Wadjda, 2012
Director: Haifaa Al-Mansour
Origin: Saudi Arabia | Germany
Language: Arabic
Running time: 98 min
Persistent 10-year-old Wadjda would like nothing more than a new bicycle so she can beat her friend (a boy) in a race. But it's going to take some ingenuity to get one -- especially in her culture, which sees bikes as a threat to a girl's virtue. (from Netflix.com)
MPAA rating: Rated PG for thematic elements, brief mild language and smoking
U.S. box office: $1,347,578
Watch the video on IMDB.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Sunday, June 15, 2014
June 25, 2014 - "Teddy Bear" (2012)
Teddy Bear, 2012
Director: Mads Matthiesen
Origin: Denmark
Languages: Danish | Thai | English
Running time: 92 min
Physically massive but shy and socially inept, a 38-year-old Danish bodybuilder longs to fall in love -- but finds it impossible under the disapproving eye of his mother. Traveling to Thailand, he learns some unexpected lessons about life and love. (from Netflix.com)
U.S. box office: $16,135
Watch the trailer on YouTube.
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Review of last week's film ("A Touch of Sin", 3.5 stars)
Steven says: At once baffling and enticing, this film explores four characters who are pushed beyond their limits. Violence ensues for each, but in varying degrees and outcomes. Interesting animal symbolism and a somewhat scathing assessment of Chinese life will keep viewers pondering this film for awhile.
Read Film Comment's take on the film and its director
Director: Mads Matthiesen
Origin: Denmark
Languages: Danish | Thai | English
Running time: 92 min
Physically massive but shy and socially inept, a 38-year-old Danish bodybuilder longs to fall in love -- but finds it impossible under the disapproving eye of his mother. Traveling to Thailand, he learns some unexpected lessons about life and love. (from Netflix.com)
U.S. box office: $16,135
Watch the trailer on YouTube.
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Review of last week's film ("A Touch of Sin", 3.5 stars)
Steven says: At once baffling and enticing, this film explores four characters who are pushed beyond their limits. Violence ensues for each, but in varying degrees and outcomes. Interesting animal symbolism and a somewhat scathing assessment of Chinese life will keep viewers pondering this film for awhile.
Read Film Comment's take on the film and its director
Thursday, June 5, 2014
June 11, 2014 - "A Touch of Sin" ("2013")
A Touch of Sin, 2013
Director: Zhang Ke Jia
Origin: China
Languages: Mandarin | Cantonese | English
Running time: 133 min
Weaving together four stories of people living in different Chinese provinces, this drama follows a miner protesting corruption, a migrant worker with a gun, a factory drone always drifting to a new job and a receptionist who's been assaulted. (from Netflix.com)
U.S. box office: $91,714
Watch the trailer on YouTube.
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Review of last week's film ("Gloria", 4 stars)Steven says: "Gloria" is an honest portrayal of a divorced woman navigating life and the dating scene 13 years after her first marriage ended. The film keeps an undercurrent focused on issues faced by parents of adult children, but the main story line prominently displays one woman's efforts to find fulfillment and stay true to herself.
Director: Zhang Ke Jia
Origin: China
Languages: Mandarin | Cantonese | English
Running time: 133 min
Weaving together four stories of people living in different Chinese provinces, this drama follows a miner protesting corruption, a migrant worker with a gun, a factory drone always drifting to a new job and a receptionist who's been assaulted. (from Netflix.com)
U.S. box office: $91,714
Watch the trailer on YouTube.
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Review of last week's film ("Gloria", 4 stars)Steven says: "Gloria" is an honest portrayal of a divorced woman navigating life and the dating scene 13 years after her first marriage ended. The film keeps an undercurrent focused on issues faced by parents of adult children, but the main story line prominently displays one woman's efforts to find fulfillment and stay true to herself.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
June 4, 2014 - "Gloria" (2012)
Gloria, 2012
Director: Sebastián Lelio
Origin: Chile | Spain
Languages: Spanish | English
Running time: 110 min
A middle-aged divorcée looking to fill the void in her life sees an opportunity for a permanent relationship when she meets a charming former naval officer. But baggage from the past may derail their romance. (from Netflix.com)
MPAA rating: Rated R for sexual content, some graphic nudity, drug use and language
U.S. box office: $2,106,556
Watch the trailer on IMDB.
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Review of last week's film ("Zaytoun", 3 stars)
Steven says: One can never have enough reminders: people who are taught to hate each other can find common ground when see each other as people. Director Eran Riklis uses this theme often, and while it comes across as contrived in places in "Zaytoun", it still proves a powerful message.
Director: Sebastián Lelio
Origin: Chile | Spain
Languages: Spanish | English
Running time: 110 min
A middle-aged divorcée looking to fill the void in her life sees an opportunity for a permanent relationship when she meets a charming former naval officer. But baggage from the past may derail their romance. (from Netflix.com)
MPAA rating: Rated R for sexual content, some graphic nudity, drug use and language
U.S. box office: $2,106,556
Watch the trailer on IMDB.
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Review of last week's film ("Zaytoun", 3 stars)
Steven says: One can never have enough reminders: people who are taught to hate each other can find common ground when see each other as people. Director Eran Riklis uses this theme often, and while it comes across as contrived in places in "Zaytoun", it still proves a powerful message.
Monday, May 26, 2014
May 28, 2014 - "Zaytoun" (2012)
Zaytoun, 2012
Director: Eran Riklis
Origin: UK | Israel | France
Languages: English | Arabic | Hebrew
Running time: 110 min
In 1982 Beirut, an Israeli fighter pilot named Yoni crashes outside a camp of young Palestinian refugees, where he's met by gun-toting orphan Fahed. In exchange for his freedom, Yoni agrees to take the boy back to the village where his parents lived. (from Netflix.com)
U.S. box office: $42,286
Watch the trailer on IMDB.
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Review of last week's film ("The Great Beauty", 4 stars)
Steven says: Reminiscent of Fellini's ("8 1/2"), this love letter to Rome juxtaposes the city's rich cultural history with the vapid nature of Italy's high society. From poverty to opulence, and from love to friendship, it touches on many life experiences through the eyes of an aging socialite. It leaves the viewer with many ideas to ponder.
Director: Eran Riklis
Origin: UK | Israel | France
Languages: English | Arabic | Hebrew
Running time: 110 min
In 1982 Beirut, an Israeli fighter pilot named Yoni crashes outside a camp of young Palestinian refugees, where he's met by gun-toting orphan Fahed. In exchange for his freedom, Yoni agrees to take the boy back to the village where his parents lived. (from Netflix.com)
U.S. box office: $42,286
Watch the trailer on IMDB.
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Review of last week's film ("The Great Beauty", 4 stars)
Steven says: Reminiscent of Fellini's ("8 1/2"), this love letter to Rome juxtaposes the city's rich cultural history with the vapid nature of Italy's high society. From poverty to opulence, and from love to friendship, it touches on many life experiences through the eyes of an aging socialite. It leaves the viewer with many ideas to ponder.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Announcing the Summer 2014 season
Cinematheque for All – Summer 2014
- The Summer 2014 Season is May 21 – August 13, 2014.
- All screenings for this season begin at 7 p.m. in Stanley Coulter Hall, Room 239, 640 Oval Drive, on the Purdue University campus.
- Parking is available in the University Street parking garage.
Screenings
- Wednesday, May 21, 2014, The Great Beauty, 2013, Origin: Italy, Language(s): Italian; Run time: 143 min
- Wednesday, May 28, 2014, Zaytoun, 2012; Origin: UK | Israel | France, Language(s): English | Arabic | Hebrew; Run time: 110 min
- Wednesday, June 4, 2014, Gloria, 2012; Origin: Chile | Spain, Language(s): Spanish | English; Run time: 110 min
- Wednesday, June 11, 2014, A Touch of Sin, 2013; Origin: China, Language(s): Mandarin | Cantonese | English; Run time: 133 min
- Wednesday, June 18, 2014, NO SCREENING
- Wednesday, June 25, 2014, Teddy Bear, 2012; Origin: Denmark, Language(s): Danish | Thai | English; Run time: 92 min
- Wednesday, July 2, 2014, Wadjda, 2012; Origin: Saudi Arabia | Germany, Language(s): Arabic; Run time: 98 min
- Wednesday, July 9, 2014, The Rocket, 2013; Origin: Australia | Thailand | Laos, Language(s): Lao; Run time: 96 min
- Wednesday, July 16, 2014, War Witch, 2012; Origin: Canada, Language(s): French | Lingala; Run time: 90 min
- Wednesday, July 23, 2014, The Patience Stone, 2013; Origin: Afghanistan | France | Germany | UK, Language(s): Persian; Run time: 102 min
- Wednesday, July 30, 2014, Mother of George, 2013; Origin: Nigeria | USA, Language(s): English | Yoruba; Run time: 107 min
- Wednesday, August 6, 2014, The Past, 2013; Origin: France | Italy, Language(s): French | Persian; Run time: 130 min
- Wednesday, August 13, 2014, Fill the Void, 2012; Origin: Israel, Language(s): Hebrew; Run time: 90 min
Friday, May 16, 2014
May 21, 2014 - "The Great Beauty" (2013)
The Great Beauty, 2013
This is the first film of the Summer 2014 season. More information is forthcoming about the line-up.
We will be in Stanley Coulter Hall, Room 239 at 7 p.m.
Director: Paolo Sorrentino
Origin: Italy | France
Language: Italian
Running time: 142 minutes
As charming 65-year-old journalist Jep Gambardella writes about Rome's culture and social life, he reflects with bitterness on the passions of his lost youth, even as he paints a complex portrait of the lovely and ancient city. (from Netflix.com)
U.S. box office: $2,835,886
Watch the trailer on IMDB
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Review of last week's (May 7) film (What Maisie Knew, 3.5 stars)
Steven says: Turmoil seems so normal to Maisie, it almost doesn't faze her. Until she finds out what life could be like without it. It's amazing that a 100-year-old story can translate almost effortlessly to the present -- and not a little scary.
This is the first film of the Summer 2014 season. More information is forthcoming about the line-up.
We will be in Stanley Coulter Hall, Room 239 at 7 p.m.
Director: Paolo Sorrentino
Origin: Italy | France
Language: Italian
Running time: 142 minutes
As charming 65-year-old journalist Jep Gambardella writes about Rome's culture and social life, he reflects with bitterness on the passions of his lost youth, even as he paints a complex portrait of the lovely and ancient city. (from Netflix.com)
U.S. box office: $2,835,886
Watch the trailer on IMDB
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Review of last week's (May 7) film (What Maisie Knew, 3.5 stars)
Steven says: Turmoil seems so normal to Maisie, it almost doesn't faze her. Until she finds out what life could be like without it. It's amazing that a 100-year-old story can translate almost effortlessly to the present -- and not a little scary.
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