte Thompson The Burlington Capital Group/ at Omaha Kallie Larsen My Boes Mike & Susan Toohey Gail & Michael B. Yanney Gerry Morrow Lozier Corporation Julie & Charles Burt Judy Vann Nancy & David Jacobson William & Monica Blizek Sharee & Murray Newman Jim & Anne Carroll Eduardo Vasquez Peter Kiewit Foundation David & Lea Bailis Kiewit Corporation Bill & Linda Orr Bruce & Sharon Clawson John Wagner Richard & Joanie Jacobson & Carolyn McNamara Kutak Rock, LLP Pinnacle Bank Creighton University Mary & Tom Bernstein David Weisser Bob & Maggie Mundy Ed & Ilga Rauchut Hal & Mary Daub Alan & Marcia Baer Family Arnold & Anne Weitz Qwest Foundation Charitible Trust Security National Bank Dick & Chris DeWitt Of Omaha Todd White Joel & Nancy Schlessinger Dr. Douglas Bernard & Rosemary Jim & Judy Wigton Fred & Eve Simon & Karen Brouillette Rob & Norma Shoemaker Duhaime John Wilhelm Valmont Industries, Inc. W. Eric Bunderson Joe Sisson & Jennifer Larsen Roger & Jody duRand Mary Beth & Jim Winner Mike & Brenda Whealy Plonsker Financial Jim & Deb Suttle Jill & Mike Erman Lyn & John Ziegenbein Management Consulting Betsy Ware Janet Farber & Mike Krainak $1,000 - $4,999 Janette Davis & Andrew Fippinger Bev & Dick Fellman Nathan Weinert Gifts Anonymous* Shane & David Kotok Michael Gallner Elvira Garcia In Memoriam Ann & Ken Stinson Robert M. Patterson $250 - $499 Jane Huerter Weekly Robert Slovek David & Linda Gardels Sandy Matthews Dan & Esther Brabec & Karen O’Dowd Anonymous*** BBG Artistry In Memory of Bill Matthews, Soralee & Jerry Cohn Kelly Anderson John Detisch Leonard & Shirley Goldstein in honor of The Met: Live in HD Rose Blumkin Foundation Terry Calek & Lee Polikov & Hillary Nather-Detisch John Guzallis Lincoln Financial Foundation Stuart & Amy Chittenden Harold & Kathleen Logan Lynn Harland George & Peggy Payne Patricia Fornes & Doug Don & Julie Stavneak & Harmon Maher In Kind Support Borsheims Fine Marshall Shari Hofschire Holly & Bruce Hoberman 91.5 KIOS FM Jewelry & Gifts Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers Laurie & Charles Kay Jr. Hal & Mary Holoun Alley Poyner Macchietto First National Bank Drs. Magda Peck Carol & Rick Russell Joseph & Erin Ingrisano Barnhart Press of Omaha and Jim Anderson Susan Scherl Flatiron Cafe Blue Sushi Mike & Susan Lebens Susan Thomas Ron Widman & Julie Crowell Dr. Maurice L. Jay John Brodston Dean & Jessie Rasmussen & Steve Hutchinson Larry & Peggy Zier John Jelinek Rob Gilmer Jerre Tritsch Gail & Irv Veitzer Michael & Laura Alley Kim Kalkowski Hilton Omaha & Kimberly Dunovan Edward G. Warin Mary Beth & Mike Flanagan & Robert Ottemann International Minute Press Saddle Creek Nancy Noddle Stacy Heatherly Michael & Barbara Kelly Kiser Design Construct University Of Nebraska Kurt Andersen Eric Brunt Clark & Emily Lauritzen Kutak Rock, LLP Foundation & Anne Kreamer Tim McMahan Patrick Lavelle La Charlotte Jim & Karen Linder Jean Ann Ballinger & Teresa Gleason Bobette & Jay Lerner Joey Lynch Alexander Payne & Ward Peters Jill & Joe Goldstein Christine & Sean Malloy Metro Magazine Sue & Steve Seline Jo Bass Mark Rousseau Tom Marfisi Omaha City Weekly Hal & Ashlee Koch Ann Bordwine Beeder, MD Jim & Regina Boulay Gary Marshall & Ilka Oberst Omaha Mail Inc. Anne Thorne Weaver Chris & Sue Behr Catherine Eberle Rod & Jane Moseman Oxide Design Co. Lindsey Miller-Lerman John & Nancy Bernstein Mary Helms Patty & Steve Nogg Paparazzi by Appointment John & Dianne Scott Bob Broom & Mary Clarkson Hunter Jones Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Owen Spirit World Sandy & John Lehr Amy Coacher Gail Koch John & Mary Joyce Passarelli The Reader Jill & Terry Petersen James & Laura Commers Margaret Lim Julie & John Petr 89.7 The River
FILM STREAMS DESIGN PARTNER List complete through September 17. For corrections, please email [email protected].
Film Streams Programming Calendar October – December 2009 Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . October – December 2009 v3.2
Taxi Driver 1976
New Hollywood: American 70s October 16 – December 24, 2009
Easy Rider 1969 Taxi Driver 1976 Raging Bull 1980 Five Easy Pieces 1970 Chinatown 1974 The Last Picture Show 1971 The Landlord 1970 Dog Day Afternoon 1975 The Exorcist 1973 Days of Heaven 1978 Gimme Shelter 1970 Sleeper 1973 The Long Goodbye 1973 A New Leaf 1971 Series generously sponsored by Nashville 1975 Shampoo 1975 Sam Walker and Elizabeth Emlen Walker. Apocalypse Now 1979 The Parallax View 1974
The 1970s was a watershed decade for American filmmaking, an era defined cinema, since dubbed the New Hollywood, saw the by experimentation and innovation. European films of the 1960s exposed blooming of a cadre of talent—Coppola, Scorsese, American audiences and filmmakers to unconventional, artistic films. This Altman, Ashby, Malick, to name just a few—and influence combined with the social unrest at the time created an audience forever changed the landscape of film. that was hungry for raw and edgy films. The studios had no choice but to open —Lindsay Trapnell, Film Streams Education their doors to brash and daring young filmmakers armed with a strong artistic & Operations Manager vision and a mission to show the truth onscreen. Reflecting the turbulent times and pushing previous boundaries, these films were personal, provocative, and See reverse side of newsletter for laced with outcasts, sex, drugs, and anti-authoritarianism. This new dawn of full calendar of films and dates.
American Stories: 8 Documentaries Presented with the State Humanities Councils October 30 – November 12, 2009
American Dream 1990 Revolution ’67 2007 The Real Dirt Stranger with a Camera 2000 on Farmer John 2005 Ralph Ellison: After Innocence 2005 An American Journey 2002 Hollywood Chinese 2007 Chiefs 2002
An understanding of where we come from, in this series—all supported by one or more state humanities councils an acknowledgment of where we are, an throughout the United States—create a captivating portrait of America over awareness for where we’re headed—this is the past century. Each confronts a grand subject in the tradition of great what the humanities offers us, and perhaps documentary-making: by honing in on personal stories that most effectively, never so resoundingly as through cinema. From incisively, and powerfully convey the essence of that issue. Presented in a Native American basketball team to race and collaboration with the Nebraska Humanities Council and Federation of representation in Hollywood, from individual State Humanities Councils, this special series will coincide with the 2009 rebellion on an Illinois farmland to street-rioting National Humanities Conference held in Omaha from November 5 – 8. in a New Jersey city, the eight documentaries See reverse side of newsletter for full calendar of films and dates.
The Met: Live in HD Forever Young Film Streams’ Family & Children series, made possible, 2009-10 Season in part, with support from Lincoln Financial Group.
Presented with Opera Omaha Babe, the Gallant Pig 1995 October 2 – 3, 8 Tosca – Puccini Der Rosenkavalier – Strauss Sat October 10 (Live) Sat January 9 (Live) The 5,000 Wed October 14 (Encore) Wed January 13 (Encore) Fingers of Dr. T 1953 October 10 – 11, 15, Aida – Verdi Carmen – Bizet 17 – 18, 22 Sat October 24 (Live) Sat January 16 (Live) Wed October 28 (Encore) Wed January 20 (Encore) Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of Turandot – Puccini Simon Boccanegra – Verdi the Were-Rabbit 2005 Sat November 7 (Live) Sat February 6 (Live) October 24 – 25, 29, 31 Wed November 11 (Encore) Wed February 10 (Encore) November 1, 5 Les Contes d’Hoffman – Hamlet – Thomas Annie 1982 Looney Tunes: Offenbach Sat March 27 (Live) November 7 – 8, 12, Bugs Bunny & Friends Sat December 19 (Live) Wed March 31 (Encore) 14 – 15, 19 December 19 – 20 Wed December 23 (Encore) Armida – Rossini The Black Stallion 1979 The Muppet Sat May 1 (Live) November 21 – 22, 26, Christmas Carol 1992 Wed May 5 (Encore) 28 – 29, December 3 December 24, 26, 27, 31
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking 1988 All live Saturday broadcasts begin at 12pm, with a prelude talk by December 5 – 6, 10, 12 – 13, 17 Opera Omaha at 11am. Wednesday encore presentations begin at 6pm. Tickets on sale now ($20 Film Streams Members, Opera Omaha Subscribers, and Met Members; $24 non-members). For more It’s a Wonderful Life 1946 information or tickets, visit filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259. December 25 – 31 And… Directed by Frank Capra. 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 Staff Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at Scott Anderson 1340 Webster Street in downtown Omaha, within Andy Holland Rachel Jacobson, Director the Saddle Creek Records complex—west of Qwest David Jacobson, Chairman Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Center Omaha and one block south of Cuming Street. Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Showtimes begin in the early evening Monday, Mark Javitch Lindsay Trapnell, Educ. & Operations Mgr. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early afternoon Alexander Payne Andrew Bouska, Associate Manager Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. John P. Schlegel, S.J. Amanda Fehlner, Shift Manager Steven W. Seline Cooper Moon, Shift Manager Parking is available in the lot behind our theater, Betiana Simon Jim Foyt, Projectionist accessible from 14th Street (now two-way) between Paul G. Smith Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist Cuming and Webster. Street parking is also Katie Weitz White Craig D, Theater Staff available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Aaron Haug, Theater Staff (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Advisory Board Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Chris Viner, Theater Staff Tickets Kurt Andersen Myriel Boes Nicholas Burroughs, Design Intern Buy tickets in-person at the box office (open 30 Jason Kulbel Connie White, Balcony Booking minutes before the first showtime of the day), online Danny Lee Ladely at filmstreams.org, or at any Homer’s location. Design Partner Robb Nansel Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $8 general Oxide Design Co. Joel Schlessinger admission, $6 for seniors, students, and teachers, Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein and $4 for members. See the reverse side for more Stay in Touch: Sign up to receive information about the benefits of membership. Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus our e-newsletter at filmstreams.org.
Gifts & Carol Gendler Donations Tom & Patti Peterson Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Film Streams Supporters $20,000 + Scott & Sheila Anderson Anonymous Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Many thanks to the following contributors for Weitz Family Foundation Fred & Marcia Backer Nebraska Arts Council Jerry Banks their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Todd & Betiana Simon Shannon & Rik Bonness Foundation Dr. Frederick Bronski Michael & Penny Cox Janie & Allan Murow Marcia & Steve Pitlor Richard D. Holland Terry & Catherine Ferguson Lisa & Bruce Dale Linde Ringling Jeff & Barb Popp Genereux Investment Fred & Janet Davis Kim & Bill Roberts Iris & Marty Ricks $10,000 - $19,999 Management Henry Davis Carol & David Van Metre Todd Robinson Douglas County Visitor Aviture Tony & Claudia Deeb Sandi & Bill Bruns & Cheryle Manasil Improvement Fund Gary & Sally Kaplan Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh Emily & Craig Moody Jan Buckingham Omaha Steaks Rocky Lewis Kathy & Gary Ensz Marcia Joffe-Bouska Jeanne & Pat Salerno Paul & Annette Smith Kevin McCarthy Thomas Fay & Joan Squires & Tom Bouska Judy Schweikart Sokolof Family Foundation Munson Thoroughbreds Anne C. Foley Larry & Andi Kavich Greg Searson The Holland Foundation (Dr. Tim I. Munson) Nelson & Linda Gordman Connie Keith John Selig John & Terrie Ringwalt Ellyn Grant Susan & Jeffrey Aizenberg Bruce & Anne Shackman $5,000 - $9,999 Don & Beth Van de Water Jerry & Patricia Gress Carolyn Anderson Aaron & Robin Shaddy Anonymous Terry & Judy Haney Rabbi & Mrs. Aryeh Azriel Charles G. & Susan L. Smith Sam Walker $500 - $999 Greg & Jeannie Heckman Mogens & Cindy Bay Leonard & Kate Sommer & Elizabeth Emlen Walker Anonymous* Julie Morsman Schroeder Andrew Bernstein Mark & Karen Stacey Bluestem Prairie Foundation University of Nebraska Foundation Jon & Amy Blumenthal Duane & Monte Thompson The Burlington Capital Group/ at Omaha Kallie Larsen My Boes Mike & Susan Toohey Gail & Michael B. Yanney Gerry Morrow Lozier Corporation Julie & Charles Burt Judy Vann Nancy & David Jacobson William & Monica Blizek Sharee & Murray Newman Jim & Anne Carroll Eduardo Vasquez Peter Kiewit Foundation David & Lea Bailis Kiewit Corporation Bill & Linda Orr Bruce & Sharon Clawson John Wagner Richard & Joanie Jacobson & Carolyn McNamara Kutak Rock, LLP Pinnacle Bank Creighton University Mary & Tom Bernstein David Weisser Bob & Maggie Mundy Ed & Ilga Rauchut Hal & Mary Daub Alan & Marcia Baer Family Arnold & Anne Weitz Qwest Foundation Charitible Trust Security National Bank Dick & Chris DeWitt Of Omaha Todd White Joel & Nancy Schlessinger Dr. Douglas Bernard & Rosemary Jim & Judy Wigton Fred & Eve Simon & Karen Brouillette Rob & Norma Shoemaker Duhaime John Wilhelm Valmont Industries, Inc. W. Eric Bunderson Joe Sisson & Jennifer Larsen Roger & Jody duRand Mary Beth & Jim Winner Mike & Brenda Whealy Plonsker Financial Jim & Deb Suttle Jill & Mike Erman Lyn & John Ziegenbein Management Consulting Betsy Ware Janet Farber & Mike Krainak $1,000 - $4,999 Janette Davis & Andrew Fippinger Bev & Dick Fellman Nathan Weinert Gifts Anonymous* Shane & David Kotok Michael Gallner Elvira Garcia In Memoriam Ann & Ken Stinson Robert M. Patterson $250 - $499 Jane Huerter Weekly Robert Slovek David & Linda Gardels Sandy Matthews Dan & Esther Brabec & Karen O’Dowd Anonymous*** BBG Artistry In Memory of Bill Matthews, Soralee & Jerry Cohn Kelly Anderson John Detisch Leonard & Shirley Goldstein in honor of The Met: Live in HD Rose Blumkin Foundation Terry Calek & Lee Polikov & Hillary Nather-Detisch John Guzallis Lincoln Financial Foundation Stuart & Amy Chittenden Harold & Kathleen Logan Lynn Harland George & Peggy Payne Patricia Fornes & Doug Don & Julie Stavneak & Harmon Maher In Kind Support Borsheims Fine Marshall Shari Hofschire Holly & Bruce Hoberman 91.5 KIOS FM Jewelry & Gifts Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers Laurie & Charles Kay Jr. Hal & Mary Holoun Alley Poyner Macchietto First National Bank Drs. Magda Peck Carol & Rick Russell Joseph & Erin Ingrisano Barnhart Press of Omaha and Jim Anderson Susan Scherl Flatiron Cafe Blue Sushi Mike & Susan Lebens Susan Thomas Ron Widman & Julie Crowell Dr. Maurice L. Jay John Brodston Dean & Jessie Rasmussen & Steve Hutchinson Larry & Peggy Zier John Jelinek Rob Gilmer Jerre Tritsch Gail & Irv Veitzer Michael & Laura Alley Kim Kalkowski Hilton Omaha & Kimberly Dunovan Edward G. Warin Mary Beth & Mike Flanagan & Robert Ottemann International Minute Press Saddle Creek Nancy Noddle Stacy Heatherly Michael & Barbara Kelly Kiser Design Construct University Of Nebraska Kurt Andersen Eric Brunt Clark & Emily Lauritzen Kutak Rock, LLP Foundation & Anne Kreamer Tim McMahan Patrick Lavelle La Charlotte Jim & Karen Linder Jean Ann Ballinger & Teresa Gleason Bobette & Jay Lerner Joey Lynch Alexander Payne & Ward Peters Jill & Joe Goldstein Christine & Sean Malloy Metro Magazine Sue & Steve Seline Jo Bass Mark Rousseau Tom Marfisi Omaha City Weekly Hal & Ashlee Koch Ann Bordwine Beeder, MD Jim & Regina Boulay Gary Marshall & Ilka Oberst Omaha Mail Inc. Anne Thorne Weaver Chris & Sue Behr Catherine Eberle Rod & Jane Moseman Oxide Design Co. Lindsey Miller-Lerman John & Nancy Bernstein Mary Helms Patty & Steve Nogg Paparazzi by Appointment John & Dianne Scott Bob Broom & Mary Clarkson Hunter Jones Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Owen Spirit World Sandy & John Lehr Amy Coacher Gail Koch John & Mary Joyce Passarelli The Reader Jill & Terry Petersen James & Laura Commers Margaret Lim Julie & John Petr 89.7 The River
FILM STREAMS DESIGN PARTNER List complete through September 17. For corrections, please email [email protected].
Film Streams Programming Calendar October – December 2009 Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . October – December 2009 v3.2
Taxi Driver 1976
New Hollywood: American 70s October 16 – December 24, 2009
Easy Rider 1969 Taxi Driver 1976 Raging Bull 1980 Five Easy Pieces 1970 Chinatown 1974 The Last Picture Show 1971 The Landlord 1970 Dog Day Afternoon 1975 The Exorcist 1973 Days of Heaven 1978 Gimme Shelter 1970 Sleeper 1973 The Long Goodbye 1973 A New Leaf 1971 Series generously sponsored by Nashville 1975 Shampoo 1975 Sam Walker and Elizabeth Emlen Walker. Apocalypse Now 1979 The Parallax View 1974
The 1970s was a watershed decade for American filmmaking, an era defined cinema, since dubbed the New Hollywood, saw the by experimentation and innovation. European films of the 1960s exposed blooming of a cadre of talent—Coppola, Scorsese, American audiences and filmmakers to unconventional, artistic films. This Altman, Ashby, Malick, to name just a few—and influence combined with the social unrest at the time created an audience forever changed the landscape of film. that was hungry for raw and edgy films. The studios had no choice but to open —Lindsay Trapnell, Film Streams Education their doors to brash and daring young filmmakers armed with a strong artistic & Operations Manager vision and a mission to show the truth onscreen. Reflecting the turbulent times and pushing previous boundaries, these films were personal, provocative, and See reverse side of newsletter for laced with outcasts, sex, drugs, and anti-authoritarianism. This new dawn of full calendar of films and dates.
American Stories: 8 Documentaries Presented with the State Humanities Councils October 30 – November 12, 2009
American Dream 1990 Revolution ’67 2007 The Real Dirt Stranger with a Camera 2000 on Farmer John 2005 Ralph Ellison: After Innocence 2005 An American Journey 2002 Hollywood Chinese 2007 Chiefs 2002
An understanding of where we come from, in this series—all supported by one or more state humanities councils an acknowledgment of where we are, an throughout the United States—create a captivating portrait of America over awareness for where we’re headed—this is the past century. Each confronts a grand subject in the tradition of great what the humanities offers us, and perhaps documentary-making: by honing in on personal stories that most effectively, never so resoundingly as through cinema. From incisively, and powerfully convey the essence of that issue. Presented in a Native American basketball team to race and collaboration with the Nebraska Humanities Council and Federation of representation in Hollywood, from individual State Humanities Councils, this special series will coincide with the 2009 rebellion on an Illinois farmland to street-rioting National Humanities Conference held in Omaha from November 5 – 8. in a New Jersey city, the eight documentaries See reverse side of newsletter for full calendar of films and dates.
The Met: Live in HD Forever Young Film Streams’ Family & Children series, made possible, 2009-10 Season in part, with support from Lincoln Financial Group.
Presented with Opera Omaha Babe, the Gallant Pig 1995 October 2 – 3, 8 Tosca – Puccini Der Rosenkavalier – Strauss Sat October 10 (Live) Sat January 9 (Live) The 5,000 Wed October 14 (Encore) Wed January 13 (Encore) Fingers of Dr. T 1953 October 10 – 11, 15, Aida – Verdi Carmen – Bizet 17 – 18, 22 Sat October 24 (Live) Sat January 16 (Live) Wed October 28 (Encore) Wed January 20 (Encore) Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of Turandot – Puccini Simon Boccanegra – Verdi the Were-Rabbit 2005 Sat November 7 (Live) Sat February 6 (Live) October 24 – 25, 29, 31 Wed November 11 (Encore) Wed February 10 (Encore) November 1, 5 Les Contes d’Hoffman – Hamlet – Thomas Annie 1982 Looney Tunes: Offenbach Sat March 27 (Live) November 7 – 8, 12, Bugs Bunny & Friends Sat December 19 (Live) Wed March 31 (Encore) 14 – 15, 19 December 19 – 20 Wed December 23 (Encore) Armida – Rossini The Black Stallion 1979 The Muppet Sat May 1 (Live) November 21 – 22, 26, Christmas Carol 1992 Wed May 5 (Encore) 28 – 29, December 3 December 24, 26, 27, 31
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking 1988 All live Saturday broadcasts begin at 12pm, with a prelude talk by December 5 – 6, 10, 12 – 13, 17 Opera Omaha at 11am. Wednesday encore presentations begin at 6pm. Tickets on sale now ($20 Film Streams Members, Opera Omaha Subscribers, and Met Members; $24 non-members). For more It’s a Wonderful Life 1946 information or tickets, visit filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259. December 25 – 31 And… Directed by Frank Capra. 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 Staff Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at Scott Anderson 1340 Webster Street in downtown Omaha, within Andy Holland Rachel Jacobson, Director the Saddle Creek Records complex—west of Qwest David Jacobson, Chairman Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Center Omaha and one block south of Cuming Street. Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Showtimes begin in the early evening Monday, Mark Javitch Lindsay Trapnell, Educ. & Operations Mgr. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early afternoon Alexander Payne Andrew Bouska, Associate Manager Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. John P. Schlegel, S.J. Amanda Fehlner, Shift Manager Steven W. Seline Cooper Moon, Shift Manager Parking is available in the lot behind our theater, Betiana Simon Jim Foyt, Projectionist accessible from 14th Street (now two-way) between Paul G. Smith Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist Cuming and Webster. Street parking is also Katie Weitz White Craig D, Theater Staff available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Aaron Haug, Theater Staff (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Advisory Board Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Chris Viner, Theater Staff Tickets Kurt Andersen Myriel Boes Nicholas Burroughs, Design Intern Buy tickets in-person at the box office (open 30 Jason Kulbel Connie White, Balcony Booking minutes before the first showtime of the day), online Danny Lee Ladely at filmstreams.org, or at any Homer’s location. Design Partner Robb Nansel Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $8 general Oxide Design Co. Joel Schlessinger admission, $6 for seniors, students, and teachers, Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein and $4 for members. See the reverse side for more Stay in Touch: Sign up to receive information about the benefits of membership. Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus our e-newsletter at filmstreams.org.
Gifts & Carol Gendler Donations Tom & Patti Peterson Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Film Streams Supporters $20,000 + Scott & Sheila Anderson Anonymous Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Many thanks to the following contributors for Weitz Family Foundation Fred & Marcia Backer Nebraska Arts Council Jerry Banks their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Todd & Betiana Simon Shannon & Rik Bonness Foundation Dr. Frederick Bronski Michael & Penny Cox Janie & Allan Murow Marcia & Steve Pitlor Richard D. Holland Terry & Catherine Ferguson Lisa & Bruce Dale Linde Ringling Jeff & Barb Popp Genereux Investment Fred & Janet Davis Kim & Bill Roberts Iris & Marty Ricks $10,000 - $19,999 Management Henry Davis Carol & David Van Metre Todd Robinson Douglas County Visitor Aviture Tony & Claudia Deeb Sandi & Bill Bruns & Cheryle Manasil Improvement Fund Gary & Sally Kaplan Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh Emily & Craig Moody Jan Buckingham Omaha Steaks Rocky Lewis Kathy & Gary Ensz Marcia Joffe-Bouska Jeanne & Pat Salerno Paul & Annette Smith Kevin McCarthy Thomas Fay & Joan Squires & Tom Bouska Judy Schweikart Sokolof Family Foundation Munson Thoroughbreds Anne C. Foley Larry & Andi Kavich Greg Searson The Holland Foundation (Dr. Tim I. Munson) Nelson & Linda Gordman Connie Keith John Selig John & Terrie Ringwalt Ellyn Grant Susan & Jeffrey Aizenberg Bruce & Anne Shackman $5,000 - $9,999 Don & Beth Van de Water Jerry & Patricia Gress Carolyn Anderson Aaron & Robin Shaddy Anonymous Terry & Judy Haney Rabbi & Mrs. Aryeh Azriel Charles G. & Susan L. Smith Sam Walker $500 - $999 Greg & Jeannie Heckman Mogens & Cindy Bay Leonard & Kate Sommer & Elizabeth Emlen Walker Anonymous* Julie Morsman Schroeder Andrew Bernstein Mark & Karen Stacey Bluestem Prairie Foundation University of Nebraska Foundation Jon & Amy Blumenthal Duane & Monte Thompson The Burlington Capital Group/ at Omaha Kallie Larsen My Boes Mike & Susan Toohey Gail & Michael B. Yanney Gerry Morrow Lozier Corporation Julie & Charles Burt Judy Vann Nancy & David Jacobson William & Monica Blizek Sharee & Murray Newman Jim & Anne Carroll Eduardo Vasquez Peter Kiewit Foundation David & Lea Bailis Kiewit Corporation Bill & Linda Orr Bruce & Sharon Clawson John Wagner Richard & Joanie Jacobson & Carolyn McNamara Kutak Rock, LLP Pinnacle Bank Creighton University Mary & Tom Bernstein David Weisser Bob & Maggie Mundy Ed & Ilga Rauchut Hal & Mary Daub Alan & Marcia Baer Family Arnold & Anne Weitz Qwest Foundation Charitible Trust Security National Bank Dick & Chris DeWitt Of Omaha Todd White Joel & Nancy Schlessinger Dr. Douglas Bernard & Rosemary Jim & Judy Wigton Fred & Eve Simon & Karen Brouillette Rob & Norma Shoemaker Duhaime John Wilhelm Valmont Industries, Inc. W. Eric Bunderson Joe Sisson & Jennifer Larsen Roger & Jody duRand Mary Beth & Jim Winner Mike & Brenda Whealy Plonsker Financial Jim & Deb Suttle Jill & Mike Erman Lyn & John Ziegenbein Management Consulting Betsy Ware Janet Farber & Mike Krainak $1,000 - $4,999 Janette Davis & Andrew Fippinger Bev & Dick Fellman Nathan Weinert Gifts Anonymous* Shane & David Kotok Michael Gallner Elvira Garcia In Memoriam Ann & Ken Stinson Robert M. Patterson $250 - $499 Jane Huerter Weekly Robert Slovek David & Linda Gardels Sandy Matthews Dan & Esther Brabec & Karen O’Dowd Anonymous*** BBG Artistry In Memory of Bill Matthews, Soralee & Jerry Cohn Kelly Anderson John Detisch Leonard & Shirley Goldstein in honor of The Met: Live in HD Rose Blumkin Foundation Terry Calek & Lee Polikov & Hillary Nather-Detisch John Guzallis Lincoln Financial Foundation Stuart & Amy Chittenden Harold & Kathleen Logan Lynn Harland George & Peggy Payne Patricia Fornes & Doug Don & Julie Stavneak & Harmon Maher In Kind Support Borsheims Fine Marshall Shari Hofschire Holly & Bruce Hoberman 91.5 KIOS FM Jewelry & Gifts Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers Laurie & Charles Kay Jr. Hal & Mary Holoun Alley Poyner Macchietto First National Bank Drs. Magda Peck Carol & Rick Russell Joseph & Erin Ingrisano Barnhart Press of Omaha and Jim Anderson Susan Scherl Flatiron Cafe Blue Sushi Mike & Susan Lebens Susan Thomas Ron Widman & Julie Crowell Dr. Maurice L. Jay John Brodston Dean & Jessie Rasmussen & Steve Hutchinson Larry & Peggy Zier John Jelinek Rob Gilmer Jerre Tritsch Gail & Irv Veitzer Michael & Laura Alley Kim Kalkowski Hilton Omaha & Kimberly Dunovan Edward G. Warin Mary Beth & Mike Flanagan & Robert Ottemann International Minute Press Saddle Creek Nancy Noddle Stacy Heatherly Michael & Barbara Kelly Kiser Design Construct University Of Nebraska Kurt Andersen Eric Brunt Clark & Emily Lauritzen Kutak Rock, LLP Foundation & Anne Kreamer Tim McMahan Patrick Lavelle La Charlotte Jim & Karen Linder Jean Ann Ballinger & Teresa Gleason Bobette & Jay Lerner Joey Lynch Alexander Payne & Ward Peters Jill & Joe Goldstein Christine & Sean Malloy Metro Magazine Sue & Steve Seline Jo Bass Mark Rousseau Tom Marfisi Omaha City Weekly Hal & Ashlee Koch Ann Bordwine Beeder, MD Jim & Regina Boulay Gary Marshall & Ilka Oberst Omaha Mail Inc. Anne Thorne Weaver Chris & Sue Behr Catherine Eberle Rod & Jane Moseman Oxide Design Co. Lindsey Miller-Lerman John & Nancy Bernstein Mary Helms Patty & Steve Nogg Paparazzi by Appointment John & Dianne Scott Bob Broom & Mary Clarkson Hunter Jones Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Owen Spirit World Sandy & John Lehr Amy Coacher Gail Koch John & Mary Joyce Passarelli The Reader Jill & Terry Petersen James & Laura Commers Margaret Lim Julie & John Petr 89.7 The River
FILM STREAMS DESIGN PARTNER List complete through September 17. For corrections, please email [email protected].
Film Streams Programming Calendar October – December 2009 Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . October – December 2009 v3.2
Taxi Driver 1976
New Hollywood: American 70s October 16 – December 24, 2009
Easy Rider 1969 Taxi Driver 1976 Raging Bull 1980 Five Easy Pieces 1970 Chinatown 1974 The Last Picture Show 1971 The Landlord 1970 Dog Day Afternoon 1975 The Exorcist 1973 Days of Heaven 1978 Gimme Shelter 1970 Sleeper 1973 The Long Goodbye 1973 A New Leaf 1971 Series generously sponsored by Nashville 1975 Shampoo 1975 Sam Walker and Elizabeth Emlen Walker. Apocalypse Now 1979 The Parallax View 1974
The 1970s was a watershed decade for American filmmaking, an era defined cinema, since dubbed the New Hollywood, saw the by experimentation and innovation. European films of the 1960s exposed blooming of a cadre of talent—Coppola, Scorsese, American audiences and filmmakers to unconventional, artistic films. This Altman, Ashby, Malick, to name just a few—and influence combined with the social unrest at the time created an audience forever changed the landscape of film. that was hungry for raw and edgy films. The studios had no choice but to open —Lindsay Trapnell, Film Streams Education their doors to brash and daring young filmmakers armed with a strong artistic & Operations Manager vision and a mission to show the truth onscreen. Reflecting the turbulent times and pushing previous boundaries, these films were personal, provocative, and See reverse side of newsletter for laced with outcasts, sex, drugs, and anti-authoritarianism. This new dawn of full calendar of films and dates.
American Stories: 8 Documentaries Presented with the State Humanities Councils October 30 – November 12, 2009
American Dream 1990 Revolution ’67 2007 The Real Dirt Stranger with a Camera 2000 on Farmer John 2005 Ralph Ellison: After Innocence 2005 An American Journey 2002 Hollywood Chinese 2007 Chiefs 2002
An understanding of where we come from, in this series—all supported by one or more state humanities councils an acknowledgment of where we are, an throughout the United States—create a captivating portrait of America over awareness for where we’re headed—this is the past century. Each confronts a grand subject in the tradition of great what the humanities offers us, and perhaps documentary-making: by honing in on personal stories that most effectively, never so resoundingly as through cinema. From incisively, and powerfully convey the essence of that issue. Presented in a Native American basketball team to race and collaboration with the Nebraska Humanities Council and Federation of representation in Hollywood, from individual State Humanities Councils, this special series will coincide with the 2009 rebellion on an Illinois farmland to street-rioting National Humanities Conference held in Omaha from November 5 – 8. in a New Jersey city, the eight documentaries See reverse side of newsletter for full calendar of films and dates.
The Met: Live in HD Forever Young Film Streams’ Family & Children series, made possible, 2009-10 Season in part, with support from Lincoln Financial Group.
Presented with Opera Omaha Babe, the Gallant Pig 1995 October 2 – 3, 8 Tosca – Puccini Der Rosenkavalier – Strauss Sat October 10 (Live) Sat January 9 (Live) The 5,000 Wed October 14 (Encore) Wed January 13 (Encore) Fingers of Dr. T 1953 October 10 – 11, 15, Aida – Verdi Carmen – Bizet 17 – 18, 22 Sat October 24 (Live) Sat January 16 (Live) Wed October 28 (Encore) Wed January 20 (Encore) Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of Turandot – Puccini Simon Boccanegra – Verdi the Were-Rabbit 2005 Sat November 7 (Live) Sat February 6 (Live) October 24 – 25, 29, 31 Wed November 11 (Encore) Wed February 10 (Encore) November 1, 5 Les Contes d’Hoffman – Hamlet – Thomas Annie 1982 Looney Tunes: Offenbach Sat March 27 (Live) November 7 – 8, 12, Bugs Bunny & Friends Sat December 19 (Live) Wed March 31 (Encore) 14 – 15, 19 December 19 – 20 Wed December 23 (Encore) Armida – Rossini The Black Stallion 1979 The Muppet Sat May 1 (Live) November 21 – 22, 26, Christmas Carol 1992 Wed May 5 (Encore) 28 – 29, December 3 December 24, 26, 27, 31
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking 1988 All live Saturday broadcasts begin at 12pm, with a prelude talk by December 5 – 6, 10, 12 – 13, 17 Opera Omaha at 11am. Wednesday encore presentations begin at 6pm. Tickets on sale now ($20 Film Streams Members, Opera Omaha Subscribers, and Met Members; $24 non-members). For more It’s a Wonderful Life 1946 information or tickets, visit filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259. December 25 – 31 And… Directed by Frank Capra. 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 Staff Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at Scott Anderson 1340 Webster Street in downtown Omaha, within Andy Holland Rachel Jacobson, Director the Saddle Creek Records complex—west of Qwest David Jacobson, Chairman Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Center Omaha and one block south of Cuming Street. Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Showtimes begin in the early evening Monday, Mark Javitch Lindsay Trapnell, Educ. & Operations Mgr. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early afternoon Alexander Payne Andrew Bouska, Associate Manager Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. John P. Schlegel, S.J. Amanda Fehlner, Shift Manager Steven W. Seline Cooper Moon, Shift Manager Parking is available in the lot behind our theater, Betiana Simon Jim Foyt, Projectionist accessible from 14th Street (now two-way) between Paul G. Smith Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist Cuming and Webster. Street parking is also Katie Weitz White Craig D, Theater Staff available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Aaron Haug, Theater Staff (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Advisory Board Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Chris Viner, Theater Staff Tickets Kurt Andersen Myriel Boes Nicholas Burroughs, Design Intern Buy tickets in-person at the box office (open 30 Jason Kulbel Connie White, Balcony Booking minutes before the first showtime of the day), online Danny Lee Ladely at filmstreams.org, or at any Homer’s location. Design Partner Robb Nansel Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $8 general Oxide Design Co. Joel Schlessinger admission, $6 for seniors, students, and teachers, Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein and $4 for members. See the reverse side for more Stay in Touch: Sign up to receive information about the benefits of membership. Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus our e-newsletter at filmstreams.org.
Gifts & Carol Gendler Donations Tom & Patti Peterson Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Film Streams Supporters $20,000 + Scott & Sheila Anderson Anonymous Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Many thanks to the following contributors for Weitz Family Foundation Fred & Marcia Backer Nebraska Arts Council Jerry Banks their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Todd & Betiana Simon Shannon & Rik Bonness Foundation Dr. Frederick Bronski Michael & Penny Cox Janie & Allan Murow Marcia & Steve Pitlor Richard D. Holland Terry & Catherine Ferguson Lisa & Bruce Dale Linde Ringling Jeff & Barb Popp Genereux Investment Fred & Janet Davis Kim & Bill Roberts Iris & Marty Ricks $10,000 - $19,999 Management Henry Davis Carol & David Van Metre Todd Robinson Douglas County Visitor Aviture Tony & Claudia Deeb Sandi & Bill Bruns & Cheryle Manasil Improvement Fund Gary & Sally Kaplan Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh Emily & Craig Moody Jan Buckingham Omaha Steaks Rocky Lewis Kathy & Gary Ensz Marcia Joffe-Bouska Jeanne & Pat Salerno Paul & Annette Smith Kevin McCarthy Thomas Fay & Joan Squires & Tom Bouska Judy Schweikart Sokolof Family Foundation Munson Thoroughbreds Anne C. Foley Larry & Andi Kavich Greg Searson The Holland Foundation (Dr. Tim I. Munson) Nelson & Linda Gordman Connie Keith John Selig John & Terrie Ringwalt Ellyn Grant Susan & Jeffrey Aizenberg Bruce & Anne Shackman $5,000 - $9,999 Don & Beth Van de Water Jerry & Patricia Gress Carolyn Anderson Aaron & Robin Shaddy Anonymous Terry & Judy Haney Rabbi & Mrs. Aryeh Azriel Charles G. & Susan L. Smith Sam Walker $500 - $999 Greg & Jeannie Heckman Mogens & Cindy Bay Leonard & Kate Sommer & Elizabeth Emlen Walker Anonymous* Julie Morsman Schroeder Andrew Bernstein Mark & Karen Stacey Bluestem Prairie Foundation University of Nebraska Foundation Jon & Amy Blumenthal Duane & Monte Thompson The Burlington Capital Group/ at Omaha Kallie Larsen My Boes Mike & Susan Toohey Gail & Michael B. Yanney Gerry Morrow Lozier Corporation Julie & Charles Burt Judy Vann Nancy & David Jacobson William & Monica Blizek Sharee & Murray Newman Jim & Anne Carroll Eduardo Vasquez Peter Kiewit Foundation David & Lea Bailis Kiewit Corporation Bill & Linda Orr Bruce & Sharon Clawson John Wagner Richard & Joanie Jacobson & Carolyn McNamara Kutak Rock, LLP Pinnacle Bank Creighton University Mary & Tom Bernstein David Weisser Bob & Maggie Mundy Ed & Ilga Rauchut Hal & Mary Daub Alan & Marcia Baer Family Arnold & Anne Weitz Qwest Foundation Charitible Trust Security National Bank Dick & Chris DeWitt Of Omaha Todd White Joel & Nancy Schlessinger Dr. Douglas Bernard & Rosemary Jim & Judy Wigton Fred & Eve Simon & Karen Brouillette Rob & Norma Shoemaker Duhaime John Wilhelm Valmont Industries, Inc. W. Eric Bunderson Joe Sisson & Jennifer Larsen Roger & Jody duRand Mary Beth & Jim Winner Mike & Brenda Whealy Plonsker Financial Jim & Deb Suttle Jill & Mike Erman Lyn & John Ziegenbein Management Consulting Betsy Ware Janet Farber & Mike Krainak $1,000 - $4,999 Janette Davis & Andrew Fippinger Bev & Dick Fellman Nathan Weinert Gifts Anonymous* Shane & David Kotok Michael Gallner Elvira Garcia In Memoriam Ann & Ken Stinson Robert M. Patterson $250 - $499 Jane Huerter Weekly Robert Slovek David & Linda Gardels Sandy Matthews Dan & Esther Brabec & Karen O’Dowd Anonymous*** BBG Artistry In Memory of Bill Matthews, Soralee & Jerry Cohn Kelly Anderson John Detisch Leonard & Shirley Goldstein in honor of The Met: Live in HD Rose Blumkin Foundation Terry Calek & Lee Polikov & Hillary Nather-Detisch John Guzallis Lincoln Financial Foundation Stuart & Amy Chittenden Harold & Kathleen Logan Lynn Harland George & Peggy Payne Patricia Fornes & Doug Don & Julie Stavneak & Harmon Maher In Kind Support Borsheims Fine Marshall Shari Hofschire Holly & Bruce Hoberman 91.5 KIOS FM Jewelry & Gifts Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers Laurie & Charles Kay Jr. Hal & Mary Holoun Alley Poyner Macchietto First National Bank Drs. Magda Peck Carol & Rick Russell Joseph & Erin Ingrisano Barnhart Press of Omaha and Jim Anderson Susan Scherl Flatiron Cafe Blue Sushi Mike & Susan Lebens Susan Thomas Ron Widman & Julie Crowell Dr. Maurice L. Jay John Brodston Dean & Jessie Rasmussen & Steve Hutchinson Larry & Peggy Zier John Jelinek Rob Gilmer Jerre Tritsch Gail & Irv Veitzer Michael & Laura Alley Kim Kalkowski Hilton Omaha & Kimberly Dunovan Edward G. Warin Mary Beth & Mike Flanagan & Robert Ottemann International Minute Press Saddle Creek Nancy Noddle Stacy Heatherly Michael & Barbara Kelly Kiser Design Construct University Of Nebraska Kurt Andersen Eric Brunt Clark & Emily Lauritzen Kutak Rock, LLP Foundation & Anne Kreamer Tim McMahan Patrick Lavelle La Charlotte Jim & Karen Linder Jean Ann Ballinger & Teresa Gleason Bobette & Jay Lerner Joey Lynch Alexander Payne & Ward Peters Jill & Joe Goldstein Christine & Sean Malloy Metro Magazine Sue & Steve Seline Jo Bass Mark Rousseau Tom Marfisi Omaha City Weekly Hal & Ashlee Koch Ann Bordwine Beeder, MD Jim & Regina Boulay Gary Marshall & Ilka Oberst Omaha Mail Inc. Anne Thorne Weaver Chris & Sue Behr Catherine Eberle Rod & Jane Moseman Oxide Design Co. Lindsey Miller-Lerman John & Nancy Bernstein Mary Helms Patty & Steve Nogg Paparazzi by Appointment John & Dianne Scott Bob Broom & Mary Clarkson Hunter Jones Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Owen Spirit World Sandy & John Lehr Amy Coacher Gail Koch John & Mary Joyce Passarelli The Reader Jill & Terry Petersen James & Laura Commers Margaret Lim Julie & John Petr 89.7 The River
FILM STREAMS DESIGN PARTNER List complete through September 17. For corrections, please email [email protected].
Film Streams Programming Calendar October – December 2009 Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . October – December 2009 v3.2
Taxi Driver 1976
New Hollywood: American 70s October 16 – December 24, 2009
Easy Rider 1969 Taxi Driver 1976 Raging Bull 1980 Five Easy Pieces 1970 Chinatown 1974 The Last Picture Show 1971 The Landlord 1970 Dog Day Afternoon 1975 The Exorcist 1973 Days of Heaven 1978 Gimme Shelter 1970 Sleeper 1973 The Long Goodbye 1973 A New Leaf 1971 Series generously sponsored by Nashville 1975 Shampoo 1975 Sam Walker and Elizabeth Emlen Walker. Apocalypse Now 1979 The Parallax View 1974
The 1970s was a watershed decade for American filmmaking, an era defined cinema, since dubbed the New Hollywood, saw the by experimentation and innovation. European films of the 1960s exposed blooming of a cadre of talent—Coppola, Scorsese, American audiences and filmmakers to unconventional, artistic films. This Altman, Ashby, Malick, to name just a few—and influence combined with the social unrest at the time created an audience forever changed the landscape of film. that was hungry for raw and edgy films. The studios had no choice but to open —Lindsay Trapnell, Film Streams Education their doors to brash and daring young filmmakers armed with a strong artistic & Operations Manager vision and a mission to show the truth onscreen. Reflecting the turbulent times and pushing previous boundaries, these films were personal, provocative, and See reverse side of newsletter for laced with outcasts, sex, drugs, and anti-authoritarianism. This new dawn of full calendar of films and dates.
American Stories: 8 Documentaries Presented with the State Humanities Councils October 30 – November 12, 2009
American Dream 1990 Revolution ’67 2007 The Real Dirt Stranger with a Camera 2000 on Farmer John 2005 Ralph Ellison: After Innocence 2005 An American Journey 2002 Hollywood Chinese 2007 Chiefs 2002
An understanding of where we come from, in this series—all supported by one or more state humanities councils an acknowledgment of where we are, an throughout the United States—create a captivating portrait of America over awareness for where we’re headed—this is the past century. Each confronts a grand subject in the tradition of great what the humanities offers us, and perhaps documentary-making: by honing in on personal stories that most effectively, never so resoundingly as through cinema. From incisively, and powerfully convey the essence of that issue. Presented in a Native American basketball team to race and collaboration with the Nebraska Humanities Council and Federation of representation in Hollywood, from individual State Humanities Councils, this special series will coincide with the 2009 rebellion on an Illinois farmland to street-rioting National Humanities Conference held in Omaha from November 5 – 8. in a New Jersey city, the eight documentaries See reverse side of newsletter for full calendar of films and dates.
The Met: Live in HD Forever Young Film Streams’ Family & Children series, made possible, 2009-10 Season in part, with support from Lincoln Financial Group.
Presented with Opera Omaha Babe, the Gallant Pig 1995 October 2 – 3, 8 Tosca – Puccini Der Rosenkavalier – Strauss Sat October 10 (Live) Sat January 9 (Live) The 5,000 Wed October 14 (Encore) Wed January 13 (Encore) Fingers of Dr. T 1953 October 10 – 11, 15, Aida – Verdi Carmen – Bizet 17 – 18, 22 Sat October 24 (Live) Sat January 16 (Live) Wed October 28 (Encore) Wed January 20 (Encore) Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of Turandot – Puccini Simon Boccanegra – Verdi the Were-Rabbit 2005 Sat November 7 (Live) Sat February 6 (Live) October 24 – 25, 29, 31 Wed November 11 (Encore) Wed February 10 (Encore) November 1, 5 Les Contes d’Hoffman – Hamlet – Thomas Annie 1982 Looney Tunes: Offenbach Sat March 27 (Live) November 7 – 8, 12, Bugs Bunny & Friends Sat December 19 (Live) Wed March 31 (Encore) 14 – 15, 19 December 19 – 20 Wed December 23 (Encore) Armida – Rossini The Black Stallion 1979 The Muppet Sat May 1 (Live) November 21 – 22, 26, Christmas Carol 1992 Wed May 5 (Encore) 28 – 29, December 3 December 24, 26, 27, 31
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking 1988 All live Saturday broadcasts begin at 12pm, with a prelude talk by December 5 – 6, 10, 12 – 13, 17 Opera Omaha at 11am. Wednesday encore presentations begin at 6pm. Tickets on sale now ($20 Film Streams Members, Opera Omaha Subscribers, and Met Members; $24 non-members). For more It’s a Wonderful Life 1946 information or tickets, visit filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259. December 25 – 31 And… Directed by Frank Capra. 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 Staff Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at Scott Anderson 1340 Webster Street in downtown Omaha, within Andy Holland Rachel Jacobson, Director the Saddle Creek Records complex—west of Qwest David Jacobson, Chairman Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Center Omaha and one block south of Cuming Street. Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Showtimes begin in the early evening Monday, Mark Javitch Lindsay Trapnell, Educ. & Operations Mgr. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early afternoon Alexander Payne Andrew Bouska, Associate Manager Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. John P. Schlegel, S.J. Amanda Fehlner, Shift Manager Steven W. Seline Cooper Moon, Shift Manager Parking is available in the lot behind our theater, Betiana Simon Jim Foyt, Projectionist accessible from 14th Street (now two-way) between Paul G. Smith Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist Cuming and Webster. Street parking is also Katie Weitz White Craig D, Theater Staff available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Aaron Haug, Theater Staff (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Advisory Board Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Chris Viner, Theater Staff Tickets Kurt Andersen Myriel Boes Nicholas Burroughs, Design Intern Buy tickets in-person at the box office (open 30 Jason Kulbel Connie White, Balcony Booking minutes before the first showtime of the day), online Danny Lee Ladely at filmstreams.org, or at any Homer’s location. Design Partner Robb Nansel Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $8 general Oxide Design Co. Joel Schlessinger admission, $6 for seniors, students, and teachers, Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein and $4 for members. See the reverse side for more Stay in Touch: Sign up to receive information about the benefits of membership. Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus our e-newsletter at filmstreams.org.
Gifts & Carol Gendler Donations Tom & Patti Peterson Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Film Streams Supporters $20,000 + Scott & Sheila Anderson Anonymous Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Many thanks to the following contributors for Weitz Family Foundation Fred & Marcia Backer Nebraska Arts Council Jerry Banks their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Todd & Betiana Simon Shannon & Rik Bonness Foundation Dr. Frederick Bronski Michael & Penny Cox Janie & Allan Murow Marcia & Steve Pitlor Richard D. Holland Terry & Catherine Ferguson Lisa & Bruce Dale Linde Ringling Jeff & Barb Popp Genereux Investment Fred & Janet Davis Kim & Bill Roberts Iris & Marty Ricks $10,000 - $19,999 Management Henry Davis Carol & David Van Metre Todd Robinson Douglas County Visitor Aviture Tony & Claudia Deeb Sandi & Bill Bruns & Cheryle Manasil Improvement Fund Gary & Sally Kaplan Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh Emily & Craig Moody Jan Buckingham Omaha Steaks Rocky Lewis Kathy & Gary Ensz Marcia Joffe-Bouska Jeanne & Pat Salerno Paul & Annette Smith Kevin McCarthy Thomas Fay & Joan Squires & Tom Bouska Judy Schweikart Sokolof Family Foundation Munson Thoroughbreds Anne C. Foley Larry & Andi Kavich Greg Searson The Holland Foundation (Dr. Tim I. Munson) Nelson & Linda Gordman Connie Keith John Selig John & Terrie Ringwalt Ellyn Grant Susan & Jeffrey Aizenberg Bruce & Anne Shackman $5,000 - $9,999 Don & Beth Van de Water Jerry & Patricia Gress Carolyn Anderson Aaron & Robin Shaddy Anonymous Terry & Judy Haney Rabbi & Mrs. Aryeh Azriel Charles G. & Susan L. Smith Sam Walker $500 - $999 Greg & Jeannie Heckman Mogens & Cindy Bay Leonard & Kate Sommer & Elizabeth Emlen Walker Anonymous* Julie Morsman Schroeder Andrew Bernstein Mark & Karen Stacey Bluestem Prairie Foundation University of Nebraska Foundation Jon & Amy Blumenthal Duane & Monte Thompson The Burlington Capital Group/ at Omaha Kallie Larsen My Boes Mike & Susan Toohey Gail & Michael B. Yanney Gerry Morrow Lozier Corporation Julie & Charles Burt Judy Vann Nancy & David Jacobson William & Monica Blizek Sharee & Murray Newman Jim & Anne Carroll Eduardo Vasquez Peter Kiewit Foundation David & Lea Bailis Kiewit Corporation Bill & Linda Orr Bruce & Sharon Clawson John Wagner Richard & Joanie Jacobson & Carolyn McNamara Kutak Rock, LLP Pinnacle Bank Creighton University Mary & Tom Bernstein David Weisser Bob & Maggie Mundy Ed & Ilga Rauchut Hal & Mary Daub Alan & Marcia Baer Family Arnold & Anne Weitz Qwest Foundation Charitible Trust Security National Bank Dick & Chris DeWitt Of Omaha Todd White Joel & Nancy Schlessinger Dr. Douglas Bernard & Rosemary Jim & Judy Wigton Fred & Eve Simon & Karen Brouillette Rob & Norma Shoemaker Duhaime John Wilhelm Valmont Industries, Inc. W. Eric Bunderson Joe Sisson & Jennifer Larsen Roger & Jody duRand Mary Beth & Jim Winner Mike & Brenda Whealy Plonsker Financial Jim & Deb Suttle Jill & Mike Erman Lyn & John Ziegenbein Management Consulting Betsy Ware Janet Farber & Mike Krainak $1,000 - $4,999 Janette Davis & Andrew Fippinger Bev & Dick Fellman Nathan Weinert Gifts Anonymous* Shane & David Kotok Michael Gallner Elvira Garcia In Memoriam Ann & Ken Stinson Robert M. Patterson $250 - $499 Jane Huerter Weekly Robert Slovek David & Linda Gardels Sandy Matthews Dan & Esther Brabec & Karen O’Dowd Anonymous*** BBG Artistry In Memory of Bill Matthews, Soralee & Jerry Cohn Kelly Anderson John Detisch Leonard & Shirley Goldstein in honor of The Met: Live in HD Rose Blumkin Foundation Terry Calek & Lee Polikov & Hillary Nather-Detisch John Guzallis Lincoln Financial Foundation Stuart & Amy Chittenden Harold & Kathleen Logan Lynn Harland George & Peggy Payne Patricia Fornes & Doug Don & Julie Stavneak & Harmon Maher In Kind Support Borsheims Fine Marshall Shari Hofschire Holly & Bruce Hoberman 91.5 KIOS FM Jewelry & Gifts Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers Laurie & Charles Kay Jr. Hal & Mary Holoun Alley Poyner Macchietto First National Bank Drs. Magda Peck Carol & Rick Russell Joseph & Erin Ingrisano Barnhart Press of Omaha and Jim Anderson Susan Scherl Flatiron Cafe Blue Sushi Mike & Susan Lebens Susan Thomas Ron Widman & Julie Crowell Dr. Maurice L. Jay John Brodston Dean & Jessie Rasmussen & Steve Hutchinson Larry & Peggy Zier John Jelinek Rob Gilmer Jerre Tritsch Gail & Irv Veitzer Michael & Laura Alley Kim Kalkowski Hilton Omaha & Kimberly Dunovan Edward G. Warin Mary Beth & Mike Flanagan & Robert Ottemann International Minute Press Saddle Creek Nancy Noddle Stacy Heatherly Michael & Barbara Kelly Kiser Design Construct University Of Nebraska Kurt Andersen Eric Brunt Clark & Emily Lauritzen Kutak Rock, LLP Foundation & Anne Kreamer Tim McMahan Patrick Lavelle La Charlotte Jim & Karen Linder Jean Ann Ballinger & Teresa Gleason Bobette & Jay Lerner Joey Lynch Alexander Payne & Ward Peters Jill & Joe Goldstein Christine & Sean Malloy Metro Magazine Sue & Steve Seline Jo Bass Mark Rousseau Tom Marfisi Omaha City Weekly Hal & Ashlee Koch Ann Bordwine Beeder, MD Jim & Regina Boulay Gary Marshall & Ilka Oberst Omaha Mail Inc. Anne Thorne Weaver Chris & Sue Behr Catherine Eberle Rod & Jane Moseman Oxide Design Co. Lindsey Miller-Lerman John & Nancy Bernstein Mary Helms Patty & Steve Nogg Paparazzi by Appointment John & Dianne Scott Bob Broom & Mary Clarkson Hunter Jones Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Owen Spirit World Sandy & John Lehr Amy Coacher Gail Koch John & Mary Joyce Passarelli The Reader Jill & Terry Petersen James & Laura Commers Margaret Lim Julie & John Petr 89.7 The River
FILM STREAMS DESIGN PARTNER List complete through September 17. For corrections, please email [email protected].
Film Streams Programming Calendar October – December 2009 Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . October – December 2009 v3.2
Taxi Driver 1976
New Hollywood: American 70s October 16 – December 24, 2009
Easy Rider 1969 Taxi Driver 1976 Raging Bull 1980 Five Easy Pieces 1970 Chinatown 1974 The Last Picture Show 1971 The Landlord 1970 Dog Day Afternoon 1975 The Exorcist 1973 Days of Heaven 1978 Gimme Shelter 1970 Sleeper 1973 The Long Goodbye 1973 A New Leaf 1971 Series generously sponsored by Nashville 1975 Shampoo 1975 Sam Walker and Elizabeth Emlen Walker. Apocalypse Now 1979 The Parallax View 1974
The 1970s was a watershed decade for American filmmaking, an era defined cinema, since dubbed the New Hollywood, saw the by experimentation and innovation. European films of the 1960s exposed blooming of a cadre of talent—Coppola, Scorsese, American audiences and filmmakers to unconventional, artistic films. This Altman, Ashby, Malick, to name just a few—and influence combined with the social unrest at the time created an audience forever changed the landscape of film. that was hungry for raw and edgy films. The studios had no choice but to open —Lindsay Trapnell, Film Streams Education their doors to brash and daring young filmmakers armed with a strong artistic & Operations Manager vision and a mission to show the truth onscreen. Reflecting the turbulent times and pushing previous boundaries, these films were personal, provocative, and See reverse side of newsletter for laced with outcasts, sex, drugs, and anti-authoritarianism. This new dawn of full calendar of films and dates.
American Stories: 8 Documentaries Presented with the State Humanities Councils October 30 – November 12, 2009
American Dream 1990 Revolution ’67 2007 The Real Dirt Stranger with a Camera 2000 on Farmer John 2005 Ralph Ellison: After Innocence 2005 An American Journey 2002 Hollywood Chinese 2007 Chiefs 2002
An understanding of where we come from, in this series—all supported by one or more state humanities councils an acknowledgment of where we are, an throughout the United States—create a captivating portrait of America over awareness for where we’re headed—this is the past century. Each confronts a grand subject in the tradition of great what the humanities offers us, and perhaps documentary-making: by honing in on personal stories that most effectively, never so resoundingly as through cinema. From incisively, and powerfully convey the essence of that issue. Presented in a Native American basketball team to race and collaboration with the Nebraska Humanities Council and Federation of representation in Hollywood, from individual State Humanities Councils, this special series will coincide with the 2009 rebellion on an Illinois farmland to street-rioting National Humanities Conference held in Omaha from November 5 – 8. in a New Jersey city, the eight documentaries See reverse side of newsletter for full calendar of films and dates.
The Met: Live in HD Forever Young Film Streams’ Family & Children series, made possible, 2009-10 Season in part, with support from Lincoln Financial Group.
Presented with Opera Omaha Babe, the Gallant Pig 1995 October 2 – 3, 8 Tosca – Puccini Der Rosenkavalier – Strauss Sat October 10 (Live) Sat January 9 (Live) The 5,000 Wed October 14 (Encore) Wed January 13 (Encore) Fingers of Dr. T 1953 October 10 – 11, 15, Aida – Verdi Carmen – Bizet 17 – 18, 22 Sat October 24 (Live) Sat January 16 (Live) Wed October 28 (Encore) Wed January 20 (Encore) Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of Turandot – Puccini Simon Boccanegra – Verdi the Were-Rabbit 2005 Sat November 7 (Live) Sat February 6 (Live) October 24 – 25, 29, 31 Wed November 11 (Encore) Wed February 10 (Encore) November 1, 5 Les Contes d’Hoffman – Hamlet – Thomas Annie 1982 Looney Tunes: Offenbach Sat March 27 (Live) November 7 – 8, 12, Bugs Bunny & Friends Sat December 19 (Live) Wed March 31 (Encore) 14 – 15, 19 December 19 – 20 Wed December 23 (Encore) Armida – Rossini The Black Stallion 1979 The Muppet Sat May 1 (Live) November 21 – 22, 26, Christmas Carol 1992 Wed May 5 (Encore) 28 – 29, December 3 December 24, 26, 27, 31
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking 1988 All live Saturday broadcasts begin at 12pm, with a prelude talk by December 5 – 6, 10, 12 – 13, 17 Opera Omaha at 11am. Wednesday encore presentations begin at 6pm. Tickets on sale now ($20 Film Streams Members, Opera Omaha Subscribers, and Met Members; $24 non-members). For more It’s a Wonderful Life 1946 information or tickets, visit filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259. December 25 – 31 And… Directed by Frank Capra. 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 Staff Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at Scott Anderson 1340 Webster Street in downtown Omaha, within Andy Holland Rachel Jacobson, Director the Saddle Creek Records complex—west of Qwest David Jacobson, Chairman Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Center Omaha and one block south of Cuming Street. Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Showtimes begin in the early evening Monday, Mark Javitch Lindsay Trapnell, Educ. & Operations Mgr. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early afternoon Alexander Payne Andrew Bouska, Associate Manager Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. John P. Schlegel, S.J. Amanda Fehlner, Shift Manager Steven W. Seline Cooper Moon, Shift Manager Parking is available in the lot behind our theater, Betiana Simon Jim Foyt, Projectionist accessible from 14th Street (now two-way) between Paul G. Smith Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist Cuming and Webster. Street parking is also Katie Weitz White Craig D, Theater Staff available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Aaron Haug, Theater Staff (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Advisory Board Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Chris Viner, Theater Staff Tickets Kurt Andersen Myriel Boes Nicholas Burroughs, Design Intern Buy tickets in-person at the box office (open 30 Jason Kulbel Connie White, Balcony Booking minutes before the first showtime of the day), online Danny Lee Ladely at filmstreams.org, or at any Homer’s location. Design Partner Robb Nansel Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $8 general Oxide Design Co. Joel Schlessinger admission, $6 for seniors, students, and teachers, Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein and $4 for members. See the reverse side for more Stay in Touch: Sign up to receive information about the benefits of membership. Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus our e-newsletter at filmstreams.org.
Gifts & Carol Gendler Donations Tom & Patti Peterson Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Film Streams Supporters $20,000 + Scott & Sheila Anderson Anonymous Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Many thanks to the following contributors for Weitz Family Foundation Fred & Marcia Backer Nebraska Arts Council Jerry Banks their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Todd & Betiana Simon Shannon & Rik Bonness Foundation Dr. Frederick Bronski Michael & Penny Cox Janie & Allan Murow Marcia & Steve Pitlor Richard D. Holland Terry & Catherine Ferguson Lisa & Bruce Dale Linde Ringling Jeff & Barb Popp Genereux Investment Fred & Janet Davis Kim & Bill Roberts Iris & Marty Ricks $10,000 - $19,999 Management Henry Davis Carol & David Van Metre Todd Robinson Douglas County Visitor Aviture Tony & Claudia Deeb Sandi & Bill Bruns & Cheryle Manasil Improvement Fund Gary & Sally Kaplan Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh Emily & Craig Moody Jan Buckingham Omaha Steaks Rocky Lewis Kathy & Gary Ensz Marcia Joffe-Bouska Jeanne & Pat Salerno Paul & Annette Smith Kevin McCarthy Thomas Fay & Joan Squires & Tom Bouska Judy Schweikart Sokolof Family Foundation Munson Thoroughbreds Anne C. Foley Larry & Andi Kavich Greg Searson The Holland Foundation (Dr. Tim I. Munson) Nelson & Linda Gordman Connie Keith John Selig John & Terrie Ringwalt Ellyn Grant Susan & Jeffrey Aizenberg Bruce & Anne Shackman $5,000 - $9,999 Don & Beth Van de Water Jerry & Patricia Gress Carolyn Anderson Aaron & Robin Shaddy Anonymous Terry & Judy Haney Rabbi & Mrs. Aryeh Azriel Charles G. & Susan L. Smith Sam Walker $500 - $999 Greg & Jeannie Heckman Mogens & Cindy Bay Leonard & Kate Sommer & Elizabeth Emlen Walker Anonymous* Julie Morsman Schroeder Andrew Bernstein Mark & Karen Stacey Bluestem Prairie Foundation University of Nebraska Foundation Jon & Amy Blumenthal Duane & Monte Thompson The Burlington Capital Group/ at Omaha Kallie Larsen My Boes Mike & Susan Toohey Gail & Michael B. Yanney Gerry Morrow Lozier Corporation Julie & Charles Burt Judy Vann Nancy & David Jacobson William & Monica Blizek Sharee & Murray Newman Jim & Anne Carroll Eduardo Vasquez Peter Kiewit Foundation David & Lea Bailis Kiewit Corporation Bill & Linda Orr Bruce & Sharon Clawson John Wagner Richard & Joanie Jacobson & Carolyn McNamara Kutak Rock, LLP Pinnacle Bank Creighton University Mary & Tom Bernstein David Weisser Bob & Maggie Mundy Ed & Ilga Rauchut Hal & Mary Daub Alan & Marcia Baer Family Arnold & Anne Weitz Qwest Foundation Charitible Trust Security National Bank Dick & Chris DeWitt Of Omaha Todd White Joel & Nancy Schlessinger Dr. Douglas Bernard & Rosemary Jim & Judy Wigton Fred & Eve Simon & Karen Brouillette Rob & Norma Shoemaker Duhaime John Wilhelm Valmont Industries, Inc. W. Eric Bunderson Joe Sisson & Jennifer Larsen Roger & Jody duRand Mary Beth & Jim Winner Mike & Brenda Whealy Plonsker Financial Jim & Deb Suttle Jill & Mike Erman Lyn & John Ziegenbein Management Consulting Betsy Ware Janet Farber & Mike Krainak $1,000 - $4,999 Janette Davis & Andrew Fippinger Bev & Dick Fellman Nathan Weinert Gifts Anonymous* Shane & David Kotok Michael Gallner Elvira Garcia In Memoriam Ann & Ken Stinson Robert M. Patterson $250 - $499 Jane Huerter Weekly Robert Slovek David & Linda Gardels Sandy Matthews Dan & Esther Brabec & Karen O’Dowd Anonymous*** BBG Artistry In Memory of Bill Matthews, Soralee & Jerry Cohn Kelly Anderson John Detisch Leonard & Shirley Goldstein in honor of The Met: Live in HD Rose Blumkin Foundation Terry Calek & Lee Polikov & Hillary Nather-Detisch John Guzallis Lincoln Financial Foundation Stuart & Amy Chittenden Harold & Kathleen Logan Lynn Harland George & Peggy Payne Patricia Fornes & Doug Don & Julie Stavneak & Harmon Maher In Kind Support Borsheims Fine Marshall Shari Hofschire Holly & Bruce Hoberman 91.5 KIOS FM Jewelry & Gifts Paul Mileris & Robin Behlers Laurie & Charles Kay Jr. Hal & Mary Holoun Alley Poyner Macchietto First National Bank Drs. Magda Peck Carol & Rick Russell Joseph & Erin Ingrisano Barnhart Press of Omaha and Jim Anderson Susan Scherl Flatiron Cafe Blue Sushi Mike & Susan Lebens Susan Thomas Ron Widman & Julie Crowell Dr. Maurice L. Jay John Brodston Dean & Jessie Rasmussen & Steve Hutchinson Larry & Peggy Zier John Jelinek Rob Gilmer Jerre Tritsch Gail & Irv Veitzer Michael & Laura Alley Kim Kalkowski Hilton Omaha & Kimberly Dunovan Edward G. Warin Mary Beth & Mike Flanagan & Robert Ottemann International Minute Press Saddle Creek Nancy Noddle Stacy Heatherly Michael & Barbara Kelly Kiser Design Construct University Of Nebraska Kurt Andersen Eric Brunt Clark & Emily Lauritzen Kutak Rock, LLP Foundation & Anne Kreamer Tim McMahan Patrick Lavelle La Charlotte Jim & Karen Linder Jean Ann Ballinger & Teresa Gleason Bobette & Jay Lerner Joey Lynch Alexander Payne & Ward Peters Jill & Joe Goldstein Christine & Sean Malloy Metro Magazine Sue & Steve Seline Jo Bass Mark Rousseau Tom Marfisi Omaha City Weekly Hal & Ashlee Koch Ann Bordwine Beeder, MD Jim & Regina Boulay Gary Marshall & Ilka Oberst Omaha Mail Inc. Anne Thorne Weaver Chris & Sue Behr Catherine Eberle Rod & Jane Moseman Oxide Design Co. Lindsey Miller-Lerman John & Nancy Bernstein Mary Helms Patty & Steve Nogg Paparazzi by Appointment John & Dianne Scott Bob Broom & Mary Clarkson Hunter Jones Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Owen Spirit World Sandy & John Lehr Amy Coacher Gail Koch John & Mary Joyce Passarelli The Reader Jill & Terry Petersen James & Laura Commers Margaret Lim Julie & John Petr 89.7 The River
FILM STREAMS DESIGN PARTNER List complete through September 17. For corrections, please email [email protected].
Film Streams Programming Calendar October – December 2009 Film Streams Programming Calendar The Ruth Sokolof Theater . October – December 2009 v3.2
Taxi Driver 1976
New Hollywood: American 70s October 16 – December 24, 2009
Easy Rider 1969 Taxi Driver 1976 Raging Bull 1980 Five Easy Pieces 1970 Chinatown 1974 The Last Picture Show 1971 The Landlord 1970 Dog Day Afternoon 1975 The Exorcist 1973 Days of Heaven 1978 Gimme Shelter 1970 Sleeper 1973 The Long Goodbye 1973 A New Leaf 1971 Series generously sponsored by Nashville 1975 Shampoo 1975 Sam Walker and Elizabeth Emlen Walker. Apocalypse Now 1979 The Parallax View 1974
The 1970s was a watershed decade for American filmmaking, an era defined cinema, since dubbed the New Hollywood, saw the by experimentation and innovation. European films of the 1960s exposed blooming of a cadre of talent—Coppola, Scorsese, American audiences and filmmakers to unconventional, artistic films. This Altman, Ashby, Malick, to name just a few—and influence combined with the social unrest at the time created an audience forever changed the landscape of film. that was hungry for raw and edgy films. The studios had no choice but to open —Lindsay Trapnell, Film Streams Education their doors to brash and daring young filmmakers armed with a strong artistic & Operations Manager vision and a mission to show the truth onscreen. Reflecting the turbulent times and pushing previous boundaries, these films were personal, provocative, and See reverse side of newsletter for laced with outcasts, sex, drugs, and anti-authoritarianism. This new dawn of full calendar of films and dates.
American Stories: 8 Documentaries Presented with the State Humanities Councils October 30 – November 12, 2009
American Dream 1990 Revolution ’67 2007 The Real Dirt Stranger with a Camera 2000 on Farmer John 2005 Ralph Ellison: After Innocence 2005 An American Journey 2002 Hollywood Chinese 2007 Chiefs 2002
An understanding of where we come from, in this series—all supported by one or more state humanities councils an acknowledgment of where we are, an throughout the United States—create a captivating portrait of America over awareness for where we’re headed—this is the past century. Each confronts a grand subject in the tradition of great what the humanities offers us, and perhaps documentary-making: by honing in on personal stories that most effectively, never so resoundingly as through cinema. From incisively, and powerfully convey the essence of that issue. Presented in a Native American basketball team to race and collaboration with the Nebraska Humanities Council and Federation of representation in Hollywood, from individual State Humanities Councils, this special series will coincide with the 2009 rebellion on an Illinois farmland to street-rioting National Humanities Conference held in Omaha from November 5 – 8. in a New Jersey city, the eight documentaries See reverse side of newsletter for full calendar of films and dates.
The Met: Live in HD Forever Young Film Streams’ Family & Children series, made possible, 2009-10 Season in part, with support from Lincoln Financial Group.
Presented with Opera Omaha Babe, the Gallant Pig 1995 October 2 – 3, 8 Tosca – Puccini Der Rosenkavalier – Strauss Sat October 10 (Live) Sat January 9 (Live) The 5,000 Wed October 14 (Encore) Wed January 13 (Encore) Fingers of Dr. T 1953 October 10 – 11, 15, Aida – Verdi Carmen – Bizet 17 – 18, 22 Sat October 24 (Live) Sat January 16 (Live) Wed October 28 (Encore) Wed January 20 (Encore) Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of Turandot – Puccini Simon Boccanegra – Verdi the Were-Rabbit 2005 Sat November 7 (Live) Sat February 6 (Live) October 24 – 25, 29, 31 Wed November 11 (Encore) Wed February 10 (Encore) November 1, 5 Les Contes d’Hoffman – Hamlet – Thomas Annie 1982 Looney Tunes: Offenbach Sat March 27 (Live) November 7 – 8, 12, Bugs Bunny & Friends Sat December 19 (Live) Wed March 31 (Encore) 14 – 15, 19 December 19 – 20 Wed December 23 (Encore) Armida – Rossini The Black Stallion 1979 The Muppet Sat May 1 (Live) November 21 – 22, 26, Christmas Carol 1992 Wed May 5 (Encore) 28 – 29, December 3 December 24, 26, 27, 31
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking 1988 All live Saturday broadcasts begin at 12pm, with a prelude talk by December 5 – 6, 10, 12 – 13, 17 Opera Omaha at 11am. Wednesday encore presentations begin at 6pm. Tickets on sale now ($20 Film Streams Members, Opera Omaha Subscribers, and Met Members; $24 non-members). For more It’s a Wonderful Life 1946 information or tickets, visit filmstreams.org or call (402) 933-0259. December 25 – 31 And… Directed by Frank Capra. 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 Staff Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is located at Scott Anderson 1340 Webster Street in downtown Omaha, within Andy Holland Rachel Jacobson, Director the Saddle Creek Records complex—west of Qwest David Jacobson, Chairman Casey Logan, Communications Coord. Center Omaha and one block south of Cuming Street. Rachel Jacobson, Founder/Director Hallie Sharkey, Membership Associate Showtimes begin in the early evening Monday, Mark Javitch Lindsay Trapnell, Educ. & Operations Mgr. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and early afternoon Alexander Payne Andrew Bouska, Associate Manager Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. John P. Schlegel, S.J. Amanda Fehlner, Shift Manager Steven W. Seline Cooper Moon, Shift Manager Parking is available in the lot behind our theater, Betiana Simon Jim Foyt, Projectionist accessible from 14th Street (now two-way) between Paul G. Smith Jeff Jenkins, Projectionist Cuming and Webster. Street parking is also Katie Weitz White Craig D, Theater Staff available in the vicinity surrounding the cinema Aaron Haug, Theater Staff (free after 5pm weekdays and all day on weekends). Advisory Board Joe Knapp, Theater Staff Chris Viner, Theater Staff Tickets Kurt Andersen Myriel Boes Nicholas Burroughs, Design Intern Buy tickets in-person at the box office (open 30 Jason Kulbel Connie White, Balcony Booking minutes before the first showtime of the day), online Danny Lee Ladely at filmstreams.org, or at any Homer’s location. Design Partner Robb Nansel Unless otherwise noted, tickets are $8 general Oxide Design Co. Joel Schlessinger admission, $6 for seniors, students, and teachers, Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein and $4 for members. See the reverse side for more Stay in Touch: Sign up to receive information about the benefits of membership. Michael B. Yanney, Director Emeritus our e-newsletter at filmstreams.org.
Gifts & Carol Gendler Donations Tom & Patti Peterson Peter & Kristae Zandbergen Film Streams Supporters $20,000 + Scott & Sheila Anderson Anonymous Aaron Ferer & Sons, Co. Many thanks to the following contributors for Weitz Family Foundation Fred & Marcia Backer Nebraska Arts Council Jerry Banks their support of the Ruth Sokolof Theater. Todd & Betiana Simon Shannon & Rik Bonness Foundation Dr. Frederick Bronski Michael & Penny Cox Janie & Allan Murow Marcia & Steve Pitlor Richard D. Holland Terry & Catherine Ferguson Lisa & Bruce Dale Linde Ringling Jeff & Barb Popp Genereux Investment Fred & Janet Davis Kim & Bill Roberts Iris & Marty Ricks $10,000 - $19,999 Management Henry Davis Carol & David Van Metre Todd Robinson Douglas County Visitor Aviture Tony & Claudia Deeb Sandi & Bill Bruns & Cheryle Manasil Improvement Fund Gary & Sally Kaplan Alice & Charlie Deffenbaugh Emily & Craig Moody Jan Buckingham Omaha Steaks Rocky Lewis Kathy & Gary Ensz Marcia Joffe-Bouska Jeanne & Pat Salerno Paul & Annette Smith Kevin McCarthy Thomas Fay & Joan Squires & Tom Bouska Judy Schweikart Sokolof Family Foundation Munson Thoroughbreds Anne C. Foley Larry & Andi Kavich Greg Searson The Holland Foundation (Dr. Tim I. Munson) Nelson & Linda Gordman Connie Keith John Selig John & Terrie Ringwalt Ellyn Grant Susan & Jeffrey Aizenberg Bruce & Anne Shackman $5,000 - $9,999 Don & Beth Van de Water Jerry & Patricia Gress Carolyn Anderson Aaron & Robin Shaddy Anonymous Terry & Judy Haney Rabbi & Mrs. Aryeh Azriel Charles G. & Susan L. Smith Sam Walker $500 - $999 Greg & Jeannie Heckman Mogens & Cindy Bay Leonard & Kate Sommer & Elizabeth Emlen Walker Anonymous* Julie Morsman Schroeder Andrew Bernstein Mark & Karen Stacey Bluestem Prairie Foundation University of Nebraska Foundation Jon & Amy Blumenthal Duane & Monte Thompson The Burlington Capital Group/ at Omaha Kallie Larsen My Boes Mike & Susan Toohey Gail & Michael B. Yanney Gerry Morrow Lozier Corporation Julie & Charles Burt Judy Vann Nancy & David Jacobson William & Monica Blizek Sharee & Murray Newman Jim & Anne Carroll Eduardo Vasquez Peter Kiewit Foundation David & Lea Bailis Kiewit Corporation Bill & Linda Orr Bruce & Sharon Clawson John Wagner Richard & Joanie Jacobson & Carolyn McNamara Kutak Rock, LLP Pinnacle Bank Creighton University Mary & Tom Bernstein David Weisser Bob & Maggie Mundy Ed & Ilga Rauchut Hal & Mary Daub Alan & Marcia Baer Family Arnold & Anne Weitz Qwest Foundation Charitible Trust Security National Bank Dick & Chris DeWitt Of Omaha Todd White Joel & Nancy Schlessinger Dr. Douglas Bernard & Rosemary Jim & Judy Wigton Fred & Eve Simon & Karen Brouillette Rob & Norma Shoemaker Duhaime John Wilhelm Valmont Industries, Inc. W. Eric Bunderson Joe Sisson & Jennifer Larsen Roger & Jody duRand Mary Beth & Jim Winner Mike & Brenda Whealy Plonsker Financial Jim & Deb Suttle Jill & Mike Erman Lyn & John Ziegenbein Management Consulting Betsy Ware Janet Farber & Mike Krainak $1,000 - $4,999 Janette Davis & Andrew Fippinger Bev & Dick Fellman Nathan Weinert Gifts Anonymous* Shane & David Kotok Michael Gallner Elvira Garcia In Memoriam Ann & Ken Stinson Robert M. 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Film Streams Programming Calendar October – December 2009 New Hollywood: American 70s October 16 – December 24, 2009 October 16 – October 22 October 16 – October 22 October 23 – October 29 Easy Rider 1969 Raging Bull 1980 Chinatown 1974 Directed by Dennis Hopper. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Directed by Roman Polanski. What many critics consider to be the film Robert DeNiro, in one of numerous Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, that really sparked the New Hollywood collaborations with Scorsese, depicts the this multi-layered detective neo-noir set movement, EASY RIDER continues to be tumultuous journey of real-life boxer and in 1930s Los Angeles elevates the genre a classic paean to the 1960s, freewheeling, would-be contender Jake LaMotta in a due to its brilliantly spare script by Robert counter-cultural lifestyle. USA; 95 min. thrilling and Oscar-winning performance. Towne, Polanski’s assured direction, Laslo USA; 129 min. Kovacs’ evocative cinematography, and striking performances by Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. USA; 131 min.
Copyright: UA/Photofest October 23 – October 29 October 30 – November 5 The Landlord 1970 The Exorcist 1973 Directed by Hal Ashby. Directed by William Friedkin. Ashby explores issues of race and class Heavy with psychological tension in his debut feature film about a wealthy, enhanced by the Oscar-winning sound white landlord (Beau Bridges) who design, the horror classic THE EXORCIST becomes unexpectedly engaged in the is a ghastly adaptation of the novel by lives of his African-American tenants. William Peter Blatty about a demonically USA; 112 min. possessed child. USA; 132 min.
November 6 – 12 November 13 – 19 November 13 – 19 Gimme Shelter 1970 The Long Nashville 1975 Directed by Albert Maysles, David Goodbye 1973 Directed by Robert Altman. Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin. Directed by Robert Altman. A sprawling musical ode to the country Documentary auteurs Albert and David Using famed detective writer Raymond music capital, Altman also manages to Maysles follow the Rolling Stones on Chandler’s (Double Indemnity, The Big sardonically tackle the intertwined topics their 1969 tour. The film culminates with Sleep) novel as source material, Altman of politics and fame with the help of a Altamont, a tragic concert that many creates this unique and decidedly 1970s large ensemble all-star cast. USA; 159 min. consider the death of the 1960s movement. take on the neo-noir genre. USA; 112 min. USA; 91 min. November 20 – 26 November 20 – 26 November 27 – Apocalypse Now 1979 Taxi Driver 1976 December 3 Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Five Easy Pieces 1970 A harrowing journey into the heart of Featuring one of the most memorable Directed by Bob Rafelson. darkness, this epic award-winning characters in recent film history, the A nuanced character-driven drama, film is a visceral and visually stunning crusading anti-hero Travis Bickle, this marks Jack Nicholson’s breakthrough meditation on the toll war takes on the brilliantly played by DeNiro, Scorsese leading role as an oil rigger struggling to human psyche. USA; 202 min. plunges into the grit and grime of 1970s live up to the promise he showed early in New York. USA; 113 min. life. USA; 98 min. November 27 – December 4 – 10 December 3 Dog Day Afternoon 1975 The Last Picture Directed by Sidney Lumet. Show 1971 Al Pacino fills the screen with a manic, nervous energy as a Directed by Peter Bogdanovich. complicated bank robber in this fast-paced film based loosely on a true story. USA; 125 min. Cybill Shepherd makes her film debut in this coming-of-age story set in a small Arthouse: Bemis Artists Talk Film: Join us Thursday, town in Texas, based on a novel by Larry December 10, 6:30pm, for a special screening and post-show McMurtry. USA; 126 min. discussion moderated by Bemis Center curator Hesse McGraw.
December 4 – 10 December 11 – 17 Days of Heaven 1978 Sleeper 1973 Directed by Terrence Malick. Directed by Woody Allen. This story of a laborer on the run Miles Monroe (Allen) wakes up after 200 (Richard Gere) in the Texas panhandle years of being cryogenically frozen and is bathed in the warm glow of Nestor hilarity ensues in this futuristic farce Almendros’ (and Haskell Wexler’s) featuring one of Allen’s many female Oscar-winning, breathtaking cinematog- muses, Diane Keaton. USA; 89 min. raphy. USA; 94 min.
December 11 – 17 December 18 – 24 December 18 – 24 A New Leaf 1971 Shampoo 1975 The Parallax View 1974 Directed by Elaine May. Directed by Hal Ashby. Directed by Alan J. Pakula. Comedienne/writer Elaine May makes Warren Beatty, at the peak of his sexual A paranoid thriller about political assas- her directorial debut in this social comedy prowess (onscreen and off), portrays a sination starring Warren Beatty, this film about a mismatched couple, with May womanizing hairdresser in this satirical precedes Pakula’s other political conspiracy acting opposite Walter Matthau as perfect film that takes place on the eve of Nixon’s potboiler ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN by comic foils. USA; 102 min. election win in 1968. USA; 109 min. two years. USA; 102 min.
American Stories Presented with the State Humanities Councils October 30 – November 12, 2009
October 30 & November 4 (7pm) October 31 & November 3 (7pm) American Dream 1990 The Real Dirt on Farmer John 2005 Directed by Barbara Kopple. Directed by Taggart Siegel. An Oscar-winning documentary about a meatpackers strike An epic tale about an unconventional Midwesterner who against the profit-turning corporation cutting their wages that transforms his farm into a revolutionary new form of agriculture. pits the local union against its national leaders. USA; 98 min. USA; 82 min. Submitted by the Illinois Humanities Council. Submitted by the Nebraska Humanities Council. November 1 & 2 (7pm) November 5 & 8 (7pm) Hollywood After Innocence 2005 2007 Directed by Jessica Sanders. Chinese Directed by Arthur Dong. The compelling story of the exonerated: seven innocent men—including a police officer, an army sergeant, and a young A look at American cinema through father—imprisoned for decades for crimes they didn’t commit. the lens of the Chinese-American USA; 95 min. Submitted by the Illinois Humanities Council. experience, from the first Chinese- American film in 1916 to Ang Lee’s triumphant BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN ninety years later. USA; 90 min. Submitted by the California Council for the Humanities. Director Screening: Join us Thursday, November 5 for a special Fall screening and post-show Q&A with director Arthur Dong in person.
Collaborations November 6 (7pm) Tuesday, October 13, 6:30pm Revolution ’67 2007 Directed by Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno & Jerome Bongiorno. Inherit the Wind 1960 With chilling archival footage, REVOLUTION ’67 explores Directed by Stanley Kramer. one of the deadliest racial disturbances in recent U.S. history. A special screening and post-show panel discussion pre- USA; 90 min. Submitted by the New Jersey Council for the sented in collaboration with ACLU Nebraska. USA; 128 min. Humanities. Director Screening: Join us Friday, November 6 for Tuesday, October 27, 7pm a special screening and post-show Q&A with directors Reporter 2009 Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno & Jerome Bongiorno in person. Directed by Eric Metzgar. A documentary about Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist November 7 & 10 (7pm) Nicholas Kristof (speaking at KANEKO November 19) with 2000 a post-show panel/Q&A featuring director Eric Metzgar. Stranger with a Camera Presented in collaboration with KANEKO. USA; 90 min. Directed by Elizabeth Barret. A provocative examination of the relationship between those Tuesday, November 17, 6:30pm who make documentaries and those who lead the lives and inhabit the locales they portray. USA; 58 min. Submitted by the The Insider 1999 Southern Humanities Media Fund. Directed by Michael Mann. A special screening and post-show Q&A with Charles J. Mikhail, lead attorney in the litigation against the tobacco November 9 (7pm) industry featured in the film. Presented in collaboration Ralph Ellison: with UNO’s College of Arts & Sciences and the An American Journey 2002 University of Nebraska Foundation. USA; 157 min. Directed by Avon Kirkland. Date TBA A documentary on the literary and intellectual legacy of Ralph Ellison, one of the past century’s most important American Objectified2009 writers on the subject of race and individual identity. USA; 87 Directed by Gary Hustwit. min. Submitted by the Oklahoma Humanities Council. A special screening and post-show discussion, presented in collaboration with design alliance OMAha. November 12 (7pm) Chiefs 2002 Directed by Daniel Junge. Film Streams’ Community Development Committee is accepting proposals from community groups interested in The trials and triumphs of Wyoming partnering on film-related events. For more information, Indian High School’s championship- email [email protected]. seeking basketball team provides the context for this profile of life on the reservation. USA; 87 min. Submitted by the Wyoming Humanities Council.
Coming Soon . Omaha Premieres Starting October 2 Date TBA Bright Star 2009 Lorna’s Silence 2009 Directed by Jane Campion. Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne & Luc Dardenne. A love story based on the 19th century “Engrossing and powerful, which may be just another way romance between young English poet of saying it’s a film by the Dardenne brothers.” (A.O. Scott, John Keats and the outspoken fashion The New York Times) In French/Albanian with English subtitles. designer next door, Fanny Brawne. UK/ Belgium/France/Italy/Germany; 105min. Australia/France; 119 min.
Starting October 9 Date TBA The Beaches of The Cove 2009 Agnès 2009 Directed by Louie Psihoyos. Directed by Agnès Varda. A brave exposé—suspenseful, heart- wrenching, and ultimately inspiring—of A playful, touching, autobiographical the horrific truths behind the multibillion- reflection on art, life, and the movies, from dollar dolphin industry. USA; 94 min. brilliant French filmmaker Varda. In French with English subtitles. France; 110 min.
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Programming and dates subject to change. Film Streams for Students Student Night at the High School Film Club Ruth Sokolof Theater Film Streams’ High School Film Club is a way for students to enjoy great movies and The First Monday of every month is FREE participate in guided discussions about art, subjectivity, and culture. How it works: for full-time students with valid school ID. FREE admission to high school students with ID. Teachers who bring five or more Upcoming dates: Mon, October 5; Mon, students also receive free admission, plus a complimentary movie pass. For info about November 2; Mon, December 7; and Mon, upcoming Film Club screenings, visit our Education page at filmstreams.org. January 4. Made possible through a grant from the Peter Kiewit Foundation. Film Streams’ Education program is supported by a grant from the Qwest Foundation.
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Theater seat plaque inscribed with the name of your choice...... Join or renew at filmstreams.org, or send a check to: Film Streams, P.O. Box Invitation to private event with guest filmmaker . 8485, Omaha, Nebraska 68108. Invitation to special donor event TBD ...... New Hollywood: American 70s October 16 – December 24, 2009 October 16 – October 22 October 16 – October 22 October 23 – October 29 Easy Rider 1969 Raging Bull 1980 Chinatown 1974 Directed by Dennis Hopper. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Directed by Roman Polanski. What many critics consider to be the film Robert DeNiro, in one of numerous Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, that really sparked the New Hollywood collaborations with Scorsese, depicts the this multi-layered detective neo-noir set movement, EASY RIDER continues to be tumultuous journey of real-life boxer and in 1930s Los Angeles elevates the genre a classic paean to the 1960s, freewheeling, would-be contender Jake LaMotta in a due to its brilliantly spare script by Robert counter-cultural lifestyle. USA; 95 min. thrilling and Oscar-winning performance. Towne, Polanski’s assured direction, Laslo USA; 129 min. Kovacs’ evocative cinematography, and striking performances by Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. USA; 131 min.
Copyright: UA/Photofest October 23 – October 29 October 30 – November 5 The Landlord 1970 The Exorcist 1973 Directed by Hal Ashby. Directed by William Friedkin. Ashby explores issues of race and class Heavy with psychological tension in his debut feature film about a wealthy, enhanced by the Oscar-winning sound white landlord (Beau Bridges) who design, the horror classic THE EXORCIST becomes unexpectedly engaged in the is a ghastly adaptation of the novel by lives of his African-American tenants. William Peter Blatty about a demonically USA; 112 min. possessed child. USA; 132 min.
November 6 – 12 November 13 – 19 November 13 – 19 Gimme Shelter 1970 The Long Nashville 1975 Directed by Albert Maysles, David Goodbye 1973 Directed by Robert Altman. Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin. Directed by Robert Altman. A sprawling musical ode to the country Documentary auteurs Albert and David Using famed detective writer Raymond music capital, Altman also manages to Maysles follow the Rolling Stones on Chandler’s (Double Indemnity, The Big sardonically tackle the intertwined topics their 1969 tour. The film culminates with Sleep) novel as source material, Altman of politics and fame with the help of a Altamont, a tragic concert that many creates this unique and decidedly 1970s large ensemble all-star cast. USA; 159 min. consider the death of the 1960s movement. take on the neo-noir genre. USA; 112 min. USA; 91 min. November 20 – 26 November 20 – 26 November 27 – Apocalypse Now 1979 Taxi Driver 1976 December 3 Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Five Easy Pieces 1970 A harrowing journey into the heart of Featuring one of the most memorable Directed by Bob Rafelson. darkness, this epic award-winning characters in recent film history, the A nuanced character-driven drama, film is a visceral and visually stunning crusading anti-hero Travis Bickle, this marks Jack Nicholson’s breakthrough meditation on the toll war takes on the brilliantly played by DeNiro, Scorsese leading role as an oil rigger struggling to human psyche. USA; 202 min. plunges into the grit and grime of 1970s live up to the promise he showed early in New York. USA; 113 min. life. USA; 98 min. November 27 – December 4 – 10 December 3 Dog Day Afternoon 1975 The Last Picture Directed by Sidney Lumet. Show 1971 Al Pacino fills the screen with a manic, nervous energy as a Directed by Peter Bogdanovich. complicated bank robber in this fast-paced film based loosely on a true story. USA; 125 min. Cybill Shepherd makes her film debut in this coming-of-age story set in a small Arthouse: Bemis Artists Talk Film: Join us Thursday, town in Texas, based on a novel by Larry December 10, 6:30pm, for a special screening and post-show McMurtry. USA; 126 min. discussion moderated by Bemis Center curator Hesse McGraw.
December 4 – 10 December 11 – 17 Days of Heaven 1978 Sleeper 1973 Directed by Terrence Malick. Directed by Woody Allen. This story of a laborer on the run Miles Monroe (Allen) wakes up after 200 (Richard Gere) in the Texas panhandle years of being cryogenically frozen and is bathed in the warm glow of Nestor hilarity ensues in this futuristic farce Almendros’ (and Haskell Wexler’s) featuring one of Allen’s many female Oscar-winning, breathtaking cinematog- muses, Diane Keaton. USA; 89 min. raphy. USA; 94 min.
December 11 – 17 December 18 – 24 December 18 – 24 A New Leaf 1971 Shampoo 1975 The Parallax View 1974 Directed by Elaine May. Directed by Hal Ashby. Directed by Alan J. Pakula. Comedienne/writer Elaine May makes Warren Beatty, at the peak of his sexual A paranoid thriller about political assas- her directorial debut in this social comedy prowess (onscreen and off), portrays a sination starring Warren Beatty, this film about a mismatched couple, with May womanizing hairdresser in this satirical precedes Pakula’s other political conspiracy acting opposite Walter Matthau as perfect film that takes place on the eve of Nixon’s potboiler ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN by comic foils. USA; 102 min. election win in 1968. USA; 109 min. two years. USA; 102 min.
American Stories Presented with the State Humanities Councils October 30 – November 12, 2009
October 30 & November 4 (7pm) October 31 & November 3 (7pm) American Dream 1990 The Real Dirt on Farmer John 2005 Directed by Barbara Kopple. Directed by Taggart Siegel. An Oscar-winning documentary about a meatpackers strike An epic tale about an unconventional Midwesterner who against the profit-turning corporation cutting their wages that transforms his farm into a revolutionary new form of agriculture. pits the local union against its national leaders. USA; 98 min. USA; 82 min. Submitted by the Illinois Humanities Council. Submitted by the Nebraska Humanities Council. November 1 & 2 (7pm) November 5 & 8 (7pm) Hollywood After Innocence 2005 2007 Directed by Jessica Sanders. Chinese Directed by Arthur Dong. The compelling story of the exonerated: seven innocent men—including a police officer, an army sergeant, and a young A look at American cinema through father—imprisoned for decades for crimes they didn’t commit. the lens of the Chinese-American USA; 95 min. Submitted by the Illinois Humanities Council. experience, from the first Chinese- American film in 1916 to Ang Lee’s triumphant BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN ninety years later. USA; 90 min. Submitted by the California Council for the Humanities. Director Screening: Join us Thursday, November 5 for a special Fall screening and post-show Q&A with director Arthur Dong in person.
Collaborations November 6 (7pm) Tuesday, October 13, 6:30pm Revolution ’67 2007 Directed by Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno & Jerome Bongiorno. Inherit the Wind 1960 With chilling archival footage, REVOLUTION ’67 explores Directed by Stanley Kramer. one of the deadliest racial disturbances in recent U.S. history. A special screening and post-show panel discussion pre- USA; 90 min. Submitted by the New Jersey Council for the sented in collaboration with ACLU Nebraska. USA; 128 min. Humanities. Director Screening: Join us Friday, November 6 for Tuesday, October 27, 7pm a special screening and post-show Q&A with directors Reporter 2009 Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno & Jerome Bongiorno in person. Directed by Eric Metzgar. A documentary about Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist November 7 & 10 (7pm) Nicholas Kristof (speaking at KANEKO November 19) with 2000 a post-show panel/Q&A featuring director Eric Metzgar. Stranger with a Camera Presented in collaboration with KANEKO. USA; 90 min. Directed by Elizabeth Barret. A provocative examination of the relationship between those Tuesday, November 17, 6:30pm who make documentaries and those who lead the lives and inhabit the locales they portray. USA; 58 min. Submitted by the The Insider 1999 Southern Humanities Media Fund. Directed by Michael Mann. A special screening and post-show Q&A with Charles J. Mikhail, lead attorney in the litigation against the tobacco November 9 (7pm) industry featured in the film. Presented in collaboration Ralph Ellison: with UNO’s College of Arts & Sciences and the An American Journey 2002 University of Nebraska Foundation. USA; 157 min. Directed by Avon Kirkland. Date TBA A documentary on the literary and intellectual legacy of Ralph Ellison, one of the past century’s most important American Objectified2009 writers on the subject of race and individual identity. USA; 87 Directed by Gary Hustwit. min. Submitted by the Oklahoma Humanities Council. A special screening and post-show discussion, presented in collaboration with design alliance OMAha. November 12 (7pm) Chiefs 2002 Directed by Daniel Junge. Film Streams’ Community Development Committee is accepting proposals from community groups interested in The trials and triumphs of Wyoming partnering on film-related events. For more information, Indian High School’s championship- email [email protected]. seeking basketball team provides the context for this profile of life on the reservation. USA; 87 min. Submitted by the Wyoming Humanities Council.
Coming Soon . Omaha Premieres Starting October 2 Date TBA Bright Star 2009 Lorna’s Silence 2009 Directed by Jane Campion. Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne & Luc Dardenne. A love story based on the 19th century “Engrossing and powerful, which may be just another way romance between young English poet of saying it’s a film by the Dardenne brothers.” (A.O. Scott, John Keats and the outspoken fashion The New York Times) In French/Albanian with English subtitles. designer next door, Fanny Brawne. UK/ Belgium/France/Italy/Germany; 105min. Australia/France; 119 min.
Starting October 9 Date TBA The Beaches of The Cove 2009 Agnès 2009 Directed by Louie Psihoyos. Directed by Agnès Varda. A brave exposé—suspenseful, heart- wrenching, and ultimately inspiring—of A playful, touching, autobiographical the horrific truths behind the multibillion- reflection on art, life, and the movies, from dollar dolphin industry. USA; 94 min. brilliant French filmmaker Varda. In French with English subtitles. France; 110 min.
Buy tickets and read more about these films at filmstreams.org.
Programming and dates subject to change. Film Streams for Students Student Night at the High School Film Club Ruth Sokolof Theater Film Streams’ High School Film Club is a way for students to enjoy great movies and The First Monday of every month is FREE participate in guided discussions about art, subjectivity, and culture. How it works: for full-time students with valid school ID. FREE admission to high school students with ID. Teachers who bring five or more Upcoming dates: Mon, October 5; Mon, students also receive free admission, plus a complimentary movie pass. For info about November 2; Mon, December 7; and Mon, upcoming Film Club screenings, visit our Education page at filmstreams.org. January 4. Made possible through a grant from the Peter Kiewit Foundation. Film Streams’ Education program is supported by a grant from the Qwest Foundation.
Support Quality Cinema Become a Film Streams Member Join or renew at filmstreams.org, or send a check to the address listed below.
Groundbreaking new films from around Membership Levels & Benefits the world. Classics and contemporary $1,000 $250 $250 $100 $100 $500 $500 $50 $50 $2,500 favorites returned to the big screen. Film Streams Member Card...... $5,000
Rare titles and newly restored prints. .
Discounted tickets ($4) for member INDIv. . . . . DUAL C S . . . P
An innovative education program. DI BENEFACTO uppo Discounted concessions (20%) . ont at
Q&A’s with visiting filmmakers. R ECTO r Advance notice of special events...... r ibuto ...... r on
te As a Film Streams Member, you’re Film Streams’ print and email newsletters...... r helping us bring new and exciting film R
Discounted tickets ($4) for member and a guest r opportunities to the Omaha-Council ...... R . . . . Bluffs area. Recognition in Film Streams’ print newsletter...... Film Streams reusable grocery tote . You’ll also receive great benefits, including Discounted tickets ($4) for member and up to 3 guests reduced ticket prices ($4.00), 20% off . concessions, and advance notice of Special invitation to press screenings to preview upcoming films...... special events and screenings. Advance notice and priority purchasing for special events ......
Theater seat plaque inscribed with the name of your choice...... Join or renew at filmstreams.org, or send a check to: Film Streams, P.O. Box Invitation to private event with guest filmmaker . 8485, Omaha, Nebraska 68108. Invitation to special donor event TBD ...... New Hollywood: American 70s October 16 – December 24, 2009 October 16 – October 22 October 16 – October 22 October 23 – October 29 Easy Rider 1969 Raging Bull 1980 Chinatown 1974 Directed by Dennis Hopper. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Directed by Roman Polanski. What many critics consider to be the film Robert DeNiro, in one of numerous Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, that really sparked the New Hollywood collaborations with Scorsese, depicts the this multi-layered detective neo-noir set movement, EASY RIDER continues to be tumultuous journey of real-life boxer and in 1930s Los Angeles elevates the genre a classic paean to the 1960s, freewheeling, would-be contender Jake LaMotta in a due to its brilliantly spare script by Robert counter-cultural lifestyle. USA; 95 min. thrilling and Oscar-winning performance. Towne, Polanski’s assured direction, Laslo USA; 129 min. Kovacs’ evocative cinematography, and striking performances by Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. USA; 131 min.
Copyright: UA/Photofest October 23 – October 29 October 30 – November 5 The Landlord 1970 The Exorcist 1973 Directed by Hal Ashby. Directed by William Friedkin. Ashby explores issues of race and class Heavy with psychological tension in his debut feature film about a wealthy, enhanced by the Oscar-winning sound white landlord (Beau Bridges) who design, the horror classic THE EXORCIST becomes unexpectedly engaged in the is a ghastly adaptation of the novel by lives of his African-American tenants. William Peter Blatty about a demonically USA; 112 min. possessed child. USA; 132 min.
November 6 – 12 November 13 – 19 November 13 – 19 Gimme Shelter 1970 The Long Nashville 1975 Directed by Albert Maysles, David Goodbye 1973 Directed by Robert Altman. Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin. Directed by Robert Altman. A sprawling musical ode to the country Documentary auteurs Albert and David Using famed detective writer Raymond music capital, Altman also manages to Maysles follow the Rolling Stones on Chandler’s (Double Indemnity, The Big sardonically tackle the intertwined topics their 1969 tour. The film culminates with Sleep) novel as source material, Altman of politics and fame with the help of a Altamont, a tragic concert that many creates this unique and decidedly 1970s large ensemble all-star cast. USA; 159 min. consider the death of the 1960s movement. take on the neo-noir genre. USA; 112 min. USA; 91 min. November 20 – 26 November 20 – 26 November 27 – Apocalypse Now 1979 Taxi Driver 1976 December 3 Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Five Easy Pieces 1970 A harrowing journey into the heart of Featuring one of the most memorable Directed by Bob Rafelson. darkness, this epic award-winning characters in recent film history, the A nuanced character-driven drama, film is a visceral and visually stunning crusading anti-hero Travis Bickle, this marks Jack Nicholson’s breakthrough meditation on the toll war takes on the brilliantly played by DeNiro, Scorsese leading role as an oil rigger struggling to human psyche. USA; 202 min. plunges into the grit and grime of 1970s live up to the promise he showed early in New York. USA; 113 min. life. USA; 98 min. November 27 – December 4 – 10 December 3 Dog Day Afternoon 1975 The Last Picture Directed by Sidney Lumet. Show 1971 Al Pacino fills the screen with a manic, nervous energy as a Directed by Peter Bogdanovich. complicated bank robber in this fast-paced film based loosely on a true story. USA; 125 min. Cybill Shepherd makes her film debut in this coming-of-age story set in a small Arthouse: Bemis Artists Talk Film: Join us Thursday, town in Texas, based on a novel by Larry December 10, 6:30pm, for a special screening and post-show McMurtry. USA; 126 min. discussion moderated by Bemis Center curator Hesse McGraw.
December 4 – 10 December 11 – 17 Days of Heaven 1978 Sleeper 1973 Directed by Terrence Malick. Directed by Woody Allen. This story of a laborer on the run Miles Monroe (Allen) wakes up after 200 (Richard Gere) in the Texas panhandle years of being cryogenically frozen and is bathed in the warm glow of Nestor hilarity ensues in this futuristic farce Almendros’ (and Haskell Wexler’s) featuring one of Allen’s many female Oscar-winning, breathtaking cinematog- muses, Diane Keaton. USA; 89 min. raphy. USA; 94 min.
December 11 – 17 December 18 – 24 December 18 – 24 A New Leaf 1971 Shampoo 1975 The Parallax View 1974 Directed by Elaine May. Directed by Hal Ashby. Directed by Alan J. Pakula. Comedienne/writer Elaine May makes Warren Beatty, at the peak of his sexual A paranoid thriller about political assas- her directorial debut in this social comedy prowess (onscreen and off), portrays a sination starring Warren Beatty, this film about a mismatched couple, with May womanizing hairdresser in this satirical precedes Pakula’s other political conspiracy acting opposite Walter Matthau as perfect film that takes place on the eve of Nixon’s potboiler ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN by comic foils. USA; 102 min. election win in 1968. USA; 109 min. two years. USA; 102 min.
American Stories Presented with the State Humanities Councils October 30 – November 12, 2009
October 30 & November 4 (7pm) October 31 & November 3 (7pm) American Dream 1990 The Real Dirt on Farmer John 2005 Directed by Barbara Kopple. Directed by Taggart Siegel. An Oscar-winning documentary about a meatpackers strike An epic tale about an unconventional Midwesterner who against the profit-turning corporation cutting their wages that transforms his farm into a revolutionary new form of agriculture. pits the local union against its national leaders. USA; 98 min. USA; 82 min. Submitted by the Illinois Humanities Council. Submitted by the Nebraska Humanities Council. November 1 & 2 (7pm) November 5 & 8 (7pm) Hollywood After Innocence 2005 2007 Directed by Jessica Sanders. Chinese Directed by Arthur Dong. The compelling story of the exonerated: seven innocent men—including a police officer, an army sergeant, and a young A look at American cinema through father—imprisoned for decades for crimes they didn’t commit. the lens of the Chinese-American USA; 95 min. Submitted by the Illinois Humanities Council. experience, from the first Chinese- American film in 1916 to Ang Lee’s triumphant BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN ninety years later. USA; 90 min. Submitted by the California Council for the Humanities. Director Screening: Join us Thursday, November 5 for a special Fall screening and post-show Q&A with director Arthur Dong in person.
Collaborations November 6 (7pm) Tuesday, October 13, 6:30pm Revolution ’67 2007 Directed by Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno & Jerome Bongiorno. Inherit the Wind 1960 With chilling archival footage, REVOLUTION ’67 explores Directed by Stanley Kramer. one of the deadliest racial disturbances in recent U.S. history. A special screening and post-show panel discussion pre- USA; 90 min. Submitted by the New Jersey Council for the sented in collaboration with ACLU Nebraska. USA; 128 min. Humanities. Director Screening: Join us Friday, November 6 for Tuesday, October 27, 7pm a special screening and post-show Q&A with directors Reporter 2009 Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno & Jerome Bongiorno in person. Directed by Eric Metzgar. A documentary about Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist November 7 & 10 (7pm) Nicholas Kristof (speaking at KANEKO November 19) with 2000 a post-show panel/Q&A featuring director Eric Metzgar. Stranger with a Camera Presented in collaboration with KANEKO. USA; 90 min. Directed by Elizabeth Barret. A provocative examination of the relationship between those Tuesday, November 17, 6:30pm who make documentaries and those who lead the lives and inhabit the locales they portray. USA; 58 min. Submitted by the The Insider 1999 Southern Humanities Media Fund. Directed by Michael Mann. A special screening and post-show Q&A with Charles J. Mikhail, lead attorney in the litigation against the tobacco November 9 (7pm) industry featured in the film. Presented in collaboration Ralph Ellison: with UNO’s College of Arts & Sciences and the An American Journey 2002 University of Nebraska Foundation. USA; 157 min. Directed by Avon Kirkland. Date TBA A documentary on the literary and intellectual legacy of Ralph Ellison, one of the past century’s most important American Objectified2009 writers on the subject of race and individual identity. USA; 87 Directed by Gary Hustwit. min. Submitted by the Oklahoma Humanities Council. A special screening and post-show discussion, presented in collaboration with design alliance OMAha. November 12 (7pm) Chiefs 2002 Directed by Daniel Junge. Film Streams’ Community Development Committee is accepting proposals from community groups interested in The trials and triumphs of Wyoming partnering on film-related events. For more information, Indian High School’s championship- email [email protected]. seeking basketball team provides the context for this profile of life on the reservation. USA; 87 min. Submitted by the Wyoming Humanities Council.
Coming Soon . Omaha Premieres Starting October 2 Date TBA Bright Star 2009 Lorna’s Silence 2009 Directed by Jane Campion. Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne & Luc Dardenne. A love story based on the 19th century “Engrossing and powerful, which may be just another way romance between young English poet of saying it’s a film by the Dardenne brothers.” (A.O. Scott, John Keats and the outspoken fashion The New York Times) In French/Albanian with English subtitles. designer next door, Fanny Brawne. UK/ Belgium/France/Italy/Germany; 105min. Australia/France; 119 min.
Starting October 9 Date TBA The Beaches of The Cove 2009 Agnès 2009 Directed by Louie Psihoyos. Directed by Agnès Varda. A brave exposé—suspenseful, heart- wrenching, and ultimately inspiring—of A playful, touching, autobiographical the horrific truths behind the multibillion- reflection on art, life, and the movies, from dollar dolphin industry. USA; 94 min. brilliant French filmmaker Varda. In French with English subtitles. France; 110 min.
Buy tickets and read more about these films at filmstreams.org.
Programming and dates subject to change. Film Streams for Students Student Night at the High School Film Club Ruth Sokolof Theater Film Streams’ High School Film Club is a way for students to enjoy great movies and The First Monday of every month is FREE participate in guided discussions about art, subjectivity, and culture. How it works: for full-time students with valid school ID. FREE admission to high school students with ID. Teachers who bring five or more Upcoming dates: Mon, October 5; Mon, students also receive free admission, plus a complimentary movie pass. For info about November 2; Mon, December 7; and Mon, upcoming Film Club screenings, visit our Education page at filmstreams.org. January 4. Made possible through a grant from the Peter Kiewit Foundation. Film Streams’ Education program is supported by a grant from the Qwest Foundation.
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Theater seat plaque inscribed with the name of your choice...... Join or renew at filmstreams.org, or send a check to: Film Streams, P.O. Box Invitation to private event with guest filmmaker . 8485, Omaha, Nebraska 68108. Invitation to special donor event TBD ...... New Hollywood: American 70s October 16 – December 24, 2009 October 16 – October 22 October 16 – October 22 October 23 – October 29 Easy Rider 1969 Raging Bull 1980 Chinatown 1974 Directed by Dennis Hopper. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Directed by Roman Polanski. What many critics consider to be the film Robert DeNiro, in one of numerous Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, that really sparked the New Hollywood collaborations with Scorsese, depicts the this multi-layered detective neo-noir set movement, EASY RIDER continues to be tumultuous journey of real-life boxer and in 1930s Los Angeles elevates the genre a classic paean to the 1960s, freewheeling, would-be contender Jake LaMotta in a due to its brilliantly spare script by Robert counter-cultural lifestyle. USA; 95 min. thrilling and Oscar-winning performance. Towne, Polanski’s assured direction, Laslo USA; 129 min. Kovacs’ evocative cinematography, and striking performances by Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. USA; 131 min.
Copyright: UA/Photofest October 23 – October 29 October 30 – November 5 The Landlord 1970 The Exorcist 1973 Directed by Hal Ashby. Directed by William Friedkin. Ashby explores issues of race and class Heavy with psychological tension in his debut feature film about a wealthy, enhanced by the Oscar-winning sound white landlord (Beau Bridges) who design, the horror classic THE EXORCIST becomes unexpectedly engaged in the is a ghastly adaptation of the novel by lives of his African-American tenants. William Peter Blatty about a demonically USA; 112 min. possessed child. USA; 132 min.
November 6 – 12 November 13 – 19 November 13 – 19 Gimme Shelter 1970 The Long Nashville 1975 Directed by Albert Maysles, David Goodbye 1973 Directed by Robert Altman. Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin. Directed by Robert Altman. A sprawling musical ode to the country Documentary auteurs Albert and David Using famed detective writer Raymond music capital, Altman also manages to Maysles follow the Rolling Stones on Chandler’s (Double Indemnity, The Big sardonically tackle the intertwined topics their 1969 tour. The film culminates with Sleep) novel as source material, Altman of politics and fame with the help of a Altamont, a tragic concert that many creates this unique and decidedly 1970s large ensemble all-star cast. USA; 159 min. consider the death of the 1960s movement. take on the neo-noir genre. USA; 112 min. USA; 91 min. November 20 – 26 November 20 – 26 November 27 – Apocalypse Now 1979 Taxi Driver 1976 December 3 Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Five Easy Pieces 1970 A harrowing journey into the heart of Featuring one of the most memorable Directed by Bob Rafelson. darkness, this epic award-winning characters in recent film history, the A nuanced character-driven drama, film is a visceral and visually stunning crusading anti-hero Travis Bickle, this marks Jack Nicholson’s breakthrough meditation on the toll war takes on the brilliantly played by DeNiro, Scorsese leading role as an oil rigger struggling to human psyche. USA; 202 min. plunges into the grit and grime of 1970s live up to the promise he showed early in New York. USA; 113 min. life. USA; 98 min. November 27 – December 4 – 10 December 3 Dog Day Afternoon 1975 The Last Picture Directed by Sidney Lumet. Show 1971 Al Pacino fills the screen with a manic, nervous energy as a Directed by Peter Bogdanovich. complicated bank robber in this fast-paced film based loosely on a true story. USA; 125 min. Cybill Shepherd makes her film debut in this coming-of-age story set in a small Arthouse: Bemis Artists Talk Film: Join us Thursday, town in Texas, based on a novel by Larry December 10, 6:30pm, for a special screening and post-show McMurtry. USA; 126 min. discussion moderated by Bemis Center curator Hesse McGraw.
December 4 – 10 December 11 – 17 Days of Heaven 1978 Sleeper 1973 Directed by Terrence Malick. Directed by Woody Allen. This story of a laborer on the run Miles Monroe (Allen) wakes up after 200 (Richard Gere) in the Texas panhandle years of being cryogenically frozen and is bathed in the warm glow of Nestor hilarity ensues in this futuristic farce Almendros’ (and Haskell Wexler’s) featuring one of Allen’s many female Oscar-winning, breathtaking cinematog- muses, Diane Keaton. USA; 89 min. raphy. USA; 94 min.
December 11 – 17 December 18 – 24 December 18 – 24 A New Leaf 1971 Shampoo 1975 The Parallax View 1974 Directed by Elaine May. Directed by Hal Ashby. Directed by Alan J. Pakula. Comedienne/writer Elaine May makes Warren Beatty, at the peak of his sexual A paranoid thriller about political assas- her directorial debut in this social comedy prowess (onscreen and off), portrays a sination starring Warren Beatty, this film about a mismatched couple, with May womanizing hairdresser in this satirical precedes Pakula’s other political conspiracy acting opposite Walter Matthau as perfect film that takes place on the eve of Nixon’s potboiler ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN by comic foils. USA; 102 min. election win in 1968. USA; 109 min. two years. USA; 102 min.
American Stories Presented with the State Humanities Councils October 30 – November 12, 2009
October 30 & November 4 (7pm) October 31 & November 3 (7pm) American Dream 1990 The Real Dirt on Farmer John 2005 Directed by Barbara Kopple. Directed by Taggart Siegel. An Oscar-winning documentary about a meatpackers strike An epic tale about an unconventional Midwesterner who against the profit-turning corporation cutting their wages that transforms his farm into a revolutionary new form of agriculture. pits the local union against its national leaders. USA; 98 min. USA; 82 min. Submitted by the Illinois Humanities Council. Submitted by the Nebraska Humanities Council. November 1 & 2 (7pm) November 5 & 8 (7pm) Hollywood After Innocence 2005 2007 Directed by Jessica Sanders. Chinese Directed by Arthur Dong. The compelling story of the exonerated: seven innocent men—including a police officer, an army sergeant, and a young A look at American cinema through father—imprisoned for decades for crimes they didn’t commit. the lens of the Chinese-American USA; 95 min. Submitted by the Illinois Humanities Council. experience, from the first Chinese- American film in 1916 to Ang Lee’s triumphant BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN ninety years later. USA; 90 min. Submitted by the California Council for the Humanities. Director Screening: Join us Thursday, November 5 for a special Fall screening and post-show Q&A with director Arthur Dong in person.
Collaborations November 6 (7pm) Tuesday, October 13, 6:30pm Revolution ’67 2007 Directed by Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno & Jerome Bongiorno. Inherit the Wind 1960 With chilling archival footage, REVOLUTION ’67 explores Directed by Stanley Kramer. one of the deadliest racial disturbances in recent U.S. history. A special screening and post-show panel discussion pre- USA; 90 min. Submitted by the New Jersey Council for the sented in collaboration with ACLU Nebraska. USA; 128 min. Humanities. Director Screening: Join us Friday, November 6 for Tuesday, October 27, 7pm a special screening and post-show Q&A with directors Reporter 2009 Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno & Jerome Bongiorno in person. Directed by Eric Metzgar. A documentary about Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist November 7 & 10 (7pm) Nicholas Kristof (speaking at KANEKO November 19) with 2000 a post-show panel/Q&A featuring director Eric Metzgar. Stranger with a Camera Presented in collaboration with KANEKO. USA; 90 min. Directed by Elizabeth Barret. A provocative examination of the relationship between those Tuesday, November 17, 6:30pm who make documentaries and those who lead the lives and inhabit the locales they portray. USA; 58 min. Submitted by the The Insider 1999 Southern Humanities Media Fund. Directed by Michael Mann. A special screening and post-show Q&A with Charles J. Mikhail, lead attorney in the litigation against the tobacco November 9 (7pm) industry featured in the film. Presented in collaboration Ralph Ellison: with UNO’s College of Arts & Sciences and the An American Journey 2002 University of Nebraska Foundation. USA; 157 min. Directed by Avon Kirkland. Date TBA A documentary on the literary and intellectual legacy of Ralph Ellison, one of the past century’s most important American Objectified2009 writers on the subject of race and individual identity. USA; 87 Directed by Gary Hustwit. min. Submitted by the Oklahoma Humanities Council. A special screening and post-show discussion, presented in collaboration with design alliance OMAha. November 12 (7pm) Chiefs 2002 Directed by Daniel Junge. Film Streams’ Community Development Committee is accepting proposals from community groups interested in The trials and triumphs of Wyoming partnering on film-related events. For more information, Indian High School’s championship- email [email protected]. seeking basketball team provides the context for this profile of life on the reservation. USA; 87 min. Submitted by the Wyoming Humanities Council.
Coming Soon . Omaha Premieres Starting October 2 Date TBA Bright Star 2009 Lorna’s Silence 2009 Directed by Jane Campion. Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne & Luc Dardenne. A love story based on the 19th century “Engrossing and powerful, which may be just another way romance between young English poet of saying it’s a film by the Dardenne brothers.” (A.O. Scott, John Keats and the outspoken fashion The New York Times) In French/Albanian with English subtitles. designer next door, Fanny Brawne. UK/ Belgium/France/Italy/Germany; 105min. Australia/France; 119 min.
Starting October 9 Date TBA The Beaches of The Cove 2009 Agnès 2009 Directed by Louie Psihoyos. Directed by Agnès Varda. A brave exposé—suspenseful, heart- wrenching, and ultimately inspiring—of A playful, touching, autobiographical the horrific truths behind the multibillion- reflection on art, life, and the movies, from dollar dolphin industry. USA; 94 min. brilliant French filmmaker Varda. In French with English subtitles. France; 110 min.
Buy tickets and read more about these films at filmstreams.org.
Programming and dates subject to change. Film Streams for Students Student Night at the High School Film Club Ruth Sokolof Theater Film Streams’ High School Film Club is a way for students to enjoy great movies and The First Monday of every month is FREE participate in guided discussions about art, subjectivity, and culture. How it works: for full-time students with valid school ID. FREE admission to high school students with ID. Teachers who bring five or more Upcoming dates: Mon, October 5; Mon, students also receive free admission, plus a complimentary movie pass. For info about November 2; Mon, December 7; and Mon, upcoming Film Club screenings, visit our Education page at filmstreams.org. January 4. Made possible through a grant from the Peter Kiewit Foundation. Film Streams’ Education program is supported by a grant from the Qwest Foundation.
Support Quality Cinema Become a Film Streams Member Join or renew at filmstreams.org, or send a check to the address listed below.
Groundbreaking new films from around Membership Levels & Benefits the world. Classics and contemporary $1,000 $250 $250 $100 $100 $500 $500 $50 $50 $2,500 favorites returned to the big screen. Film Streams Member Card...... $5,000
Rare titles and newly restored prints. .
Discounted tickets ($4) for member INDIv. . . . . DUAL C S . . . P
An innovative education program. DI BENEFACTO uppo Discounted concessions (20%) . ont at
Q&A’s with visiting filmmakers. R ECTO r Advance notice of special events...... r ibuto ...... r on
te As a Film Streams Member, you’re Film Streams’ print and email newsletters...... r helping us bring new and exciting film R
Discounted tickets ($4) for member and a guest r opportunities to the Omaha-Council ...... R . . . . Bluffs area. Recognition in Film Streams’ print newsletter...... Film Streams reusable grocery tote . You’ll also receive great benefits, including Discounted tickets ($4) for member and up to 3 guests reduced ticket prices ($4.00), 20% off . concessions, and advance notice of Special invitation to press screenings to preview upcoming films...... special events and screenings. Advance notice and priority purchasing for special events ......
Theater seat plaque inscribed with the name of your choice...... Join or renew at filmstreams.org, or send a check to: Film Streams, P.O. Box Invitation to private event with guest filmmaker . 8485, Omaha, Nebraska 68108. Invitation to special donor event TBD ...... New Hollywood: American 70s October 16 – December 24, 2009 October 16 – October 22 October 16 – October 22 October 23 – October 29 Easy Rider 1969 Raging Bull 1980 Chinatown 1974 Directed by Dennis Hopper. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Directed by Roman Polanski. What many critics consider to be the film Robert DeNiro, in one of numerous Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, that really sparked the New Hollywood collaborations with Scorsese, depicts the this multi-layered detective neo-noir set movement, EASY RIDER continues to be tumultuous journey of real-life boxer and in 1930s Los Angeles elevates the genre a classic paean to the 1960s, freewheeling, would-be contender Jake LaMotta in a due to its brilliantly spare script by Robert counter-cultural lifestyle. USA; 95 min. thrilling and Oscar-winning performance. Towne, Polanski’s assured direction, Laslo USA; 129 min. Kovacs’ evocative cinematography, and striking performances by Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. USA; 131 min.
Copyright: UA/Photofest October 23 – October 29 October 30 – November 5 The Landlord 1970 The Exorcist 1973 Directed by Hal Ashby. Directed by William Friedkin. Ashby explores issues of race and class Heavy with psychological tension in his debut feature film about a wealthy, enhanced by the Oscar-winning sound white landlord (Beau Bridges) who design, the horror classic THE EXORCIST becomes unexpectedly engaged in the is a ghastly adaptation of the novel by lives of his African-American tenants. William Peter Blatty about a demonically USA; 112 min. possessed child. USA; 132 min.
November 6 – 12 November 13 – 19 November 13 – 19 Gimme Shelter 1970 The Long Nashville 1975 Directed by Albert Maysles, David Goodbye 1973 Directed by Robert Altman. Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin. Directed by Robert Altman. A sprawling musical ode to the country Documentary auteurs Albert and David Using famed detective writer Raymond music capital, Altman also manages to Maysles follow the Rolling Stones on Chandler’s (Double Indemnity, The Big sardonically tackle the intertwined topics their 1969 tour. The film culminates with Sleep) novel as source material, Altman of politics and fame with the help of a Altamont, a tragic concert that many creates this unique and decidedly 1970s large ensemble all-star cast. USA; 159 min. consider the death of the 1960s movement. take on the neo-noir genre. USA; 112 min. USA; 91 min. November 20 – 26 November 20 – 26 November 27 – Apocalypse Now 1979 Taxi Driver 1976 December 3 Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Five Easy Pieces 1970 A harrowing journey into the heart of Featuring one of the most memorable Directed by Bob Rafelson. darkness, this epic award-winning characters in recent film history, the A nuanced character-driven drama, film is a visceral and visually stunning crusading anti-hero Travis Bickle, this marks Jack Nicholson’s breakthrough meditation on the toll war takes on the brilliantly played by DeNiro, Scorsese leading role as an oil rigger struggling to human psyche. USA; 202 min. plunges into the grit and grime of 1970s live up to the promise he showed early in New York. USA; 113 min. life. USA; 98 min. November 27 – December 4 – 10 December 3 Dog Day Afternoon 1975 The Last Picture Directed by Sidney Lumet. Show 1971 Al Pacino fills the screen with a manic, nervous energy as a Directed by Peter Bogdanovich. complicated bank robber in this fast-paced film based loosely on a true story. USA; 125 min. Cybill Shepherd makes her film debut in this coming-of-age story set in a small Arthouse: Bemis Artists Talk Film: Join us Thursday, town in Texas, based on a novel by Larry December 10, 6:30pm, for a special screening and post-show McMurtry. USA; 126 min. discussion moderated by Bemis Center curator Hesse McGraw.
December 4 – 10 December 11 – 17 Days of Heaven 1978 Sleeper 1973 Directed by Terrence Malick. Directed by Woody Allen. This story of a laborer on the run Miles Monroe (Allen) wakes up after 200 (Richard Gere) in the Texas panhandle years of being cryogenically frozen and is bathed in the warm glow of Nestor hilarity ensues in this futuristic farce Almendros’ (and Haskell Wexler’s) featuring one of Allen’s many female Oscar-winning, breathtaking cinematog- muses, Diane Keaton. USA; 89 min. raphy. USA; 94 min.
December 11 – 17 December 18 – 24 December 18 – 24 A New Leaf 1971 Shampoo 1975 The Parallax View 1974 Directed by Elaine May. Directed by Hal Ashby. Directed by Alan J. Pakula. Comedienne/writer Elaine May makes Warren Beatty, at the peak of his sexual A paranoid thriller about political assas- her directorial debut in this social comedy prowess (onscreen and off), portrays a sination starring Warren Beatty, this film about a mismatched couple, with May womanizing hairdresser in this satirical precedes Pakula’s other political conspiracy acting opposite Walter Matthau as perfect film that takes place on the eve of Nixon’s potboiler ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN by comic foils. USA; 102 min. election win in 1968. USA; 109 min. two years. USA; 102 min.
American Stories Presented with the State Humanities Councils October 30 – November 12, 2009
October 30 & November 4 (7pm) October 31 & November 3 (7pm) American Dream 1990 The Real Dirt on Farmer John 2005 Directed by Barbara Kopple. Directed by Taggart Siegel. An Oscar-winning documentary about a meatpackers strike An epic tale about an unconventional Midwesterner who against the profit-turning corporation cutting their wages that transforms his farm into a revolutionary new form of agriculture. pits the local union against its national leaders. USA; 98 min. USA; 82 min. Submitted by the Illinois Humanities Council. Submitted by the Nebraska Humanities Council. November 1 & 2 (7pm) November 5 & 8 (7pm) Hollywood After Innocence 2005 2007 Directed by Jessica Sanders. Chinese Directed by Arthur Dong. The compelling story of the exonerated: seven innocent men—including a police officer, an army sergeant, and a young A look at American cinema through father—imprisoned for decades for crimes they didn’t commit. the lens of the Chinese-American USA; 95 min. Submitted by the Illinois Humanities Council. experience, from the first Chinese- American film in 1916 to Ang Lee’s triumphant BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN ninety years later. USA; 90 min. Submitted by the California Council for the Humanities. Director Screening: Join us Thursday, November 5 for a special Fall screening and post-show Q&A with director Arthur Dong in person.
Collaborations November 6 (7pm) Tuesday, October 13, 6:30pm Revolution ’67 2007 Directed by Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno & Jerome Bongiorno. Inherit the Wind 1960 With chilling archival footage, REVOLUTION ’67 explores Directed by Stanley Kramer. one of the deadliest racial disturbances in recent U.S. history. A special screening and post-show panel discussion pre- USA; 90 min. Submitted by the New Jersey Council for the sented in collaboration with ACLU Nebraska. USA; 128 min. Humanities. Director Screening: Join us Friday, November 6 for Tuesday, October 27, 7pm a special screening and post-show Q&A with directors Reporter 2009 Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno & Jerome Bongiorno in person. Directed by Eric Metzgar. A documentary about Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist November 7 & 10 (7pm) Nicholas Kristof (speaking at KANEKO November 19) with 2000 a post-show panel/Q&A featuring director Eric Metzgar. Stranger with a Camera Presented in collaboration with KANEKO. USA; 90 min. Directed by Elizabeth Barret. A provocative examination of the relationship between those Tuesday, November 17, 6:30pm who make documentaries and those who lead the lives and inhabit the locales they portray. USA; 58 min. Submitted by the The Insider 1999 Southern Humanities Media Fund. Directed by Michael Mann. A special screening and post-show Q&A with Charles J. Mikhail, lead attorney in the litigation against the tobacco November 9 (7pm) industry featured in the film. Presented in collaboration Ralph Ellison: with UNO’s College of Arts & Sciences and the An American Journey 2002 University of Nebraska Foundation. USA; 157 min. Directed by Avon Kirkland. Date TBA A documentary on the literary and intellectual legacy of Ralph Ellison, one of the past century’s most important American Objectified2009 writers on the subject of race and individual identity. USA; 87 Directed by Gary Hustwit. min. Submitted by the Oklahoma Humanities Council. A special screening and post-show discussion, presented in collaboration with design alliance OMAha. November 12 (7pm) Chiefs 2002 Directed by Daniel Junge. Film Streams’ Community Development Committee is accepting proposals from community groups interested in The trials and triumphs of Wyoming partnering on film-related events. For more information, Indian High School’s championship- email [email protected]. seeking basketball team provides the context for this profile of life on the reservation. USA; 87 min. Submitted by the Wyoming Humanities Council.
Coming Soon . Omaha Premieres Starting October 2 Date TBA Bright Star 2009 Lorna’s Silence 2009 Directed by Jane Campion. Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne & Luc Dardenne. A love story based on the 19th century “Engrossing and powerful, which may be just another way romance between young English poet of saying it’s a film by the Dardenne brothers.” (A.O. Scott, John Keats and the outspoken fashion The New York Times) In French/Albanian with English subtitles. designer next door, Fanny Brawne. UK/ Belgium/France/Italy/Germany; 105min. Australia/France; 119 min.
Starting October 9 Date TBA The Beaches of The Cove 2009 Agnès 2009 Directed by Louie Psihoyos. Directed by Agnès Varda. A brave exposé—suspenseful, heart- wrenching, and ultimately inspiring—of A playful, touching, autobiographical the horrific truths behind the multibillion- reflection on art, life, and the movies, from dollar dolphin industry. USA; 94 min. brilliant French filmmaker Varda. In French with English subtitles. France; 110 min.
Buy tickets and read more about these films at filmstreams.org.
Programming and dates subject to change. Film Streams for Students Student Night at the High School Film Club Ruth Sokolof Theater Film Streams’ High School Film Club is a way for students to enjoy great movies and The First Monday of every month is FREE participate in guided discussions about art, subjectivity, and culture. How it works: for full-time students with valid school ID. FREE admission to high school students with ID. Teachers who bring five or more Upcoming dates: Mon, October 5; Mon, students also receive free admission, plus a complimentary movie pass. For info about November 2; Mon, December 7; and Mon, upcoming Film Club screenings, visit our Education page at filmstreams.org. January 4. Made possible through a grant from the Peter Kiewit Foundation. Film Streams’ Education program is supported by a grant from the Qwest Foundation.
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Theater seat plaque inscribed with the name of your choice...... Join or renew at filmstreams.org, or send a check to: Film Streams, P.O. Box Invitation to private event with guest filmmaker . 8485, Omaha, Nebraska 68108. Invitation to special donor event TBD ...... New Hollywood: American 70s October 16 – December 24, 2009 October 16 – October 22 October 16 – October 22 October 23 – October 29 Easy Rider 1969 Raging Bull 1980 Chinatown 1974 Directed by Dennis Hopper. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Directed by Roman Polanski. What many critics consider to be the film Robert DeNiro, in one of numerous Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, that really sparked the New Hollywood collaborations with Scorsese, depicts the this multi-layered detective neo-noir set movement, EASY RIDER continues to be tumultuous journey of real-life boxer and in 1930s Los Angeles elevates the genre a classic paean to the 1960s, freewheeling, would-be contender Jake LaMotta in a due to its brilliantly spare script by Robert counter-cultural lifestyle. USA; 95 min. thrilling and Oscar-winning performance. Towne, Polanski’s assured direction, Laslo USA; 129 min. Kovacs’ evocative cinematography, and striking performances by Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. USA; 131 min.
Copyright: UA/Photofest October 23 – October 29 October 30 – November 5 The Landlord 1970 The Exorcist 1973 Directed by Hal Ashby. Directed by William Friedkin. Ashby explores issues of race and class Heavy with psychological tension in his debut feature film about a wealthy, enhanced by the Oscar-winning sound white landlord (Beau Bridges) who design, the horror classic THE EXORCIST becomes unexpectedly engaged in the is a ghastly adaptation of the novel by lives of his African-American tenants. William Peter Blatty about a demonically USA; 112 min. possessed child. USA; 132 min.
November 6 – 12 November 13 – 19 November 13 – 19 Gimme Shelter 1970 The Long Nashville 1975 Directed by Albert Maysles, David Goodbye 1973 Directed by Robert Altman. Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin. Directed by Robert Altman. A sprawling musical ode to the country Documentary auteurs Albert and David Using famed detective writer Raymond music capital, Altman also manages to Maysles follow the Rolling Stones on Chandler’s (Double Indemnity, The Big sardonically tackle the intertwined topics their 1969 tour. The film culminates with Sleep) novel as source material, Altman of politics and fame with the help of a Altamont, a tragic concert that many creates this unique and decidedly 1970s large ensemble all-star cast. USA; 159 min. consider the death of the 1960s movement. take on the neo-noir genre. USA; 112 min. USA; 91 min. November 20 – 26 November 20 – 26 November 27 – Apocalypse Now 1979 Taxi Driver 1976 December 3 Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Five Easy Pieces 1970 A harrowing journey into the heart of Featuring one of the most memorable Directed by Bob Rafelson. darkness, this epic award-winning characters in recent film history, the A nuanced character-driven drama, film is a visceral and visually stunning crusading anti-hero Travis Bickle, this marks Jack Nicholson’s breakthrough meditation on the toll war takes on the brilliantly played by DeNiro, Scorsese leading role as an oil rigger struggling to human psyche. USA; 202 min. plunges into the grit and grime of 1970s live up to the promise he showed early in New York. USA; 113 min. life. USA; 98 min. November 27 – December 4 – 10 December 3 Dog Day Afternoon 1975 The Last Picture Directed by Sidney Lumet. Show 1971 Al Pacino fills the screen with a manic, nervous energy as a Directed by Peter Bogdanovich. complicated bank robber in this fast-paced film based loosely on a true story. USA; 125 min. Cybill Shepherd makes her film debut in this coming-of-age story set in a small Arthouse: Bemis Artists Talk Film: Join us Thursday, town in Texas, based on a novel by Larry December 10, 6:30pm, for a special screening and post-show McMurtry. USA; 126 min. discussion moderated by Bemis Center curator Hesse McGraw.
December 4 – 10 December 11 – 17 Days of Heaven 1978 Sleeper 1973 Directed by Terrence Malick. Directed by Woody Allen. This story of a laborer on the run Miles Monroe (Allen) wakes up after 200 (Richard Gere) in the Texas panhandle years of being cryogenically frozen and is bathed in the warm glow of Nestor hilarity ensues in this futuristic farce Almendros’ (and Haskell Wexler’s) featuring one of Allen’s many female Oscar-winning, breathtaking cinematog- muses, Diane Keaton. USA; 89 min. raphy. USA; 94 min.
December 11 – 17 December 18 – 24 December 18 – 24 A New Leaf 1971 Shampoo 1975 The Parallax View 1974 Directed by Elaine May. Directed by Hal Ashby. Directed by Alan J. Pakula. Comedienne/writer Elaine May makes Warren Beatty, at the peak of his sexual A paranoid thriller about political assas- her directorial debut in this social comedy prowess (onscreen and off), portrays a sination starring Warren Beatty, this film about a mismatched couple, with May womanizing hairdresser in this satirical precedes Pakula’s other political conspiracy acting opposite Walter Matthau as perfect film that takes place on the eve of Nixon’s potboiler ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN by comic foils. USA; 102 min. election win in 1968. USA; 109 min. two years. USA; 102 min.
American Stories Presented with the State Humanities Councils October 30 – November 12, 2009
October 30 & November 4 (7pm) October 31 & November 3 (7pm) American Dream 1990 The Real Dirt on Farmer John 2005 Directed by Barbara Kopple. Directed by Taggart Siegel. An Oscar-winning documentary about a meatpackers strike An epic tale about an unconventional Midwesterner who against the profit-turning corporation cutting their wages that transforms his farm into a revolutionary new form of agriculture. pits the local union against its national leaders. USA; 98 min. USA; 82 min. Submitted by the Illinois Humanities Council. Submitted by the Nebraska Humanities Council. November 1 & 2 (7pm) November 5 & 8 (7pm) Hollywood After Innocence 2005 2007 Directed by Jessica Sanders. Chinese Directed by Arthur Dong. The compelling story of the exonerated: seven innocent men—including a police officer, an army sergeant, and a young A look at American cinema through father—imprisoned for decades for crimes they didn’t commit. the lens of the Chinese-American USA; 95 min. Submitted by the Illinois Humanities Council. experience, from the first Chinese- American film in 1916 to Ang Lee’s triumphant BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN ninety years later. USA; 90 min. Submitted by the California Council for the Humanities. Director Screening: Join us Thursday, November 5 for a special Fall screening and post-show Q&A with director Arthur Dong in person.
Collaborations November 6 (7pm) Tuesday, October 13, 6:30pm Revolution ’67 2007 Directed by Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno & Jerome Bongiorno. Inherit the Wind 1960 With chilling archival footage, REVOLUTION ’67 explores Directed by Stanley Kramer. one of the deadliest racial disturbances in recent U.S. history. A special screening and post-show panel discussion pre- USA; 90 min. Submitted by the New Jersey Council for the sented in collaboration with ACLU Nebraska. USA; 128 min. Humanities. Director Screening: Join us Friday, November 6 for Tuesday, October 27, 7pm a special screening and post-show Q&A with directors Reporter 2009 Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno & Jerome Bongiorno in person. Directed by Eric Metzgar. A documentary about Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist November 7 & 10 (7pm) Nicholas Kristof (speaking at KANEKO November 19) with 2000 a post-show panel/Q&A featuring director Eric Metzgar. Stranger with a Camera Presented in collaboration with KANEKO. USA; 90 min. Directed by Elizabeth Barret. A provocative examination of the relationship between those Tuesday, November 17, 6:30pm who make documentaries and those who lead the lives and inhabit the locales they portray. USA; 58 min. Submitted by the The Insider 1999 Southern Humanities Media Fund. Directed by Michael Mann. A special screening and post-show Q&A with Charles J. Mikhail, lead attorney in the litigation against the tobacco November 9 (7pm) industry featured in the film. Presented in collaboration Ralph Ellison: with UNO’s College of Arts & Sciences and the An American Journey 2002 University of Nebraska Foundation. USA; 157 min. Directed by Avon Kirkland. Date TBA A documentary on the literary and intellectual legacy of Ralph Ellison, one of the past century’s most important American Objectified2009 writers on the subject of race and individual identity. USA; 87 Directed by Gary Hustwit. min. Submitted by the Oklahoma Humanities Council. A special screening and post-show discussion, presented in collaboration with design alliance OMAha. November 12 (7pm) Chiefs 2002 Directed by Daniel Junge. Film Streams’ Community Development Committee is accepting proposals from community groups interested in The trials and triumphs of Wyoming partnering on film-related events. For more information, Indian High School’s championship- email [email protected]. seeking basketball team provides the context for this profile of life on the reservation. USA; 87 min. Submitted by the Wyoming Humanities Council.
Coming Soon . Omaha Premieres Starting October 2 Date TBA Bright Star 2009 Lorna’s Silence 2009 Directed by Jane Campion. Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne & Luc Dardenne. A love story based on the 19th century “Engrossing and powerful, which may be just another way romance between young English poet of saying it’s a film by the Dardenne brothers.” (A.O. Scott, John Keats and the outspoken fashion The New York Times) In French/Albanian with English subtitles. designer next door, Fanny Brawne. UK/ Belgium/France/Italy/Germany; 105min. Australia/France; 119 min.
Starting October 9 Date TBA The Beaches of The Cove 2009 Agnès 2009 Directed by Louie Psihoyos. Directed by Agnès Varda. A brave exposé—suspenseful, heart- wrenching, and ultimately inspiring—of A playful, touching, autobiographical the horrific truths behind the multibillion- reflection on art, life, and the movies, from dollar dolphin industry. USA; 94 min. brilliant French filmmaker Varda. In French with English subtitles. France; 110 min.
Buy tickets and read more about these films at filmstreams.org.
Programming and dates subject to change. Film Streams for Students Student Night at the High School Film Club Ruth Sokolof Theater Film Streams’ High School Film Club is a way for students to enjoy great movies and The First Monday of every month is FREE participate in guided discussions about art, subjectivity, and culture. How it works: for full-time students with valid school ID. FREE admission to high school students with ID. Teachers who bring five or more Upcoming dates: Mon, October 5; Mon, students also receive free admission, plus a complimentary movie pass. For info about November 2; Mon, December 7; and Mon, upcoming Film Club screenings, visit our Education page at filmstreams.org. January 4. Made possible through a grant from the Peter Kiewit Foundation. Film Streams’ Education program is supported by a grant from the Qwest Foundation.
Support Quality Cinema Become a Film Streams Member Join or renew at filmstreams.org, or send a check to the address listed below.
Groundbreaking new films from around Membership Levels & Benefits the world. Classics and contemporary $1,000 $250 $250 $100 $100 $500 $500 $50 $50 $2,500 favorites returned to the big screen. Film Streams Member Card...... $5,000
Rare titles and newly restored prints. .
Discounted tickets ($4) for member INDIv. . . . . DUAL C S . . . P
An innovative education program. DI BENEFACTO uppo Discounted concessions (20%) . ont at
Q&A’s with visiting filmmakers. R ECTO r Advance notice of special events...... r ibuto ...... r on
te As a Film Streams Member, you’re Film Streams’ print and email newsletters...... r helping us bring new and exciting film R
Discounted tickets ($4) for member and a guest r opportunities to the Omaha-Council ...... R . . . . Bluffs area. Recognition in Film Streams’ print newsletter...... Film Streams reusable grocery tote . You’ll also receive great benefits, including Discounted tickets ($4) for member and up to 3 guests reduced ticket prices ($4.00), 20% off . concessions, and advance notice of Special invitation to press screenings to preview upcoming films...... special events and screenings. Advance notice and priority purchasing for special events ......
Theater seat plaque inscribed with the name of your choice...... Join or renew at filmstreams.org, or send a check to: Film Streams, P.O. Box Invitation to private event with guest filmmaker . 8485, Omaha, Nebraska 68108. Invitation to special donor event TBD ...... New Hollywood: American 70s October 16 – December 24, 2009 October 16 – October 22 October 16 – October 22 October 23 – October 29 Easy Rider 1969 Raging Bull 1980 Chinatown 1974 Directed by Dennis Hopper. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Directed by Roman Polanski. What many critics consider to be the film Robert DeNiro, in one of numerous Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, that really sparked the New Hollywood collaborations with Scorsese, depicts the this multi-layered detective neo-noir set movement, EASY RIDER continues to be tumultuous journey of real-life boxer and in 1930s Los Angeles elevates the genre a classic paean to the 1960s, freewheeling, would-be contender Jake LaMotta in a due to its brilliantly spare script by Robert counter-cultural lifestyle. USA; 95 min. thrilling and Oscar-winning performance. Towne, Polanski’s assured direction, Laslo USA; 129 min. Kovacs’ evocative cinematography, and striking performances by Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. USA; 131 min.
Copyright: UA/Photofest October 23 – October 29 October 30 – November 5 The Landlord 1970 The Exorcist 1973 Directed by Hal Ashby. Directed by William Friedkin. Ashby explores issues of race and class Heavy with psychological tension in his debut feature film about a wealthy, enhanced by the Oscar-winning sound white landlord (Beau Bridges) who design, the horror classic THE EXORCIST becomes unexpectedly engaged in the is a ghastly adaptation of the novel by lives of his African-American tenants. William Peter Blatty about a demonically USA; 112 min. possessed child. USA; 132 min.
November 6 – 12 November 13 – 19 November 13 – 19 Gimme Shelter 1970 The Long Nashville 1975 Directed by Albert Maysles, David Goodbye 1973 Directed by Robert Altman. Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin. Directed by Robert Altman. A sprawling musical ode to the country Documentary auteurs Albert and David Using famed detective writer Raymond music capital, Altman also manages to Maysles follow the Rolling Stones on Chandler’s (Double Indemnity, The Big sardonically tackle the intertwined topics their 1969 tour. The film culminates with Sleep) novel as source material, Altman of politics and fame with the help of a Altamont, a tragic concert that many creates this unique and decidedly 1970s large ensemble all-star cast. USA; 159 min. consider the death of the 1960s movement. take on the neo-noir genre. USA; 112 min. USA; 91 min. November 20 – 26 November 20 – 26 November 27 – Apocalypse Now 1979 Taxi Driver 1976 December 3 Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Five Easy Pieces 1970 A harrowing journey into the heart of Featuring one of the most memorable Directed by Bob Rafelson. darkness, this epic award-winning characters in recent film history, the A nuanced character-driven drama, film is a visceral and visually stunning crusading anti-hero Travis Bickle, this marks Jack Nicholson’s breakthrough meditation on the toll war takes on the brilliantly played by DeNiro, Scorsese leading role as an oil rigger struggling to human psyche. USA; 202 min. plunges into the grit and grime of 1970s live up to the promise he showed early in New York. USA; 113 min. life. USA; 98 min. November 27 – December 4 – 10 December 3 Dog Day Afternoon 1975 The Last Picture Directed by Sidney Lumet. Show 1971 Al Pacino fills the screen with a manic, nervous energy as a Directed by Peter Bogdanovich. complicated bank robber in this fast-paced film based loosely on a true story. USA; 125 min. Cybill Shepherd makes her film debut in this coming-of-age story set in a small Arthouse: Bemis Artists Talk Film: Join us Thursday, town in Texas, based on a novel by Larry December 10, 6:30pm, for a special screening and post-show McMurtry. USA; 126 min. discussion moderated by Bemis Center curator Hesse McGraw.
December 4 – 10 December 11 – 17 Days of Heaven 1978 Sleeper 1973 Directed by Terrence Malick. Directed by Woody Allen. This story of a laborer on the run Miles Monroe (Allen) wakes up after 200 (Richard Gere) in the Texas panhandle years of being cryogenically frozen and is bathed in the warm glow of Nestor hilarity ensues in this futuristic farce Almendros’ (and Haskell Wexler’s) featuring one of Allen’s many female Oscar-winning, breathtaking cinematog- muses, Diane Keaton. USA; 89 min. raphy. USA; 94 min.
December 11 – 17 December 18 – 24 December 18 – 24 A New Leaf 1971 Shampoo 1975 The Parallax View 1974 Directed by Elaine May. Directed by Hal Ashby. Directed by Alan J. Pakula. Comedienne/writer Elaine May makes Warren Beatty, at the peak of his sexual A paranoid thriller about political assas- her directorial debut in this social comedy prowess (onscreen and off), portrays a sination starring Warren Beatty, this film about a mismatched couple, with May womanizing hairdresser in this satirical precedes Pakula’s other political conspiracy acting opposite Walter Matthau as perfect film that takes place on the eve of Nixon’s potboiler ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN by comic foils. USA; 102 min. election win in 1968. USA; 109 min. two years. USA; 102 min.
American Stories Presented with the State Humanities Councils October 30 – November 12, 2009
October 30 & November 4 (7pm) October 31 & November 3 (7pm) American Dream 1990 The Real Dirt on Farmer John 2005 Directed by Barbara Kopple. Directed by Taggart Siegel. An Oscar-winning documentary about a meatpackers strike An epic tale about an unconventional Midwesterner who against the profit-turning corporation cutting their wages that transforms his farm into a revolutionary new form of agriculture. pits the local union against its national leaders. USA; 98 min. USA; 82 min. Submitted by the Illinois Humanities Council. Submitted by the Nebraska Humanities Council. November 1 & 2 (7pm) November 5 & 8 (7pm) Hollywood After Innocence 2005 2007 Directed by Jessica Sanders. Chinese Directed by Arthur Dong. The compelling story of the exonerated: seven innocent men—including a police officer, an army sergeant, and a young A look at American cinema through father—imprisoned for decades for crimes they didn’t commit. the lens of the Chinese-American USA; 95 min. Submitted by the Illinois Humanities Council. experience, from the first Chinese- American film in 1916 to Ang Lee’s triumphant BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN ninety years later. USA; 90 min. Submitted by the California Council for the Humanities. Director Screening: Join us Thursday, November 5 for a special Fall screening and post-show Q&A with director Arthur Dong in person.
Collaborations November 6 (7pm) Tuesday, October 13, 6:30pm Revolution ’67 2007 Directed by Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno & Jerome Bongiorno. Inherit the Wind 1960 With chilling archival footage, REVOLUTION ’67 explores Directed by Stanley Kramer. one of the deadliest racial disturbances in recent U.S. history. A special screening and post-show panel discussion pre- USA; 90 min. Submitted by the New Jersey Council for the sented in collaboration with ACLU Nebraska. USA; 128 min. Humanities. Director Screening: Join us Friday, November 6 for Tuesday, October 27, 7pm a special screening and post-show Q&A with directors Reporter 2009 Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno & Jerome Bongiorno in person. Directed by Eric Metzgar. A documentary about Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist November 7 & 10 (7pm) Nicholas Kristof (speaking at KANEKO November 19) with 2000 a post-show panel/Q&A featuring director Eric Metzgar. Stranger with a Camera Presented in collaboration with KANEKO. USA; 90 min. Directed by Elizabeth Barret. A provocative examination of the relationship between those Tuesday, November 17, 6:30pm who make documentaries and those who lead the lives and inhabit the locales they portray. USA; 58 min. Submitted by the The Insider 1999 Southern Humanities Media Fund. Directed by Michael Mann. A special screening and post-show Q&A with Charles J. Mikhail, lead attorney in the litigation against the tobacco November 9 (7pm) industry featured in the film. Presented in collaboration Ralph Ellison: with UNO’s College of Arts & Sciences and the An American Journey 2002 University of Nebraska Foundation. USA; 157 min. Directed by Avon Kirkland. Date TBA A documentary on the literary and intellectual legacy of Ralph Ellison, one of the past century’s most important American Objectified2009 writers on the subject of race and individual identity. USA; 87 Directed by Gary Hustwit. min. Submitted by the Oklahoma Humanities Council. A special screening and post-show discussion, presented in collaboration with design alliance OMAha. November 12 (7pm) Chiefs 2002 Directed by Daniel Junge. Film Streams’ Community Development Committee is accepting proposals from community groups interested in The trials and triumphs of Wyoming partnering on film-related events. For more information, Indian High School’s championship- email [email protected]. seeking basketball team provides the context for this profile of life on the reservation. USA; 87 min. Submitted by the Wyoming Humanities Council.
Coming Soon . Omaha Premieres Starting October 2 Date TBA Bright Star 2009 Lorna’s Silence 2009 Directed by Jane Campion. Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne & Luc Dardenne. A love story based on the 19th century “Engrossing and powerful, which may be just another way romance between young English poet of saying it’s a film by the Dardenne brothers.” (A.O. Scott, John Keats and the outspoken fashion The New York Times) In French/Albanian with English subtitles. designer next door, Fanny Brawne. UK/ Belgium/France/Italy/Germany; 105min. Australia/France; 119 min.
Starting October 9 Date TBA The Beaches of The Cove 2009 Agnès 2009 Directed by Louie Psihoyos. Directed by Agnès Varda. A brave exposé—suspenseful, heart- wrenching, and ultimately inspiring—of A playful, touching, autobiographical the horrific truths behind the multibillion- reflection on art, life, and the movies, from dollar dolphin industry. USA; 94 min. brilliant French filmmaker Varda. In French with English subtitles. France; 110 min.
Buy tickets and read more about these films at filmstreams.org.
Programming and dates subject to change. Film Streams for Students Student Night at the High School Film Club Ruth Sokolof Theater Film Streams’ High School Film Club is a way for students to enjoy great movies and The First Monday of every month is FREE participate in guided discussions about art, subjectivity, and culture. How it works: for full-time students with valid school ID. FREE admission to high school students with ID. Teachers who bring five or more Upcoming dates: Mon, October 5; Mon, students also receive free admission, plus a complimentary movie pass. For info about November 2; Mon, December 7; and Mon, upcoming Film Club screenings, visit our Education page at filmstreams.org. January 4. Made possible through a grant from the Peter Kiewit Foundation. Film Streams’ Education program is supported by a grant from the Qwest Foundation.
Support Quality Cinema Become a Film Streams Member Join or renew at filmstreams.org, or send a check to the address listed below.
Groundbreaking new films from around Membership Levels & Benefits the world. Classics and contemporary $1,000 $250 $250 $100 $100 $500 $500 $50 $50 $2,500 favorites returned to the big screen. Film Streams Member Card...... $5,000
Rare titles and newly restored prints. .
Discounted tickets ($4) for member INDIv. . . . . DUAL C S . . . P
An innovative education program. DI BENEFACTO uppo Discounted concessions (20%) . ont at
Q&A’s with visiting filmmakers. R ECTO r Advance notice of special events...... r ibuto ...... r on
te As a Film Streams Member, you’re Film Streams’ print and email newsletters...... r helping us bring new and exciting film R
Discounted tickets ($4) for member and a guest r opportunities to the Omaha-Council ...... R . . . . Bluffs area. Recognition in Film Streams’ print newsletter...... Film Streams reusable grocery tote . You’ll also receive great benefits, including Discounted tickets ($4) for member and up to 3 guests reduced ticket prices ($4.00), 20% off . concessions, and advance notice of Special invitation to press screenings to preview upcoming films...... special events and screenings. Advance notice and priority purchasing for special events ......
Theater seat plaque inscribed with the name of your choice...... Join or renew at filmstreams.org, or send a check to: Film Streams, P.O. Box Invitation to private event with guest filmmaker . 8485, Omaha, Nebraska 68108. Invitation to special donor event TBD ...... New Hollywood: American 70s October 16 – December 24, 2009 October 16 – October 22 October 16 – October 22 October 23 – October 29 Easy Rider 1969 Raging Bull 1980 Chinatown 1974 Directed by Dennis Hopper. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Directed by Roman Polanski. What many critics consider to be the film Robert DeNiro, in one of numerous Nominated for 11 Academy Awards, that really sparked the New Hollywood collaborations with Scorsese, depicts the this multi-layered detective neo-noir set movement, EASY RIDER continues to be tumultuous journey of real-life boxer and in 1930s Los Angeles elevates the genre a classic paean to the 1960s, freewheeling, would-be contender Jake LaMotta in a due to its brilliantly spare script by Robert counter-cultural lifestyle. USA; 95 min. thrilling and Oscar-winning performance. Towne, Polanski’s assured direction, Laslo USA; 129 min. Kovacs’ evocative cinematography, and striking performances by Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. USA; 131 min.
Copyright: UA/Photofest October 23 – October 29 October 30 – November 5 The Landlord 1970 The Exorcist 1973 Directed by Hal Ashby. Directed by William Friedkin. Ashby explores issues of race and class Heavy with psychological tension in his debut feature film about a wealthy, enhanced by the Oscar-winning sound white landlord (Beau Bridges) who design, the horror classic THE EXORCIST becomes unexpectedly engaged in the is a ghastly adaptation of the novel by lives of his African-American tenants. William Peter Blatty about a demonically USA; 112 min. possessed child. USA; 132 min.
November 6 – 12 November 13 – 19 November 13 – 19 Gimme Shelter 1970 The Long Nashville 1975 Directed by Albert Maysles, David Goodbye 1973 Directed by Robert Altman. Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin. Directed by Robert Altman. A sprawling musical ode to the country Documentary auteurs Albert and David Using famed detective writer Raymond music capital, Altman also manages to Maysles follow the Rolling Stones on Chandler’s (Double Indemnity, The Big sardonically tackle the intertwined topics their 1969 tour. The film culminates with Sleep) novel as source material, Altman of politics and fame with the help of a Altamont, a tragic concert that many creates this unique and decidedly 1970s large ensemble all-star cast. USA; 159 min. consider the death of the 1960s movement. take on the neo-noir genre. USA; 112 min. USA; 91 min. November 20 – 26 November 20 – 26 November 27 – Apocalypse Now 1979 Taxi Driver 1976 December 3 Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Directed by Martin Scorsese. Five Easy Pieces 1970 A harrowing journey into the heart of Featuring one of the most memorable Directed by Bob Rafelson. darkness, this epic award-winning characters in recent film history, the A nuanced character-driven drama, film is a visceral and visually stunning crusading anti-hero Travis Bickle, this marks Jack Nicholson’s breakthrough meditation on the toll war takes on the brilliantly played by DeNiro, Scorsese leading role as an oil rigger struggling to human psyche. USA; 202 min. plunges into the grit and grime of 1970s live up to the promise he showed early in New York. USA; 113 min. life. USA; 98 min. November 27 – December 4 – 10 December 3 Dog Day Afternoon 1975 The Last Picture Directed by Sidney Lumet. Show 1971 Al Pacino fills the screen with a manic, nervous energy as a Directed by Peter Bogdanovich. complicated bank robber in this fast-paced film based loosely on a true story. USA; 125 min. Cybill Shepherd makes her film debut in this coming-of-age story set in a small Arthouse: Bemis Artists Talk Film: Join us Thursday, town in Texas, based on a novel by Larry December 10, 6:30pm, for a special screening and post-show McMurtry. USA; 126 min. discussion moderated by Bemis Center curator Hesse McGraw.
December 4 – 10 December 11 – 17 Days of Heaven 1978 Sleeper 1973 Directed by Terrence Malick. Directed by Woody Allen. This story of a laborer on the run Miles Monroe (Allen) wakes up after 200 (Richard Gere) in the Texas panhandle years of being cryogenically frozen and is bathed in the warm glow of Nestor hilarity ensues in this futuristic farce Almendros’ (and Haskell Wexler’s) featuring one of Allen’s many female Oscar-winning, breathtaking cinematog- muses, Diane Keaton. USA; 89 min. raphy. USA; 94 min.
December 11 – 17 December 18 – 24 December 18 – 24 A New Leaf 1971 Shampoo 1975 The Parallax View 1974 Directed by Elaine May. Directed by Hal Ashby. Directed by Alan J. Pakula. Comedienne/writer Elaine May makes Warren Beatty, at the peak of his sexual A paranoid thriller about political assas- her directorial debut in this social comedy prowess (onscreen and off), portrays a sination starring Warren Beatty, this film about a mismatched couple, with May womanizing hairdresser in this satirical precedes Pakula’s other political conspiracy acting opposite Walter Matthau as perfect film that takes place on the eve of Nixon’s potboiler ALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN by comic foils. USA; 102 min. election win in 1968. USA; 109 min. two years. USA; 102 min.
American Stories Presented with the State Humanities Councils October 30 – November 12, 2009
October 30 & November 4 (7pm) October 31 & November 3 (7pm) American Dream 1990 The Real Dirt on Farmer John 2005 Directed by Barbara Kopple. Directed by Taggart Siegel. An Oscar-winning documentary about a meatpackers strike An epic tale about an unconventional Midwesterner who against the profit-turning corporation cutting their wages that transforms his farm into a revolutionary new form of agriculture. pits the local union against its national leaders. USA; 98 min. USA; 82 min. Submitted by the Illinois Humanities Council. Submitted by the Nebraska Humanities Council. November 1 & 2 (7pm) November 5 & 8 (7pm) Hollywood After Innocence 2005 2007 Directed by Jessica Sanders. Chinese Directed by Arthur Dong. The compelling story of the exonerated: seven innocent men—including a police officer, an army sergeant, and a young A look at American cinema through father—imprisoned for decades for crimes they didn’t commit. the lens of the Chinese-American USA; 95 min. Submitted by the Illinois Humanities Council. experience, from the first Chinese- American film in 1916 to Ang Lee’s triumphant BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN ninety years later. USA; 90 min. Submitted by the California Council for the Humanities. Director Screening: Join us Thursday, November 5 for a special Fall screening and post-show Q&A with director Arthur Dong in person.
Collaborations November 6 (7pm) Tuesday, October 13, 6:30pm Revolution ’67 2007 Directed by Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno & Jerome Bongiorno. Inherit the Wind 1960 With chilling archival footage, REVOLUTION ’67 explores Directed by Stanley Kramer. one of the deadliest racial disturbances in recent U.S. history. A special screening and post-show panel discussion pre- USA; 90 min. Submitted by the New Jersey Council for the sented in collaboration with ACLU Nebraska. USA; 128 min. Humanities. Director Screening: Join us Friday, November 6 for Tuesday, October 27, 7pm a special screening and post-show Q&A with directors Reporter 2009 Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno & Jerome Bongiorno in person. Directed by Eric Metzgar. A documentary about Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist November 7 & 10 (7pm) Nicholas Kristof (speaking at KANEKO November 19) with 2000 a post-show panel/Q&A featuring director Eric Metzgar. Stranger with a Camera Presented in collaboration with KANEKO. USA; 90 min. Directed by Elizabeth Barret. A provocative examination of the relationship between those Tuesday, November 17, 6:30pm who make documentaries and those who lead the lives and inhabit the locales they portray. USA; 58 min. Submitted by the The Insider 1999 Southern Humanities Media Fund. Directed by Michael Mann. A special screening and post-show Q&A with Charles J. Mikhail, lead attorney in the litigation against the tobacco November 9 (7pm) industry featured in the film. Presented in collaboration Ralph Ellison: with UNO’s College of Arts & Sciences and the An American Journey 2002 University of Nebraska Foundation. USA; 157 min. Directed by Avon Kirkland. Date TBA A documentary on the literary and intellectual legacy of Ralph Ellison, one of the past century’s most important American Objectified2009 writers on the subject of race and individual identity. USA; 87 Directed by Gary Hustwit. min. Submitted by the Oklahoma Humanities Council. A special screening and post-show discussion, presented in collaboration with design alliance OMAha. November 12 (7pm) Chiefs 2002 Directed by Daniel Junge. Film Streams’ Community Development Committee is accepting proposals from community groups interested in The trials and triumphs of Wyoming partnering on film-related events. For more information, Indian High School’s championship- email [email protected]. seeking basketball team provides the context for this profile of life on the reservation. USA; 87 min. Submitted by the Wyoming Humanities Council.
Coming Soon . Omaha Premieres Starting October 2 Date TBA Bright Star 2009 Lorna’s Silence 2009 Directed by Jane Campion. Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne & Luc Dardenne. A love story based on the 19th century “Engrossing and powerful, which may be just another way romance between young English poet of saying it’s a film by the Dardenne brothers.” (A.O. Scott, John Keats and the outspoken fashion The New York Times) In French/Albanian with English subtitles. designer next door, Fanny Brawne. UK/ Belgium/France/Italy/Germany; 105min. Australia/France; 119 min.
Starting October 9 Date TBA The Beaches of The Cove 2009 Agnès 2009 Directed by Louie Psihoyos. Directed by Agnès Varda. A brave exposé—suspenseful, heart- wrenching, and ultimately inspiring—of A playful, touching, autobiographical the horrific truths behind the multibillion- reflection on art, life, and the movies, from dollar dolphin industry. USA; 94 min. brilliant French filmmaker Varda. In French with English subtitles. France; 110 min.
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