| | YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN: An affectionate and hilarious ode to the horror classic
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Join us for Halloween at the Cinematheque! YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, Mel Brooks’ 1974 "scariest comedy of all time" is as funny as a horror parody gets. The comical genius Gene Wilder stars as a young neurosurgeon who inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather was delusional, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind. Here's the trailer.
Horror Season. 50th Anniversary.
Thursday 6:45 pm
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| | INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS: A lauded remake of the alien invasion classic
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Join us for Halloween at the Cinematheque! In the 1978 first remake of the paranoid infiltration classic INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS, Matthew Bennell notices that several of his friends are complaining that their close relatives are in some way different, and who later themselves exhibit the same change. As the invaders increase in number they become more open and Bennell, who has by now witnessed an attempted "replacement", realizes that he and his friends must escape or suffer the same fate. Philip Kaufman gives the ‘50s B-film sci-fi classic an update that enriches its historical context in line with the larger trend of ‘70s paranoia-focused political thrillers. The New Yorker's Pauline Kael was a particular fan of the film, writing that it "may be the best film of its kind ever made." Sutherland displays utmost skill in going from a cold rationalism to full on frenzy. Here's the trailer.
Horror Season. In memory of Donald Sutherland.
Thursday 9:00 pm
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| | THE FALL: A feast for the eyes about imagination and the power of storytelling
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Tarsem Singh's visually stunning cult classic THE FALL starts in 1920s Los Angeles, where a hospitalized stuntman befriends a young girl, sharing with her an epic tale of mythical heroes. As fantasy and reality blur, their bond deepens. Shot across 20 countries, the 2006 USA/South African/Indian film is a mesmerizing ode to storytelling and imagination. Presented by David Fincher and Spike Jonze. Roger Ebert considered it "an achingly beautiful film." Here's the trailer.
New 4K Restoration.
Friday 9:00 pm & Saturday 6:45 pm
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| | ALL SHALL BE WELL: When law doesn't recognize love, will family help?
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Angie and Pat, a lesbian couple in their 60s living together in Hong Kong for over thirty years, are the example of perfect love within a queer-friendly community. However, with the sudden death of Pat, Angie's place finds itself strongly called into question, requiring her to battle for recognition as Pat’s true next of kin. Known for centering gay stories in his films, Ray Yeung keenly observes the nuances of family dynamics around wealth and class without losing emotional vigor in ALL SHALL BE WELL. New York Times Critics Pick. Here's the trailer.
Cleveland premiere.
Friday 7:00 pm & Sunday 6:30 pm
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| | CANDY MOUNTAIN: Beat-influenced road movie from the photographic eye of Robert Frank and the wit of writer Rudy Wurlitzer
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Celebrate Robert Frank's centenary with the new 2K restoration of the photographer’s ultimate feature narrative, CANDY MOUNTAIN. Robert Frank & Rudy Wurlitzer's 1987 film follows the struggling New York musician Julius Book on a quest to find the legendary, elusive guitar maker Elmore Silk. Along the way, he meets quirky characters played by Tom Waits, Joe Strummer, Dr. John, and more, culminating in a soulful road movie exploring ambition and authenticity. Chicago Reader calls it "a wry, laid-back Heart of Darkness." Here's the trailer.
Robert Frank Centenary. New 2K Restoration.
Saturday, 9:05 pm & Sunday 3:45 pm
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| | SHORT FILMS BY ROBERT FRANK: Intimate moments of reflection and observation by the photographer of The Americans
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SHORT FILMS BY ROBERT FRANK includes a curated selection of Robert Frank's influential shorts, all newly restored. Pull My Daisy (1959): Ultimate Beat Generation film, based on an incident in the life of Neal Cassady and his wife Carolyn, narrated by Jack Kerouac. Conversations in Vermont (1971): Frank’s first autobiographical film, telling the story of a father’s relationship with his two teenage children, and his fragile attempts to communicate with them by means of a shared story. Life Dances On… (1980): Frank’s most personal and emotional work dealing with his mourning of the loss of two people very close to him with filmed portraits of others who share his life.
Experimental Showcase. Robert Frank Centenary. New 2K Restorations. Introduced by CIA Asst. Prof. Colby Chamberlain.
Sunday 2:00 pm
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| | AIDA RETURNS: Journeys of loss, preservation of memory, and an unlikely homecoming
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Aida, director Carol Mansour’s mother, struggles with Alzheimer’s and often retreats to memories of her childhood home in Yafa. After Aida’s passing, Mansour engineers a way to return her ashes to Palestine, aided by an unlikely set of friends and strangers coming together to facilitate what should have been a simple journey. The Canadian/Lebanese/USA documentary AIDA RETURNS is a tribute to the lost past of the director’s family, an attempt to restore part of both an individual and a collective memory, and a poetic nod and affirmation to all those exiled Palestinians forbidden from returning to their hometowns, even after death. Here's the trailer.
Cleveland premiere. Palestine Cinema Days. Free Screening.
Saturday 5:00 pm
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| This Week
Thu., Oct. 31, 6:45 pm
Horror Season
50th Anniversary
Comedy Horror
YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
$12/$9
Thu., Oct. 31, 9:00 pm
Horror Season
In memory of Donald Sutherland
Paranoid Sci-fi Thriller
INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1978)
$12/$9
Fri., Nov. 1, 7:00 pm
Sun., Nov. 3, 6:30 pm
Queer family drama
ALL SHALL BE WELL
$12/$9
Fri., Nov. 1, 9:00 pm
Sat., Nov. 2, 6:45 pm
Adventure fantasy
THE FALL
New 4K Restoration
$12/$9
Sat., Nov. 2, 5:00 pm
Palestine Cinema Days
Free Screening
AIDA RETURNS
Free admission
Sat., Nov. 2, 9:05 pm
Sun., Nov. 3, 3:45 pm
Robert Frank Centenary
Indie odyssey
CANDY MOUNTAIN
New 2K Restoration
$12/$9
Sun., Nov. 3, 2:00 pm
Experimental Showcase
Robert Frank Centenary
Introduced by CIA Asst. Prof. Colby Chamberlain
SHORT FILMS BY ROBERT FRANK
New 2K Restoration
$12/$9
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Next Week
FLUXFILM ANTHOLOGY
Introduced by CIA Assistant Professor Colby Chamberlain
GREEN FISH
MEMOIR OF A SNAIL
MURDERING THE DEVIL
LA COCINA
Introduced by CWRU Associate Professor John H. Flores
EXISTENZ
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