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BRYN MAWR FILM INSTITUTE

Issue 30

PROJECTIONS Die Hard

The Right Stuff

Moonrise Kingdom

The Apartment

Caddyshack

Film and Program Schedule June — August 2012 BrynMawrFilm.org 610.527.9898

NEW RELEASES

BRYN MAWR FILM INSTITUTE

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Film and Program Schedule March — May 2012

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Moonrise Kingdom

The Intouchables

Bernie

USA – 1 hr 40 min – d. Wes Anderson

France – 1 hr 52 min – d. Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano

USA – 1 hr 44 min – d. Richard Linklater

Director Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums) brings his trademark visual style to this whimsical romantic drama that follows the misadventures of two preteen runaway sweethearts pursued by the elders of their New England town.

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

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.

After becoming a quadriplegic, an aristocrat (François Cluzet) befriends the recently released convict he hires to be his gardener. An international hit, this award-winning, life-affirming comedy is sure to warm the heart.

Jack Black gives a revelatory performance in Richard Linklater’s pitch-black comedy based on the unbelievable true story of a smalltown mortician whose friendship with a wealthy widow (Shirley MacLaine) takes an unexpected turn.

Hysteria

To Rome with Love

Darling Companion

UK – 1 hr 40 min – d. Tanya Wexler

USA – 1 hr 35 min – d. Woody Allen

USA – 2 hrs – d. Lawrence Kasdan

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Hugh Dancy light up this titillating Victorian-era romantic comedy that dramatizes the efforts of scientists to invent the first electro-mechanic vibrator, despite the the prudishness of proper society.

With an all-star cast including Alec Baldwin and Penelope Cruz, Woody Allen’s latest directorial effort contains four vignettes concerning the strange and funny predicaments in which a group of couples finds itself.

Diane Keaton, Kevin Kline, and Dianne Wiest star in Lawrence Kasdan’s (The Big Chill) emotional dramedy about a housewife whose marriage is tested after her beloved dog gets lost in the mountains.

Searching for Sugar Man

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

Beasts of the Southern Wild

Parking

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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.

Sweden – 1 hr 26 min – d. Malik Bendjelloul

This fascinating musical detective story pieces together the mystery of singer/songwriter Rodriguez, an artist unknown in the States who became bigger than Elvis in South Africa.

USA – 1 hr 31 min – d. Alison Klayman

Journalist/documentarian Alison Klayman’s bold, insightful, and intimate film offers a rare view of contemporary China and its controversial artist and social activist Ai Weiwei.

USA – 1 hr 33 min – d. Benh Zeitlin

Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, this unique film follows an intrepid six-year-old girl from the Louisiana Bayou as she prepares for an impending disaster.

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These not-quite-midnight screenings feature an eclectic mix of beautiful, bizarre, and woefully unseen cinema that will be a treat to experience on the big screen. Watch trailers Tickets are $7. for Watch andtrailers find more andinformation find more information about theseatfilms BrynMawrFilm.org. at BrynMawrFilm.org.

SUMMER CLASSICS

Watch trailers for and find more information about these films at BrynMawrFilm.org. ADMISSION PRICES: Standard ticket prices apply unless otherwise indicated.

FilmLATE THE Series SHOW

Film Education Spotlight

These films are being shown in conjunction with some of BMFI’s Film Courses. The screenings themselves are open to the public, in addition to being part of their classes, and each will be introduced by faculty, who will offer insights into the films.

'80s Hollywood Oddities

Tuesday, June 12, 7:00 pm Die Hard

Programming Contest: Got a suggestion for this series? Send a brief description of the film and why you think we should show it to [email protected]. If we choose your suggestion, you could win four tickets to see the film on the big screen and more!

In the 1980s, several ambitious directors created some of the strangest Hollywood films ever released. In honor of their weird and passionate visions, BMFI is proud to present screenings of these landmark oddities from ‘80s Hollywood, as part of The Late Show.

1988 – USA – 2 hr 11 min – d. John McTiernan – 35 mm

Yippee-Ki-Yay movie lovers! Bruce Willis’s career-defining character, John McClane, an NYPD cop on leave for Christmas, faces off against international terrorist Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) in a Los Angeles high-rise. A mixture of wisecracks and nail-biting action, Die Hard packs a hard-hitting punch with juicy one-liners and Willis’s charismatic charm. Die Hard is shown in conjunction with BMFI’s Film Course Action Films as Art (see p. 12) and will be introduced by its instructors, Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D. and Valerie Temple, M.F.A.

Friday, June 15, 11:30 pm The Dark Crystal 1982 – USA/UK – 1 hr 33 min – d. Jim Henson, Frank Oz – 35 mm – rated PG

Jim Henson and Frank Oz took a break from Kermit and Friends to create a dark and brooding fantasy inspired by Tolkien. Amidst evil forces, lone Gelflings Jen and Kira seek the missing shard of the Dark Crystal in hopes of restoring order to their world. Misunderstood at the time of its release, Henson’s film has grown in prominence over the years to achieve cult-classic status.

Wednesday, June 20, 7:00 pm The Band wagon 1953 – USA – 1 hr 52 min – d. Vincente Minnelli – digital

Considered one of MGM’s finest musicals, Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse sing and dance their way through this tale of a down-and-out actor seeking an opportunity to revitalize his career. When a pretentious stage director reconfigures the actor’s project from a light comedy into a dark reinterpretation of Faust, hilarity ensues. The Band Wagon is shown in conjunction with BMFI’s Film Course Lust for Life: The Cinema of Vincente Minnelli (see p. 12) and will be introduced by its instructor, Maurizio Giammarco, Ph.D.

Who's That Lady?

Mysterious and sophisticated, Rita Hayworth and Bette Davis each possess that certain something that makes a person hungry to know more. Who IS that lady? BMFI proudly presents Hayworth and Davis in their most heralded and intoxicating performances.

Tuesday, June 19, 7:00 pm The Lady from Shanghai

Friday, July 6, 11:30 pm Brazil 1985 – USA/UK – 2 hr 22 min – d. Terry Gilliam – 35 mm – rated R

Stylish, surreal, and wholly inventive, Terry Gilliam’s masterpiece combines Orwell’s nightmarish vision of 1984 with a darkly comedic sensibility, in which a low-level bureaucrat up for promotion seeks to solve a dire computer error. Featuring Robert De Niro as a renegade air conditioning specialist, Brazil remains a superior achievement.

Friday, July 27, 11:30 pm BIG TROUBLE in LITTLE CHINA 1986 – USA – 1 hr 39 min – d. John Carpenter – digital – rated PG-13

Kurt Russell and John Carpenter team up for this slam-bang action extravaganza. All-American trucker Jack Burton (Russell) battles demons and faces indescribable terrors while helping to rescue a damsel in distress from the wrath of an evil sorcerer. This genuinely crazy romp is a delightful mixture of humor, action, and kung-fu.

1947 – USA – 1 hr 27 min – d. Orson Welles – 35 mm

Orson Welles directed himself and his then-wife Rita Hayworth in this lurid and dreamy film noir. After getting a job as a yacht crew member, a sailor becomes fascinated with the wife of his employer and finds himself in a tangled web of fraud and murder. Hayworth, famous for her flowing red locks, cropped and bleached her hair to play the role of the shifty seductress.

Friday, August 10, 11:30 pm Xanadu 1980 – USA – 1 hr 33 min – d. Robert Greenwald – 35 mm – rated PG

Thursday, June 28, 7:00 pm All about Eve 1950 – USA – 2 hr 18 min – d. Joseph L. Mankiewicz – 35 mm

Six Oscars went to this showbiz drama starring the spectacular Bette Davis as an aging New York actress who finds her life, friends, and dying career threatened by the insinuating presence of a young, ambitious fan (Anne Baxter). Shown in conjunction with a Summer Classics Seminar (see p. 12), All About Eve will be introduced by its instructor, Alice Bullitt, M.A.

A notorious box-office bomb, this classic wedge of ‘80s cheese shines bright, aided by stars Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly (in his final film role). With the urging of Zeus’s daughter Kira, a painter joins forces with a wealthy man to open, of all things, a roller disco. Filled with kitschy visuals and catchy songs, Xanadu is a guilty pleasure worthy of the gods!

Friday, August 24, 11:30 pm THEY LIVE 1988 – USA – 1 hr 33 min – d. John Carpenter – 35 mm – rated R

Sunday, June 3, 1:00 pm

Book Club with Michael Smerconish: Chris Matthews

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Wrestling star “Rowdy” Roddy Piper has come to “chew bubblegum and kick a**” in this uproarious cult hit. L.A. has been infested by aliens in disguise and the fate of humanity rests in the hands of a construction worker and his magic sunglasses. Filled with over-the-top performances, hilarious lines, and goofy sci-fi, They Live subtly skewers ‘80s era Reaganomics.

Philadelphia radio personality Michael Smerconish, the host of Book Club, sits down with MSNBC’s Hardball host Chris Matthews to discuss his new book, Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero. During this riveting pre-recorded interview, Matthews expounds on his vast research and “sheer arrogance” for writing a portrait of a man who became an American hero. Tickets available now at the Box Office and BrynMawrFilm.org. Regular admission applies.

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Summer Classics Singin' in the Summer

Bill Murray, Scene Stealer

Watch trailers for and find more information about these films at BrynMawrFilm.org.

BMFI’s ever-popular sing-along series returns with three new titles. These spirited screenings of beloved movie musicals make for experiences you’ll never forget. Patrons who attend in costume will get free popcorn!

ADMISSION PRICES: Standard ticket prices apply unless otherwise indicated.

Hitchcock: The Early Years

Get reacquainted with the Master of Suspense and his nascent efforts. This series is shown in conjunction with the film course Alfred Hitchcock: The Early Years (see p. 13) and each screening will be introduced by its instructor, Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D.

Tuesday, June 26, 7:00 pm My Fair Lady Sing-along

Tuesday, July 10, 7:00 pm 39 Steps

1964 – USA – 2 hr 50 min – d. George Cukor – digital

1935 – UK – 1 hr 26 min – d. Alfred Hitchcock – digital

Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison star in this Best Picture Oscar winner, a "Loverly" musical take on George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion. A haughty phonetics professor makes a wager to transform a Cockney flower girl so she can meet the standards of high society. Sing along at this special presentation and, “With a Little Bit O’ Luck”, you’ll have a rollicking good time.

After a counterespionage agent is killed in London, a man is wrongfully accused of murder. On the run and in fear for his life, he becomes wrapped up in destroying an international spy ring. One of Hitchcock’s earlier outings, this thriller comes packed with stunning set pieces, bravura technique, and one of Hitchcock’s most exhilarating finales.

Tuesday, July 3, 7:00 pm An American in Paris Sing-along

Tuesday, July 17, 7:00 pm The Lady Vanishes

1951 – USA – 1 hr 53 min – d. Vincente Minnelli – digital

1938 – UK – 1 hr 36 min – d. Alfred Hitchcock – digital

At the top of his career, Gene Kelly is unbeatable in this Best Picture-winning musical romp. As American émigré Jerry Mulligan, a starving artist in Paris, Kelly exudes charisma while he sings and dances his way through the music of George Gershwin and woos a local French girl, played by Leslie Caron. Prove to your friends “I Got Rhythm” at this sing-along event.

While traveling by rail, a young playgirl interrogates her fellow passengers about a missing woman whom only she remembers being on board. Starring Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave, this spine-tingling thriller with a comic edge was one of Hitchcock’s last British films. Filmmaker François Truffaut loved the picture and once viewed it over ten times in a single week.

Wednesday, August 1, 7:00 pm Bye Bye Birdie Sing-along

Tuesday, July 24, 7:00 pm Rebecca

1963 – USA – 1 hr 52 min – d. George Sidney – digital

1940 – USA – 2 hr 10 min – d. Alfred Hitchcock – 35 mm

Ann-Margret, Dick Van Dyke, and Janet Leigh lead an all-star cast in this zippy adaptation of the hit stage musical. After being drafted into the army, a rock-and-roll star travels to Sweet Apple, Ohio for one last concert performance. “Put on a Happy Face” and join in the fun at this singalong screening. Bye Bye Birdie served as the inspiration for a memorable ad campaign on the TV show Mad Men. For more Mad Men film connections, see p. 8 for our It’s a Mad Men’s World film series.

Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine star in this gothic psychological thriller. Upon arriving at her new husband’s estate, a young bride begins to sense the ghostly presence of his deceased wife. For his first American film, Hitchcock received an Oscar nomination for Best Director and producer David O. Selznick walked off with the Best Picture statue.

Bill Murray’s impeccable comic timing and wonderful instincts are both a blessing and a curse, especially to the poor actors who end up in scenes with him. Try as they might, Murray usually walks away with the biggest laughs and the most memorable lines.

Tuesday, July 31, 7:00 pm Spellbound 1945 – USA – 1 hr 51 min – d. Alfred Hitchcock – 35 mm

Despite a combative relationship with producer David O. Selznick during production, Hitchcock delivered a singular work with this Freudian thriller about a psychoanalyst (Ingrid Bergman) working to recover the memory of an amnesiac (Gregory Peck), who’s suspected of murder. An overlooked masterpiece, Spellbound features surreal dream sequences created by Salvador Dalí.

Tuesday, August 7, 7:00 pm Caddyshack 1980 – USA – 1 hr 38 min – d. Harold Ramis – digital

Rodney Dangerfield, Chevy Chase, and Bill Murray tee up the laughs in director Harold Ramis’s beloved classic. Murray steals the show as the crazily crass groundskeeper Carl Spackler, whose wild antics—stemming from a vendetta against a menacing gopher—catapulted the actor to instant fame. “An incredible Cinderella story, this unknown comes outta nowhere to lead the pack.”

Wednesday, August 22, 7:00 pm Tootsie 1982 – USA – 1 hr 56 min – d. Sydney Pollack – 35 mm

In this hilarious farce, Dustin Hoffman stars as an out-of-work actor who dresses as a woman to land a part in a soap opera. When he gets the gig, he must adjust to living a lie, both personally and professionally. Bill Murray has a small but wickedly funny part as Hoffman’s roommate, a struggling playwright who just wants to stage his latest opus, Return to Love Canal.

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Thursday, June 7, 7:00 pm

ReelAbilities Film Festival: THE STRAIGHT LINE 2011 – France – 1 hr 38 min – d. Régis Wargnier – digital

Acclaimed French filmmaker Régis Wargnier directs this inspirational sports movie about courage, perseverance, and overcoming personal difficulties. Leila, a recently released convict, reaffirms her athleticism by befriending Yannick, a blind racetrack runner. To atone for her misdeeds, she agrees to coach and prep him for an upcoming race. Presented as part of the ReelAbilities Film Festival, this touching drama will be introduced by Richard H. Bernstein, a blind-since-birth civil rights attorney who is also an Iron Man competitor. Tickets available now at the Box Office and BrynMawrFilm.org. Regular admission applies.

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Summer Classics It’s a Mad Men’s World

ADMISSION PRICES: Standard ticket prices apply unless otherwise indicated.

The employees at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, the 1960s ad agency in the AMC series Mad Men, always seem to have time for a tumbler of whiskey or an extramarital affair, but what about films? Enjoy this series chosen with the Drapers and company in mind.

Director in Focus: Philip Kaufman

Armed with alien pods and the Mercury 7, BMFI is proud to present two of director Philip Kaufman’s most acclaimed movies on the big screen in conjunction with a special appearance by film critic and author Annette Insdorf, Ph.D.

Wednesday, July 11, 7:00 pm The Apartment

Tuesday, August 14, 7:00 pm Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)

1960 – USA – 2 hr 5 min – d. Billy Wilder – 35 mm

1978 – USA – 1 hr 55 min – d. Philip Kaufman – 35 mm

Jack Lemmon is never better than as a lonely New York office worker who loans out his apartment to superiors for romantic encounters. Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner has cited Billy Wilder’s melancholic comedy as a major influence. Shown in conjunction with a Summer Classics Seminar (see p. 12), The Apartment will be introduced by its instructor, Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D.

Terror strikes the nation in this stylish reimagining of the 1956 Don Siegel horror classic. Society is threatened by aliens plotting to replace the human race with emotionless replicas. With nowhere to turn, a group of scientists (Donald Sutherland, Jeff Goldblum, and Brooke Adams) must save humanity and destroy the deadly aliens’ pods.

Wednesday, July 18, 7:00 pm How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying

Tuesday, August 21 Annette Insdorf book signing: 6:30 pm Film: 7:00 pm The Right Stuff

1967 – USA – 2 hr 1 min – d. David Swift – 35 mm

In this big-screen adaptation, Robert Morse, reprising the role he created on Broadway, plays a humble window washer who works his way to the top at a New York office using only a “How To…” manual and sheer gumption. Not only does this uproarious musical mirror Don Draper’s meteoric ascent in business, but Morse also appears on Mad Men, as agency head Bert Cooper.

1983 – USA – 3 hr 13 min – d. Philip Kaufman – digital

Based on the book by Tom Wolfe, director Philip Kaufman and a dream team of actors including Sam Shepard, Ed Harris, and Dennis Quaid dramatize the origins of the U.S. space program. Annette Insdorf, Professor of Film Studies at Columbia University, television personality, critic, and author of the new book Contemporary Film Directors: Philip Kaufman, will sign copies of her book prior to the screening and introduce the film.

Wednesday, July 25, 7:00 pm Masculin Féminin 1966 – France/Sweden – 1 hr 50 min – d. Jean-Luc Godard – 35 mm

Jean-Luc Godard’s groundbreaking film stars French icon Jean-Pierre Léaud (The 400 Blows) as one of the “children of Marx and Coca-Cola”. As his girlfriend’s singing career flourishes, the young man isolates himself from friends amid fears for the future. Ever the rule-breaker, Don Draper once skipped out on work to catch a French New Wave film just like this.

BMFI Favorites

Some films just never get old, no matter how many times you’ve seen them. Rewatch and relive these old favorites, from the spectacular grandeur of Ben-Hur to the enduring romance of Casablanca, on the big screen at BMFI.

The Bye-Bye Birdie Sing-along is also a Mad Men event! Details on p. 6.

Tuesday, August 28, 7:00 pm Ben-Hur

Wednesday, August 8, 7:00 pm All That Heaven Allows

1959 – USA – 3 hr 32 min – d. William Wyler – digital

The most expensive film of its time and winner of an unprecedented eleven Academy Awards, Charlton Heston stars in this epic story of a betrayed Jewish prince who seeks revenge after being forced into slavery. More than 50 years later, the climactic chariot race remains one of the most thrilling sequences in cinema history, and must be experienced on the big screen.

1955 – USA – 1 hr 29 min – d. Douglas Sirk – 35 mm

Douglas Sirk’s classic melodrama pairs Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson in a lush tale of forbidden love between a New England widow and her gardener. Betty Draper, continually plagued by oppressive societal pressures, might relate. Shown in conjunction with a Summer Classics Seminar (see p. 12), All That Heaven Allows will be introduced by its instructor, Alice Bullitt, M.A.

Wednesday, August 29, 7:00 pm Casablanca 1942 – USA – 1 hr 42 min – d. Michael Curtiz – digital

Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? 2010 – USA – 1 hr 23 min – d. Taggart Siegel – digital

Investigating the history of bee colony collapse disorder, an occurrence that has recently devastated beehives around the world, this documentary explores the relationship that exists between mankind and nature—a delicate and imperative balance that we can all work to restore. Enjoy a delicious honey-themed dinner upstairs (limit 50 guests), provided by Whole Foods Market with expert local bee-keepers, as well a honey-tasting reception in the atrium at 6:00 pm. Feel good in more ways than one: the proceeds from the dinner support BMFI.

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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.

Monday, June 11 Dinner: 6:00 pm Film: 7:30 pm Film only: Regular admission applies. Tickets available now at the Box Office and BrynMawrFilm.org. Dinner and film: $30 Reserve your space at BrynMawrFilm.org.

Casablanca by Jonathan Mandell (Detail)

Have you seen our new mosaic?

Created by local mosaic master Jonathan Mandell in 2000, this 8' x 3' tribute to Casablanca was generously donated to BMFI by Margie and Bryan Weingarten. This loving interpretation of Rick and Ilsa's romance is displayed in our theater lobby for you to enjoy "as time goes by." Look for it next time you are at the theater. Detail at left. View the full mosaic at BMFI or visit BrynMawrFilm.org.

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Donate for Digital

The new industry standard: DCP-equiped digital projectors "ingest" harddrives.

June – August 2012

Soon we'll be welcoming a familiar face to our screens: our esteemed board member Sir Ben Kingsley! He's helping us make an important announcement: the need to convert to digital cinema now!

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We have always honored the grand tradition of film exhibition by featuring 35 mm prints whenever possible. However, studios and distributors are phasing out 35 mm prints in favor of Digital Cinema Packages (DCPs), small hard drives that store complete films and must be shown using expensive new digital projectors.



This change is wonderful for the studios, major distributors, and viewers. Prints are more expensive to produce and ship, they degrade over time, and a single particle or scratch can damage the print's image quality forever. Viewers appreciate DCPs' pristine picture and sound quality. (Cinephiles can rest assured that BMFI will also maintain the ability to show 35 mm prints.)



The majority of cinemas will have converted to digital by the end of 2012. Prints of new releases may no longer be available as early as the end of 2013. Moreover, some specialty distributors have taken their 35 mm archival prints out of circulation already, and more are following suit.

What does this mean for BMFI? It means that we must equip our theaters with digital projectors that use DCPs or risk going out of business, going DARK! We already show digital broadcasts of some programs using high-definition satellite or internet streaming technology. However, these projectors do not meet the new industry standards for DCPs.

What do we need? We need new projectors for our two existing theaters as well as for the two additional theaters we are raising funds to build. Each conversion costs between $80,000 to $150,000. As you can imagine, this is difficult for BMFI and many art house cinemas; however, the alternative is not having access to content and then going out of business, as many theaters did at the end of the 1920s when they couldn't afford the technology to show “talking pictures”. We are in the midst of a $5.5 million campaign which, among other things, will allow us to add two new screens. While the campaign is going well, these added conversion expenses were not part of the original budget. Now is the time to raise the remaining—and urgently needed—$500,000. BMFI's current projection booth with its 35 mm platter projection system.

MASTER PROGRAM SCHEDULE

To donate, please visit BrynMawrFilm.org.



Event Photos Top Row (left to right): Documentary subject Hank Mandel and filmmaker Erik Santiago led a panel discussion after FIVE FRIENDS. MY LOVELY SISTER star Reymond Amsalem signs our guest book at the Israeli Film Festival of Greater Philadelphia. Author Ben Taylor signed copies of his book before a screening of FITZCARRALDO.

Bottom Row (left to right): Emily Blunt wowed the crowd at a Q&A after a members-only sneak preview of SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN. THE DESTINY OF LESSER ANIMALS director Deron Albright posed with Yao B. Nunoo, the writer and star, after their Q&A. Filmmaker Amanda Pope (with BMFI President Juliet Goodfriend) presented THE DESERT OF FORBIDDEN ART. Find more photos and information about recent and upcoming events on our blog, BMFInsights: BrynMawrFilm.blogspot.com.

Book Club with Michael Smerconish: Chris Matthews (Pre-recorded Chat)



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Monday, 9:15 pm

Lust for Life: The Cinema of Vincente Minnelli course begins at BMFI









National Theatre: FRANKENSTEIN (ENCORE)

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ReelAbilities Film Festival: The Straight Line

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Open Screen Monday An American in Paris Sing-along Brazil

Alfred Hitchcock: The Early Years course begins at BMFI

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The Apartment



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The Dark Crystal

Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty The Lady Vanishes

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Opera: Aida



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Opera: Nabucco

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The Band Wagon



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Rebecca

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Ballet: Raymonda – Live Simulcast



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Summer Filmmaking Workshop begins at BMFI



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How to succeed in business without really trying



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Opera: La Traviata

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All That Heaven Allows



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Die Hard

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Open Screen Monday

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Find full descriptions at BrynMawrFilm.org.



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Casablanca

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Monday, noon

Film History Discussion Series: Presidents and Potentates begins at BMFI

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The Language of Film course begins at BMFI

Big Trouble in Little China

Tuesday, 7:00 pm

Spellbound

My Fair Lady Sing-along

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FILM COURSES

For more information or to register, visit BrynMawrFilm.org or call 610-527-4008 x106.

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.

Lust for Life: The Cinema of Vincente Minnelli

Alfred Hitchcock: The Early Years

One of MGM's premier filmmakers during the studio era, Vincente Minnelli brought an eye for decor and an intensity of feeling to some of Hollywood’s most spectacular films. Trained as a window dresser at Marshall Field's before advancing to stage directing in New York in the 1930s, Minnelli became a masterful big-screen helmer of musicals (The Band Wagon), melodramas (Some Came Running), and comedies (Designing Woman).

Alfred Hitchcock did not simply emerge from the primordial cinematic ooze a fully-formed filmmaker, in the mid-1950s, to create classics like Rear Window, Vertigo, and North by Northwest. Indeed, by that time Hitch had been directing pictures in Europe and the U.S. for nearly thirty years, over the course of which he developed his signature style and formulated his thematic approach to filmmaking.

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

His musicals, like Meet Me in St. Louis and An American in Paris, were unprecedented in their expressive integration of story, music, and mise-en-scene. At the same time, he displayed a gift for psychological melodramas, such as Lust for Life, about individuals in conflict with society, and for comedies, like Father of the Bride, built upon domestic situations thrown into chaos.

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

The Band Wagon (1953)

Few filmmakers were able to harness the explosive visual and emotional capacities of the widescreen, Technicolor frame like Minnelli, and few possessed his facility with actors, having guided seven to Oscar nominations. Join us as we experience the classic musicals that earned Vincente Minnelli his reputation, as well as the subversive, deeply personal melodramas that reveal the sensitive soul of one of cinema's greatest artists.

While this class does not venture all the way back to Hitchcock's German films of the 1920s, it does cover some of the director's better known British work, such as The 39 Steps (1935) and The Lady Vanishes (1938), as well as his initial forays into Hollywood. These include his very first American film, Rebecca (1940), and the underappreciated Spellbound (1945), a tale of psychoanalysis and murder, with sequences designed by Salvador Dalí. Both productions were supervised by David O. Selznick, the man who brought Hitchcock over from England—and then nearly sent him back.

Spellbound (1945)

These early pictures (all of which will be screened in the theater) contain some of the elements for which Hitch would later become famous: (blonde) women in trouble, danger in everyday places, Machiavellian matrons, and of course, his iconic cameos—despite being made by the Master of Suspense when he was but a craftsman.

Class meets at BMFI: 4 Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Class meets at BMFI: 4 Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Action Films as Art

Language of Film

Taught by Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D. & Valerie Temple, M.F.A., BMFI

Depending on one’s age, the term “action film” conjures up images of a lethal Sean Connery, a take-no-prisoners Lee Marvin, a stoic Clint Eastwood, or a brawny Arnold Schwarzenegger. What these stars—or rather the action films in which they appeared— have in common is that in their respective times, they were dismissed by critics, ignored by cineastes, overlooked by much of Hollywood, and in general not taken seriously—except, in some cases, at the box office. A more recent addition to this roster, a rejuvenated Sylvester Stallone in the aptly named The Expendables, is a prime example. Does this mean that contemporary action pictures are devoid of cultural significance or aesthetic beauty, hopelessly incapable of making contributions to cinematic art? We don’t think so, and as proof we offer the genre-redefining Die Hard (1988), one of John Woo’s stylish and moving Hong Kong tales, the atmospheric and contemplative work of Michael Mann (Heat, 1995; Collateral, 2004), and the intelligent and elegant Drive (2011). In considering them, you will see bold stories about complex characters exploring issues of identity, morality, honor, and loyalty told through expressive cinematography, thoughtful performances, precise editing, and, yes, the occasional gunfight, car chase, or explosion.

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

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. Die Hard (1988)

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.

Citizen Kane in 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! Class meets at BMFI: 4 Mondays, September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Class meets at BMFI: 4 Tuesdays, June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Summer Classics Seminars

Film History Discussion Series: Presidents and Potentates

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:

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. Thursday, June 28

All About Eve (Joseph L. Mankiewicz, USA, 1950)

Wednesday, July 11

The Apartment (Billy Wilder, USA, 1960)

Wednesday, August 8

All that Heaven Allows (Douglas Sirk, USA, 1955)



Alice Bullitt, M.A., BMFI

Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D., Director of Education, BMFI Alice Bullitt, M.A., 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 The Apartment (1960)

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

Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29

All the King's Men (Robert Rossen, USA, 1949) The Manchurian Candidate (John Frankenheimer, USA, 1962) Dr. Strangelove (Stanley Kubrick, USA, 1964) Z (Costa Gavras, Algeria, 1969) The Day of the Jackal (Fred Zinnemann, UK, 1973) General Idi Amin Dada: A Self Portrait (Barbet Schroeder, France, 1974)

Nov. 5 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 26 Dec. 3

All the President’s Men (Alan J. Pakula, USA, 1976) Dave (Ivan Reitman, USA, 1993) Evita (Alan Parker, USA, 1996) Election (Alexander Payne, USA, 1999) Good Morning, Night (Marco Bellocchio, Italy, 2003)

Meets at BMFI: 12 Mondays, September 24 to December 3, noon to 3:00 pm Fee: $200 for BMFI members, $225 for non-members (no "a la carte" enrollment)

Z (1969)

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Stage on Screen

Tickets available at the Box Office and BrynMawrFilm.org

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

Theater

INTERACT Sing-alongs

Frankenstein (Encore) Written by Nick Dear – Directed by Danny Boyle – Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Jonny Lee Miller

‘Boyle's role-reversal twist a shocking, haunting success.’ The Independent ‘This taut, thrilling play runs with hardly a moment for breath...’ The Times Oscar-winner Danny Boyle (127 Hours, Slumdog Millionaire) returned to the theatre to direct this visionary production, Frankenstein, by Nick Dear, based on the novel by Mary Shelley. By popular demand, it will return to cinemas worldwide in June for limited encore screenings. Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternate the roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature in two electrifying broadcasts. Wednesday’s screening will feature Jonny Lee Miller as Victor and Benedict Cumberbatch as the Creature. The actors will switch roles for Sunday’s performance. Wednesday, June 6, 7:00 pm

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

Sunday, June 10, 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! My Fair Lady An American in Paris Bye Bye Birdie

Tuesday, June 26, 7:00 pm Tuesday, July 3, 7:00 pm Wednesday, August 1, 7:00 pm

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. New season begins in September! Check BrynMawrFilm.org for details and to subscribe. September 23 December 2 October 14 December 16 October 28 January 13 November 11

Opera FEstival Founded in 1996, the Opera Festival St. Margarethen in Austria is regarded as one of the most important open-air festivals in Europe, drawing over 200,000 opera fans annually. Performed on Europe’s largest natural stage, a magnificent setting created by 2,000 years of sandstone erosion, the venue’s grandeur has allowed for operas such as Aida and Nabucco to be opulently performed with pyrotechnics, live animals, and over 400 performers on stage.

Aida Music by Giuseppe Verdi – Conducted by Ernst Märzendorfer – Directed by Robert Herzl Starring Eszter Sümegi, Kostadin Andreev, Cornelia Helfricht

Monday, June 18, 1:00 pm

Nabucco Music by Giuseppe Verdi – Conducted by Ernst Märzendorfer – Directed by Hannes Rossacher and Robert Herzl – Starring Igor Morosow, Bruno Ribeiro, Simon Yang

Sunday, July 22, 1:00 pm

Open Screen Mondays

Bryn Mawr Film Institute invites area filmmakers to screen their films at our theater. Just bring your film in DVD 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 pm to 11:00 pm FREE EVENT

“Inside the Characters” Discussion Group

BMFI holds character-based discussions in its 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. Check BrynMawrFilm.org for specific times. FREE EVENT

La Traviata A proud sponsor of BMFI’s operas

Music by Giuseppe Verdi – Conducted by Ernst Märzendorfer – Directed by Rudi Dolezal, Hannes Rossacher, Robert Herzl – Starring Kristiane Kaiser, Magdalena Anna Hofmann, Jean-François Borras

Sunday, August 12, 1:00 pm

Ballet

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 BMFI's website several days before the discussion. Check BrynMawrFilm.org for specific times. FREE EVENT

Live Simulcast: RayMonda Music by Alexander Glazunov – Choreography by Yuri Grigorovich Performed by the Bolshoi Ballet at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow

Sunday, June 24, 11:00 am

The Sleeping Beauty Music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky – Choreography by Marius Petipa – Performed by the Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House in London – Starring Lauren Cuthbertson, Sergei Polunin

Sunday, July 15, 11:00 am

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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 pm

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