Film and Program ScheduleJune — August 2013

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StorieS We tellCanada – 1 hr 48 min – d. Sarah Polley Filmmaker Sarah Polley looks into her past with this thoughtful documentary about her own family. Peppered with clips from home movies, the film peels away the layers of myth and memory to find truth at the core of “the stories we tell.”

Film and Program Schedule June – August 2013

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ticket PricesGeneral Admission .....................................$10.50Member Admission ..................................... $5.00Seniors (65+) ................................................... $8.00Children under 18 ........................................ $7.00Students with ID ........................................... $7.00Matinees (before 3:00 pm) ..................... $7.00Affiliated Theaters Members* ................$6.00Kids Saturday Matinees: Adults ........... $5.00 Kids ...............$4.00For group ticket sales (30 or more tickets), visit the Box Office.

* Ambler Theater and County Theater

Become a MemberWhile you don’t have to be a member to enjoy films and classes, membership in the non-profit Bryn Mawr Film Institute is the best way to show your support for good films and a cultural landmark. See the back cover for membership information.

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Current Community PartnersThe Agnes Irwin SchoolThe Baldwin SchoolBryn Mawr CollegeCabrini CollegeThe Haverford School Jack M. Barrack Hebrew AcademyThe Quadrangle The Shipley School

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the relUCtaNt FUNdaMeNtaliStUSA – 2 hr 10 min – d. Mira Nair Mira Nair (The Namesake) adapts Mohsin Hamid’s stirring novel about a young Pakistani man who’s torn between chasing the American Dream on Wall Street and an allegiance to his homeland.

BeFore MidNightUSA – 1 hr 48 min – d. Richard Linklater Richard Linklater reteams with ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy for the third (and possibly the best) installment of a love story that began with a chance meeting on a train followed by a passionate night in Vienna in 1995’s Before Sunrise.

i’M So exCitedSpain – 1 hr 30 min – d. Pedro AlmodóvarPedro Almodóvar gets back to his comedic roots with this entertaining farce about a trio of male flight attendants who offer unique distractions to their neurotic passengers after their Mexico-bound plane experiences technical difficulties.

BlUe JaSMiNeUSA – d. Woody Allen A woman accustomed to the finer things in life (an exceptional Cate Blanchett) must adjust to the harsh realities of living without them after her Bernie Madoff-esque husband (Alec Baldwin) brings about a catastrophic financial scandal.

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KoN-tiKiNorway – 1 hr 58 min – d. Joachim Rønning and Espen SandbergBased on legendary explorer Thor Heyerdahl’s epic experiment, this exciting drama follows a group of Norwegian scientists who try to cross the Pacific using only a primitive raft in an effort to prove it was possible for South Americans to settle in Polynesia.

FraNCeS haUSA – 1 hr 26 min – d. Noah Baumbach A 27-year-old apprentice dancer (Greta Gerwig) is still trying to figure things out as she fumbles through post-college life in New York City. Like a modern-day Manhattan, Noah Baumbach’s striking film is shot entirely in black and white.

the BliNg riNg USA – 1 hr 30 min – d. Sofia Coppola emma Watson stands out as the leader of a crew of fame-obsessed teenagers who band together to rob the homes of celebrities they wish to emulate. Director Sofia Coppola wrote the screenplay, which is based on actual events.

No PlaCe oN earthUSA – 1 hr 23 min – d. Janet Tobias Built from moving, frank interviews and using extensive re-enactments, this extraordinary documentary reveals the harrowing story of a group of World War II survivors who escaped persecution by hiding for over a year in a ukrainian cave.

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Film Education Spotlight

These films are being shown in conjunction with some of BMFI’s Film Courses. The screenings themselves are open to the public, in addition to being part of their classes, and each will be introduced by faculty, who will offer insights into the films.

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Tuesday, June 4, 7:00 pmKiNg KoNg1933 – USA – 1 hr 40 min – d. Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. SchoedsackIn this landmark adventure, a film crew discovers a colossal ape creature living on a tropical island that they traveled to for an exotic location shoot. All is well when the crew captures the beast and brings him back for display in the States, but the situation takes a thrilling turn when the big ape sets his sights on the film’s leading lady (Fay Wray). Shown in conjunction with BMFI’s Film Course thou Shalt Not: Pre-Code hollywood (see p. 12), King Kong will be introduced by the course’s instructor, andrew J. douglas, Ph.d.

Tuesday, June 18, 7:00 pmSCarFaCe1932 – USA – 1 hr 33 min – d. Howard Hawks and Richard RossonPaul Muni packs a punch as Tony Camonte, an insanely cutthroat gangster who rises to the top of the local mob, only to be brought down by hubris. One of the best of the crime films that thrived during the stunningly permissive era prior to Hollywood’s self-censorship—and an outright classic of the genre—the raw violence depicted in Scarface still shocks audiences.Shown in conjunction with BMFI’s Film Course thou Shalt Not: Pre-Code hollywood (see p. 12), Scarface will be introduced by the course’s instructor, andrew J. douglas, Ph.d.

Wednesday, June 19, 7:00 pmCaBaret1972 – USA – 2 hr 4 min – d. Bob Fosse“Money makes the world go ’round” in Berlin during the Weimar Republic where American entertainer Sally Bowles (Liza Minnelli) performs at the Kit Kat Klub. As Sally leads a bohemian life and focuses on her simultaneous romantic entanglements with two men, the Nazi party makes an unchecked rise to prominence in this dark musical directed by Bob Fosse.Cabaret is shown in conjunction with BMFI’s Film Course Stardust Memories: the american Musical (see p. 12) and will be introduced by the course’s instructor, Maurizio giammarco, Ph.d.

Paul McCartney and Wings:roCKShoW2013 – USA – 2 hr 21 min – d. Bob MercerIn 1975 and 1976, Paul McCartney and Wings undertook the epic Wings Over the World tour, the largest-scale tour they would ever embark on as a band. From it came both the legendary “Wings Over America” triple live album and this concert film. Although filmed on location at the spectacular Kingdome in Seattle, Rockshow didn’t premiere in theaters until 1980 and only in an extremely truncated form. Now, for the first time, the complete full-length concert film can be seen in its entirety, on the big screen at BMFI!

Sunday, June 16 1:00 pm

General Admission $7.00 BMFI Members $5.00

Tickets available now at the Box Office and BrynMawrFilm.org.

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Singin’ in the Summer BMFI’s ever-popular sing-along series returns with three new titles. These spirited screenings of beloved movie musicals make for experiences you’ll never forget. Patrons who attend in costume will get free popcorn!

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Wednesday, June 12, 7:00 pmlittle ShoP oF horrorS Sing-along1986 – USA – 1 hr 34 min – d. Frank Oz“Feed me, Seymour!” A nerdy florist (Rick Moranis) with a penchant for “strange and interesting” plants gets more than he bargained for when his newest piece of flora turns out to have a thirst for human blood! Based on a campy Roger Corman horror film from 1960, this riotous musical from director Frank Oz will have you rolling in the aisles.

Wednesday, July 3, 7:00 pmaNNie Sing-along1982 – USA – 2 hr 7 min – d. John HustonCarol Burnett and Albert Finney star as Miss Hannigan and Daddy Warbucks in this classic musical about mischievous little orphan Annie. Follow Annie from her “hard-knock life” at the orphanage to a mansion as she searches for her real parents... or just the right parents for her. “The sun will come out” at this sing-along event!

Tuesday, August 6, 7:00 pmFUNNy girl Sing-along1968 – USA – 2 hr 31 min – d. William WylerIn her first big-screen role, Barbra Streisand wowed audiences as real-life comedienne Fanny Brice, whose exceptional talent moved her out of the Lower east Side and into stardom with a career in the Ziegfeld Follies. Sing along with classic songs such as “People”, “I’m the Greatest Star” and “Don’t Rain on My Parade”—even if you don’t have pipes like Barbra!

Hang On! When he dangled from the hands of a stories-high clock during the climactic scene of his 1923 comedy Safety Last!, comedian Harold Lloyd created one of the most indelible images in film history. More than half a century later, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale directly referenced the famous scene in their own thrilling romp, Back to the Future.

Tuesday, June 25, 7:00 pmSaFety laSt!1923 – USA – 1 hr 10 min – d. Fred C. Newmeyer and Sam TaylorComic genius of the silent screen Harold Lloyd is laugh-out-loud funny as a country bumpkin trying to climb the ladder of success in the big city, only to find himself hanging on for dear life from the face of a clock! Celebrate the 90th anniversary of Lloyd’s crowning achievement with this sparkling new DCP restoration, sourced from an original nitrate print.

Tuesday, July 2, 7:00 pmBaCK to the FUtUre1985 – USA – 1 hr 56 min – d. Robert Zemeckis “Roads? Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.” After eccentric scientist Doc Brown outfits a DeLorean with time-travel capabilities, teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent thirty years into the past, where he immediately interferes with his own parents’ density—er, destiny. Can Marty fix the past so that he can get back to the future?Shown in conjunction with a Summer Classics Seminar (see p. 12), Back to the Future will be introduced by the seminar’s instructor, Valerie temple, M.F.a.

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MagiC CaMP2012 – USA – 1 hr 26 min – d. Judd EhrlichBack by popular demand! every summer, Bryn Mawr College hosts Tannen’s Magic Camp, the world’s most prestigious overnight camp for young magicians. This heartwarming documentary chronicles the competition amongst the campers, all of whom strive to be the next Houdini. Many professional magicians, including campers and instructors from Tannen's, will wow audiences with spectacular performances before and after the screening. In addition, director Judd ehrlich will be on hand for a Q&A about the making of the film.

Monday, July 15, 1:15 pm

General Admission $7.00 BMFI Members $5.00

Tickets available now at the Box Office and BrynMawrFilm.org.

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Hitchcock at the Height

All created during one decade-long window, these masterful films are the product of Alfred Hitchcock’s most fruitful period in Hollywood. This series is shown in conjunction with BMFI’s Film Course Hitchcock at the Height (see p. 13) and each screening will be introduced by the course’s instructor, Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D.

Wednesday, July 10, 7:00 pmrear WiNdoW1954 – USA – 1 hr 52 min – d. Alfred HitchcockWhat would you do if you thought a murder had taken place in your own backyard? Hitchcock’s answer is the gripping, voyeuristic tale of a photographer (James Stewart), confined to his home with a broken leg, who endangers his girlfriend’s (Grace Kelly) life and risks another of his own limbs to confirm his suspicions about a menacing neighbor.

Wednesday, July 17, 7:00 pmVertigo1958 – USA – 2 hr 8 min – d. Alfred Hitchcock “Scottie” Ferguson (James Stewart) is an acrophobic ex-detective who becomes infatuated with his friend’s wife, whom he’s hired to investigate. His hope for romance dashed, Ferguson plummets into an emotional spiral, and the only escape requires him to face his fear. Anxiety, obsession, and beautiful Bay Area vistas saturate Sight & Sound’s “Greatest Film of All Time.”

Wednesday, July 31, 7:00 pmthe BirdS1963 – USA – 1 hr 59 min – d. Alfred HitchcockLife is good in the seaside town of Bodega Bay until sassy San Francisco socialite Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) comes calling on hunky Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor), causing the titular creatures, and Mitch’s mother, to go insane. This twisted tale of avian menace co-stars Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette, and more gulls and crows than you can shake a stick at.

Wednesday, July 24, 7:00 pmPSyCho1960 – USA – 1 hr 49 min – d. Alfred HitchcockWith this, the mother of all Hitchcock films, the Master of Suspense dipped his toe into horror, staging one of the cinema’s most unsettling scenes and giving life to one of its most indelible characters. If you’ve only ever watched this movie at home, then you haven’t seen Psycho. Janet Leigh showers, Bernard Herrmann scores, and the audience screams.

Philadelphia independent Film Festival the girl FroM the SoUth2012 – Argentina – 1 hr 34 min – d. José Luis GarcíaIn 1989, budding filmmaker José Luis García unexpectedly replaced his brother in the Argentine delegation to the World Youth and Students Festival, a political event sponsored by the uSSR and held in North Korea, just three weeks after the massacre at Tiananmen Square and four months before the fall of the Berlin Wall. Armed with a borrowed VHS camera, García recorded the surrealistic landscape of that summer, focusing his gaze on a young South Korean activist who earned the nickname “the Flower of Reunification.” Featuring unprecedented footage, this documentary seeks to determine the fate of that radical, fascinating figure.Philadelphia Independent Film Festival is a yearly meeting of the artist and business community that encompasses the innovation, creativity, diversity, and uniqueness of film making.

Saturday, June 29 1:00 pm

General Admission $7.00 BMFI Members $5.00

Tickets available now at the Box Office and BrynMawrFilm.org.

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The Mastery of David Lean

After starting his career in film as a newsreel cutter and feature editor, David Lean went on to become one of the most revered directors in the business. From sweeping historical sagas to small-scale pieces about the lives of ordinary people, Lean could do it all. See a selection from his impressive oeuvre on the big screen at BMFI.

Tuesday, August 13, 7:00 pmBrieF eNCoUNter1945 – UK – 1 hr 26 min – d. David Lean After a chance encounter in a railway station in suburban england, a man and woman—both in their later thirties and married to other people—must contend with an undeniable attraction. Nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Director, this very British love story was adapted by Noël Coward from his 1936 one-act play, Still Life.Shown in conjunction with a Summer Classics Seminar (see p. 12), Brief Encounter will be introduced by the seminar’s instructor, andrew J. douglas, Ph.d.

Tuesday, August 20, 7:00 pmthe Bridge oN the riVer KWai1957 – UK/USA – 2 hr 41 min – d. David Lean While serving time at a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in Burma during World War II, a British colonel (Alec Guinness) reluctantly agrees to aid his captors by overseeing his men in the construction of a railway bridge. Opening to near universal acclaim, Lean’s historical epic won seven Academy Awards and was added to the National Film Registry in 1997.

Tuesday, August 27, 7:00 pmlaWreNCe oF araBia1962 – UK – 3 hr 38 min – d. David Lean In this stunning film, Peter O’Toole plays the unconventional war hero, T.e. Lawrence, who rallied the Arabian desert tribes against the Turks during WWI. The film’s remarkable cinematography continues to be a landmark in contemporary filmmaking, and can only be fully appreciated on the big screen. Join BMFI for the final film of the season, a true epic!

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Saturday, July 27, 11:00 amdUCK SoUP1933 – 1 hr 8 min – d. Leo McCarey Hailed as a masterpiece, this anarchic comedy stars Groucho Marx as Rufus T. Firefly, the new president/dictator of the bankrupt country of Freedonia. Meanwhile, neighboring Sylvania attempts a coup and sends in Harpo and Chico as spies!

Saturday, July 20, 11:00 amthe CoCoaNUtS1929 – 1 hr 36 min – d. Robert Florey and Joseph Santley In their first feature-length, big-screen adventure, the Marx Brothers are generally (cocoa)nuts as they run a hotel (and some cons) during the Florida land boom of the 1920s. This high-spirited musical comedy sings!

Saturday, July 6, 11:00 amaNiMal CraCKerS1930 – 1 hr 37 min – d. Victor Heerman When a valuable painting goes missing during a party in honor of the famed African explorer Captain Spaulding (Groucho Marx), mayhem and zaniness ensue in this beloved comedy, adapted from a successful Broadway musical of the same title.

Saturday, July 13, 11:00 amhorSe FeatherS1932 – 1 hr 8 min – d. Norman Z. McLeod The Marx Brothers bring their madcap antics to the world of collegiate football in this hilarious comedy filled with quotable lines and songs so memorable that Woody Allen named his 1996 film, Everyone Says I Love You, after one of them!

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Saturday, August 24, 11:00 amthe PareNt traP1961 – 2 hr 9 min – d. David SwiftHayley Mills pulls double duty as a set of teenage twins who were separated at birth in this Disney classic. After a chance reunion at camp, the girls decide to switch places and hatch a plan to bring their divorced parents back together.

Saturday, August 17, 11:00 amheaVyWeightS1995 – 1 hr 40 min – d. Steven Brill After a psycho ex-fitness instructor (Ben Stiller) takes over operations at their formerly fat-friendly camp, a group of plump kids band together to save their summer from ruin in this hysterical comedy written and produced by Judd Apatow.

Saturday, August 3, 11:00 amto Kill a MoCKiNgBird1962 – 2 hr 9 min – d. Robert Mulligan Based on the beloved novel, Gregory Peck stars as Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South who combats prejudice as he defends a black man from a false charge. In 2003, AFI named Finch the greatest movie hero of all time.

Saturday, August 10, 11:00 amNoW aNd theN1995 – 1 hr 40 min – d. Lesli Linka Glatter Four best friends do a bit of growing up during an eventful summer in 1970, and years later the girls (now women) reconnect and reminisce about those magical months. This warmhearted film is fun for friends of all ages.

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Saturday, June 15, 11:00 amField oF dreaMS1989 – 1 hr 47 min – d. Phil Alden Robinson “If you build it, he will come.” Inspired by a voice he hears in his cornfield, Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) constructs a baseball diamond, causing the ghosts of players banned during the 1919 Black Sox scandal to appear.

Saturday, June 8, 11:00 amthe SaNdlot1993 – 1 hr 41 min – d. David M. Evans New kid Scotty Smalls has trouble making friends until the neighborhood baseball legend, Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez, takes him under his wing. Along with the other “sandlot” boys, the pair gets into many a pickle on and off the field.

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Saturday, June 22, 11:00 amthe Bad NeWS BearS*1976 – 1 hr 42 min – d. Michael Ritchie Walter Matthau is uproarious as Morris Buttermaker, a beer-swilling, ex-minor leaguer who takes cash to coach The Bears, a foul-mouthed group of misfits who happen to be the worst players in an ultra-competitive California little league.

Saturday, June 22, 11:00 amMy little PoNy: eqUeStria girlS2013 – 1 hr 12 min In this fun, new My Little Pony adventure, Twilight Sparkle transforms into a teenage girl and must survive the challenging world of high school after she pursues a thief into an alternate dimension.

Saturday, June 29, 11:00 ama leagUe oF their oWN1992 – 2 hr 8 min – d. Penny Marshall Geena Davis proves “there’s no crying in baseball” when she joins the all-female Rockford Peaches baseball team. Director Penny Marshall hits it out of the park with this winning comedy featuring Tom Hanks as the team’s reluctant coach.

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KidS Birthday PartieS

Are you looking for a fun and unique site for your child's next birthday party? Celebrate in style at Bryn Mawr Film Institute!

Birthday party packages include:• Tickets to a kids or family matinee

in the theater for up to 60 people

• Free popcorn for all guests

• use of a reception space for up to two hours after the film

• Your child's favorite film can be shown specially for your group for an additional fee

Don't forget the cake! Bring your own post-film birthday goodies.

For more information, call 610-527-4008 x109 or email VTemple@BrynMawrFilm.org.

Weekends at 11:00 am, based on availabilityPackages start at $300

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Find more photos and information about recent and upcoming events on our blog, BMFInsights: BrynMawrFilm.blogspot.com.

toP roW (leFt to right): BMFI President Juliet Goodfriend and Chairman of the Board Samuel R. Scott both spoke at the groundbreaking for BMFI’s new theater addition.

The cast of Footlighters Theater’s Oliver! performed before our sing-along of the film.

Activist Peter Staley spoke after the Oscar-nominated documentary How to Survive a Plague, in which he is featured.

BottoM roW (leFt to right): We rolled out the red carpet for the second Tri-Co Film Festival, featuring work created and curated by Bryn Mawr, Haverford, and Swarthmore Colleges’ students.

Dostoyevsky Man star Seth Reichgott and filmmaker Larry Loebell joined radio host Phillip Silverstone for an on-stage interview and Q&A after the film.

Want to hear more from BMFi? BMFI has a weekly feature on “Time Out With Phillip Silverstone” on WWDB 860 TALK radio. Listen at www.thesilverstonecollection.com.

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Tucked away behind the shops along Lancaster Avenue, the site of the new theater addition is now buzzing with construction activity. Years of planning (fueled by your generous donations) will come to fruition with the construction of two beautiful screening rooms on the western side of the original 1926 theater building. For the next few months, theater patrons will barely notice the activity, but walk around the corner of Central Avenue to watch the project take shape.

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22 Saturday, 11:00 am MY LITTLe PONY: eQueSTRIA GIRLS

25 tuesday, 7:00 pm SAFeTY LAST!

27 thursday, 7:00 pm National Theatre: THe AuDIeNCe

29 Saturday, 11:00 am A LeAGue OF THeIR OWN

Saturday, 1:00 pm Philadelphia Independent Film Festival: THe GIRL FROM THe SOuTH

30 Sunday, 1:00 pm National Theatre: THe AuDIeNCe

July

1 Monday, 9:15 pm Open Screen Monday

2 tuesday, 6:30 pm Summer Classics Seminar: Back to the Future

tuesday, 7:00 pm BACK TO THe FuTuRe

3 Wednesday, 7:00 pm ANNIe Sing-along

6 Saturday, 11:00 am ANIMAL CRACKeRS

7 Sunday, 1:00 pm exhibition: MuNCH 150

10 Wednesday, 6:30 pm Hitchcock at the Height course begins at BMFI

Wednesday, 7:00 pm ReAR WINDOW

13 Saturday, 11:00 am HORSe FeATHeRS

15 Monday, 1:15 pm MAGIC CAMP

17 Wednesday, 7:00 pm VeRTIGO

20 Saturday, 11:00 am THe COCOANuTS

24 Wednesday, 7:00 pm PSYCHO

27 Saturday, 11:00 am DuCK SOuP

31 Wednesday, 7:00 pm THe BIRDS

august

3 Saturday, 11:00 am TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

5 Monday, 9:15 pm Open Screen Monday

6 tuesday, 7:00 pm FuNNY GIRL Sing-along

10 Saturday, 11:00 am NOW AND THeN

13 tuesday, 6:30 pm Summer Classics Seminar: Brief Encounter

tuesday, 7:00 pm BRIeF eNCOuNTeR

17 Saturday, 11:00 am HeAVYWeIGHTS

20 tuesday, 7:00 pm THe BRIDGe ON THe RIVeR KWAI

24 Saturday, 11:00 am THe PAReNT TRAP (1961)

27 tuesday, 7:00 pm LAWReNCe OF ARABIA

May

28 tuesday, 6:30 pm Thou Shalt Not: Pre-Code Hollywood course begins at BMFI

tuesday, 7:00 pm Le GRAND AMOuR with “Happy Anniversary”

30 thursday, 7:00 pm National Theatre: THIS HOuSe

June

2 Sunday, 1:00 pm National Theatre: THIS HOuSe

3 Monday, 9:15 pm Open Screen Monday

4 tuesday, 7:00 pm KING KONG (1933)

5 Wednesday, 6:30 pm Stardust Memories: The American Musical begins at BMFI

8 Saturday, 11:00 am THe SANDLOT

9 Sunday, 3:00 pm Opera: THe MAGIC FLuTe

12 Wednesday, 7:00 pm LITTLe SHOP OF HORRORS Sing-along

15 Saturday, 11:00 am FIeLD OF DReAMS

16 Sunday, 1:00 pm Paul McCartney and Wings: ROCKSHOW

18 tuesday, 7:00 pm SCARFACe (1932)

19 Wednesday, 7:00 pm CABAReT

22 Saturday, 11:00 am THe BAD NeWS BeARS (1976)

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By this time next year, Bryn Mawr Film Institute will be transformed. The two current theaters will be revamped with comfortable new seats, beautiful carpeting, and other improvements to the filmgoing experience. The two new auditoriums will join with the existing theaters to offer even more of the films and film education programs Bryn Mawr Film Institute members and patrons have come to enjoy.

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Cabaret (1972)

Scarface (1932)

thou Shalt Not: Pre-Code hollywoodTaught by Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D., Director of Education, BMFI

To the casual observer, the late 1960s and early ’70s was the most shocking era for Hollywood film, with graphic violence in movies like The Wild Bunch, lurid sexuality in films such as Midnight Cowboy, and the release of A Clockwork Orange, which provided ample doses of both. But there was another time when Hollywood was more unbridled, salacious, and subversive than at any other: the pre-Code era.

The “Code” refers to the studios’ Production Code Administration (PCA), a self-censorship body that was essentially foisted upon the industry by pressure from religious and civic entities. It was in place, in differing forms, from 1930 until 1968, when it was replaced by the present ratings system. The pre-Code era encompasses the years 1930-34, when the PCA was instituted in letter, though not yet in spirit, resulting in a fig leaf of decency that gave Hollywood license to be even more licentious than before.

Join us to learn about the era, its films, and its stars. These include some you may know (King Kong, Scarface—both shown on the big screen), some you may not (Freaks, She Done Him Wrong), and some you thought you knew—Barbara Stanwyck’s role in Baby Face makes Double Indemnity’s Phyllis Dietrichson look like Mary Poppins.

Class meets at BMFi: 4 tuesdays, May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Stardust Memories: the american MusicalTaught by Maurizio Giammarco, Ph.D., Intellectual Heritage Program, Temple University

In the early 1930s, one out of every three American films was a musical, and the genre has endured into the 21st century, where it is once again vibrant, not only in live-action and animated film, but also on television. Such longevity speaks to the expressive power of the musical as a distinct, significant form of American storytelling.

Join us to explore the origins and development of the musical, focusing on the complex relationship between Broadway and Hollywood, the roles of sound technology and Technicolor, and the creative tensions between narrative and spectacle, sincerity and camp. In addition, we consider why the musical’s popularity varied over the years, and how the genre is often used for investigating sensitive issues involving race, class, and gender.

We will watch and savor such brilliant performers as Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Gene Kelly, and Judy Garland, while also examining the notable contributions of directors such as Vincente Minnelli, Stanley Donen, and Bob Fosse. So bring a song in your heart as we experience the magic of the American musical in films like Top Hat, Meet Me in St. Louis, Singin’ in the Rain, West Side Story, Cabaret (shown on the big screen), Footloose, and Beauty and the Beast.

Class meets at BMFi: 4 Wednesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

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Back to the Future (1985)

Summer Classics SeminarsJose Ferrater-Mora Memorial Seminars

On each of the evenings below, we will feature a stand-alone class built around a different classic film, taught by one of our most popular instructors. Students will receive a reading about the film, an introductory lecture before the film, and a guided discussion after the film. In addition, your ticket to see the film on the big screen, as well as popcorn and a drink, are included.

tuesday, July 2 BaCK to the FUtUre (Robert Zemeckis, uSA, 1985) Taught by Valerie Temple, M.F.A., Programming Manager, BMFI

tuesday, august 13 BrieF eNCoUNter (David Lean, uK, 1945) Taught by Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D., Director of Education, BMFI

Seminars meet in the 2nd floor Multimedia room from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm; films are shown in the theater at 7:00 pm.

Fee: $25 for BMFi members, $30 for non-members; includes admission to the filmSponsored in memory of philosopher, educator, author, and filmmaker Jose Ferrater-Mora.

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Hitchcock promoting The Birds (1963)

hitchcock at the heightTaught by Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D., Director of Education, BMFI

“At the height of what?” you may ask, and the answer is: “everything.” By the mid-1950s, Alfred Hitchcock had been in Hollywood for fifteen years, had long since moved beyond the rockiness of his early American productions, and was about to embark on the portion of his career that would see him soar like The Birds to new, Vertigo-inducing heights of filmmaking prowess, popular appeal, and critical acclaim.

In fact, by the time the ride ended a decade later, the director had long since lost sight of his peers out the Rear Window, and audiences and critics alike were going Psycho to find out what the Master of Suspense would take a stab at next.

These films for which Hitch is best known contain his most notable cinematic trademarks: blonde women in trouble, danger in everyday places, Machiavellian matrons, and, of course, his iconic cameos. Join us to learn why these pictures left an indelible mark on film history, and what role they played in cementing the legacy of one of cinema’s true auteurs. Oh, and did we mention these classics will all be screened in the theater in high-definition digital transfers?

Class meets at BMFi: 4 Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

the language of FilmTaught by Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D., Director of Education, BMFI

Diegesis, mise-en-scene, and chiaroscuro are not trendy Center City nightspots but rather some of the key terms of film analysis. This course introduces students to cinematic grammar, giving them the vocabulary and frames of reference to view and discuss motion pictures in an insightful and critical manner.

Screenings largely consist of clips from a wide assortment of films illustrating different aspects of the medium’s language, including cinematography, sound, editing, and narrative. In addition, some of the most memorable images in cinema history are showcased and enriched with commentary by the cinematographers who made them.

From a very early age, we are all able to follow—and be delighted by—movies, but far too often, we continue to approach cinema like the same passive viewers we were as children. Join us to learn to engage with the medium on its own terms and to discover some of the techniques by which we make meaning of the movies we see. understanding the language of film allows you to get more enjoyment out of your cinematic experience—and to impress your friends at the post-movie discussion!

Class meets at BMFi: 4 tuesdays, September 24, october 1, 8, 15, 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

The Graduate (1967)

Peeping Tom (1960)

Film history discussion Series: tales of the Silver ScreenJoin us for a series of discussions charting a course through the history of world cinema, with a focus on movies about motion pictures. Films scheduled to be discussed are:

Sept. 23 SherloCK, Jr. (Buster Keaton, uSA, 1924) with assorted shortsSept. 30 MaN With a MoVie CaMera (Dziga Vertov, uSSR, 1929)oct. 7 SUlliVaN’S traVelS (Preston Sturges, uSA, 1941)oct. 14 the Bad aNd the BeaUtiFUl (Vincente Minnelli, uSA, 1952)oct. 21 PeePiNg toM (Michael Powell, uK, 1960)

oct. 28 8 1/2 (Federico Fellini, Italy, 1963)Nov. 4 day For Night (François Truffaut, France, 1973)Nov. 11 the PUrPle roSe oF Cairo (Woody Allen, uSA, 1985)Nov. 18 the Player (Robert Altman, uSA, 1992)Nov. 25 ShadoW oF the VaMPire (e. elias Merhige, uSA, 2000)dec. 2 eleCtriC ShadoWS (Xiao Jiang, China, 2004)

Meets at BMFi: 11 Mondays, September 23 to december 2, noon to 3:00 pm Fee: $200 for BMFi members, $225 for non-members (no “a la carte” enrollment)

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operathe MagiC FlUteMusic by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Arranged and Conducted by James Conlon Directed by Kenneth Branagh – Performed by the Chamber Orchestra of Europe Starring René Pape, Tom Randle, Lyubov Petrova, Silvia Moi

Mozart’s classic opera The Magic Flute is breathtakingly transformed in a spectacular film version conceived and directed by Kenneth Branagh, with a newly adapted libretto by comedian Stephen Fry. This production is a visually extraordinary cinematic experience that the L.A. Times calls “exuberant!” Kenneth Branagh will particpate in a Q&A streamed live from London following the film.Sunday, June 9, 3:00 pm

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thiS hoUSeA new play by James Graham – Directed by Jeremy Herrin – Performed at the National Theatre in London Starring Julian Wadham, Charles Edwards, Vincent Franklin, Andrew Frame

‘astute,funnyandhugelyenjoyable.’Financial TimesIt is 1974. The uK faces economic crisis and a hung parliament. In a culture hostile to cooperation, it’s a period when votes are won or lost by one, when there are fist fights in the bars and when sick MPs are carried through the lobby to register their vote. It’s a time when a staggering number of politicians die, and the building creaks under idiosyncrasies and arcane traditions.Set in the political engine rooms of Westminster, James Graham’s biting and energetic new play This House strips politics down to the practical realities of those behind the scenes who roll up their sleeves—and, on occasion, bend the rules—to maneuver a diverse and conflicting chorus of MPs within the mother of all Parliaments.thursday, May 30, 7:00 pm Sunday, June 2, 1:00 pm

the aUdieNCeWritten by Peter Morgan – Directed by Stephen Daldry – Performed at the National Theatre in London Starring Helen Mirren, Edward Fox, Haydn Gwynne

For sixty years elizabeth II has met each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a weekly audience at Buckingham Palace. A meeting like no other in British public life, it is private. Both parties have an unspoken agreement never to repeat what is said. Not even to their spouses. The Audience breaks this contract of silence and imagines a series of pivotal meetings between the Downing Street incumbents and their Queen.Reprising her Academy Award-winning role as Queen elizabeth II, Helen Mirren reunites with writer Peter Morgan (The Last King of Scotland, Frost/Nixon) following their collaboration on the critically acclaimed film The Queen. Broadcast as part of National Theater Live, this highly anticipated West end production is directed by Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours).thursday, June 27, 7:00 pm Sunday, June 30, 1:00 pm

Stage on Screen

MUNCh 150This year, all of Norway celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of edvard Munch (1863-1944), one of the towering figures of modern art. Known by many only as the man who painted The Scream, Munch’s other works are just as remarkable and secure his place in the pantheon of great artists. This once-in-a-lifetime event goes behind-the-scenes to show some of the process of putting the exhibition together, as well as an in-depth biography of Munch that features the sights and sounds of Norway. Norwegian and international guests will also offer their expert insight and knowledge to program host Tim Marlow. The National Museum and the Munch Museum, both in Oslo, are co-hosting Munch 150.Sunday, July 7, 1:00 pm

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going gagaevery Wednesday, the early matinee screening is intended for moms (and dads too!) with small babies in tow. These Going Gaga screenings feature one of the films that we are currently showing in the evenings, but theater lighting and volume are slightly altered to provide parents with a more baby-friendly environment. We even provide a changing table in our lobby!every Wednesday at 2:00 pm

Film discussionsBMFI staff or volunteers regularly lead informal discussions of one of the main attraction films currently being screened. The group meets for an hour in the Multimedia Room after selected screenings. No preregistration is required, and the film to be discussed is noted on BMFI's website several days before the discussion. Free with your ticket stub from the film!Check BrynMawrFilm.org for specific times. Free eVeNt

talk CinemaTalk Cinema offers its subscribers a unique selection of films curated by Harlan Jacobsen, a 30-year industry veteran. The series previews innovative, independent, and international films before their release. Screenings are followed by discussions led by distinguished moderators.

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Sing-alongsLove to belt out old show tunes and dress up in fun, movie-inspired costumes? Join us for one of our many sing-along events, a tradition at BMFI. experience your favorite classic movie musicals, from The Sound of Music to Grease, in a delightful new way. Costumes are encouraged—patrons who dress up receive a free small popcorn!

little ShoP oF horrorS Wednesday, June 12, 7:00 pmaNNie Wednesday, July 3, 7:00 pmFUNNy girl tuesday, august 6, 7:00 pm

open Screen MondaysBryn Mawr Film Institute invites area filmmakers to screen their films at our theater. Just bring your film in DVD format, and we’ll run it on the BIG SCReeN! Admission, as well as praise (or criticism) from your peers, will be offered FRee of charge. This is an exciting forum for Philadelphia-area filmmakers and an enjoyable event for non-filmmakers who are interested in seeing local work. Submissions are limited to 10 minutes in length.First Monday of every month, 9:15 pm to 11:00 pm Free eVeNt

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Kids Birthday Party rentalsInterested in having your child’s next birthday party at Bryn Mawr Film Institute? Packages start at $300 and include tickets for up to 60 people, free popcorn, and use of a reception space for up to two hours after the film. For more information, call 610-527-4008 x109 or email VTemple@BrynMawrFilm.org.Weekends at 11:00 am, based on availability

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