The sensation of the Cannes Film Festival and the most controversial film of the year, Blue is the Warmest Color made cinema history as the first film ever awarded the Palme d’Or to both its director and its actresses. The explicit sex scenes are getting much of the attention but this new French film is one of the best of the year.
Jan 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 Comic, cosmic, painterly and stunningly beautiful scenes abound as the Devil takes Faust on a strange, unforgettable journey.
Jan 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 Comic, cosmic, painterly and stunningly beautiful scenes abound as the Devil takes Faust on a strange, unforgettable journey.
The sensation of the Cannes Film Festival and the most controversial film of the year, Blue is the Warmest Color made cinema history as the first film ever awarded the Palme d’Or to both its director and its actresses. The explicit sex scenes are getting much of the attention but this new French film is one of the best of the year.
In 2013, in the Western world, at least, it’s not such a big deal to own your sexuality. In the 1950s, when Bettie Page’s career was flowering — and before she mysteriously walked away from that career in 1957 — owning your sexuality could get you arrested.
What hidden Catholic teachings lurk at the heart of The Sound of Music? What are the fascist political dimensions of Jaws…?
In 2013, in the Western world, at least, it’s not such a big deal to own your sexuality. In the 1950s, when Bettie Page’s career was flowering — and before she mysteriously walked away from that career in 1957 — owning your sexuality could get you arrested.
What hidden Catholic teachings lurk at the heart of The Sound of Music? What are the fascist political dimensions of Jaws…?
In 2013, in the Western world, at least, it’s not such a big deal to own your sexuality. In the 1950s, when Bettie Page’s career was flowering — and before she mysteriously walked away from that career in 1957 — owning your sexuality could get you arrested.
In 2013, in the Western world, at least, it’s not such a big deal to own your sexuality. In the 1950s, when Bettie Page’s career was flowering — and before she mysteriously walked away from that career in 1957 — owning your sexuality could get you arrested.
Can You Rewire Your Brain by Taking a Breath . . . ? By studying the practices of Tibetan monks and other meditative techniques, Richard J. Davidson found that it is actually possible to rewire the brain through meditation and mental training exercises, and he has dedicated himself to applying this discovery to improve the lives of people throughout the world. Dr. Davidson, who was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2006, did just that, and the results of his studies at Madison, Wisconsin’s Center for Investigating Healthy Minds are portrayed in this fascinating new doc. “Grips your heart from the first moment. — Film Comment
It’s no accident that Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek & Bettie Page appear on our film calendar the same week. Academics drool over the cult philosopher in the same way that lonely guys in the 1950s got excited over the iconic pinup. It’s an example of exceptionally creative programming on our part. Someone once called Žižek “an academic’s wet dream” and (ok, we called him that) . . . . Here’s the important thing. Both are on the Big Screen this week at The Ryder.
In 2013, in the Western world, at least, it’s not such a big deal to own your sexuality. In the 1950s, when Bettie Page’s career was flowering — and before she mysteriously walked away from that career in 1957 — owning your sexuality could get you arrested.
Can You Rewire Your Brain by Taking a Breath . . . ? By studying the practices of Tibetan monks and other meditative techniques, Richard J. Davidson found that it is actually possible to rewire the brain through meditation and mental training exercises, and he has dedicated himself to applying this discovery to improve the lives of people throughout the world. Dr. Davidson, who was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2006, did just that, and the results of his studies at Madison, Wisconsin’s Center for Investigating Healthy Minds are portrayed in this fascinating new doc. “Grips your heart from the first moment. — Film Comment
Elvis is dead. John Lennon is dead. And Bob Dylan is doing car commercials. But cult philosopher Slavoj Zizek is still asking the important questions. Find out the answers tonight at The Ryder.
Can You Rewire Your Brain by Taking a Breath . . . ? By studying the practices of Tibetan monks and other meditative techniques, Richard J. Davidson found that it is actually possible to rewire the brain through meditation and mental training exercises, and he has dedicated himself to applying this discovery to improve the lives of people throughout the world. Dr. Davidson, who was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2006, did just that, and the results of his studies at Madison, Wisconsin’s Center for Investigating Healthy Minds are portrayed in this fascinating new doc. “Grips your heart from the first moment. — Film Comment
It’s no accident that Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek & Bettie Page appear on our film calendar the same week. Academics drool over the cult philosopher in the same way that lonely guys in the 1950s got excited over the iconic pinup. It’s an example of exceptionally creative programming on our part. Someone once called Žižek “an academic’s wet dream” and (ok, we called him that) . . . . Here’s the important thing. Both are on the Big Screen this week at The Ryder.
Can You Rewire Your Brain by Taking a Breath . . . ? By studying the practices of Tibetan monks and other meditative techniques, Richard J. Davidson found that it is actually possible to rewire the brain through meditation and mental training exercises, and he has dedicated himself to applying this discovery to improve the lives of people throughout the world. Dr. Davidson, who was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2006, did just that, and the results of his studies at Madison, Wisconsin’s Center for Investigating Healthy Minds are portrayed in this fascinating new doc. “Grips your heart from the first moment. — Film Comment
Short films, like short stories, are often overlooked. The best short subjects have all of the power, scope and resonance of a feature-length film. We are screening the best of the best: 3 programs (one devoted to animation, one to live-action and the third to documentaries) featuring all 15 Oscar nominees. This is your chance to see the films before the Awards show. Feb 14-March 1; Feb 23 at the Buskirk Chumley Theater.
The Dialogue documents the attempt by a group of Chinese intellectuals to circumvent the restrictive measures in place in China that prevent Chinese citizens from having free contact with the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s exiled leader. Elliot Sperling will introduce the film and conduct a Q & A afterwards.
We are screening 3 short film programs this month (one devoted to animation, one to live-action and the third to documentaries) featuring all 15 Oscar nominees. This is your chance to see the films before the Awards show. Feb 14-March 1; Feb 23 at the Buskirk Chumley Theater.
Short films, like short stories, are often overlooked. The best short subjects have all of the power, scope and resonance of a feature-length film. We are screening the best of the best: 3 programs (one devoted to animation, one to live-action and the third to documentaries) featuring all 15 Oscar nominees. This is your chance to see the films before the Awards show. Feb 14-March 1; Feb 23 at the Buskirk Chumley Theater.
The best short subjects have all of the power, scope and resonance of a feature-length film. We are screening the best of the best: 3 programs , featuring all 15 Oscar nominees. This is your chance to see the films before the Awards show. And yes, the Animated Program is kid-friendly! Feb 14-March 1; Feb 23 at the Buskirk Chumley Theater.
The best short subjects have all of the power, scope and resonance of a feature-length film. We are screening the best of the best: 3 programs (one devoted to animation, one to live-action and the third to documentaries) featuring all 15 Oscar nominees. Feb 14-March 1; Feb 23 at the Buskirk Chumley Theater.
Short films, like short stories, are often overlooked. The best short subjects have all of the power, scope and resonance of a feature-length film. We are screening the best of the best: 3 programs (one devoted to animation, one to live-action and the third to documentaries) featuring all 15 Oscar nominees. This is your chance to see the films before the Awards show. Feb 14-March 1; Feb 23 at the Buskirk Chumley Theater.