"Forbidden Hollywood" every Tuesday in November
In the 1930s Hollywood filmmakers took advantage of a four-year lapse in studio censorship to produce films that gave a raw and unvarnished view of American life. Breaking all the rules, smashing every taboo, these films are shocking by even today’s standards. But more than just the sex and violence, these films are fascinating for […]
Read More...Never Let Me Go starts 10/22
This is what Roger Ebert says about the new film starring Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield and Keira Knightley : Ebert Rating: **** "In my will, I have left to the next generation such parts of my poor body that it can salvage. That is the Golden Rule. I suppose if you take it literally, you […]
Read More...Christine Vachon comes to town on Friday!
The famed producer (Boys Don't Cry, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Safe, etc.) who has made everything will conduct a workshop Friday morning 11am-2pm at Stephens' Charters Auditorium.
Read More...October is Chris Boeckmann month @ Ragtag
October's Employee of the Month Chris Boeckmann answers our questions: Your philosophical credo: Die hard First film you saw at Ragtag (including Blue Note days): Triplets of Belleville Favorite smell: Gasoline A stray memory about Ragtag: Long-lasting regret about never trying those terrible-smelling 'spicy dogs' that everyone loved Favorite dish at Uprise: The BLT, which […]
Read More...Alloy Orchestra returns to do live soundtrack to “Man With a Movie Camera” Oct. 6
The world's greatest musical interpreter of silent films returns to Columbia on Wed., October 6 at 5:30 pm. They take on Dziga Vertov's classic "Man With a Movie Camera." Tickets are $12. "The three-man ensemble's original score surpasses all expectations in its sensitivity to Vertov's wit, eccentricity, and sense of rhythm. ...A once-in-a-lifetime experience." (J. […]
Read More...Citizen Jane announces schedule for Oct. 15-17
The Citizen Jane Film Festival returns in October with special guests including famed producer Christine Vachon. Check out the schedule at: citizenjanefilmfestival.org
Read More...Girl Power shorts program for kids 9+ starts Friday, 9/24
This girl-powered collection of short films explores everyday issues for girls around the world and is recommended for ages 9+. My Queen (Brazil) Live Action, Cecilia Amado, 2008, 11 min A young girl looks forward to her big debut evening, flag-dancing in the Rio de Janeiro carnival, but things don’t turn out the way she […]
Read More...Kids Are All Right & Girl Who Played With Fire switcheroo!
Kids Are All Right opens Sept. 3 while Girl Who Played With Fire opens Sept. 10. Thanks for your understanding.
Read More...Passport Series of international film continues through end of October
Our sixth year of the Passport Series takes us from Mexico to Greece. We're proud to spotlight films from around the world, many of which have only played just a few cities in the U.S.
Read More...Local hero Deke Dickerson returns to Columbia day after Labor Day
Columbia native Deke Dickerson will be appearing at Ragtag to play a set of music with the Ecco-Fonics and answer questions about "The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia" which he composed the soundtrack for. It's nice when former Columbians come back and do a show and tell.
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