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.
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. And yes, the Animated Program is kid-friendly! 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.
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. Feb 14-March 2; 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. And yes, the Animated Program is kid-friendly! Feb 14-March 1; Feb 23 at the Buskirk Chumley Theater.
Sunday Screenings at 2:30 and 7:30 at the Buskirk Chumley. The Live-Action films will be shown at 5:00 on Sunday at the Buskirk Chumley. 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. And yes, the Animated Program is kid-friendly!
The Live-Action nominees will be shown at 5:00 on Sunday at the BCT. The Animation nominees will be shown at 2:30 and 7:30 on Sunday at the BCT. 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.
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.
Sunday Screenings at 2:30 and 7:30 at the Buskirk Chumley. The Live-Action films will be shown at 5:00 on Sunday at the Buskirk Chumley. 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. And yes, the Animated Program is kid-friendly!
This is your chance to see the Oscar nominees before the Awards show. And a chance to sit on a comfy couch at the Back Door.
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 (and kid-friendly), one to live-action and the third to documentaries) featuring all 15 Oscar nominees. Pick up a ballot. Cast your vote. Pick the Short Film Oscar Winner and you could win Dinner for Two at Farm or the Uptown Cafe.
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. Pick the Oscar winner and win Dinner for Two at Farm or the Uptown Cafe!
Everyone deserves a second chance–even you. If you did not catch all of the Oscar short film nominees they are back. Wed at the Back Door. Campus Screenings Fri, Sat & Sun
A libertine writer in Rome turns 65 and looks back on his life. The Great Beauty was voted Best Foreign Language Film by both the Golden Globes and the 2014 Academy Awards. Wed @ 7pm at the Back Door Fri @ 7pm at IU Woodburn. Sat @ 4:30 & 7pm at IU Woodburn Sun @ 4:30 at IU Woodburn and 7:00 at Bear’s Place.
A libertine writer in Rome turns 65 and looks back on his life. The Great Beauty was voted Best Foreign Language Film by both the Golden Globes and the 2014 Academy Awards Fri @ 7pm at IU Woodburn. Sat @ 4:30 & 7pm at IU Woodburn Sun @ 4:30 at IU Woodburn and 7:00 at Bear’s Place.