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BRYN MAWR FILM INSTITUTE

Issue 26

PROJECTIONS

Elizabeth Taylor

Creature from the Black Lagoon

Jaws

Film and Program Schedule June — August 2011 BrynMawrFilm.org 610.527.9898

NEW RELEASES

BRYN MAWR FILM INSTITUTE

This section lists some of the newly released films that BMFI hopes to screen. Our goal is to play all of these films, though we can’t guarantee it. Film start dates will be listed on BrynMawrFilm.org as soon as they become available.

Refer to BrynMawrFilm.org for definitive scheduling. Film and Program Schedule June — August 2011 New Releases .................................................................................................................................................... 3 Summer Classics ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Opera .................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Take-a-Seat Campaign ................................................................................................................................10

In a Better World

Midnight in Paris

The Tree of Life

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Denmark – 1 hr 59 min – d. Susanne Bier

USA – 1 hr 40 min – d. Woody Allen

USA – 2 hr 18 min – d. Terrence Malick

Two different worlds intersect in this engrossing drama, an Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film, about a doctor who travels between his home in Denmark and his difficult work at an African refugee camp.

Woody Allen's latest comedy is set during a family’s trip to Paris and features Rachel McAdams and Owen Wilson as a young couple struggling with the notion that a life different from their own may be a better one.

A thoughtful meditation on family, spirituality, and the meaning of life, this impressionistic drama from the director of Badlands follows the life journey of the eldest son of a Midwestern family in the 1950s and his struggle to reconcile with his father in his adult years.

Sarah's Key

INCENDIES

Beginners

France – 1 hr 51 min d. Gilles Paquet-Brenner

Canada – 2 hr 10 min – d. Denis Villeneuve

USA – 1 hr 45 min – d. Mike Mills

Based on the bestselling novel, Sarah’s Key stars Kristin Scott Thomas as an American journalist in Paris whose research on the Holocaust leads her on a journey to uncover a secret buried in her husband’s family.

An Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, Incendies is the deeply moving story of a sister and brother who, upon receiving enigmatic directions from their mother’s will, embark on a journey to piece together who she really was.

Oliver (Ewan McGregor) reflects on the death of his father (Christopher Plummer), who came out of the closet at age 75 to live an unabashedly fabulous gay life. This uniquely funny film celebrates family and the unpredictable nature of love.

Project Nim

The Trip

The Guard

UK – 1 hr 33 min – d. James Marsh

UK – 1 hr 47 min – d. Michael Winterbottom

In the 1970s, a New York family adopted a chimpanzee and attempted to raise it as a human child. This revealing documentary from director James Marsh (Man on Wire), examines this fascinating and unsettling experiment.

Comedy duo Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon reunite with director Michael Winterbottom (Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story) in this mock travelogue that finds the pair on a restaurant tour of Northern England.

Ireland – 1 hr 36 min d. John Michael McDonagh

Master Program Schedule .......................................................................................................................... 11 Theater ............................................................................................................................................................... 12 Ballet . .................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Interact ................................................................................................................................................................ 13 Film Courses ..................................................................................................................................................... 14 Membership Information . ....................................................................................................... back cover

Bryn Mawr Film Institute is a membershipbased, non-profit 501(c)(3) center for film exhibition and education. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Ticket Prices General Admission .................................. $10.00 Member Admission...................................... $5.00 Seniors (65+)..................................................... $7.00 Children under 18......................................... $7.00 Students with ID............................................ $7.00 Matinees (before 3:00 pm)...................... $7.00 Affiliated Theaters Members*................ $6.00 Kids Saturday Matinees: Adults........... $5.00 Kids............... $4.00 *Affiliated Theaters: Ambler Theater and County Theater

Become a Member While you don’t have to be a member to enjoy films and classes, membership in the non-profit Bryn Mawr Film Institute is the best way to show your support for good films and a cultural landmark. Please see the back cover for membership information.

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Become a Community Partner BMFI staff work with our Community Partners to use film to enhance their missions. Call 610-527-4008 x102 for more information. Current Community Partners The Agnes Irwin School The Baldwin School Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Cabrini College The Haverford School The Hill at Whitemarsh Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy The Shipley School Theater rentals The theater auditoriums, Community Room, and Multimedia Room are available for rental and can accommodate a variety of media formats. For Community Room or Multimedia Room rentals, contact Gail Nelson at [email protected] or 610-527-4008 x107. For theater rentals, contact Valerie Temple at 610-527-4008 x109 or [email protected]. Go to BrynMawrFilm.org for more information.

Onscreen and print sponsorships Receive prominent recognition for your organization while supporting BMFI. Recognition comes in a variety of ways— on screen, in print, and on our web site. Call Devin Wachs at 610-527-4008 x105 or go to BrynMawrFilm.org for details. Bryn Mawr Film Institute 824 W. Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania 19010-3228 Theater Hotline: 610-527-9898 Business Office: 610-527-4008 BrynMawrFilm.org [email protected]

Bryn Mawr Film Institute receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Official registration and financial information for Bryn Mawr Film Institute may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

A small-town Irish policeman (Brendan Gleeson) reluctantly teams up with a straight-laced FBI agent (Don Cheadle) to investigate a drug case in this wry crime comedy, writer John Michael McDonagh's directorial debut.

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SUMMER CLASSICS

In Memoriam: Elizabeth Taylor

Wile away those summer nights with BMFI’s curated program of classic films, featuring a diverse selection of timeless Hollywood favorites and international masterpieces.

ADMISSION PRICES: Standard ticket prices apply unless otherwise indicated. Find more information about these films at BrynMawrFilm.org.

Tuesday, June 14, 7:00 THE CHASE

Wednesday, June 22, 7:00 Coming Home

1966 – USA – 2 hr 15 min – d. Arthur Penn – digital

1978 – USA – 2 hr 7 min – d. Hal Ashby – 35mm

A convict’s escape from prison and return to his Texas town provokes confrontations between his wife, the town sheriff, and the local mafia. Marlon Brando, Jane Fonda, and Robert Redford star in this thriller from director Arthur Penn. Shown in conjunction with the film course Arthur Penn: Chronicling the Outsiders (see p. 14), The Chase will be introduced by its instructor, Maurizio Giammaraco, Ph.D.

Army wife Jane Fonda befriends a bitter paraplegic veteran (Jon Voight). When their friendship blossoms into romance, both must question the status of their lives and their feelings about the Vietnam War. Fonda and Voight won Academy Awards for their performances in this moving drama. Coming Home is shown in conjunction with the film course Beyond Barbarella: Jane Fonda and Womanhood (see p. 14) and will be introduced by its instructor, Alice Bullitt, M.A.

Hollywood lost an icon when Elizabeth Taylor passed away in March. Celebrate the life of one of the great actresses from Hollywood's Golden Age with this tribute featuring two of her most remembered films and a clip-enhanced lecture (and dinner) with The Philadelphia Inquirer's Carrie Rickey.

Wednesday, June 15, 7:00 Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Taylor won her second Oscar for her no-holds-barred performance in this blistering adaptation of the Edward Albee play about a discontented married couple who air their secrets to a younger pair during a night filled with alcohol and emotional abuse. Co-star Richard Burton was nominated for an Academy Award, as was first-time director Mike Nichols.

Tuesday, June 21, 7:00 BUTTERFIELD 8

1931 – USA – 1 hr 27 min – d. Charlie Chaplin – digital

Free event! Chaplin’s Little Tramp falls in love with a blind woman; when she mistakes him for a millionaire, the Tramp tries to help her regain her sight. However, no good deed goes unpunished in this hilarious and bittersweet farce. Charlie Chaplin wrote, directed, and starred in this silent film classic. This screening is presented free to the community in memory of the generous spirit of the late John C. Haas.

Wednesday, July 6, 7:00 Modern Times

1960 – USA – 1 hr 49 min – d. Daniel Mann – digital

Taylor stars as Gloria Wandrous, a New York model and call girl who continually rebuffs judgments about her lifestyle from those around her. However, when she gets caught up in an affair with a married man (Laurence Harvey), she begins to question her life choices. Taylor earned an Oscar for her performance in this over-the-top indulgence.

1936 – USA – 1 hr 27 min – d. Charlie Chaplin – digital

One of Chaplin’s masterpieces, this satire is a direct assault on the modern age. Chaplin plays a factory worker who goes crazy from his repetitious job and its demand for ever greater speed. This was the last of Chaplin’s silent films, made well after the advent of sound, and it features Chaplin’s own musical score and sound effects. Shown in conjunction with a Summer Classics Seminar (see p. 14), it will be introduced by its instructor, Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D.

Wednesday, August 3, 7:00 The Great Dictator

Thursday, June 23, 7:00

Elizabeth Taylor: Close Up with Carrie Rickey Beautiful, talented, and romantically volatile, Elizabeth Taylor was one of the most fascinating figures in the history of cinema. The Philadelphia Inquirer film critic Carrie Rickey will discuss the career of this beguiling and enigmatic actress. Clips from Taylor’s films—including Suddenly Last Summer, Giant, and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof— will illustrate the lecture. Accompanied by a gourmet sit-down dinner, this event is a wonderful way to remember the eternally glamorous Elizabeth Taylor and to talk with Carrie Rickey over a great meal.

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As a comedian, producer, writer, director and composer, the endlessly talented Charlie Chaplin was one of film's first true superstars and succeeded in elevating the industry in a way that few could have imagined. See some of his most hilarious and influential films on the big screen at BMFI.

Tuesday, June 28, 7:00 City Lights

1966 – USA – 2 hr 11 min – d. Mike Nichols – digital

Tickets available now at the Box Office and BrynMawrFilm.org

The Great Charlie Chaplin

1940 – USA – 2 hr 5 min – d. Charlie Chaplin – digital

In this World War II satire, Chaplin plays a Jewish barber who bears a striking resemblance to the leader of a totalitarian regime, beginning a series of hilarious mistaken-identity encounters. The comedy earned Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor for Charlie Chaplin.

Held in the Multimedia Room General Public..........................$150.00 BMFI Members........................ $125.00

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ADMISSION PRICES: Standard ticket prices apply unless otherwise indicated. Find more information about these films at BrynMawrFilm.org.

SUMMER CLASSICS Singing in the Summer

BMFI's ever popular sing-along series returns with three audience-requested titles: Guys and Dolls, Brigadoon, and The Music Man. These spirited and fun-filled screenings of beloved movie musicals make for experiences you'll never forget. Patrons who attend in costume will receive a free small popcorn.

Thrills, Chills, and Spills

In the mood for some action this summer? Satisfy your taste for adventure with a Sean Connery-era James Bond hit (From Russia With Love) and the definitive blockbuster popcorn flick (Jaws), then laugh yourself silly with a screening of Airplane!, the 1980 film that hilariously skewers the disaster genre.

Wednesday, June 29, 7:00 Guys and Dolls Sing-along

Tuesday, July 5, 7:00 From Russia with Love

1955 – USA – 2 hr 30 min – d. Joseph L. Mankiewicz – digital

1963 – UK – 1 hr 55 min – d. Terence Young – 35mm

In order to finance his famous floating craps game, Nathan Detroit (Frank Sinatra) hopes to win big by making a seemingly impossible bet with gambler Sky Masterson (Marlon Brando) that he will not be successful in wooing a tightly wound missionary (Jean Simmons). Dress up as a dapper gambler, Hot Box Girl, or prim missionary and "Follow the Fold" to this lively sing-along event.

The second James Bond movie and arguably the best, this classic thrill ride, adapted from Ian Fleming's popular novel, features a sharp and remarkably gritty plot. A beautiful Russian spy and an international crime organization are plotting to steal a top-secret machine and only a young, rakish Sean Connery can stop them.

Wednesday, July 27, 7:00 Brigadoon Sing-along

Tuesday, August 16, 7:00 JAWS

1954 – USA – 1 hr 48 min – d. Vincente Minnelli – digital

1975 – USA – 2 hr 4 min – d. Steven Spielberg – 35mm

Wear your tartan to this screening of Brigadoon, the story of a mythical town in the Scottish Highlands that appears only once every hundred years. Tommy (Gene Kelly) falls in love with Fiona (Cyd Charisse), but will their love overcome the powerful spell? America’s golden boy Van Johnson co-stars in this charming musical.

When a man-eating shark terrorizes a beach town, its police chief, an oceanographer, and a grizzled fisherman join forces to hunt the beast. Considered the first blockbuster, this summer thriller features an iconic, Oscar-winning score by John Williams. Shown in conjunction with a Summer Classics Seminar (see p. 14), Jaws will be introduced by its instructor, Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D.

Wednesday, August 24, 7:00 The Music Man Sing-along

Tuesday, August 23, 7:00 Airplane!

1962 – USA – 2 hr 31 min – d. Morton DaCosta – digital

1980 – USA – 1 hr 28 min – d. Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker – 35mm

Original Broadway cast member Robert Preston plays a charming swindler who cons a small Iowa town into forming a boy’s band. But before he can skip town, he might just get his “foot stuck in the door.” Shirley Jones co-stars as Marian the Librarian and little Ronnie Howard appears in one of his first film roles. Sing along, even if your music knowledge is based on the “think system.”

A former pilot with a fear of flying is the only hope to land a jumbo jet that is forced into chaos when a bout of food poisoning debilitates its crew. With this uproarious parody of the Airport franchise and other ‘70s disaster flicks, Bryn Mawr Film Institute remembers the late Leslie Nielson, who co-stars—“Don’t call him Shirley!”

3-D: What's all the Fuss?

Wednesday, June 8, 7:00

Public Speaking with Fran Lebowitz Directed by Martin Scorsese, this documentary follows famed writer Fran Lebowitz as she walks the streets of New York and speaks at various literary events. Scorsese paints a picture of the living legend through new and archival footage, in which she shares her famously outspoken views on issues such as gender, aging, writer’s block, and the city of New York. A Q&A with Fran Lebowitz will follow the screening.

Tickets available now at the Box Office and BrynMawrFilm.org

Before there was Avatar, there was 1953's It Came from Outer Space and 1954's Creature from the Black Lagoon. Enjoy the classic 3-D experience with screenings of these eye-popping cult favorites, complete with 3-D glasses provided by BMFI.

Wednesday, July 13, 7:00 It Came from Outer Space in 3-D 1953 – USA – 1 hr 21 min – d. Jack Arnold – 35mm

After an alien spaceship crash lands in the Arizona desert, an amateur astronomer begins to notice strange behavior in the local townspeople. Will anyone believe his theory that aliens have invaded? See this kitschy cult classic in spectacular 3-D!

General Public.............................$10.00 Seniors 65+ Students with ID........................... $7.00 BMFI Members.............................$5.00

Wednesday, August 10, 7:00 Creature from the Black Lagoon in 3-D 1954 – USA – 1 hr 19 min – d. Jack Arnold – 35mm

In another camp classic from director Jack Arnold, scientists track an amphibious man-creature through the Amazon. Little do they know, the creature is tracking them as well! Exciting underwater scenes come to life in this 3-D experience.

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ADMISSION PRICES: Standard ticket prices apply unless otherwise indicated. Find more information about these films at BrynMawrFilm.org.

SUMMER CLASSICS Alfred Hitchcock: The Best of the Rest

Are you an Alfred Hitchcock completist? This summer at BMFI, get to know some of the hidden treasures from the Master of Suspense's staggering filmography. This series is shown in conjunction with the film course Alfred Hitchcock: The Best of the Rest (see p. 15) and each screening will be introduced by its instructor, Andrew J. Douglas, Ph. D.

Unforgettable Romances

There won't be a dry eye in the house when the summer season wraps up with a series dedicated to the affairs of the heart. Be it young love (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg), war-time romance (Casablanca), or epic passion (Gone with the Wind), heart-strings are sure to be tugged at the screenings of these beloved classics.

Tuesday, July 12, 7:00 Shadow of a Doubt

Tuesday, August 9, 7:00 The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

1943 – USA – 1 hr 48 min – d. Alfred Hitchcock – digital

1964 – France – 1 hr 31 min – d. Jacques Demy – 35mm

A young girl exalts when her glamorous and mysterious uncle (Joseph Cotten) comes to visit, but elation turns to terror as a dark secret about Uncle Charles is revealed. This oft-overlooked Hitchcock gem is part twisted film noir and part serial-killer thriller.

Jacques Demy directs a young Catherine Deneuve in her breakout role in this musical about a young French couple that is torn apart by fate and leads separate lives, despite sharing a daughter. Every line of dialogue is sung to a continuous score in this innovative and visually stunning film.

Tuesday, July 19, 7:00 Strangers on a Train

Tuesday, August 30, 7:00 Casablanca

1951 – USA – 1 hr 41 min – d. Alfred Hitchcock – digital

1942 – USA – 1 hr 42 min – d. Michael Curtiz – digital

Robert Walker gives a mesmerizing performance as a peculiar man who proposes doing “exchange murders” with a rising tennis star (Farley Granger) whom he meets on a train. Another masterpiece of suspense fed by anxiety and guilt, Strangers on a Train concludes with the famous “carousel scene,” one of Hitchcock’s great climaxes.

The Bogart film of all Bogart films! Nightclub owner Rick must battle his cynicism and choose between love and WWII politics when a long-lost sweetheart walks into his gin joint, husband in tow. Snappy dialogue, one memorable scene after another, and the iconic ending make this an enduring classic. Co-star Ingrid Bergman simply glows on the screen. Play it again!

Tuesday, July 26, 7:00 North By Northwest

Wednesday, August 31, 7:00 Gone with the Wind

1959 – USA – 2 hr 11 min – d. Alfred Hitchcock – digital

1939 – USA – 3hr 58 min – d. Victor Fleming – digital

In a case of mistaken identity, a bewildered businessman (Cary Grant) is chased across the country by both spies and the police in this quintessential Hitchcock comedy-thriller. The United Nations murder, the crop-duster attack, the Mount Rushmore climax, and more unforgettable moments will keep you glued to your seat.

Based on the novel by Margaret Mitchell, this ultimate cinematic epic follows Scarlett O’Hara (Vivien Leigh), a woman who will stop at nothing to get what she wants! Sweeping music, brilliant Technicolor, and some of the most famous lines in film history make this a love story as tumultuous as the war it is set against.

Tuesday, August 2, 7:00 Notorious

Opera

BMFI presents simulcasts from opera companies around the globe in HD.

1946 – USA – 1 hr 41 min – d. Alfred Hitchcock – 35mm

Ingrid Bergman stars as a party girl who goes undercover to spy on a group of Nazis in Rio de Janeiro, but doesn’t know just how far she may have to go, or whether she can come out of it alive. Cary Grant plays her dashing agency contact and Claude Rains is the target of her investigation in this ultimate story of suspense.

Wednesday, August 17, 7:00 Imitation of Life 1959 – USA – 2 hr 5 min – d. Douglas Sirk – 35mm

Questions of race and class are woven throughout Douglas Sirk's expertly crafted melodrama, which follows an aspiring actress and her housekeeper as they achieve upward mobility, but suffer from personal struggles with their daughters. This film is shown in conjunction with a Summer Classics Seminar (see p. 14) and will be introduced by its instructor, Alice Bullitt, M.A.

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Live Simulcast: Macbeth Verdi – Conducted by Antonio Pappano Directed by Phyllida Lloyd Performed at the Royal Opera House, London Starring Simon Keenlyside, Raymond Aceto, and Martina Serafin – 3 hr 10 min (includes intermission)

Shakespeare’s classic tragedy about the doomed and tormented Scot comes to the opera stage in Verdi’s masterful rendering of the play. This Royal Opera House production features striking staging by accomplished director Phyllida Lloyd, and stirring vocals from Simon Keenlyside and Martina Serafin, who play the villainous couple.

Monday, June 13, 2:30

Tickets available now at the Box Office and BrynMawrFilm.org General Public............................$20.00 BMFI Members...........................$18.00 Students with ID.........................$10.00 A proud sponsor of BMFI’s operas

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MASTER PROGRAM SCHEDULE June - August 2011

Show your support for Bryn Mawr Film Institute and honor someone special by sponsoring a new theater seat—or a whole row—in one of the new theaters.*

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Top row (left to right):

Juliet Goodfriend (fourth from left) poses with the volunteers at BMFI's third annual Oscar Party. Temple University professor LeAnn Erickson spoke after a free screening of her new documentary TOP SECRET ROSIES: THE FEMALE COMPUTERS OF WWII. Local filmmaker Jamie Moffett answered questions after his documentary RETURN TO EL SALVADOR, about the aftermath of that country's devastating civil war. Bottom row (left to right):

Inglis House residents enjoyed the film SHOOTING BEAUTY and a short they produced and filmed, MENTAL SHAPE: THE ART OF ROBINSON FREDENTHAL. BMFI hosted a free members-only simulcast of the Royal Wedding, featuring complimentary breakfast pastries provided by A Taste of Britain and Viking Cooking School. Guests got dressed up to watch Will and Kate's big day! Find more photos and information about recent and upcoming events on our blog, BMFInsights: BrynMawrFilm.blogspot.com.

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National Theatre: The IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

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Arthur Penn: Chronicling the Outsiders course begins

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Ballet: Children of Paradise Live Simulcast

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Open Screen Monday

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Shadow of a Doubt Introduced by Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D.

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Coming Home



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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Summer Classics Seminar: Modern Times

Alfred Hitchcock: The Best of the Rest course begins

Opera: Macbeth Live Simulcast The Chase

From Russia with Love

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Public Speaking Q&A with author Fran Lebowitz

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It Came from Outer Space in 3-D

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Jaws Introduced by Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D.

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Summer Classics Seminar: Imitation of Life

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Imitation of Life Introduced by Alice Bullitt, M.A.

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Gone with the Wind

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Guys and Dolls Sing-along



Creature from the Black Lagoon in 3-D



Strangers on a Train Introduced by Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D.



Summer Filmmaking Workshop begins



The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

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The Great Dictator

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Notorious Introduced by Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D.

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North by Northwest Introduced by Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D.

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National Theatre: The Cherry Orchard

Elizabeth Taylor: Close Up with Carrie Rickey (Multimedia Room)

Find full descriptions at BrynMawrFilm.org.

Brigadoon Sing-along

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Film History Discussion Series: 1945-Present begins The Language of Film course begins

City Lights Free Screening

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Theater

Tickets available at the Box Office and BrynMawrFilm.org

General Public........... $20.00 BMFI Members........... $18.00 Students with ID.........$10.00

The Importance of Being Earnest “The finest performance of The Importance of Being Earnest that I have ever seen.” –Daily Telegraph (UK) Roundabout Theatre Company, L.A. Theatre Works and BY Experience present Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, captured LIVE in high-definition at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Tony Award-winner Brian Bedford directs and stars as Lady Bracknell in this trivial comedy for serious people, a hilarious masterpiece about class, courtship, and good, old-fashioned name dropping. Sunday, June 5, 1:00 pm

Love to belt out old show tunes and dress up in fun, movie-inspired costumes? Join us for one of our many sing-along events, a tradition at BMFI. Experience your favorite classic movie musicals, from The Sound of Music to Grease, in a delightful new way. Costumes are encouraged—patrons who dress up receive a free small popcorn! Guys and Dolls Brigadoon The Music Man

Wednesday, June 29, 7:00 Wednesday, July 27, 7:00 Wednesday, August 24, 7:00

Open Screen Mondays

Written by Stephen Sondheim - Directed by Lonny Price Starring Neil Patrick Harris, Stephen Colbert, Patti LuPone, Jon Cryer, Christina Hendricks, Craig Bierko

Bryn Mawr Film Institute invites area filmmakers to screen their films at our theater. Just bring your film in DVD or VHS format, and we’ll run it on the BIG SCREEN! Admission, as well as praise (or criticism) from your peers, will be offered FREE of charge. This is an exciting forum for Philadelphia-area filmmakers and an enjoyable event for non-filmmakers who are interested in seeing local work. Submissions are limited to 10 minutes in length. First Monday of every month, 9:15 to 11:00 FREE EVENT

Company tells the story of a determined bachelor (Neil Patrick Harris), his married friends, and his girlfriends through a series of non-chronological vignettes surrounding his 35th birthday celebration. The New York Philharmonic presents this star-studded revival of the 1970 Broadway hit, with music and lyrics by the incomparable Stephen Sondheim.

“Inside the Characters” Discussion Group

Company

The Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia holds character-based discussions in BMFI’s Multimedia Room following the screening of a main attraction film one Sunday a month. This group focuses on insights and conversation about how the film’s characters are portrayed and what might be behind the feelings they display, the reactions they have, and the choices they make. First Sunday of every month after the 4:00 pm movie FREE EVENT Check BrynMawrFilm.org for specific times.

Sunday, June 19, 1:00 pm

The Cherry Orchard Performed at the National Theatre, London Written by Anton Chekov - Version by Andrew Upton Directed by Howard Davies

Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard is directed by National Theatre Associate Director Howard Davies, whose recent productions of Russian plays (including Philistines, Burnt by the Sun, and The White Guard) have earned huge critical acclaim. Zoë Wanamaker will play Madame Ranevskaya.

Ballet

INTERACT Sing-alongs

Presented by the Roundabout Theatre Company, L.A. Theatre Works, and BY Experience Written by Oscar Wilde - Directed by Brian Bedford - 2 hr 30 min (plus one intermisison)

Thursday, June 2, 7:00 pm

Join us for one of our ongoing programs that encourage audience participation.

Sunday, July 17, 1:00

Wednesday, July 20, 7:00

Tickets available at the Box Office and BrynMawrFilm.org

General Public........... $20.00 BMFI Members........... $18.00 Students with ID.........$10.00

Swan Lake Tchaikovsky – Performed by the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow – 3 hr 5 min

This definitive ballet with music by Tchaikovsky pits the White Swan against the Black Swan in the story immortalized by Darren Aronofsky’s 2010 film. Prima ballerina Mariya Aleksandrova dances both Odette and Odile's roles in this Bolshoi Ballet production of the canonical work.

Friday Afternoon Film Discussion Group

BMFI staff moderate an informal discussion of one of the films currently being screened. The group meets for an hour in the Multimedia Room after the 4:00 pm screening on preselected Fridays. No preregistration is required, and the film to be discussed is noted on the BMFI website several days before the discussion. Check BrynMawrFilm.org for specific times. FREE EVENT

Going Gaga

Every Wednesday, the early matinee screening is intended for moms (and dads too!) with small babies in tow. These Going Gaga screenings feature one of the films that we are currently showing in the evenings, but theater lighting and volume are slightly altered to provide parents with a more baby-friendly environment. We even provide a changing table in our lobby! Every Wednesday at 2:00

Sunday, June 26, 11:00 am

Live Simulcast: Children of Paradise Dupin – Performed by the Paris Opera Ballet at the Palais Garnier, Paris – 2 hr 44 min

An original ballet from dancer and choreographer José Martinez, Children of Paradise brings 19th century Paris to life in a fantastical tale about entertainment, love, and illusion, based loosely on the 1945 French film. This Paris Opera Ballet production features an original score by Marc-Olivier Dupin, and choreography for both large ensembles and intimate pas de deux. Saturday, July 9, 1:30

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Talk Cinema

Talk Cinema offers its subscribers a unique selection of films curated by Harlan Jacobsen, a 30-year industry veteran. The series previews innovative, independent, and international films before their release. Screenings are followed by discussions led by distinguished moderators. Subscribe by June 30 and receive two free guest passes (a $40 value). Sunday mornings at 10:00 am September 25 December 4 October 23 December 18 November 6 January 15 November 20

Day of Show Admission: General Public: $20

Students: $10

Fall 2011 Subscription Series BMFI Members: $116 General Public: $129

Subscribe at TalkCinema.com or call 1-800-551-9221

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FILM COURSES

For more information or to register, visit BrynMawrFilm.org or call 610 527-4008 x107.

Course Fee:

$100 members; $125 non-members unless otherwise noted

Film classes are for the informed amateur as well as the seasoned professional. Classes don’t have to be taken in any particular order, but build upon each other to broaden your appreciation of film.

Arthur Penn: Chronicling the Outsiders

Alfred Hitchcock: The Best of the Rest

From Billy the Kid (The Left Handed Gun) to Helen Keller (The Miracle Worker), from Jack Crabb (Little Big Man) to Bonnie and Clyde, director Arthur Penn explores the lives of memorable characters who struggle to find a way to connect with the world from which they are so mercilessly alienated. His portraits of outsiders are all the more indelible because they mirror American culture’s most turbulent era—the 1960s and ‘70s—in which the tensions between young and old, poor and rich, and peace and war were ever present. Penn was one of this period’s more thoughtful, perceptive chroniclers, for as he once observed, "A society would be wise to pay attention to the people who do not belong if it wants to find out... where it is failing."

Hitchcock’s films are like Shakespeare’s sonnets and Sinatra’s songs: even the lesser known of the lot are well worth experiencing. While past courses have covered Hitch’s early years, his political films produced during World War II, and the celebrated movies made at the height of his popularity, this one explores some of the hidden gems in the Master of Suspense’s filmography—and North by Northwest (1959).

Taught by Maurizio Giammarco, Ph.D., Intellectual Heritage Program, Temple University

Taught by Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D., Director of Education, BMFI

Little Big Man (1970)

Penn was at the forefront of a new generation of directors trained in theater and live television that revitalized American filmmaking at a time of crisis in the industry. He bridged the gap between Hollywood’s old studio system and the “auteur” cinema influenced by the French New Wave. Such a legacy makes Arthur Penn, who died last year, one of the most complex, interesting, and vital directors in American cinema.

Beyond Barbarella: Jane Fonda and Womanhood Space babe. Call girl. Army wife. These are but a few of the roles that Oscar-winning actress Jane Fonda has artfully inhabited in her diverse career, which began at the illustrious Actors Studio and hit its artistic stride in the late 1960s with Sydney Pollack's Depression-era drama They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, and continued through the 1970s and early ‘80s with a string of critical and commercial successes. As fascinating as Fonda's career is, it is matched, if not surpassed, by the interest in—and controversy surrounding—her tumultuous off-screen life. Decades of political activism and three rather public marriages (to director Roger Vadim, activist Tom Hayden, and mogul Ted Turner) have shaped her professionally, as well as personally. Fonda’s prominent role as a controversial critic of the Vietnam War subjected her to much scrutiny and invective, her hiatus from acting during her marriage to Turner prompted speculation, and her ongoing participation in the public dialogue about feminism and women’s issues continues to be relevant.

Language of Film

Taught by Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D., Director of Education, BMFI

Klute (1971)

This course considers how Jane Fonda’s performances in films like Coming Home (screened in 35mm) and Klute reflect the anxieties in her personal life, as well as the concerns of American culture at large.

Screenings largely consist of clips from a wide assortment of films illustrating different aspects of the medium’s language, including cinematography, sound, editing, and narrative. In addition, some of the most memorable images in cinema history are showcased and enriched with commentary by the cinematographers who made them.

Film History Discussion Series: 1945-Present

Jose Ferrater-Mora Memorial Seminars

Join members of BMFI’s faculty for a series of discussions charting a course through the post-World War II history of world cinema. Films scheduled to be discussed are:

Wednesday, July 6

Modern Times (Charlie Chaplin, US, 1936)

Tuesday, August 16

Jaws (Steven Spielberg, US, 1975)

Wednesday, August 17

Imitation of Life (Douglas Sirk, US, 1959)



Visions of Light (1992)

So join us to learn to engage with the medium on its own terms and to discover some of the techniques by which we make meaning of the movies we see. Understanding the language of film allows you to get more enjoyment out of your cinematic experience—and to impress your friends at the post-movie discussion!

Summer Classics Seminars Each seminar features a stand-alone class built around a different classic film, taught by one of our most popular instructors. Students will receive a reading about the film, an introductory lecture before the film, and a guided discussion after the film. In addition, your ticket to see the film on the big screen, as well as popcorn and a drink, are included. Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D., Director of Education, BMFI Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D., Director of Education, BMFI Alice Bullitt, M.A., Programming, BMFI

Seminars meet at BMFI 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm in the 2nd floor Multimedia Room; the films will be shown in the theater at 7:00 pm

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Diegesis, mise-en-scene, and chiaroscuro are not trendy Center City nightspots but rather some of the key terms of film analysis. This course introduces students to cinematic grammar, giving them the vocabulary and frames of reference to view and discuss motion pictures in an insightful and critical manner.

Class meets at BMFI: 4 Tuesdays, September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Class meets at BMFI: 4 Wednesdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm



Notorious (1946)

Class meets at BMFI: 4 Tuesdays, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Taught by Alice Bullitt, M.A., Programming, BMFI

Jaws (1975)

While far from obscure, these pictures are rarely given the pride of place enjoyed by the filmmaker’s best-known productions. Though these films are black-and-white, and some feature minor stars like Farley Granger and Joseph Cotten, make no mistake: Shadow of a Doubt (1943), Notorious (1946), and Strangers on a Train (1951)—as well as the aforementioned Technicolor classic—are thoroughly Hitchcockian. While no single film has every one of the auteur’s cinematic trademarks, this group collectively touches all the bases: mistaken identity, danger in everyday places, (blonde) women in trouble, Machiavellian matrons, and, of course, the director’s iconic cameos. So join us to learn more about these often overlooked treasures. In doing so, renew your appreciation for the talent Hitchcock and his noted collaborators like Thornton Wilder, Ben Hecht, Raymond Chandler, and Dimitri Tiomkin brought to these films—and see each of them on the big screen.

Class meets at BMFI: 4 Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm



Register for Film Courses at BrynMawrFilm.org or call 610 527-4008 x107.

Fee: $25 for BMFI members, $30 for non-members; includes admission to the film

Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 17 Oct. 24 Oct. 31

Black Narcissus (Powell/Pressburger, UK, 1947) Gun Crazy (Joseph H. Lewis, US, 1950) Salt of the Earth (Herbert J. Bieberman, US, 1954) Yojimbo (Akira Kurosawa, Japan, 1961) Marnie (Alfred Hitchcock, US, 1964) Rosemary's Baby (Roman Polansky, US, 1968)

Nov. 7 Nov. 14 Nov. 21 Nov. 28 Dec. 5

Badlands (Terrence Malick, US, 1973) The Return of Martin Guerre (Daniel Vigne, France, 1982) Tucker: A Man and His Dream (Francis Ford Coppola, US, 1988) Little Dieter Needs to Fly (Werner Herzog, Germany, 1997) The Pledge (Sean Penn, US, 2001)

Meets at BMFI: 12 Mondays, September 19 to December 5 (excluding October 10), noon to 3:00pm Fee: $200 for BMFI members, $225 for non-members

Badlands (1973)

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Unlock the Movie Within... Release the Storyteller! Private screenwriting instruction and consultation with Nanci Gaglio Former UC Berkeley screenwriting instructor Award-winning writer/director NYU Film grad (MFA)

New Main Line resident One-on-one screenwriting instruction

Six-session step-by-step instruction package designed to get your movie on the page. Fun and interactive! Memoirs encouraged.

Script doctor services Script/production consultation 16

[email protected]

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Wigs and hair pieces

for men, women, and children All visits are private and confidential Complete hair systems for all types of hair loss Top-level hair and wig designers and stylists 821 W. Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA Jude with Reagan wearing her wig

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610.527.1770 Also a full-service hair salon

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June - August 2011 Hotline: 610.527.9898 BrynMawrFilm.org

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Become a member of the non-profit Bryn Mawr Film Institute. Join online at BrynMawrFilm.org All Memberships Include:

– Discounted admission to all films (Free admission at Mogul level and up) – Discounts on Film Education tuition – Invitations to free members’ events – Discounts at area businesses – Discounted admission to Ambler and County theaters – Access to BMFI’s Film Studies Library – Program guide mailings

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