Oct. 5, 2008
Movies Return to Keith Albee for a Week; MAS Fall Festival
By Tony Rutherford
Huntingtonnews.net Entertainment Editor
Huntington, WV (HNN) - Six critically acclaimed films from around the world that have not had a theatrical screening in the Huntington area. Presented in a repertory format, there will be three shows Friday evening Oct. 10, matinee and evening showings Oct. 11/12, and two shows each evening Oct 13-16.
Kicking off the festival, “The Band’s Visit” (Israel; in Arabic and Hebrew with subtitles) tells of miniature diplomatic breakthrough to complex political issues when an Egyptian police orchestra gets lost and winds up stuck in an Israeli town. Representatives of both countries soon find that they have common ground. The visit comically demonstrates that people of all cultures share the trials of friendship and romance. Showing, Friday, Oct. 10 at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 12 at 9:45 p.m.; and Thursday, Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m.
Following “The Band’s Visit,” the international festival travels to Romania for the Golden Globe nominated “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days.” Otilia, a college student, attempts to secure a late term abortion for her roommate against the backdrop of the final days of Russian communism. Showing, Friday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 11 at 9:45 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 5:30 p.m.
The first night of the festival wraps with France’s tribute to a 1956 short film, “The Red Balloon.” Hailed by the N.Y. Times as a flawless tribute to Paris and the spirit of childhood, “Flight of the Red Balloon,” stars Academy Award winner Juliette Binoche as a single Parisian mother who employs a Taiwanese film student as her son’s babysitter. As the babysitter and child explore the streets and cafes of the city, they create and share an imaginary world where they are followed everywhere affectionately by a mysterious red balloon. Showing, Friday, Oct. 10 at 9:45 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday’s slate begins at 2:30 p.m. with the latest contribution from West Virginia native Morgan Spurlock. “Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden (USA) sends Spurlock on an adventure to find the world’s most dangerous man. Spurlock interviews people with varying backgrounds and political views in an attempt to analyze whether a child can grow up in a peaceful post 9/11 world. Also showing Sunday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Presented in Spanish and English, Sangre De Mi Sangre (Mexico) follows the journey of Pedro as he scours New York City for the father he’s never met. Once becoming entangled with a charismatic, conniving thief, Pedro’s loses his way and accepts the assistance of a mysteriously complex prostitute to continue his search for his family. Shows Saturday, Oct. 11 at 5:30 p.m., Sunday , Oct. 12 at 2:30 p.m., and Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Winner of 2008’s Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, “The Counterfeiters” tells the true story of Salomon Sorowitsch, the bohemian and Russian Jew who was captured by Nazis in 1944. The film follows his struggle as he is forced to cooperate in an organized counterfeiting operation to finance the war effort, one of the biggest counterfeiting scams of all time. Presented in German, Russian, English and Hebrew with subtitles, it runs Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13 at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets available at the door. Individual film admission $7.00. Full time MU students admitted free; $5 for MU faculty and staff.
Visit http://www.marshallartistsseries.org for trailers and scheduling or call 304-696-6656.
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Movies Return to Keith Albee for a Week; MAS Fall Festival
By Tony Rutherford
Huntingtonnews.net Entertainment Editor
Huntington, WV (HNN) - Six critically acclaimed films from around the world that have not had a theatrical screening in the Huntington area. Presented in a repertory format, there will be three shows Friday evening Oct. 10, matinee and evening showings Oct. 11/12, and two shows each evening Oct 13-16.
Kicking off the festival, “The Band’s Visit” (Israel; in Arabic and Hebrew with subtitles) tells of miniature diplomatic breakthrough to complex political issues when an Egyptian police orchestra gets lost and winds up stuck in an Israeli town. Representatives of both countries soon find that they have common ground. The visit comically demonstrates that people of all cultures share the trials of friendship and romance. Showing, Friday, Oct. 10 at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 12 at 9:45 p.m.; and Thursday, Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m.
Following “The Band’s Visit,” the international festival travels to Romania for the Golden Globe nominated “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days.” Otilia, a college student, attempts to secure a late term abortion for her roommate against the backdrop of the final days of Russian communism. Showing, Friday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 11 at 9:45 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 5:30 p.m.
The first night of the festival wraps with France’s tribute to a 1956 short film, “The Red Balloon.” Hailed by the N.Y. Times as a flawless tribute to Paris and the spirit of childhood, “Flight of the Red Balloon,” stars Academy Award winner Juliette Binoche as a single Parisian mother who employs a Taiwanese film student as her son’s babysitter. As the babysitter and child explore the streets and cafes of the city, they create and share an imaginary world where they are followed everywhere affectionately by a mysterious red balloon. Showing, Friday, Oct. 10 at 9:45 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday’s slate begins at 2:30 p.m. with the latest contribution from West Virginia native Morgan Spurlock. “Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden (USA) sends Spurlock on an adventure to find the world’s most dangerous man. Spurlock interviews people with varying backgrounds and political views in an attempt to analyze whether a child can grow up in a peaceful post 9/11 world. Also showing Sunday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Presented in Spanish and English, Sangre De Mi Sangre (Mexico) follows the journey of Pedro as he scours New York City for the father he’s never met. Once becoming entangled with a charismatic, conniving thief, Pedro’s loses his way and accepts the assistance of a mysteriously complex prostitute to continue his search for his family. Shows Saturday, Oct. 11 at 5:30 p.m., Sunday , Oct. 12 at 2:30 p.m., and Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Winner of 2008’s Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, “The Counterfeiters” tells the true story of Salomon Sorowitsch, the bohemian and Russian Jew who was captured by Nazis in 1944. The film follows his struggle as he is forced to cooperate in an organized counterfeiting operation to finance the war effort, one of the biggest counterfeiting scams of all time. Presented in German, Russian, English and Hebrew with subtitles, it runs Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13 at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets available at the door. Individual film admission $7.00. Full time MU students admitted free; $5 for MU faculty and staff.
Visit http://www.marshallartistsseries.org for trailers and scheduling or call 304-696-6656.
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