Screenings"John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!" - Massachusetts premiere of this new documentaryMon, 03/08/2010 - 09:18 – Tami KennedyPosted in
Event Location: Cost: $9 Adults / $7.50 Seniors / $6 Members Written, narrated and directed by Michael Maglaras of 217 Films, “John Marin: Let the Paint be Paint!” tells the story of one of the most important artistic figures of the first half of the 20th century, and the undisputed father of American Modernism. Contact Person: Tami KennedyPosted Email: tami@maine.rr.com Start Date: Sunday, March 21, 2010 2:00pm Rare masterpieces of cinema: ARTAVAZD PELESHIAN on 35mm!Thu, 03/04/2010 - 11:24 – cineastaPosted in
Event Location: Cost: $5 suggested donation Don't miss this UNIQUE CHANCE TO SEE MASTERPIECES of ARMENIAN CINEMA on 35mm! The Balagan Film Series in collaboration with the Film Study Center at Harvard University and the Harvard Film Archive are proud to present 35mm prints of films by Artavazd Peleshian. More information: http://www.balaganfilms.com/pelechian_spring2010.html Contact Person: Jeff SilvaPosted Email: jeff@balaganfilms.com Start Date: Sunday, March 7, 2010 2:00pm The Little Traitor (Haboged Hakatan) and Q&A with director Lynn RothSat, 02/27/2010 - 15:14 – Maddy_KadishPosted in
Event Location: Cost: $15 general admission; $12 discounted for students, seniors 65+, and members of The Boston Jewish Film Festival and WGBH. THE LITTLE TRAITOR (HABOGED HAKATAN) Directed by Lynn Roth (2007, Israel/USA, 98 min., English and Hebrew with English subtitles) The Boston Jewish Film Festival is pleased to present The Little Traitor, with director Lynn Roth present for a question-and-answer session. Director Lynn Roth was also the Executive Producer for 39 Pounds of Love, our 2005 Audience Award Winner for Best Documentary Film. Start Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010 7:00pm ProtektorSat, 02/27/2010 - 15:04 – Maddy_KadishPosted in
Event Location: Cost: $15 general admission; $12 for students, seniors 65+, and members of The Boston Jewish Film Festival and WGBH. PROTEKTOR (PROTECTOR) The year is 1938; the country, Czechoslovakia. Hana has her first big success in film – and the German Occupation, or Protectorate, begins. As a Jew, Hana’s dreams for a successful career are smashed. Start Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 7:00pm Best in Show with Veterinary Behaviorist Nicholas DodmanTue, 02/23/2010 - 13:48 – lonescribePosted in
Event Location: Cost: $9.75 regular admission, $7.75 for seniors, students, and Museum of Science members, free for Coolidge Corner Theatre members The Coolidge Corner Theatre's Science on Screen series presents a special screening of Best in Show, master mockumentarian Christopher Guest’s hilarious send-up of competitive canine culture. Before the film, veterinary behaviorist Dr. Nicholas Dodman explores the sometimes curious bond between people and their pooches. Dr. Dodman established one of the world's first animal behavior clinics at Tufts' Veterinary School, and is the best-selling author of The Dog Who Loved Too Much, When Dogs Behave Badly, and If Only They Could Speak. Contact Person: Cheryl WhitePosted Email: cheryl@coolidge.org Start Date: Monday, March 15, 2010 7:00pm Best in Show with Veterinary Behaviorist Nicholas DodmanTue, 02/23/2010 - 13:48 – lonescribePosted in
Event Location: Cost: $9.75 regular admission, $7.75 for seniors, students, and Museum of Science members, free for Coolidge Corner Theatre members The Coolidge Corner Theatre's Science on Screen series presents a special screening of Best in Show, master mockumentarian Christopher Guest’s hilarious send-up of competitive canine culture. Before the film, veterinary behaviorist Dr. Nicholas Dodman explores the sometimes curious bond between people and their pooches. Dr. Dodman established one of the world's first animal behavior clinics at Tufts' Veterinary School, and is the best-selling author of The Dog Who Loved Too Much, When Dogs Behave Badly, and If Only They Could Speak. Contact Person: Cheryl WhitePosted Email: cheryl@coolidge.org Start Date: Monday, March 15, 2010 7:00pm MELVIN AND HOWARD: Screening and Panel DiscussionSun, 02/07/2010 - 19:58 – lonescribePosted in
Event Location: Cost: $25 regular/$15 students and seniors Jonathan Demme's critically acclaimed 1980 film is a semi-fictional take on the true story of Melvin Dummar (Paul LeMat), an average guy whose life was turned upside down when he was made beneficiary of a $156 million will allegedly signed by millionaire Howard Hughes (Jason Robards). After the film, Demme and key cast and crew members will discuss the film's creative process in a conversation moderated by Elvis Mitchell, former New York Times film critic. Tickets available in advance at www.coolidge.org/awardnews or at the Coolidge box office, 290 Harvard Street, Brookline. Start Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 12:00pm New England Premiere of NEIL YOUNG TRUNK SHOW with Director Jonathan DemmeSun, 02/07/2010 - 19:32 – lonescribePosted in
Event Location: Cost: $25 This spontaneous and raw concert film was shot during two nights at the Tower Theater in Pennsylvania as part of Neil Young's Chrome Dreams II tour in 2007. Director Jonthan Demme, recipient of this year's Coolidge Award, showcases the legendary rocker in his natural element -- unleashed, unrestrained, uninhibited. Demme will be on hand to introduce the film and answer questions after the screening. Tickets to this and to other Coolidge Award events are available in advance at www.coolidge.org/awardnews or at the Coolidge box office, 290 Harvard Street, Brookline. Posted Email: cheryl@coolidge.org Start Date: Monday, March 1, 2010 8:00pm Benefit Screening of THE AGRONOMIST with Director Jonathan DemmeSun, 02/07/2010 - 18:22 – lonescribePosted in
Event Location: Cost: $25 Internationally acclaimed director Jonathan Demme, recipient of this year's Coolidge Award, introduces his moving 2003 documentary about the life and work of Jean Dominique, human rights activist and host of the independent radio station Radio Haiti-Inter. Although forced to temporarily leave Haiti twice, Dominique remained an outspoken advocate of freedom of the press and the Haitian community until his assassination in 2000. THE AGRONOMIST features a stunning soundtrack by Grammy Award-winning musician Wyclef Jean. Posted Email: cheryl@coolidge.org Start Date: Monday, March 1, 2010 2:00pm WAITING FOR ARMAGEDDON opening weekend at the Coolidge Q & A with filmmakers on Jan 29 and 30thSun, 01/24/2010 - 21:38 – herminemuskatPosted in
Event Location: Cost: General Admission $9.75, Members $6.75 America's 50-million strong Evangelical community is convinced that the world's future is foretold in Biblical prophecy - from the Rapture to the Battle of Armageddon. This astonishing documentary explores their world - in their homes, at conferences, and on a wide-ranging tour of Israel. Contact Person: Roberta DouganPosted Email: rdproductions1@mac.com Start Date: Friday, January 29, 2010 12:00pm Redstone Film FestivalSun, 01/24/2010 - 17:42 – Boston Universi...Posted in
Event Location: Cost: Free Boston University is pleased to announce the presentation of this year’s Redstone Film Festival at the Tsai Performance Center on Wednesday, February 10th. Admission is free and open to the public. First come-first served. Tickets available for pick up at box office starting at noon on the 10th. Sponsored by Sumner Redstone, Chairman of VIACOM, the festival is recognized as one of New England’s premier film venues featuring short films written and directed by graduate and undergraduate filmmakers from the University’s College of Communication. Contact Person: Randy SteinbergPosted Email: mpic@bu.edu Start Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7:00pm CREATION followed by discussion with Dr. Kenneth Miller and Karl GibersonWed, 01/20/2010 - 16:03 – thaPosted in
Event Location: CREATION is the story of Charles Darwin (Paul Bettany) and his heart-wrenching love for his deeply religious wife (Jennifer Connelly) and his passion for science. After the January 23rd screening there will be a discussion with Dr. Kenneth Miller, author of “Finding Darwin’s God: A Scientist’s Search for Common Ground Between God & Evolution” and Karl Giberson, author of “Saving Darwin: How to Be a Christian and Believe in Evolution.” To purchase tickets, please visit https://tickets.landmarktheatres.com/Landmark.aspx?TheatreID=231 Start Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010 7:00pm The Patient's RepertoireTue, 01/19/2010 - 18:17 – SBFilmsPosted in
Event Location: Cost: Free - (Donations accepted for Festival Submission Costs) THE PATIENT'S REPERTOIRE Genre: Drama / Psychological Thriller SYNOPSIS: Also Starring: Matthew Tremblay, Jarrett Hanley, Christina Ruggeri Contact Person: Curtis James SaltPosted Email: link1186@hotmail.com Start Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010 6:00pm National Theatre Live: NATION at the CoolidgeMon, 01/18/2010 - 10:58 – lonescribePosted in
Event Location: Cost: $20 general admission; $17 Coolidge members and seniors; $10 ages 15 and under The Coolidge Corner Theatre will present a live satellite broadcast of the London National Theatre’s production of NATION, an exhilarating adventure tale of survival and self-discovery based on the best-selling book by Terry Pratchett, on Saturday, January 30 at 2 pm. An encore presentation (pre-recorded) follows on Monday, February 15 at 2 pm. Both broadcasts will be shown in stunning high definition on the Coolidge's giant screen. Contact Person: Cheryl WhitePosted Email: cheryl@coolidge.org Start Date: Saturday, January 30, 2010 2:00pm Robert Altman Retrospective at Boston UniversityThu, 01/14/2010 - 16:18 – Boston Universi...Posted in
Event Location: Cost: Free with BU ID; $10 all others The College of Communication and the Boston University Alumni Association invite you to celebrate legendary film director Robert Altman at this star-studded event. 5:30 P.M. Light reception 6:30 P.M. Multimedia presentation by Altman biographer Professor Mitchell Zuckoff, 7:30 P.M. 40th-anniversary screening of M*A*S*H 9:30 P.M. Wrap party: Cash bar Contact Person: Alumni Relations Posted Email: alumni@bu.edu. Start Date: Friday, January 22, 2010 5:30pm World Premiere of The Company Men at the CoolidgeSat, 12/26/2009 - 17:19 – lonescribePosted in
Event Location: Cost: $15 Sundance Film Festival USA has chosen the Coolidge Corner Theatre to present the world premiere of THE COMPANY MEN on Thursday, January 28 at 7 pm. Director and screenwriter John Wells will screen his drama -- filmed on location in Boston -- about three company men attempting to survive a round of corporate downsizing while trying to fend off its effects on their families and their identities. The stellar cast includes Ben Affleck, Kevin Costner, Maria Bello, Tommy Lee Jones, Chris Cooper, and Rosemarie DeWitt. Contact Person: Cheryl WhitePosted Email: cheryl@coolidge.org Start Date: Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:00pm The Coolidge Presents Truffaut's The Wild Child with linguist Judy Shepard-Kegl, PhDSat, 12/26/2009 - 16:48 – lonescribePosted in
Event Location: Cost: $9.75 regular admission; $7.75 students, seniors and Museum of Science members; free for Coolidge members The Coolidge Corner Theatre's Science on Screen series kicks off 2010 with a special screening of François Truffaut's cinema classic The Wild Child (L'enfant sauvage). This deeply moving film, beautifully shot in black and white, is based on the true story of the Wild Boy of Aveyron, a feral youth found wandering naked and alone in the forests of southern France in 1798. Contact Person: Cheryl WhitePosted Email: cheryl@coolidge.org Start Date: Monday, January 18, 2010 7:00pm TRUST US, THIS IS ALL MADE UPMon, 12/21/2009 - 12:19 – ARoffmanPosted in
Cost: $5.00 TRUST US, THIS IS ALL MADE UP, director Alex Karpovsky's (THE HOLE STORY, WOODPECKER) third feature film will have its Boston theatrical release at the Somerville Theatre in Davis Square. This hilarious documentary follows the legendary improv duo of TJ & Dave over the course of one day showing how they prepare for one of their one-of-a-kind shows. The film had its World Premiere at the SXSW Film Festival and went on a successful festival run at the Sarasota Film Festival, Atlanta Film Festival, Independent Film Festival of Boston, and many others. This film will play for ONE NIGHT ONLY. Contact Person: Adam RoffmanPosted Email: adam@iffboston.org Start Date: Saturday, January 9, 2010 7:00pm "Talking to the Wall" - film by Steve AlvesTue, 11/24/2009 - 21:34 – rinatharelPosted in
Event Location: Cost: Free Wal-Mart’s plan to build a large store in a small New England community is the backdrop for this sharp-edged comedy. All goes well for the corporate giant until an 11th hour citizens’ rebellion resists the lure of low prices to reveal another side of the bargain—a side which paves over open land, annihilates Main Street businesses, and rolls back wages. This David and Goliath tale goes deeper, exposing the larger American story of citizens unwittingly turned into a nation of consumers. Contact Person: Laura L. MontgomeryPosted Email: cinenight@gmail.com Start Date: Friday, December 4, 2009 6:30pm Sustainability and the Planet, film eventTue, 11/24/2009 - 21:31 – rinatharelPosted in
Event Location: Cost: Free This screening will include a variety of short film/video work, all dealing with environmental issues, each presents a different perspective; humor, experimental, social-political, and more. Contact Person: Laura L. MontgomeryPosted Email: cinenight@gmail.com Start Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 6:30pm American Beauty with Social Psychologist and Best-Selling Author Daniel GilbertSat, 11/21/2009 - 13:58 – lonescribePosted in
Event Location: Cost: $9.75 regular admission, $7.75 for seniors, students, and Museum of Science members, free for Coolidge Corner Theatre members Science on Screen at the Coolidge Corner Theatre explores our search for happiness with a special screening of Sam Mendes's 1999 film American Beauty, paired with a talk by Daniel Gilbert, professor of psychology at Harvard and author of the New York Times best seller Stumbling on Happiness. Contact Person: Cheryl WhitePosted Email: cheryl@coolidge.org Start Date: Monday, December 7, 2009 7:00pm Good Guardian of the Stars in AionThu, 11/05/2009 - 04:07 – huahuaniuPosted in
Good Guardian of the Stars in Aion Start Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009 4:10pm Special Screening of Babette's FeastSat, 10/31/2009 - 12:57 – lonescribePosted in
Event Location: Cost: $9.75 regular admission, $7.75 for seniors, students, and Museum of Science members, free for Coolidge Corner Theatre members As part of its holiday menu, the Coolidge presents Danish director Gabriel Axel’s delectable, Academy Award-winning film Babette’s Feast, based on a story by Isak Dinesen. Flawlessly directed and gorgeously photographed, this cinephile and foodie favorite, about two elderly, pious Danish sisters and the French political refugee they engage as housekeeper and cook, unfolds with quiet grace and beauty. Its climactic scenes, in which the titular feast is prepared and consumed, are a mouthwatering delight. Before the screening, Dr. Contact Person: Cheryl WhitePosted Email: cheryl@coolidge.org Start Date: Monday, November 16, 2009 7:00pm PROVIDENCE RI Film Screening - The Sleeping Deep - Award-Winning screenplay, promotional teaser with introduction from writerTue, 10/27/2009 - 01:09 – JeffreyBlakePalmerPosted in
Event Location: Cost: FREE WHEN: November 5th, Thursday night 7pm-9pm WHERE: Brooklyn Coffee & Teahouse, Providence RI Attend the Providence premiere of "The Sleeping Deep" promotional teaser, WINNER of this year's Best Horror Script award at RIIFF. Meet the film's composer Shawn Russell. Sponsored by Rhodywood.com http://www.brooklyncoffeeteahouse.com/index.html See you there! Start Date: Thursday, November 5, 2009 7:00pm "Cuba- A Portrait"Fri, 10/09/2009 - 13:40 – ElmerhawkesPosted in
Cost: Free "Cuba- A Portrait" is a fifty-five minute film by Elmer Hawkes. Filmed in "The The film, which will be released on DVD early in 2010, is the latest release Contact Person: Elmer HawkesPosted Email: Elmerhawkes@worldstogether.com Start Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009 7:00pm Heart of StoneMon, 10/05/2009 - 23:56 – Maddy_KadishPosted in
Event Location: Cost: $10 general admission Heart of Stone is the first full-length feature documentary by executive producer Zach Braff of Scrubs fame. This is a film about the most unlikely of partnerships – aging Jewish alumni and rival gangs coming together to save their school – and the future of an entire lost generation. The film showed at the Newburyport Documentary Film Festival at the end of September to rave reviews. The launch date in Boston is Thursday, October 22ndat the MFA and Friday, October 23rdat the W. Newton Theater. The director Beth Toni Kruvant will host a Q&A both opening days. Start Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009 5:00pm Writing on the Wall: Remembering the Berlin WallMon, 10/05/2009 - 13:23 – michelePosted in
Event Location: Cost: $10; $8 members, seniors, students Co-producers: JOHN J. MICHALCZYK & RONALD A. MARSH The Berlin Wall holds both real and metaphorical meanings, its presence physically dividing East and West Berlin, while symbolically representing Communist oppression. In conjunction with the German Embassy’s national commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the film, shot on location in Berlin, captures the personal narratives of both leaders and citizens caught in the political power struggle. Q&A with Edwina Sandys (Sculptor, Granddaughter of Winston Churchill) Start Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009 4:30pm Coolidge Presents Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeSun, 10/04/2009 - 14:32 – lonescribePosted in
Event Location: Cost: $9.75 regular admission; $7.75 students, seniors and Museum of Science members; free for Coolidge members The Coolidge Corner Theatre's Science on Screen series returns with a special presentation of Victor Fleming's 1941 adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic Victorian horror tale, featuring stunning black and white cinematography. Contact Person: Cheryl WhitePosted Email: cheryl@coolidge.org Start Date: Monday, October 19, 2009 7:00pm THE THINGS WE CARRY - WORLD PREMIERE at Boston Film Fest, Mon. Sept. 21 @ 7PMThu, 09/17/2009 - 07:00 – ttwcPosted in
Event Location: Cost: $8.00 Q & A following screening with Johnny Whitworth (Actor), Alyssa Lobit (Writer, Actress) and Athena Lobit (Producer). THE THINGS WE CARRY Start Date: Monday, September 21, 2009 7:00pm "Life, Love and Loss" Movie PremiereSun, 09/13/2009 - 18:31 – Production StaffPosted in
Event Location: Cost: $7.00 The movie premiere of "Life, Love & Loss" directed by T. Anthony Walker and filmed in Boston. "...the hottest movie to hit the streets since Boyz N The Hood." There will be two screenings,at 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM, followed by Networking and a Q&A Session. For mature audiences, with proper ID, 21+. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each screening at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. **Actors and Models bring your headshots and resumes for the Networking Session** Check out the synopsis and movie trailer at www.lifelovelossmovie.com. Contact Person: Production StaffPosted Email: www.lifelovelossmovie@yahoo.com Start Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009 2:00pm |
Our Partners:Subscribe to Monthly EnewsSign up to receive our monthly email newsletter. Note: We never sell or share our email list. Quick LinksHere's a quick list of the most popular pages on NewEnglandFilm.com. Login Required to: Event CalendarRecent ClassifiedsRecent Questions |