Summer is upon us. While this time of year is generally
devoted to films with say, a more “popcorn” vibe to them, the independent scene
has some really interesting films to offer as well.
As always, go to our Future page for any additions:
Dior and I –
Opening May 22nd
This documentary follows Raf Simons of the Christian Dior
fashion house, with a privileged behind-the-scenes look at the creation of his
first haute couture collection. This film shows the strength of a unified
vision and using that to bring together a large group of creative, and
opinionated, artists.
Iris – Opening May
29th
Continuing the fashion theme, we will be screening the last
film of famed documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles, perhaps most famous for his
film “Grey Gardens.” This is a touching and funny look at Iris Apfel, a
93-year-old style guru.
Remake: Movie Posters Based on the Films of the Coen
Brothers Auction & Sale
May 29th, 7pm $5
For Cinema Center’s spring fundraiser, we asked local
artists to create an original movie poster of their favorite Coen brothers
film. Prints of the posters will be for sale, and a signed and numbered, framed
edition will be auctioned. Local band the Snarks take the stage at 9pm. The
evening concludes with a screening of the film “Barton Fink.” Bravas food truck
will be on site for the event.
About Elly –
Opening June 5th
This film from “A Seperation” director Asghar Farhadi was
actually filmed in Iran in 2009, but it is just now finding wide distribution.
It follows the lives of a group of middle class Iranians and how the mysterious
disappearance of one of their friends impacts them all.
Slow West –
Opening June 12th
More and more revisionist westerns are coming out of the
indie scene, and this one looks particularly interesting with comparisons to
Wes Anderson and the Coen brothers. Michael Fassbender stars as a bodyguard to
a 16-year-old Scottish boy looking for his true love in the American west.
I am Big Bird: The
Carroll Spinney Story– Opening June 19th
It is amazing for anyone to hold a job for more than 45
years, but what makes Carroll Spinney even more interesting is that at
80-years-old, he has no intention of taking off the giant, yellow Big Bird
suit. This documentary follows its subject from his bullied childhood to
children’s public television icon.
