wednesday sound unseen show at trylon: Some Days Are Better Than Others

You thought you liked Carrie Brownstein in Portlandia, did ya?  Well check her out this flick of a film:

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Sound Unseen Some Days Are Better Than Others The Trylon Wed Mar 02 7:30  (2010, Matt McCormick, BD, 93m) A poetic, character-driven feature-length film featuring musicians Carrie Brownstein (of Sleater-Kinney) and James Mercer (The Shins and Broken Bells) that asks why the good times slip by so fast while the hard times always seem so sticky. Some Days are Better Than Others is a sad valentine to the forgotten discards of a throwaway society, and a story about knowing when to hold on, and when to let go. The film premiered at South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW) and was a hit at Sound Unseen Int'l Duluth this past June.

I'm gonna keep my thoughts to myself for a little bit on this, as I've got a review of the movie in the works.  Should be up here tomorrow- Probably minutes before the screening starts.

trylon premiere tuesday screening: Amer

Tomorrow night is your first of two chances to catch Amer:

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Trylon Premiere Tuesdays Amer The Trylon Tue Mar 01 7:00 8:50 Tue Mar 08 7:00 8:50  (2009, Hélène Cattet, Bruno Forzani, BD, 90m) A brilliant homage to the giallo films of Dario Argento and Mario Bava, Helene Cattet and Bruno Forzani’s Amer swirls with visual bravado and psychosexual ambiance. This French language Belgium production follows young Ana down a dark path of obsessions, fantasies and fears with stylish flair. Amer is an instant cult classic.

You ask yourself, "giallo film?"  You consult Wikipedia and it tells you:

Giallo (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdʒallo], plural gialli) is an Italian 20th century genre of literature and film, which in Italian indicates crime fiction and mystery. In the English language it refers to a genre similar to the French fantastique genre and includes elements of horror fiction and eroticism. The word giallo is Italian for "yellow" and stems from the origin of the genre as a series of cheap paperback novels with trademark yellow covers.

To attend a screening of the movie, turn to page 54.  To continue sitting around your apartment, clicking through unread Gawker articles on Google Reader, you might as well turn to page 54 too and act like you'll get around to reading it at some point.

tuesday sustainability film at st anthony: Queen of the Sun

"The Sustainability Film Series" chugs right along with the screening of Queen of the Sun.  Since this is a joint collaboration between the folks at The Film Society and Take-Up among other groups, I'll let each tell their side of the story, giving The Film Society the first shot:

Queen of The Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? is an in-depth investigation to discover the causes and solutions behind Colony Collapse Disorder; a phenomenon where honeybees vanish from their hives, never to return. Queen of The Sun follows the voices and visions of underrepresented beekeepers, philosophers, and scientists around the world, all struggling for the survival of the bees.

And now let's hear from Take-Up:

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Sustainability Film Series 2011 Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? St Anthony Main Theatre Tue Mar 01 7:00  (2010, Taggart Siegel, 83min) In 1923, Rudolf Steiner, a scientist, philosopher & social innovator, predicted that in 80 to 100 years honeybees would collapse. His prediction has come true with Colony Collapse Disorder. In an inquiry into Steiner’s prediction Queen of the Sun examines the dire global bee crisis through the eyes of biodynamic beekeepers, scientists, farmers, and philosophers.

You know who wouldn't be upset about a decline in the bee population? Karl Pilkington.  The rest of you environmentally-conscious folks understand the seriousness of this problem.  In that case, you need to give this movie, and series as a whole, a whirl.  At the very least (emphasis on "very"), check out this trailer:

wednesday trash film screening: Happiness of the Katakuris

There's good cinema, and then there's great cinema (there may or may not be more options, but I have yet to experience it).  With that said, Trash Film Debauchery screenings are a real treat.  Check out their latest offering:

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Trash Film Debauchery Happiness of the Katakuris The Trylon Wed Feb 23 7:30  (2001, Takashi Miike, DVD, 113m) The Katakuris are a family full of failures. They decide to open a bed and breakfast called "White Lover's Inn" but somehow each of their guests end up dead. Worried about the future of their B&B, they agree to keep the deaths a secret and bury the bodies in the back yard which eventually results in a zombie problem. There are some hilarious song and dance numbers, weird claymation sequences, a British naval officer who claims to be the nephew of Queen Elizabeth but looks suspiciously Japanese, and an erupting volcano. Directed by acclaimed Japanese shock-master, Takashi Miike. Guaranteed to entertain!

So all of you out there complaining about the dearth of zombie musicals can officially quit whining.

trylon premiere tuesdays: Samson And Delilah (last chance)

The second and final screening of Cannes standout Samson And Delilah is taking place tonight at the Trylon, as part of their Trylon Premiere Tuesdays series.  Last week I said I'd be there, but that didn't happen.  This week I'm saying I will be there, and that's a fact.  So come watch some good cinema with me tonight at the late screening- I'll share my popcorn with you:

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Trylon Premiere Tuesdays Samson and Delilah The Trylon Tue Feb 22 7:00 9:00  (2009, Warwick Thornton, BD, 101m) In the middle of nowhere Australia, Samson and Delilah, two Aboriginal teens, try to make sense of their mundane and oppressive existence. An intimate and brave coming-of-age story, Samson and Delilah is a simple yet beautifully told story of fragile youth. Winner of the Camera d’Or at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.

monday night bogart film at the heights: Key Largo

John Huston is more famous for directing works like The Treasure of the Sierra Madre and the original film noir, The Maltese Falcon, but don't sleep on this thriller.  Bogart and Bacall may have had the marquee, but it was Claire Trevor who won the oscar for best supporting actress.  Check out Key Largo at The Heights tonight at 7:30.

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Hard Boiled Bogart Noir Key Largo The Heights Mon Feb 21 7:30  (1948, John Huston, 35mm, 100m) This time, John Huston takes the reins, as Bogart and Bacall strut their stuff in this decidedly bleak drama. In the Keys to visit an old war buddy, Bogart's Frank McCloud is forced to match wits with a vicious gangster (Edward G. Robinson), who is holding his pal's hotel hostage.