FIA THEATER FILMS – April 2011

Screenings are in the FIA Theater at the Flint Institute of Arts, 1120 E. Kearsley St. Unless noted, admission at the door is $6 non-members, $5 FIA members, $4 FOMA members. Details: (810) 234-1695, flintarts.org

FRIENDS OF MODERN ART FILM SERIES

April 1-2 (7:30 p.m.), April 3 (2 p.m.)

Tiny Furniture

(U.S., 2010) Directed by Lena Dunham, 98 min., not rated

In a smart indie comedy set in New York City, a newly minted college graduate seeks direction in her life while dealing with her artist mother and would-be boyfriends.

April 8-9 (7:30 p.m.), April 10 (2 p.m.)

Soul Kitchen

(Germany, 2009) Directed by Fatih Akin, 99 min., not rated

Hamberg is the locale for laughs as a German-Greek chef disturbs the peace in his locals-only restaurant by hiring a culinary artist from elsewhere. Enjoy this film on the weekend of the FIA’s Wine Tasting Event.

April 15-16 (7:30 p.m.), April 17 (2 p.m.)

The Illusionist

(United Kingdom-France, 2009) Directed by Sylvain Chomet, 80 min., rated PG

In this Oscar-nominated animated feature from the maker of The Triplets of Belleville, an unemployed French magician travels to Scotland, where he meets a young woman who changes his life.

April 21-22-23 (7:30 p.m.) (Note special Thursday screening; no show on Easter Sunday)

Rabbit Hole

(U.S., 2009) Directed by John Cameron Mitchell, 91 min., rated PG-13

Nicole Kidman gained a Best Actress Oscar nomination as half of a grieving couple attempting to redefine their lives after their 4-year-old son dies in an accident. Aaron Eckhart plays the boy’s father.

April 29-30 (7:30 p.m.), May 1 (2 p.m.)

Barney’s Version

(U.S., 2010) Directed by Richard J. Lewis, 132 min., rated R

Paul Giamatti won a Golden Globe Award as an eccentric TV producer who woos and wins various women in his native Montreal. Based on Mordecai Richler’s final novel, this bittersweet comedy also stars Dustin Hoffman, Rosamund Pike, Minnie Driver, Scott Speedman and Bruce Greenwood.

COLLEGE TOWN MOVIE SERIES

(Free admission for patrons with college ID or FIA College Town membership card)

March 31 (9 p.m.)

A Clockwork Orange

(United Kingdom-U.S., 1971) Directed by Stanley Kubrick, 136 min., rated R (Presented by the Friends of Modern Art)

Kubrick’s adaptation of Anthony Burgess’ satirical sci-fi novel is a rite of passage for college-age film lovers. A youth (Malcolm McDowell) undergoes a controversial conditioning technique to “cure” his violent tendencies.

April 7 (9 p.m.)

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

(United Kingdom-U.S., 1975) Directed by Jim Sharman, 100 min., rated R

We’ll wrap up the C-Town season with the horrific comedy-musical about a young couple who cross paths with a cross-dressing mad scientist. Enjoy this audience-participation favorite.

It’s no longer a secret anymore. Mott Community College has officially taken over the mantle of greatness in a city long-known for great basketball. MCC is home to one of the winningest basketball program in the nation at any level. In 2011, the Bears are heading back to the national tournament in Illinois with a record of 30-2 and ranked no. 1 in the nation. The Bears won the regional championship in Flint over the weekend in front of sold-out crowds on Friday and Saturday.

From Great Lakes Hoops:

Perhaps the only person in the building more familiar with Danville, Illinois than Mott head coach Steve Schmidt, was Mike Brigham.

Mott’s sophomore forward and tournament MVP grew  up in Danville, about 90 minutes west of Indianapolis. As fate would have it, it was the Danville kid who lit a  fire under his team early, and gave them the extra energy they needed down the stretch to take down a resilient Delta College squad, 76-57, on Saturday afternoon.

Schmidt told Brigham in the locker room, in front of the whole team, that Danville was going to meet a brand new man.

“I’m taking this man home, and they’re going to be proud of the man that you’ve become,” he said to Brigham. “You came here as an immature kid, and they’re going to be proud of the man we’re bringing back to Danville.”

FIA THEATER FILMS – March 2011

Screenings are in the FIA Theater at the Flint Institute of Arts, 1120 E. Kearsley St. Unless noted, admission at the door is $6 non-members, $5 FIA members, $4 FOMA members. Details: (810) 234-1695, flintarts.org

FRIENDS OF MODERN ART FILM SERIES

March 4-5 (7:30 p.m.), March 6 (2 p.m.) – Budrus

(Israel-Palestine-U.S., 2010)  Directed by Julia Bacha, 82 min., subtitled, not rated

This documentary, lauded as “fine … humane” by the Chicago Tribune, follows a Palestinian man who unites various peoples in a non-violent protest movement on the West Bank.

March 11-12 (7:30 p.m.), March 13 (2 p.m.) – Animal Kingdom

(Australia, 2010)  Directed by David Michod, 113 min., rated R

In an explosive crime drama, a police detective tries to protect a teenage boy from a diabolical family led by his grandmother (Oscar nominee Jacki Weaver) and her trio of strange sons.

March 18-19 (7:30 p.m.), March 20 (2 p.m.) – Another Year

(United Kingdom, 2010)  Directed by Mike Leigh, 129 min., rated PG-13

Jim Broadbent and Ruth Sheen play an aging married couple who exist happily amid a group of less fulfilled friends and relatives. Leigh’s original screenplay earned an Oscar nomination.

March 25-26 (7:30 p.m.), March 27 (2 p.m.) — The Concert

(France-Italy-Russia, 2009)  Directed by Radu Mihaileanu, 119 min., subtitled, rated PG-13

Here’s an uplifting comedy about a true band of misfits: a Russian orchestra reunited after 30 years by its conductor, now a lowly janitor, for a concert in Paris.

COLLEGE TOWN MOVIE SERIES

(Free admission for patrons with college ID or FIA College Town membership card)

March 10 (9 p.m.) — Fight Club

(U.S., 1999)  Directed by David Fincher, 139 min., rated R

Brad Pitt and Edward Norton co-star in the cult-favorite drama about an insomniac and a salesman who channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy.

March 17 (9 p.m.) – The Hidden Fortress

(Japan, 1958)  Directed by Akira Kurosawa, 139 min., subtitled, not rated

George Lucas has cited this Japanese adventure as a major influence on “Star Wars.” Two peasants escort a man and woman across enemy lines without knowing they are a princess and her general.

March 24 (9 p.m.) — The Vanishing

(U.S., 1993)  Directed by George Sluizer, 109 min., rated R

Long before his current Oscar hot streak, Jeff Bridges starred in this thriller about an abductor who decides to make himself known to the boyfriend (Kiefer Sutherland) of the victim.

March 31 (9 p.m.) — A Clockwork Orange

(United Kingdom-U.S., 1971)  Directed by Stanley Kubrick, 136 min., rated R

Kubrick’s adaptation of Anthony Burgess’ satirical sci-fi novel is a rite of passage for college-age film lovers. A youth (Malcolm McDowell) undergoes a controversial conditioning technique to “cure” his violent tendencies.

Coming April 7: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

From Mlive:

The South Korean native has launched “Pedal to Feed,” his self-initiated cross-country bike trip set for spring.

The aim is to raise money for local and international charities while also spreading awareness about world hunger and the needs of Flint.

“We think that people who are interested in this trip are all full of passion. They want to do something for the world, and they like adventure,” Seok Gyu said. “The goal of the trip is to help people in need.”

Waiting for Superman
February 18, 19, 20
(U.S., 2010)  Directed by Davis Guggenheim, 111 min., rated PG

From the director of the Academy Award-winning An Inconvenient Truth comes a controversial documentary about American public education, its systemic limitations…and the faces behind its failings.

Sponsored by the Foundation for Mott Community College, food for the luncheon is prepared by MCC culinary arts students, under the direction of MCC culinary arts faculty and executive chefs. The luncheon is scheduled from noon to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17 in the Applewood Café, accompanied by a musical program. Please RSVP by calling (810) 232-7845. Cost is $20 per person. Seating is limited.

The menu includes tropical fruit salad with toasted coconut and fresh mint, Southern-style oven fried chicken served with creamy macaroni and cheese, Grandma’s braised greens, fresh baked cornbread and butter, Sadie’s peach cobbler and pecan ice cream, fresh brewed coffee, hot tea with lemon or iced tea with lemon. The musical performers will be Dr. Michael Boucree, Vice President, Hurley Medical Center and Baritone Ivan Griffin. Please call (810) 762-0425 for more information about this event.

Details: (810) 234-1695, flintarts.org

FRIENDS OF MODERN ART FILM SERIES

Feb. 11-12 (7:30 p.m.), Feb. 13 (2 p.m.) — Night Catches Us

(U.S., 2010)  Directed by Tanya Hamilton, 90 min., rated R

In 1976, a young man (Anthony Mackie) returns to the race-torn Philadelphia neighborhood where he came of age during the Black Power movement. Kerry Washington co-stars in this independent drama, which won the Grand Jury Prize for drama at the Sundance Film Festival.

Feb. 18-19 (7:30 p.m.), Feb. 20 (2 p.m.) — Waiting for ‘Superman’

(U.S., 2010)  Directed by Davis Guggenheim, 111 min., rated PG

From the director of the Oscar-winning “An Inconvenient Truth” comes a controversial documentary about American public education, its systemic limitations … and the faces behind its failings.

Feb. 25-26 (7:30 p.m.), Feb. 27 (2 p.m.) — Inspector Bellamy

(France, 2009)  Directed by Claude Chabrol, 110 min., subtitled, not rated

The directorial swan song for the late, great Claude Chabrol (“the French Hitchcock”) concerns a Parisian inspector (Gerard Depardieu) entangled in a murder investigation while on vacation.

COLLEGE TOWN MOVIE SERIES

(Free admission for patrons with college ID or FIA College Town membership card)

Feb. 3 (9 p.m.) — Heartless

Feb. 10 (9 p.m.) — Art School Confidential

(U.S., 2006)  Directed by Terry Zwigoff, 102 min., rated R

In a comedy-drama from the maker of “Bad Santa” and “Crumb,” a young man (Max Minghella) moves to New York to attend a prestigious art school, where he encounters love, jealousy … and more. With Jim Broadbent and John Malkovich.

Feb. 17 (9 p.m.) — Rachel Getting Married

(U.S., 2008)  Directed by Jonathan Demme, 113 min., rated R

Anne Hathaway earned an Oscar nomination as the troubled, rebellious young woman who returns to her estranged family on the day of her sister’s wedding.

Feb. 24 (9 p.m.) — Edward Scissorhands

(U.S., 1990)  Directed by Tim Burton, 105 min., rated PG-13

Before he began starring in summer blockbusters and garnering Oscar nominations, Johnny Depp earned raves as a gentle misfit who falls in love with a teenage girl (Winona Ryder).

Levellyn Hunter will serve as emcee for the event. The evening will feature musical performances by rap groups Yung Domino, Taztro, SwinnOrLose, and Team Elite with a dance exhibition by Outrageouz. Seven of the “Divine Nine” will challenge each other in a step competition for a $1,000 prize for the winning team.

Step Teams include: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc There will be special guest judges from each of the Greek organizations. For More Information Contact Mario Johnson (810) 394-3525

This is a great honor for The University of Michigan-Flint, one of the most veteran-friendly universities in the United States.

From UM-Flint.edu:

The University of Michigan-Flint has been selected to partner with the Tillman Military Scholars program, which provides educational scholarships for veteran and active service members and their dependents. UM-Flint was one of five new universities named by the Pat Tillman Foundation for the 2011-2012 academic year. The newly-named schools bring to 12 the number of universities across the country who will partner with the scholars program. UM-Flint is the only university in Michigan to receive the designation.