January 11 numerous interviews with people who available at Transistor. The running time Pollock knew and loved Basquiat, a survey of his of both films together is about 2.5 hours. Tortured abstract expressionist Jackson thought-provoking artworks, little-seen Pollock turned the art world on its ear archival materials and footage of the February 15 with his shockingly original paintings. artist at work in his studio. Tell No One (Ne le dis à personne) As played here by Ed Harris (who also 2009, NR, 93 minutes Eight years ago, pediatrician Alexandre directed), he’s alternately neurotic, Beck (François Cluzet) was the prime misogynistic and brilliant. The Oscar- February 1 suspect in his wife’s murder. He’s put all winning film follows Pollock from Groundhog Day that behind him, but now that two dead the launch of his career by Peggy In this offbeat existential comedy from bodies have been found near his home, Guggenheim (Amy Madigan) through director Harold Ramis, self-centered he’s suspected of wrongdoing once his marriage to fellow artist Lee Krasner television weatherman Phil Connors (Bill again. The case takes an unexpected turn (Marcia Gay Harden) -- a union tested Murray) is sent to Punxsutawney, Penn., when he receives an anonymous e-mail by his infidelity and alcoholism. to cover the annual appearance of the showing his wife alive -- and eight years 2000, R, 122 minutes town’s world-famous groundhog. After older -- instructing him to ‘tell no one.’ unleashing his bitterness on his producer Kristin Scott Thomas co-stars. January 18 (Andie MacDowell) and cameraman (Chris 2006, NR, 125 minutes Camille Claudel Elliott), Connors realizes he’s doomed to The talent and ambition of French repeat Groundhog Day until he learns February 22 sculptor Camille Claudel (Isabelle Adjani) that his actions can affect the outcome. Atonement 2009, NR, 93 minutes catch the attention of legendary sculptor When 13-year-old Briony Tallis (Saoirse Auguste Rodin (Gérard Depardieu) in this Ronan) discovers a lustful letter and passionate biographical drama. Claudel February 8 Beatlemania 1964! witnesses a sexual encounter between abandons her work to assist the woman- her older sister (Keira Knightley) and izing Rodin, becoming his muse and his To mark the 47th anniversary of Beatle- a servant’s son (James McAvoy), her lover. When the affair ends disastrously, mania coming to these shores, Transistor confusion prompts her to finger the Claudel spins into an emotional turmoil presents a double screening: ‘The Ed young man for a violent crime. Her half- that eventually sends her spiraling Sullivan Show’ of February 9, 1964, truth changes their lives forever in this toward madness. starring The Beatles (plus other guests Oscar-nominated drama based on the 1989, R, 159 minutes and 1964 commercials), a milestone in critically acclaimed novel by Ian McEwan. American popular culture that attracted Brenda Blethyn and Vanessa Redgrave January 25 an audience of 73 million; and ‘A Hard co-star. Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child Days Night,’ the 1964 classic musical- 2007, R, 123 minutes Controversial, charismatic artist Jean- comedy starring The Beatles and directed Michel Basquiat is the subject of this by Richard Lester. insightful documentary from director Tamra Davis, who has uncovered a ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ episode will be never-before-seen interview with the taken from the DVD ‘The 4 Complete artist conducted before his untimely Ed Sullivan Shows Starring The Beatles,’ death at the age of 27. Also featured are MARCH IS OSCARS MONTH Bening), an unfulfilling job and a sullen (films that won Academy Awards) teenage daughter (Thora Birch), subur- banite Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey) March 1 falls deep into a midlife crisis and 8 1/2 (Best Foreign Language Film, 1963) becomes infatuated with one of his daughter’s friends (Mena Suvari). Director Dog-tired movie director Guido Sam Mendes dazzles with this arresting Anselmi (Marcello Mastroianni) retreats blend of social satire and domestic to thoughts of yesteryear when his tragedy that scooped up five Oscars, producers, his wife (Anouk Aimee) and including acting honors for Spacey. his mistress (Sandra Milo) all pressure him 1999,R, 122 minutes to start making another movie. Director Tuesday Night Federico Fellini’s semiautobiographical March 22 Film Screenings rumination on the joys and rigors of TBA (Best Picture, 2010) filmmaking -- as well as lovers past and Join us for free film screenings every present -- won two Oscars: Best Foreign March 29 Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. BYOB. Language Film and Best Costume Fifth Tuesday double feature Design, Black-and-White. The Apartment (Best Picture, 1960) 1963, NR, 138 minutes C.C. Baxter’s (Jack Lemmon) fast track to JANUARY IS ARTIST MONTH the executive suite gets short-circuited (films about artists) March 8 when he falls for one of the bosses’ Man on Wire (Best Documentary, 2008) girlfriends (Shirley MacLaine). Manuary 4 Philippe Petit captured the world’s 1960, NR, 125 minutes Vincent & Theo attention in 1974 when he successfully Annie Hall (Best Picture, 1977) walked across a high wire between New Robert Altman’s biopic delves into Woody Allen’s romantic comedy portrays York’s Twin Towers. This Oscar winner for the lives of painter Vincent van Gogh the relationship between neurotic writer Best Documentary explores the prepara- (Tim Roth) and his dedicated brother, Alvy Singer (Allen) and quirky aspiring tions that went into the stunt as well as singer Annie Hall (Diane Keaton). Allen’s Theo (Paul Rhys). The story centers on the event and its aftermath. Obsessed snappy, pop culture-infused dialogue the pair’s relationship as gallery owner with the towers even before they were and Keaton’s gender-bending fashion Theo struggles to promote the works fully constructed, Petit sneaked into the sense influenced comedy and style for of his brother, who remained a relative buildings several times to determine the many years to come. unknown until after his death. As Theo equipment he needed to accomplish his 1977, PG, 94 minutes fails in his efforts and his financial daring feat. problems mount, Vincent’s disturbed 2008, PG-13, 94 minutes mental state worsens, and both brothers sink into despair. March 15 1990, PG-13, 140 minutes American Beauty (Best Picture, 1999) While struggling to endure his 5045 N. Clark St., Chicago IL 60640 312-863-1375 | [email protected] perfection-obsessed wife (Annette www.transistorchicago.com

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