Coming Attractions at The Screen Feb. 27-March 5 Showcasing the best in classical, independent and foreign cinema, The Screen cinematheque at Santa Fe University of Art and Design presents new releases, special cinema events and performances all day every day! See what critics have to say about the latest screenings, watch a trailer, then visit The Screen for a unique movie-going experience. Timbuktu Nominated in the 2015 Academy Awards Mauritanio – 2014- 1 hour 37 minutes “The film throbs with humanity, and abounds in extraordinary images.” – Joe Morgenstern of Wall Street Journal “Timbuktu” deserves every accolade it gets.” – Farran Smith of Nehme New York Post – Excalibur Part of Films to See Before You Die UK- 1981- 2 hours 10 minutes Friday Feb. 27 includes introduction from Star Paul Geoffrey “A lush retelling of the King Arthur legend that sets a high-water mark among sword-and-sorcery movies.” – David Lazarus of Salon “Exquisite, a near-perfect blend of action, romance, fantasy and philosophy, finely acted and beautifully filmed by director John Boorman and cinematographer Alex Thomson.” – Variet – Performance at the Screen: King Lear Sunday March 1 at 11:15 a.m. – Moscow – 3 hours 20 minutes “On the whole the male and female ensembles performed with a cohesion and harmony that have long been hallmarks of the company. In particular, the plush and pliant effects of the swan maidens proved close to perfection.” – Robert Greskovic of The Wall Street Journal – 2015 Oscar-Nominated Shorts For the 10th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films with all three categories offered: Animated, Live Action and Documentary. Click here for Oscar-nominated Shorts showtimes. To read reviews on the 2015 Oscar-nomiated animation program click here. – Human Capitol Italy’s Official Submission for the Academy Awards “A chic thriller! A top-flight cast gives the character-driven drama...
Coming Attractions
posted by Charlotte Martinez
For the 10th consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films with all three categories offered: Animated, Live Action and Documentary. Check them out at The Screen Feb. 6-12.
Oscar Animations
posted by Charlotte Martinez
The 2015 Oscar-nominated Shorts Program, screening Jan. 30—Feb. 5 at The Screen, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, and as expected the animated selects do not fail to impress! Though disappointed in the lack of animated hosts (the giraffe and ostrich from last year was a hoot) the artistic splendor of the pieces this year needs no help in keeping the audience entertained. From eight selects and four admirable mentions, the Oscar-nominated animations range from Disney’s sentimental story to the independent somber sketch. “Me and My Moulton” A Childhood In Norway (Torill Kove, Norway) Partnering with the National Film Board of Canada, Torill Kove’s depiction of her childhood in 1960s Norway is similar in style to her previous narrative and shape-driven animations. “The film tells the story of me and my family when I was little and how weird I thought things were,” Kove says in an interview with Animated World Network. “It’s not a story of an unhappy childhood. It’s a story about looking back and making sense of things I thought were strange at the time.” Though the plot is a bit scattered, I think most viewers can relate to the awkwardness of growing up in an abnormal family and can especially remember details like the lush carpets of a downstairs neighbor verses the awkward three-legged stools of your home. Perhaps Kove’s exploration of childhood reveals that the abnormalities sometimes make the best memories. “Feast” Through Your Dog’s Eyes (Patrick Osborne, USA- Disney) Disney sure knows how to capture Cute, and I think most of us can agree that we’re suckers for dogs. In this story of friendship and love, a dog is taken in by a food junkie who spoils his new friend by feeding him the bachelor-favorites: pizza, spaghetti, ice cream, pretzels, etc. At first it seems like the story will focus on the connections between man and dog, but of course Disney turns to its best plot device: a love story. The dog, seeing the change of his master with his new girl friend is furious to be suddenly eating healthy. Director Patrick Osborne, who worked as an animator on Bolt and directed the recent Disney film Tangled, is again showing how the large eyes and loyalty of animals can conjure the classic, “awe…” “The Bigger Picture” The Best of Artistic Expression (Daisy Jacobs, UK) Daisy Jacobs’ short “The Bigger Picture” sure does redefine your idea of motion art. The motifs of water, tears and rain pieces this brother feud narrative together in a humorous and dark way. Each set is captivating, making you feel the tension in this domestic and artistically sketched home. A result of her master’s thesis from the Central St Martins School of Art, Jacobs’ hand-drawn animation, stop-motion and life-size paintings allow her characters freedom of movement and interaction with a very 3-D looking environment. “A Single Life” Literally, A Record of Your Life (Job, Joris & Marieke, The Netherlands) Products of the Dutch studio Job & Joris & Marieke is described as cute, funny, poetic and sometimes disturbing. Their Oscar-nominated short “A Single Life” is no exception. Using a clever concept, skipping through your life by literally skipping through a record, managed to induce humor and horror all within two minutes. The music is the best part. The record itself is its own character and the soundtrack makes for a complimentary atmosphere. And no surprise!, the film’s composer, called Happy Camper, is most famous for the music clip “I’ll Take You Along,” a YouTube video that has over 17 million views. “The Dam Keeper” Little Pig, Little Pig, Why So Sad? (Robert Kondo and Dice Tsutsumi, USA) Robert Kondo’s and Dice Tsutsumi’s short “The Dam Keeper” is a colossal short, if you’ll pardon the oxymoron. The complex narrative, intricate animation and masterful soundtrack is a grand feat for a category of filmmaking called Short. After watching it, you will feel like you’ve watched a feature. The lack of dialogue allows us to focus on movements of characters as well as the brooding...
Coming Attractions
posted by Charlotte Martinez
Coming Attractions at The Screen Jan. 30 – February 5 Showcasing the best in classical, independent and foreign cinema, The Screen cinematheque at Santa Fe University of Art and Design presents new releases, special cinema events and performances all day every day! See what critics have to say about the latest screenings, watch a trailer, then visit The Screen for a unique movie-going experience. 2015 Oscar-Nominated Shorts For the tenth consecutive year, Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films with all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action and Documentary Animation Global – 2014 – 1 hour 22 minutes “Musing on the passage of time runs through this year’s group of Oscar-nominated animated shorts.” -Al Hoff of Pittsburg City Paper NOMINEES “The Bigger Picture” 7 minutes/UK/English “The Dam Keeper” 18 minutes/USA/Non-dialogue “Feast” 6 minutes/USA/Non-dialogue “Me and My Moulton” 14 minutes/Canada/English “A Single Life” 2 minutes/The Netherlands/Non-dialogue Live Action Global – 2014 – 2 hours “The 2015 theatrical release of Oscar-nominated short films has some unusually strong offerings this year, at least in the live-action category.” – Walter Addiego of San Francisco Chronicle NOMINEES “Aya” 39 minutes/Israel and France/English, Hebrew, Danish “Boogaloo and Graham” 14 minutes/UK/English “Butter Lamp” 15 minutes/France and China/Tibetan “Parvaneh” 25 minutes/Switzerland/Dari and German “The Phone Call”21 minutes/UK/English Documentaries Global – 2014 – 2 hours 40 minutes “This year’s Oscar-nominated Shorts are best when true.” Nick Schager of Miami New Times NOMINEES “Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1” 39 minutes/USA/English “Joanna” 40 minutes/Poland/Polish “Our Curse” 27 minutes/Poland/Polish “The Reaper” 29 minutes/Mexico/Spanish “White Earth” 20 minutes/USA/English and Spanish Visit thescreensf.com for movie times 505.473.6494 1600 St. Michael’s Drive Santa Fe, NM 87505...
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