It's official: The Grand Budapest Hotel by Mr. Wes Anderson opens March 28, exclusively at Ragtag.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fg5iWmQjwk[/youtube] Join the gang (Adrien Brody, Edward Norton, F. Murray Abraham, Jeff Goldblum, Léa Seydoux, Ralph Fiennes, Saoirse Ronan, and Willem Dafoe) for the grand opening of Wes Anderson's latest, The Grand Budapest Hotel. The Grand Budapest Hotel recounts the adventures of M. Gustave, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, […]
Read More...Rich Hill
Andrew Droz Palemo's documentary, Rich Hill, which he co-directed with his cousin, won the US Grand Jury Prize at Sundance this year. If you're a frequenter of the cinema, chances are good that you've seen his work as cinematographer and director: A Face Fixed (director), V/H/S (camera), You're Next (camera), Dear Valued Guests (camera). Congratulations, […]
Read More...True Vision film
True/False has announced another film in the 2014 lineup: Amir Bar-Lev's Happy Valley, about the Penn State/Jerry Sandusky scandal. Bar-Lev is the recipient of T/F's True Vision Award. Read all about it here. Here's a review from the LA Times.
Read More...Local filmmakers!
We've added a new mailing list to our email robot. If you're interested in getting updates about local film things — submission deadlines, shorts showcases, visiting directors, or other opportunities — sign up. If you're not a filmmaker, but you're interested in local exhibitions and such, sign up too. You probably won't get too many […]
Read More...Notes from the attic: Chafed Elbows
We opened the vaults in movie club and visited another NY underground gem from Robert Downey Sr (a prince). Chafed Elbows (1966) is an exploration of incest, insanity and independent filmmaking. Part live-action film, part photomontage, with 90% voiceover, Chafed Elbows is a good example for young filmmakers of how to make a fun film […]
Read More...Free MU screening: Quilombo Country
MU Voz Latina is having a free screening of the documentary Quilombo Country Wednesday, Feb 12 @ 7pm in 114 Strickland Hall (formerly GCB). Snacks and discussion provided. From their press blurb: This film is a portrait of rural communities in Brazil that were either founded by runaway slaves or begun from abandoned plantations. Largely […]
Read More...How to T/F
New to True/False, or just want to get a sneak peek at some upcoming fest films? Our friends at the public library and BXR are hosting a free event Saturday, February 1: How to True/False. Due to popular demand, there will be two one-hour sessions this year: one at 10:30am and one at noon. In […]
Read More...Free international film festival at MU
The Central Missouri Returned Peace Corps Volunteers will host the 8th annual Third Goal International Film Festival in Leadership Auditorium at the University of Missouri Student Center on Saturday, February 1. The films will feature guests and discussions. Looks like a great day of films. The Student Center is on the corner of Hitt & Rollins. […]
Read More...True Life film
True/False has announced Cynthia Hill’s Private Violence as this year’s recipient of the True Life Fund. Private Violence focuses on Kit Gruelle, an advocate for survivors of domestic violence, and Deanna Walters, who is battling for justice after surviving horrific abuse at the hands of her former partner. The film exposes the complex obstacles that stand between a survivor of abuse and freedom, […]
Read More...T/F Dates/Times
We know you want to start planning your True/False experience, so here's everything you need to know pertaining to when things happen, passwise: Complete T/F 2014 schedule posted at truefalse.org : Friday, Feb 7, 7pm Super Circle Reservations: Sunday, Feb 9, beginning at 6pm Silver Circle Reservations: Tuesday, Feb 11, beginning at 6pm Lux Reservations: Thursday, Feb 13, beginning at 6pm Simple Reservations: Saturday, Feb […]
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