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SWAMP & WIFT HOUSTON have joined to bring you the filmmaker and co-producer from the movie to give you some answers on the process of getting to the big time with high profile stars. Join us, won't you!
Michael Meredith (a Texan now living in New York) and
Jamie Foxx will participate in the Q&A hosted by
Houston Film Commission's Deputy Director Alfred Cervantes.
COST: $7.75 (matinee admission)
& Validated Parking with Ticket Purchase*
Angelika Theater
510 Texas at Smith
Houston 77002
Saturday, August 29
10:45 AM
This new feature film "The Open Road" stars Jeff Bridges and Justin Timberlake.
In this heartwarming comedy, minor leaguer Carlton Garret (Justin Timberlake) takes
an unexpected road trip to track down his estranged father, legendary baseball player
Kyle Garret (Jeff Bridges) when Carlton's mother (Mary Steenburgen) becomes sick.
Knowing his charming yet painfully immature dad's likelihood to disappoint, Carlton enlists his on-again-off-again girlfriend Lucy (Kate Mara) for emotional support. Once reunited, Carlton struggles to deal with the series of misadventures caused by his father's antics, including missed flights, car trouble and bathroom brawls. Years of miscommunication, frustration and comically awkward attempts at bonding come to a head as the mismatched trio make their way from Ohio back home to Houston to
reunite the family.
It opens at The Angelika Theater today, August 28, but we want you to come Saturday morning to get the benefit of the Q&A and have a chance to meet both Michael and Jamie. * Validated parking only applies when you park at the Theater District Parking Garage located underneath the theater. Park on the Green Level, near the elevator/stairwell and this will bring you right to the theater. If you Valet Park, you WILL NOT
receive the rebate.
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Then, Monday, August 31
WIFT'S NIGHT OUT AT THE MOVIES
Apparition and Reinhart Marketing invite you to
BRIGHT STAR
WIFT MEMBERS AND GUESTS
can see it first. You have to RSVP in order to get the theater location,
but it is a FREE PRESS SCREENING beginning at 7:30 PM.
THIS IS NOT A PASS!
LIMITED TO THE FIRST 30 TO RESPOND
Each pass will admit TWO PEOPLE.
This is the first movie to be released under Bob Berney's new distribution company, Apparition, which at this time will be followed by TREE OF LIFE,
though possibly not until 2010.
The Writer/Director of BRIGHT STAR is Jane Campion.
This drama is based on the three-year romance between 19th century poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne, an outspoken student of fashion. The romance was cut short by Keats' untimely death at age 25.
It was nominated for the Golden Palm at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Campion, you will recall was writer/director of "The Piano" (1993) and won the Oscar for "Best Original Screenplay," and was nominated for "Best Director" in 1994, only the second female to ever be nominated in the director category.
BRIGHT STAR OPENS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009
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Exciting COLLABORATIONWITH MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON FILM....
MFAH discounts ticket price to WIFT members through September 20, 2009
IT BEGAN FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, AND CONTINUES THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2009
Signore e Signore: Leading Ladies of Italian Cinema
Showcases Postwar Italian Cinema and its Unforgettable Italian Stars
 Following the MFAH's popular directorial tributes to Italian filmmakers Federico Fellini, Michelangelo Antonioni, and Pupi Avati, the 2009 Italian film series broadens its scope by presenting a diverse selection of films that spans three decades (1941-1972), includes famous and lesser-known directors and films, and showcases several extremely rare prints. The traveling series immerses audiences in postwar Italian cinema and presents a remarkable range of styles and talents, featuring the verbal fireworks of Anna Magnani, the vivaciousness of Gina Lollobrigida, the beauty of Sophia Loren, and much more.
Signore e Signore will also be the last major cultural event in Houston that the Consul General of Italy in Houston, Cristiano Maggipinto, is supporting before his assignment to a new city by the end of this year. Maggipinto has enthusiastically been a sponsor for each annual Italian film retrospective at the MFAH, and the museum celebrates his term as Consul General here. He will introduce the festival's first screening on August 21. In addition, filmgoers will be invited to a reception in his honor on Sept 20, following the final film. "The iconic Italian actresses featured in this series exploded onto the stage of postwar Italian cinema, making their mark as some of the world's greatest leading ladies," said MFAH film curator Marian Luntz. "The museum is pleased to feature their mesmerizing performances on the big screen, and the film committee and I extend our thanks to Consul General Maggipinto for his support in making this series possible." "The cooperation with the Museum of Fine Arts has been one of the highlights of my work in Houston," said Maggipinto. "It has allowed us to showcase the best of Italian cinema to Americans, Italians and Italian-Americans living in this great city."
Screening Schedule
August
Previously Screened 21 Fri. 7 p.m. I Knew Her Well -
22 Sat. 7 p.m. The Seduction of Mimi
23 Sun. 5 p.m. The Widower
Upcoming Screenings 28 Fri. 7 p.m. Oh! Sabella
29 Sat. 7 p.m. Open City
9 p.m. Sandra
30 Sun. 5 p.m. The Leopard
September
4 Fri. 7 p.m. Old-Fashioned World
5 Sat. 7 p.m. Teorema
6 Sun. 5 p.m. Juliet of the Spirits
11 Fri. 7 p.m. Vanina Vanina
13 Sun. 5 p.m. Bread, Love, and Dreams
18 Fri. 7 p.m. A Drama of Jealousy
19 Sat. 7 p.m. Two Women
20 Sun. 5 p.m. The Girl with a Suitcase
Sponsorship
The series is made possible by Cinecittą International, a division of Cinecittą Holding; the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the Consulate General of Italy in Houston (Cristiano Maggipinto, consul general); Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Los Angeles (Francesca Valente, director);Interfin Companies; and Ferrari Maserati of Houston, and Co-sponsored by Women In Film & Television Houston.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE FUTURE SCREENINGS & OPPORTUNITIES
First Thursdays @ Dean's - September 3, at 9PM, Houston Film Commission invites you to
join them at Dean's for a special program provided by Aurora Picture Show/Arts Engine, 'Good Food: Media That Matters', a collection of short films on food and sustainability. From singing peanuts to teenage tomato-growers, these films will make you laugh, make you think and inspire you to take action for a healthy, sustainable and delicious future. The first Thursdays short film evening is always a great networking opportunity or simply a chance to get together with or meet new filmmakers and creative people. This FREE evening is not to be missed because you won't get to see these film anywhere else! Please arrive early, screening begins promptly at 9:00PMish. http://www.houstonfilmcommission.com/firstthursdays/Screening: COOK COUNTY - September 4 through September 10 - Studio Movie Grill CityCentre (Town & Country) - If you haven't seen it yet, it's a "A Must See!" says Houston filmmaker Rob McKinnon, about Houston filmmaker David Pomes' film COOK COUNTY. Local work to be proud of, and winner at numerous film festivals including SXSW, AFI Dallas, and Hollywood Film Festival. It's gritty, it's real, and it grabs you and holds you right to the last frame.
Screening: AMREEKA - Saturday, September 12 - It's National Geographic's first distribution of a fiction feature film. It won two awards when it premiered at Cannes last year, and the U.S. premiere was at Sundance back in January. It's by U.S.-born Palestinian filmmaker Cherion Dabis . Here's a link to the website: http://amreeka.com/. AMREEKA will open later in September at Angelika Film Center.
BUSINESS OF FILM CONFERENCE 2009 - September 12 - Beginning at Noon, and presented by SWAMP and TALA. For more information and to register, go to www.swamp.org/bizoffilm or call 713-522-8592 x 2.
Indian Film Festival Houston - September 21 - 26 - Studio Movie Grill CityCentre - For more information go to www.iffhinc.org.
Movies Houstonians Love: Meals On Reels - September 21 MFAH begins its 5th Season of this popular series. The experience encourages audiences to see memorable classics in a new light as each presenter introduces a personal favorite. In a new twist, this year's Movies Houstonians Love series focuses on favorite foodie films of prominent, local chefs and restaurateurs. Presenters will include Marcus Davis (The Breakfast Klub), Irma Galvan (Irma's), Michael Kramer (Voice), Anita Jaisinghani (Indika), Scott Tycer (Textile), Robert del Grande (RDG, The Grove), Armando Palacios (Armando's), Charles Clark (Ibiza), and Monica Pope (t'afia). For more details go to www.mfah.org/film.
Dawn Ireland's Screenwriting for Beginners (8 weeks)- Your Choice: Wednesday nights, Sept. 23 - Nov. 11 from 7PM to 9PM, or Saturday mornings, Sept. 26 - Nov. 14 from 10AM to Noon. Cost: $225 (includes one script critique). Location: West Houston area between Wilcrest and Kirkwood. Email Dawn for more information: dawnireland1@yahoo.com.
Screening: HARMONY & ME (Houston Premiere) - Sunday, November 1, at 5PM - to be screened at MFAH Brown Auditorium. It's among the selections in their series "Texas Indie Sundays." It's written and directed by Bob Byington (his first-time effort). It was shot in Austin, starring Justin Rice (well-known in the indie rock scene as lead singer in the band, Bishop Allen), and Kristin Tucker, female lead/producer and native Houstonian. It's Margie Beegle's acting debut in the role of "Mom." SWAMP, Houston Film Commission, and WIFT Houston are co-sponsorsing this event with MFAH.
Tom Logan Seminar (for Actors, Adult & Children Sessions) - Beginning October 5 - Tom Logan will be in Houston to present this seminar October 5, 6 & 7. Each seminar is limited to 25 attendees, and according to P-B Talent there's always a waiting list, so please reserve your spot EARLY. For more information go to www.pbtalent.com/blog
CINEMA ARTS FESTIVAL HOUSTON - Wednesday, November 11 through Sunday, November 15 - See the recent article in July 24 edition of HOUSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL, "Plans Get Rolling for First Film Arts Festival." For a pdf file of this article, email jolene_mcmaster@sbcglobal.net. WIFT Houston has been one of many area arts organizations to be involved in the planning of this grand event for Houston for the past two years. We encourage you to support this event. Volunteer, tell your friends, relatives, colleagues, and neighbors. Get involved! Stay informed on the latest details at www.cinemartsociety.org.
...and there will be more events to come in the next several weeks, so please check the CALENDAR link at www.wift-houston.org. Send your event notices and announcements to wifth@yahoo.com. |
