Join BEESWAX Director Andrew Bujalski (MUTUAL APPRECIATION, FUNNY HA HA) for a special Question & Answer event immediately following the 8:00PM show Friday and the 1:10PM show Saturday! Angelika Film Center Dallas.
Jay Chandrasekhar, Paul Soter and Erik Stolhanske of BROKEN LIZARD (creators of SUPERTROOPERS and BEERFEST) will introduce their new film, THE SLAMMIN’ SALMON before the 8:00PM show at the Angelika Dallas on 12/11!
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Please join Keanu Reeves & producer Lemore Syvan live for a Question & Answer event following the 7:25PM show of THE PRIVATE LIVES OF PIPPA LEE on FRI 11/27.Advance Tickets
A year in Manhattan without lattes, elevators or new shoes? Apparently it can be done. NO IMPACT MAN, Colin Beavan and his wife, Michelle Conlin, bravely went where no New Yorker (at least by choice) has gone before. Their film follows this family of three (baby daughter included) for one year on an incredible, funny, honest journey as they go, sometimes reluctantly, to the ends of the earth in attempt to save it.
Friday 9.11 and Saturday 9.12, Colin & Michelle will attend the 7:20pm shows of NO IMPACT MAN to discuss their unusual experiences, their struggles and bonds and the hopeful impact of no impact.
After a sold out screening of their hit film: ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL in June, the film and the band return to the Village East Cinema for one night. On Saturday, August 1, Anvil will appear live and in person following the 10:30pm showing of the film Entertainment Weekly calls “…the real thing, the real story of rock’n'roll”.
Emmy nominee Hugh Dancy will visit the Angelika in New York City on Wednesday, July 29th following the 7:00pm show of his latest film, ADAM. He will take questions from the audience along with ADAM director Max Mayer. Dancy, of BLACK HAWK DOWN, KING ARTHUR and THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB, among other films, plays Adam, a young man with a severe case of Asperger’s syndrome.
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With an unprecedented number of publicity stunts, photo shoots, press reactions and close to 100,000 RSVPs on Facebook to “vatch mein Movie”, BRÜNO, in a variety of unusual outfits, takes the country by storm today. The incredibly provocotive and controversial film opened with a midnight show this morning at the Village East Cinema (the Angelika’s sister theater). Sacha Baron Cohen/Brüno appearances are rumored around NYC theaters today and advance tickets are available for tonight’s shows here.
The film has been both embraced and criticized by the gay community, called by some a timely dissection of homophobia, by others a reinforcement of stereotypes. Love it or hate it, BRÜNO, sparking controversy and debate in all his spandex glory, is a must see for 2009.
Come for the 8pm showing of TYSON, stay for a close & personal Q&A with writer/director and Oscar nominee James Toback (BUGSY)! Click here for Advance Tickets
TYSON is acclaimed indie director James Toback’s stylistically inventive portrait of a mesmerizing Mike Tyson. Through a mixture of original interviews and archival footage and photographs, Toback allows Tyson to reveal himself with eloquence and a pervasive vulnerability. The film ranges from Tyson’s earliest memories of growing up on the mean streets of Brooklyn through his entry into the world of boxing, to his rollercoaster ride in the funhouse of worldwide fame and fortunes won and lost.
We caught up with award-winning director Chai Vasarhelyi to discuss her newest film, documenting the extraordinary life and work of international super star Youssou N’dour.
Chai will host Q&A sessions at the Village East Cinema following shows on Friday & Saturday (details & advance tickets).
Q: WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO MAKE THE FILM?
A: I wanted to make a film about Africa that would challenge the way in which the continent is currently portrayed in the media. Africa is not just about poverty, disease and war. It is a beautiful place with an incredibly vast and diverse history. I felt that music would be the best place for me to start and, while I did not know a lot about Youssou’s music or the West African musical tradition, I was completely taken by him - as a musician and as a moral leader. He is an incredibly captivating and driven performer, with a voice like an angel, who represents to millions of Africans the possibility of living successfully by one’s convictions. Sharing a tolerant side of Islam also became one of my most important motivations.
Q: WHAT IS THE CURRENT UNDERSTANDING OF YOUSSOU IN THE UNITED STATES?
A: Youssou is extraordinarily famous everywhere in the world, but less well known in America. He wrote and performed the official anthem of the 1998 FIFA World Cup, however here in the US most people know him through his collaborations with other artists such as Peter Gabriel with the song “In Your Eyes.” He is probably the most famous musician people haven’t heard of. To the African Diaspora this film represents a very intimate look into the personal life of an icon - to those who are discovering him for the first time, I hope this is a moving story that complements the power of his music.
Q: WHAT INITIAL REACTIONS ARE YOU RECEIVING TO THE FILM?
A: The film has been very well received at film festivals throughout the world and has won several audience awards. The audience response has been overwhelmingly positive. It’s so interesting to see the way these very different people (from Telluride to Abu Dhabi) respond to this personal story. Music fans who know Youssou’s music naturally seek out the film. Many also find him an inspiration because of his activism and his strong religious convictions while others simply thank me for ‘making a film with such a positive story about Africa.’ But African American and Muslim-American audiences often come up after screenings and tell me how much they identify with Youssou’s personal story. I made this film with the hope of sharing Youssou’s story with a wider audience that may not already be familiar with his music. It has been a very hopeful experience, watching others discover Youssou’s inspiring story for themselves often walking away with a renewed hope about the West’s relationship to the Muslim world. I made this film with the hope that it may contribute to a dialogue about Islam and the west; it’s truly gratifying to see audiences responding and discussing the issues addressed in the film. Ultimately, Youssou’s story is a compelling example of how each of us has the power to change the world.
Vogue’s André Leon Talley and VALENTINO director Matt Tyrnauer return to the Angelika Film Center on Sunday 6/14 for Question and Answer sessions following the 5:35 and 8:05 shows of VALENTINO!
