Upcoming Films for 2008:
Sept. 27 - Revolve Film Festival Presents “4”
In four corners of the globe, in the four seasons, four outstanding violinists guide us on an extraordinary journey through their four distinct homelands.
From the springtime blossoms of Japan, into the blistering heat and thunderstorms of an Australian summer; from a joyful autumn in New York, to the unforgiving cold and human warmth of a Finnish winter.
The resonant and much-loved music of Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and the timeless stories they tell, form the backbone to this bold and engaging celebration of friendship, homeland and the cycles of life.
Oct. 25 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923, silent)
Publicly lashed for trying to abduct the lovely Esmeralda (Patsy Ruth Miller), grotesque bell-ringer Quasimodo (Lon Chaney) comes to love the gypsy girl after she alone takes pity on him. When Esmeralda is later unjustly sentenced to death, Quasimodo rushes to her rescue, taking her to Notre Dame Cathedral where he defends her by raining stone blocks and molten lead on the crowds below. Chaney's great performance made him a major film star. Erich Lieth will be improvising an original score live on the grand piano.
Nov. 22 - Respiro (2002, Italian)
On the island of Lampedusa, near Sicily, life can be as suffocating as it is charming. Grazia (Valeria Golino) is the loving young mother of three children, but, much like the sea surrounding her island, Grazia can also be unpredictable and stormy. Although her free spirit causes talk, Grazia's husband lovingly stands by her in the face of small-town gossip. But as her behavior becomes more reckless, even her family's love can't protect her.
Dec 13 - My Life Without Me (2003)
It takes an illness with a bleak prognosis to break open 23-year-old Anne's (Sarah Polley) longing for a better life. A mother of two stuck in a dead-end job, Anne has received nothing but grief from her troubled parents and her slacker husband (Scott Speedman). But when she finds out she's dying, she makes a list of things she wants to accomplish: get acrylic nails, sleep with another man and, best of all, realize her true potential.
We are putting together a wonderful collection of films for the fall and winter series. Be checking back for more information. I can tell you that there will be more silent classics with Erich on the grand piano. Also look for more regional films and a special treat from our friends at the Revolve Film Festival.
Films are at 7pm, in Carrboro. NC's Century Hall in The Century Center, Corner of Weaver Street and N. Greensboro Street.
$4.00 per person, Free Popcorn and soda.
Curator, Nic Beery
883-7472
Films are at 7pm, in Carrboro. NC's Century Hall in The Century Center, Corner of Weaver Street and
N. Greensboro Street.
$4.00 per person
Free Popcorn and soda.
Curator, Nic Beery
883-7472
The December 8th short film fest was great. The special attraction of Beery Media’s Artist Profile on Anita Mills was a highlight. Watch it HERE online.
Saturday Night, September, 22nd - Carrboro’s Century Center The debut of the “Century Center Cinema” couldn’t have gone any better. Hundreds of folks showed up to honor and laugh at one of the best films ever made, Buster Keaton’s “The General”. The receptive audience was also treated to the live Piano score written and performed by Erich Lieth.
This is the actual live performance by Erich, so you will hear the audience laughter and applause.
An audio NicKast on this evening titled “Buster Keaton rides into Carrboro, NC” can be heard right HERE.
Thanks to all who made this happen and for coming out for this special evening.
-Nic
The Next film will be Saturday, Sept. 27.
4 - Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons
