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Date: Sat Feb 23 2008 - 06:51:11 PST
Part 2 of 2: This week [February 23 - March 2, 2008] in avant garde cinema
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SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2008
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3/1
Berlin, Germany: Richfilm Productions
http://www.richfilm.de/currentUpload/framesGropiusPrem.html
from 4pm all day, Gemeinschaftshaus Gropiusstadt, Bat-Yam-Platz 1, D-12353 Berlin
ZWISCHEN | STADT | RAUM ... IN-BETWEEN-CITY-SPACE
World premiere of 3 channel video work "zwischen | stadt | raum" at the
cultural center of Gropiusstadt, the place where the film was shot, and
which is the main subject of the work: zwischen | stadt | raum shows the
urban space of this 70's residential area in Berlin, and presents talks
and many different point-of-views of residents, activists and youths
about how they see places and space in Gropiusstadt. Surprisingly, a
rather positive perception of the very green urban space and a strong
identification with the area are being shown by the majority of people
from Gropiusstadt. Impressions taken with video and still camera add to
a complex and colorful portrait of this place, planned by and named
after Walter Gropius, modernist architect avant-la-lettre. The artists
Klaus W. Eisenlohr and Johann Zeitler recorded the images and interview
during a two week residency at "Pilotproject Gropiusstadt" in summer
2006. This is the world premiere of the video work.
3/1
Los Angeles, California: Redcat
http://www.redcat.org/
noon, 1:30pm and 3pm, 631 W. 2nd St
REDCAT INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL
Now in its third year, this audience favorite offers a world of
sparkling cinematic delights with three weekends of inspired animation,
exhilarating live-action and rarely-shown films from more than 15
countries. Film lovers of all ages are invited to take this eye-opening
journey around the globe—and revel in a treasure trove of unforgettable
stories.
3/1
New York, New York: Millennium Film Workshop
http://www.millenniumfilm.org/
8pm, Saturday Evening, 66 East 4th Street (Between 2nd Avenue and the Bowery)
VINCENT GRENIER PROGRAM
TABULA RASA (7.5 min.-1993-2004), CATCH (5 min.-1975), CLOSER OUTSIDE
(10 min.-1981). HERE (7 min.-2002). SURFACE TENSION #2 (4 min.-1995),
NORTH SOUTHERNLY (6 min,-2005). THIS, AND THIS (10.5 min.-2006), WHILE
REVOLVED (11 min.-1976), MEND (5 min.-1979), ARMOIRE (3 min.-2007)
Vincent Grenier, born in Quebec City, Canada, has lived for many years
in the New York City area;. He has been making independent films since
the early 1970s. On NORTH SOUTHERNLY- "Lots of filmmakers who began
their careers working in 16mm, and exploring the specific properties of
that medium, have turned to digital video in recent years.
Unfortunately, some have stumbled, and others are still finding their
way. This makes sense, after all, video is as different from celluloid
as the saxophone is from the cello, despite the widespread discourse
around 'transmedia' interchangeability. For an example of an artist
exploring the aesthetic possibilities of video to their fullest, one
need look no further than Vincent Grenier and his recent work. He's not
just 'working in video.' He's a true video artist and NORTH SOUTHERNLY
is a subtle, complex study in the textures and gradations of layered
video imagery. It's a landscape piece that takes one of the properties
of video that's usually seen as a drawback- its tendency to flatten out
deep space- and treats it as an occasion for dense, painterly
modernism."- Michael Sicinski.
3/1
San Francisco, California: Artists Television Access
http://www.atasite.org/
4pm, 992 valencia st
YOU WEREN'T THERE: A HISTORY OF CHICAGO PUNK 1977-1984
Saturday, March 1, 2008. 4PM $8 YOU WEREN'T THERE: A HISTORY OF CHICAGO
PUNK 1977-1984 Noise Pop Festival Q&A with directors Joe Losurdo and
Christina Tillman after the screening. YOU WEREN'T THERE: A HISTORY OF
CHICAGO PUNK 1977-1984 looks back on the impact that the Punk movement
had on the Windy City. Chicago served as an importantearly supporter of
the Punk movement in America. "You Weren't There" showcases classic
archival footage of great Chicago bands such as Effigies, Naked Raygun,
Strike Under, Articles of Faith, as well as lesser known greats like
Silver Abuse, DA, The Subverts, Savage Beliefs, Negative Element, Rights
of the Accused and many, many more. Directed by Joe Losurdo and
Christina Tillman
3/1
San Francisco, California: Artists Television Access
http://www.atasite.org/
8pm, 992 valencia st
SUCH HAWKS, SUCH HOUNDS
Saturday, March 1, 2008. 2PM $8 SUCH HAWKS, SUCH HOUNDS Noise Pop
Festival SUCH HAWKS, SUCH HOUNDS explores the music and musicians of the
American hard rock underground circa 1970-2007. Focusing on the
psychedelic and '70s proto-metal-derived styles that have formed a rich
tapestry of unclassifiable sounds in recent years. Bands featured and
discussed include Black Sabbath, Fu Manchu, Comets on Fire, Kyuss, Dead
Meadow, Nebula and many more. It is a story that will appeal to viewers
who like the music, and also those who don't. Directed by John Srebalus
3/1
San Francisco, California: Artists Television Access
http://www.atasite.org/
4pm, 992 valencia st
YOU WEREN'T THERE: A HISTORY OF CHICAGO PUNK 1977-1984
Saturday, March 1, 2008. 4PM $8 YOU WEREN'T THERE: A HISTORY OF CHICAGO
PUNK 1977-1984 Noise Pop Festival Q&A with directors Joe Losurdo and
Christina Tillman after the screening. YOU WEREN'T THERE: A HISTORY OF
CHICAGO PUNK 1977-1984 looks back on the impact that the Punk movement
had on the Windy City. Chicago served as an importantearly supporter of
the Punk movement in America. "You Weren't There" showcases classic
archival footage of great Chicago bands such as Effigies, Naked Raygun,
Strike Under, Articles of Faith, as well as lesser known greats like
Silver Abuse, DA, The Subverts, Savage Beliefs, Negative Element, Rights
of the Accused and many, many more. Directed by Joe Losurdo and
Christina Tillman Tickets:
http://www.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?eventid=22175
3/1
San Francisco, California: Other Cinema
http://www.othercinema.com/
8:30, 992 Valencia Street
PRELINGER + STEAL THIS FILM + CULT JAMS
OC inaugurates its 24th year with a festive celebration of the Open-
Source spirit! Headlining is the West Coast premiere of Jamie King's
half-hr. Steal This Film (2), a spot-on primer on strategies of access
and appropriation in today's Info Age. Initiating the evening is local
hero Rick Prelinger, in person, with a provocative performative lecture
on the uses of the archive. ALSO: The "Pranks" section of Kembrew
McLeod's Freedom of Expression (a phrase that he copywrited, by the
way), narrated by Naomi Klein, plus a heady mix of media jiu-jitsu,
capped by David Cox' pop-cult mash-up-get this-in 3-D! And in keeping
with the shareware ethic, bring in your unwanted books for potlatch at
8pm with DJ Onanist and FREE-flowin' bubbly!
3/1
Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Cinematheque Ontario
http://www.bell.ca/cinematheque
9:30 p.m., Art Gallery of Ontario’s Jackman Hall (317 Dundas Street West)
R. BRUCE ELDER'S THE BOOK OF ALL THE DEAD: PART THREE CONTINUED AT
CINEMATHEQUE ONTARIO
AZURE SERENE (MOUNTAINS, RIVERS, SEA, AND SKY) (1992, 115 minutes). We
are drawn heavenward into the Open out of which, like Rilke's Duino
Elegies, Elder's Paradise was given to him in a flash of inspiration,
when "light became memory that rescued all that is loved" (R. Bruce
Elder), as at his mentor Stan Brakhage's bridal banquet, immortalized
here.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2008
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3/2
Chicago, Illinois: White Light Cinema
http://www.whitelightcinema.com
7:00 pm, Irving Bank Cinema (4901 W. Irving Park Rd.)
STAN BRAKHAGE: THE TEXT OF LIGHT
Following the sold-out success of its first program, WHITE LIGHT CINEMA
is pleased to present a second program of little seen films by the great
Stan Brakhage - this time featuring two of his best-known masterpieces:
"The Text of Light" and "The Riddle of Lumen." Showing in recently
struck prints ("The Text of Light" is a brand new print) these works are
profound examples of the cinematic art and reminders of why Brakhage is
one of the great artists of the twentieth century. "The Text of Light"
(1974, 71 minutes) - One of Brakhage's handful of feature-length films,
The Text of Light is comprised entirely of refracted light shining
through a glass ashtray, surrounded by a variety of crystal objects. The
method was stumbled upon accidentally while Brakhage was working on a
portrait film of a businessman friend and Brakhage spent an entire
Summer in the man's office working on the film. An "abstract" film that
transforms its simple technique into something transcendent. Preceded
by: "The Riddle of Lumen" (1972, 17 minutes) - "The classic riddle was
meant to be heard of course. Its answers are contained in its questions;
and on the smallest piece of itself this possibility depends upon SOUND
- "utterly," like they say ... the pun is pivot. Therefore, my RIDDLE OF
LUMEN depends upon qualities of LIGHT. All films do, of course. But with
THE RIDDLE OF LUMEN the "hero" of the film is light itself. It is the
film I'd long wanted to make - inspired by the sense and specific formal
possibility of the classical English Language riddle ... only one
appropriate to film and, thus, as distinct from language as I could make
it." (Brakhage) Total running time: 88 minutes. Both films 16mm, silent.
Admission: $7.00-10.00 sliding scale.
3/2
Los Angeles, California: Filmforum
http://www.lafilmforum.org/
7:00 pm, Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd. at Las Palmas
FILMFORUM PRESENTS SHOOT SHOOT SHOOT: WORKS OF THE LONDON FILM-MAKERS’
CO-OPERATIVE, PART 1
Experimental film highlights from this artists'-led organization from
the 1960s and 70s. Tonight featuring Malcolm Le Grice, Threshold (1972);
Chris Welsby, Seven Days (1974); Peter Gidal, Key (1968); Stephen
Dwoskin, Moment (1968); John Smith, Associations (1975); Gill Eatherley,
Deck (1971); William Raban, Colours of This Time (1972). $9 general, $6
students & seniors over 65
3/2
Los Angeles, California: Redcat
http://www.redcat.org/
noon, 1:30pm and 3pm, 631 W. 2nd St
REDCAT INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL
Now in its third year, this audience favorite offers a world of
sparkling cinematic delights with three weekends of inspired animation,
exhilarating live-action and rarely-shown films from more than 15
countries. Film lovers of all ages are invited to take this eye-opening
journey around the globe—and revel in a treasure trove of unforgettable
stories.
3/2
San Francisco, California: San Francisco Cinematheque
http://www.sfcinematheque.org
7:30 pm, 701 Mission St/YBCA
CLOSE AT HAND
Chris Kennedy and Vanessa O'Neill In Person These films harness the
forces of nature by attending to rich details of landscape and
encounter. John Price's View of the Falls from the Canadian Side and
Rose Lowder's Roulement, rouerie, aubage discover a lyrical rhythm and
form to the flow of rushing water. Chris Welsby's Drift and David
Rimmer's Narrows Inlet trace markings along sea and shore through the
veil of lifting fog. Charlotte Pryce's miniaturist cinema reveals mythic
illuminations of insect life in Concerning Flight while John Price's
gun/play captures oblique moments that transition between earth and sky.
Robert Todd's intimate camera in Qualities of Stone and Rebecca Meyer's
more distanced view in things we want to see both trace the passing of
time through the etchings of place. Curated by Chris Kennedy and Vanessa
O'Neill, SFAI Film Salon. $10, general; $6, members, students, disabled,
seniors.
3/2
San Francisco, California: Artists Television Access
http://www.atasite.org/
2pm, 992 valencia st
HOMEGROWN OBSESSIONS
Sunday, March 2, 2008. 2PM $6 Homegrown Obsessions Noise Pop Festival
What do designer toys and homemade synthesizers have in common? Whether
it's Saturday morning cartoons, punk rock, science fiction epics or the
search to create truly new sounds, these two films explore the realms of
inspiration and imagination, where a whole new subculture can be born
and anyone can forge the tools to make themselves a rock star. Nick's
World Of Synthesizers: This film is a portrait of Nick Collier, an
eccentric inventor, who plays his homemade synthesizers in the electro/
glam/punk band Pink Grease. Over the years he has invented many
extraordinary synthesizers, each having their own specific and original
sound. Two of them each took over a year to build and he says 'that
process has sent me close to insanity'. The film draws you into his
sometimes bizarre world of synthesizers and provides an insight into a
uniquely creative individual. Directed by Eve Wood Toypunks Volume 1:
Toypunks is a documentary series about the intersection of Japanese
toys, fashion and punk rock. Volume 1 introduces Hikaru Iwanaga of
Bounty Hunter, creator of the first designer toy, as well as other vital
players in the Japanese streetwear and international designer toy scenes
(including interviews with graphic designer Frank Kozik) , and explores
their roots in punk and American pop culture. Via location shooting in
Japan and the US, Toypunks explores a profound cross-cultural exchange
between American and Japanese pop culture. Directed by Christopher
Nelson Ticket: http://www.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?eventid=22179
3/2
Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Cinematheque Ontario
http://www.bell.ca/cinematheque
4:30 p.m., Art Gallery of Ontario’s Jackman Hall (317 Dundas Street West)
R. BRUCE ELDER'S THE BOOK OF ALL THE DEAD: PART THREE CONTINUED AT
CINEAMTHEQUE ONTARIO
EXULTATIONS: IN LIGHT OF THE GREAT GIVING (1993, 90 minutes). "…moves
towards the vision of time when Heaven descends to earth and makes all
earth one with Heaven" (R. Bruce Elder), resolving all dualities into a
coincidentia oppositorum: above and below, outside and inside, male and
female, form and energy, desire and response, the beginning and the end,
in the new creation of the Incarnation.
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