Kicking Off the

Year in Style:

We need you to help fill the seats!!! If you come, I know you will have a good titme! Here are just a few of the important cultural events we need YOU to support--"if we don't support & protect our

african heritage, who will?" ME & YOU, that's WHO!!!

find a young person in your family/community

and bring/drag them with you.

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Sunday, Feb. 25th
Around 6:00 pm. Movie SIG Attends the U.S.A. Film Festival's Oscar Night America Party, place and price to be determined Come with us to see the red carpet walk and Oscar presentations on the large screen. Imagine Charlize Theron at 16-feet tall Try your hand at the movie paraphenalia silent action. Enjoy the lavish buffet and good, good company. You need to make your own reservations with the U.S.A. ilm festive at http://www.usafilmfestival.com. According to the PDQ's of North Texas Mensa members as of the end of December, movies are the number 2 interest of NTM members after computers. Definitely, RSVP to me as well (Betty Jane Ferguson at (972) 495-5256 or bookies@gte.net. Only one Oscar Night America, the official Oscar-approved party, can be held in a city. Sorry, the Studio Movie Grill is sold out. You may attend a screening of the Oscars at both the Dallas and Plano Angeika and at the Magnolia for free.

Saturday, Feb. 17th and Sunday, Feb 18th
A Fair To Remember. Free Screening at The Margaret and Al Hill Theater and Lecture Hall, The Hall of State in Fair Park, 3939 Grand Avenue, Dallas, Texas. A Film By Allen Mondell and Cynthia Salzman Mondell, co-produced by Phillip Allen, narrated by Barry Corbin and original music by Brave Combo. Both of these screenings will be FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC -or- attend a screening, reception with fair food, and Q&A with film makers on February 15th at 6:30pm, admission is $25.00. For more information please contact Diane at(214) 421-4500 x101.

Sunday, Jan. 14th 7:30 PM

The Black Academy of Arts and Letters "Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement" Morton H. Meyerson Center, 2501 Flora Street $10.00. This moving performance dramatizes the Civil Rights Movement in film footage, narration and music performed by TBAAL’s 200 Voice Concert Choir. The concert features special guest artist KELLY PRICE.

http://www.tbaal.org/calendar/january07.html

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Black Cinematheque Dallas -- Jan. 19th 8:00 PM @ Black Forest Theater, 1920 MLK Blvd. $5.00

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration

“Mighty Times: The Children’s March”

2005 Academy Award - Best Documentary Short is the never before told account of the most amazing act of civil disobedience in American history. In 1963, heavy intimidation by Birmingham authorities left Martin Luther King’s Civil Rights Movement floundering without supporters until thousands of children and young students rose up and became the unsung heroes. The film examines Dr. Martin Luther King’s views on non-violence and how civil disobedience has long been exercised in protest of unjust laws.

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Jan. 19, 2007 12 MidNight-3AM Free

South Dallas Cultural Center

Jammin' at the Center --a jazz jam session with critically acclaimed saxophonist Shelley Carrol, drummer Alan Green, pianist Caleb McCampbell and bassist Jonathan Fisher at South Side on Lamar 1409 S. Lamar Street Loft# 001. ttp://www.dallasculture.org/

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Jan. 21, 2007 FREE

South Dallas Cultural Center presents

Reading the Writers

The African Company Presents Richard III

Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young St. Dallas TX

African Company Presents Richard III, written by Carlyle Brown, is based on a true story dating back to 1821. Forty years before Lincoln abolished slavery and 50 years before Black Americans gained suffrage, the first Black theatrical group in America dared to present William Shakespeare’s work through their adaptation of Richard the III. Brown’s retelling of this pivotal event portrays the humor and challenges faced by the company as they prepare to unveil a classic tale, in a not-so-classic fashion. Info:http://www.dallasculture.org/

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Fri./Sat. Jan. 26/27 8:00 PM $10.

"David Batiste and the Gladitors"

Black Academy of Arts and Letters, 650 S. Griffin Street

Straight from the heart of New Orleans, this hot, soulful and funky jazz and pop band has become an American music icon. Smooth and rhythmic, this irresistible group is known for rocking houses to standing room only audiences. Making their TBAAL debut, they’re a must see! http://www.tbaal.org/calendar/january07.html

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Feb. 1st-3rd Texas Black Film Commission presents

1st Annual Texas Black Film Festival

Studio Movie Grill, 5405 Beltline Rd. Addison

http://www.texasblackfilmfestival.com/ for updates

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A Close Up On Beah Richards
Saturday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. The Black Academy of Arts and Letters
$5-Film Screening and one-on-one Talk with Filmmaker LisaGay Hamilton
She was more than a great American actress, she was a great human being! When she spoke of the plight of women and African American women in particular, she was profound and clear. She was great by anyone’s standard. She was one of the first to say yes to TBAAL. She was award-wining actress BEAH RICHARDS. For this anniversary year, TBAAL remembers Richards by showing some of her greatest work as an actress. Special guest actress of television, stage and screen and filmmaker, LISAGAY HAMILTON, will be on hand to talk about Richards and the making of film about Richard’s life and work.

http://www.tbaal.org/calendar/

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BLACK CINEMATHEQUE DALLAS/// Feb. 16, 2007 8:00 PM $5.

Black Forest Theater, 1920 MLK Blvd. Dallas

Freedom Never Dies: The Legacy of Harry T. Moore 90 min

The Legacy of Harry T. Moore explores the life and times of this enigmatic leader, a distinguished school teacher whose passionate crusade for justice could not be discouraged by either the white power structure or the more cautious factions of his own movement—the NAACP. Although Moore's assassination was an international cause celebre in 1951, it was overshadowed by following events and eventually almost forgotten. Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee narrate. Sweet Honey In The Rock and Toshi Reagon perform original music.

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Feb. 16, 2007 12 MidNight-3AM Free

South Dallas Cultural Center

Jammin' at the Center --a jazz jam session with critically acclaimed saxophonist Shelley Carrol, drummer Alan Green, pianist Caleb McCampbell and bassist Jonathan Fisher at South Side on Lamar 1409 S. Lamar Street Loft# 001. http://www.dallasculture.org/

Saturday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m.--one night only-- The Black Academy of Arts and $30-Orchestra; $25-Mezzanine
Back on the touring circuit by popular demand, this 1982 show sold out to more than 40 US cities and now they’re all back on one stage in one evening! Don’t miss this fantastic concert of the original superstars of Jazz Fusion featuring ROY AYERS, JEAN CARNE, WAYNE HENDERSON, BOBBI HUMPHREY, JON LUCIEN and LONNIE LISTON SMITH. HOSTED BY BOARD MEMBER TONI HIGHTOWER.

http://www.tbaal.org/calendar/

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"The Spirit Of Marcus Garvey” & “A Rose Among Thorn”

World Premiere
Saturday, Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. TBAAL, Naomi Bruton Main Stage $15
One refused to give in (Garvey) and the other refused to get up (Parks). This evening of incredible theatre features two of America’s pre-eminent actors. RON BOBB-SEMPLE, who portrays the role of the indomitable figure of Marcus Garvey, gives a breathtaking performance while film, television and theatre beloved icon, ELLA JOYCE, gives a stunning portrayal of the Civil Rights mother, Rosa Parks. http://www.tbaal.org/calendar/

Mark Your Calendars NOW:

March 3^, 16 & 17

The Black Woman’s Film Festival

I Find, in Being Black,

a Thing of Beauty

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THE THIRD EYE

SPRING RISING LECTURE SERIES

April 21, 2007

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May 11, 12, 18, 19

The Black Man’s Film Festival

Malcolm X:

A Global Perspective

Information: 214-426-1683

Miz Marilyn Clark

Black Cinematheque Dallas

214-426-1683

Special Treat:

Rejoice movie fans, there are 3 movie pass opportunities in this
week's Dallas Observer:

Pan Labyrinth
Pick up passes Saturday, 1/6, noon at:
Pull N Stuff
4815 A Columbia Ave,
Dallas 75226
214 827 4500
Screening, Thursday, 1/11, 7:30 PM at Angelika, Dallas
Trailer:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/picturehouse/panslabyrinth/

Alpha Dog
Pick up passes Saturday, 1/6, noon-2PM at:
Floyd's Barber Shop
5706 E. Mockingbird Ln. Suite 120
at Mockingbird and Greenville,
Dallas
214 827 5000
Screening on Wednesday, 1/9, 7:30 PM at Angelika, Dallas
Trailer:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/alphadog/

Letters from Iwo Jima
Pick up passes, Saturday, 1/6, 12:30 PM - 2 PM at:
Tokyo No Hana
7525 Greenville, Ave
Dallas 75231
Screening on Monday, 1/8, 7:30 PM at Magnolia, Dallas
Trailer:
http://iwojimathemovie.warnerbros.com/lettersofiwojima/framework/fram
ework.html

(Note: Each adult at the pass pickup will be given a pass for two people. Be sure to be at the pass pickup location about an hour early, especially for Letters from Iwo Jima (much award buzz garnered already). All passes are usually gone within 10 minutes of the pickup time. Sometimes they still have them later, even days later, so it is always good to call before going. Also, plan to be at the prescreening between an hour and an hour and a half before showtime, especially during Academy Awards season, which runs until the awards are given out in February.--bj)

(This above pass pickup information is from the DallasMoviePreScreeningsYahoo group website. Before May, 2006, anyone who wanted to see the free prescreenings--one day to one month before the films were available to the public--had to find their own resources for movie passes. Some people had been doing this for 15 years--we've been doing it for about 6. One of the avid prescreeners (Jeff) set up an email list to release and trade passes that connected us to each other. In May, another prescreener (Reesas) set up the Yahoo group. There are 400 people on it now. We share our information and extra passes and now the group has information available for nearly all of the prescreenings available in Dallas, and, occasionally, even some for other locations around the metroplex and around the state. If you would like to check out this group, please go to DallasMoviePreScreenings@yahoogroups.com. You will spend a little more time to get tickets and wait in line, but the movie geeks in this group always have great conversations. We will not, in general, be putting up pass pickup locations on this site now because all the information is available to everyone using the DallasMoviePreScreenings yahoo group, which is open to the public and not a Mensa group, although it does have some Mensa members.)

YOU MIGHT WANT TO CHECK OUT THE ARCHIVES MENU SELECTION TO GET AN IDEA OF WHAT WE HAVE DONE AND WHAT WE HAVE FOUND OUT ABOUT. OTHER NTM MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO SHARE THEIR MOVIE-RELATED INFORMATION THROUGH THIS SITE. ALSO, YOU MIGHT FIND THE OTHER SELECTIONS FROM THE MENU OF INTEREST, BUT THEY ARE ALSO BEING ADDED TO.

BETTY JANE AND TOM FERGUSON, EDITORS

Below this line are old 2006 postings that will be going to the archives soon.

Special Event:

Paul Rusesabagina, the hotel manager who housed over a thousand Tutsis 
refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda and 
was portrayed by Don Cheadle in Hotel Rwanda will speak at 7 p.m. at 
Highland Park United Methodist Church tomorrow (Thursday) night, April 20)(free).  
http://www.hpumc.org/pages/Events-Speakers

Special Event:

Movie SIG Update: The movie for tonight at the Kinomonda Film Series at TCU has been changed from Woman in the Dunes to A DAY without a Mexican, and the location has changed from Lecture Hall 3 to Lecture Hall 1. Kinomonda at http://wholewideworld.tcu.edu/

free thought **free food** free cinema

wholewideworld.tcu.edu

A DAY without a Mexican

Sergio Arau/2004/Spain

6:30 pm, Wednesday, April 12th, 2006

Sid Richardson Lecture Hall 1

A Day Without A Mexican: Kinomonda proudly hosts this screening at the invitation of the Departments of Spanish and English, and in support of the current rallies taking place across the United States. In a perfect world, this cross between “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “El Mariachi,” with a little “Reefer Madness” preachiness thrown in, might have been an interesting side note on the Latin American Experience in the United States. Indeed, the major criticism in 2004 was that the film’s concept was too outlandish and it had one-dimensionalized extremists (don’t ask me how that is possible). Anyway, the basic attack was that the premise is paranoia on the screen….hahaha. What a difference a year makes Presented as a fantasy “mockumentary” this low budget-film was thrust into relevancy partially thanks to the vivid creativity and imagination of our current political climate.

Following the film: PANEL Presentation with introduction by Bonnie Fredericksen (Chair, Department of Spanish) and featuring members of the TCU Faculties of English and Spanish (Australia Tarver, Juan Rojo), as well as community members active in the local marches (Maria Ibarra, Tammy Gomez), and International Author Juan Hernandez (former cabinent member to Vicente Fox for Mexicans Living Abroad). Panel presentation will be audience-friendly (so please be panel friendly) question and answer.

Food: Blue Mesa Grill and Taqueria San Luis (no. 3)

Special Announcement for North Texas Mensa Members: The Academy Awards Panel event scheduled in the February M-Aura for Monday, February 27 was cancelled. However, the Oscar Night America Academy Awards Watching event hosted by the USA Film Festival at the Addison Studio Movie Grill starting at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 5 is on. We are reserving $35 side section seats with buffet, plus. If you would like to go, please call or contact Betty Jane Ferguson at bookies@gte.net ASAP as the USA Film Festival needs to receive your reservation and payment by Wednesday, March 1. Hope you can come. See you at the Academy Awards. --bj

It's off to Oscar Night America tonight with a group of NTM members, but before leaving, here are my Oscar picks:

Best Picture: Brokeback Mountain
                     Also deserving: Crash

Best Actress: Felicity Huffman in Transamerica
                      Also deserving: Keira Knightley in Pride and Prejudice

Best Actor: Philip Seymour Hoffman in Capote

Best Supporting Actress: Rachel Weisz in The Constant Gardner
   Also deserving: Amy Adams in Junebug

Best Supporting Actor: Paul Giamatti, Cinderella Man
                                     Also deserving: Jake Gyllenhaal, Brokeback Mountain

Best Director: Ang Lee, Brokeback Mountain
                       Also deserving: Stephen Spielberg, Munich

Best Animated Feature: Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit

Achievement in Art Direction: Memoirs of a Geisha
                                               Also deserving: Pride and Prejudice

Achievement in Cinematography: Memoirs of a Geisha
                                                    Also deserving: The New World

Achievement in Costume Design: Memoirs of a Geisha
                                                    Also deserving: Pride and Prejudice

Best Documentary Feature: March of the Penguins
                                            Also deserving: Murderball

Best Documentary Short Subject:

Achievement in Film Editing: Crash
                                             Also deserving: Munich

Best Foreign Language Film: Joyeux Noel
                                             Also deserving: Paradise Now and Tsotsi

Achievement in Makeup: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score): John Williams for Memoirs of a Geisha
Also deserving: John Williams for Munich

Achievement for Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song): It's Hard Out There for a Pimp from Hustle and Flow                                         Also deserving: Travelin' Thru from Transamerica

Best Motion Picture Picture of the Year: Brokeback Mountain
                                                                Also deserving: Crash

Best Animated Short Film:

Best Live Action Short Film:

Achievement in Sound Editing: Memoirs of a Geisha
                                                Also deserving: War of the Worlds

Achievement in Sound Mixing: Memoirs of a Geisha
                                                Also deserving: Walk the Line

Achievement in Visual Effects: King Kong

Adapted Screenplay: Brokeback Mountain
                                  Also deserving: Capote and Munich

Original Screenplay: Crash
                                Also deserving: Syriana

It's been a great year at the movies!--bj

The official 2006 Academy Award Winners can be found at oscars.org.

We are moving the Academy Awards information and favorite movies of 2005 up to the top of the homepage during the Academy Awards season so that we can reflect on the very best of 2005. Luckily for us, movies don't ever have to go out of season any more because of VHS and DVD's and repertory screenings at theaters, which ensure we can choose just about any movie to watch that is still in existence and has made it to a public format. The prescreening ticket pickup and free pass information is still here, just a little bit farther down the homepage. Remember: The festival season has already begun for 2006 (Sundance).

Betty Jane's Academy Award Nominations Picks:

What a grand year 2005 has been for movies--chock full of wonderful films worth remembering!

Best Picture:

Memoirs of a Geisha
Brokeback Mountain
Munich
Crash
Cinderella Man

Others of Note:

The Constant Gardener
Walk the Line
Good Night, and Good Luck
The New World
A History of Violence
Capote
King Kong
Pride and Prejudice

Best Actress:

Gwynneth Paltrow, Proof
Felicity Huffman, Transamerica
Ziyi Zhang, Memoirs of a Geisha
Reese Witherspoon, Walk the Line
Judi Dench, Mrs. Henderson Presents

Also of Note:

Charlize Theron, North Country
Joan Allen, The Upside of Anger
Q'orianka Kilcher, The New World
Natasha Richardson, The White Countess
Keira Knightley, Pride and Prejudice
Renee Zellweger, Cinderella Man

Best Actor:

Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Capote
Russell Crowe, Cinderella Man
David Strathairn, Good Night, and Good Luck
Eric Bana, Munich
Heath Ledger, Brokeback Mountain

Also of Note:

Ralph Fiennes, The Constant Gardener
Terence Howard, Hustle & Flow
Viggo Mortensen, A History of Violence
Jeff Daniels, The Squid and the Whale
Kevin Costner, The Upside of Anger
Joaquin Phoenix, Walk the Line
Anthony Hopkins, The World's Fastest Indian
Tommy Lee Jones, The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
Cillian Murphy, Breakfast on Pluto

Best Supporting Actress:

Gong Li, Memoirs of a Geisha
Rachel Weisz, The Constant Gardener
Amy Adams, Junebug
Maria Bello, A History of Violence
Catherine Keener, Capote

Also of Note:

Thankie Newton, Crash
Laura Linney, The Squid and the Whale
Brenda Blethyn, Pride and Prejudice
Michelle Williams, Brokeback Mountain
Shirley MacLaine, In Her Shoes
Taraji Henson, Hustle and Flow
Diane Keaton, The Family Stone
Tilda Swink, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Best Supporting Actor:

Paul Giamatti, Cinderella Man
Jake Gyllenhaal, Brokeback Mountain
Terence Howard, Crash
Matt Dillon, Crash
George Clooney, Suriana

Also of Note:

William Hurt, A History of Violence
Donald Sutherland, Pride & Prejudice
Frank Langella, Good Night, and Good Luck
Richard Jenkins, North Country
Ed Harris, A History of Violence
Don Cheadle, Crash
Bob Hoskins, Mrs. Henderson Presents
Barry Pepper, The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
Matthew Broderick, The Producers

Best Director:

Ang Lee, Brokeback Mountain
Paul Haggis, Crash
Rob Marshall, Memoirs of a Geisha
Steven Spielberg, Munich
George Clooney, Good Night, and Good Luck

Also of Note:

Peter Jackson, King Kong
Ron Howard, Cinderella Man
Terrence Malick, The New World
Fernando Meirelles, The Constant Gardner
Bennett Miller, Capote
Stephen Frears, Mrs. Henderson Presents
James Mangold, Walk the Line
David Cronenberg, A History of Violence
Stephen Gaghan, Syriana

Best Adapted Screenplay:

Memoirs of a Geisha
Munich
Brokeback Mountain
The Constant Gardener
Capote

Also of Note:

A History of Violence
North Country
King Kong
Syriana
Walk the Line
Jarhead
Pride and Prejudice

Best Original Screenplay:

Crash
Cinderella Man
Good Night, and Good Luck
The Squid and the Whale
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada

Also of Note:

Me and You and Everyone We Know
Broken Flowers
Hustle and Flow
Mrs. Henderson Presents
Syriana
The Upside of Anger
The White Countess
Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

Best Foreign Film:

Kong Fu Hustle
Paradise Now
2046
Fateless
Best of Youth

Also of Note:

L'Enfant
Tony Takitani
Dear Frankie
Nine Lives
Joyeux Noel
Tbilisi-Tbilisi
Tsotsi

Note: Not all of the Best Foreign Films on my list were still in the running for an Academy Award at this time.

Best Animated Films:

Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Howl's Moving Castle
Corpse Bride/Robots

Best Documentary Films:

March of the Penguins
Murderball
Darwin's Nightmare

Also of Note:

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room
Rize
Mad Hot Ballroom
Favela Rising
39 Pounds of Love
The Boys of Baraka

Best Visual Effects:

King Kong
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Also of Note:

Star Wars: Episode III--The Revenge of the Sith
War of the Worlds
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Batman Begins

Best Musical Score:

John Williams, Memoirs of a Geisha

(Now to go see what the Academy thought this morning.:-)--bj

The official 2006 Academy Award Nominations are found at oscars.org.

Joe's Academy Award Nominations Pics:

Best Picture -- 

Brokeback Mountain
Capote
Crash
Good Night, and Good Luck
Walk The Line

Best Actor --

Philip Seymour Hoffman
Joaquin Phoenix
Heath Ledger
David Strathairn
Russell Crowe

Best Actress --

Reese Witherspoon
Felicity Huffman
Charlize Theron
Joan Allen
Keira Knightley

Best Supporting Actor --

Paul Giamatti
Jake Gyllenhaal
Matt Dillon
George Clooney
William Hurt

Best Supporting Actress --

Rachel Weisz
Maria Bello
Amy Adams
Michelle Williams
Catherine Keener

Best Original Screenplay --

Crash
Good Night, and Good Luck
The Squid and the Whale
Hustle and Flow
Me and You and Everyone We Know

Best Adapted Screenplay --

Brokeback Mountain
Capote
The Constant Gardener
A History of Violence
Syriana

Best Director --

Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain)
Bennett Miller (Capote)
George Clooney (Goodnight, and Good Luck)
James Mangold (Walk the Line)
Paul Haggis (Crash)

Bonus:
Best Foreign Film--

L'Enfant (The Child)
Fateless
Joyeux Noël
The Cave of the Yellow Dog
Paradise Now

SOME RECENT TOP PICKS

(Still out there) Hustle and Flow, Pride and Prejudice, Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit, Memoirs of a Geisha, Brokeback Mountain, Munich, King Kong, Good Night, and Good Luck, Capote, Walk the Line, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Syriana, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.

Some other favorite films not to be missed (DVD lives! and VHS also, for now): A History of Violence (in March), Proof, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Sin City, An Unfinished Life, The Interpreter, War of the Worlds, Deep Blue (2003), Walk on Water (2004), Crash, Innocent Voices (2004), Everything is Illuminated, March of the Penguins, Cinderella Man, The Parrots of Telegraph Hill, Rize, Batman Begins, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Saving Face, Unleashed, The Constant Gardner, Murderball, Mad Hot Ballroom, Grizzly Man, Howl's Moving Castle, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl in 3D (a movie where kids talk to the characters on the screen while the movie is going on (i.e., really identify with), Robots, Kong Fu Hustle, and Corpse Bride. More to come. What were your favorites this year? Email us at bookies@gte.net.

Joe's Top 10 USA Films of 2005 (as of 12-27-2005):

1) Capote Director Bennett Miller

2005 - USA - 115 min. - Feature, Color 

2) Brokeback Mountain    Director  Ang Lee 
2005 - USA - 134 min. - Feature, Color 

3) A Love Song For Bobby Long    Director  Shainee
Gabel 
2004 - USA - 119 min. - Feature, Color 

4) Mysterious Skin   Director  Gregg Araki 
2004 - USA - 99 min. - Feature, Color 

5) Broken Flowers    Director  Jim Jarmusch 
2005 - USA - 107 min. - Feature, Color 

6) The Ballad of Jack & Rose   Director  Rebecca
Miller 
2004 - USA - 111 min. - Feature, Color

7) Cinderella Man   Director  Ron Howard 
2005 - USA - 144 min. - Feature, Color 

8) The Squid and the Whale   Director  Noah Baumbach 
2005 - USA - 88 min. - Feature, Color 

9) The Assassination of Richard Nixon  Director  Niels
Mueller 
2004 - USA - 95 min. - Feature, Color 

10) Jarhead   Director  Sam Mendes 
2005 - USA - 123 min. - Feature, Color

Joe's Top 10 Foreign Films of 2005 (as of 12-27-2005):

1) 2046    
Director  Wong Kar-Wai 
2004 - China / Italy / France / Hong Kong - 123 min. -
Feature, Color 

2) Paradise Now    Director  Hany Abu-Assad 
2005 - Netherlands / Israel / Germany / France - 91
min. - Feature, Color 

3) Don't Move    Director  Sergio Castellitto 
2004 - Italy - 119 min. - Feature, Color 

4) Dear Frankie    Director  Shona Auerbach 
2004 - UK - 102 min. - Feature, Color 

5) Saraband     Director  Ingmar Bergman 
2003 - Sweden - 107 min. - Feature, Color 

6) Tony Takitani   Director  Jun Ichikawa 
2004 - Japan - 75 min. - Feature, Color 

7) Notre Musique    Director  Jean-Luc Godard 
2004 - Switzerland / France - 80 min. - Feature, Color

8) Nina's Tragedies   Director  Savi Gabizon 
2003 - Israel - 110 min. - Feature, Color

9) Head-On    Director  Fatih Akin 
2004 - Germany - 122 min. - Feature, Color 

10) Kung Fu Hustle   Director  Stephen Chow 
2004 - China / Hong Kong - 99 min. - Feature, Color

R E M E M B E R I N G S O M E O F T H E Y E A R ' S T O P M O V I E S :

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe:

After the movie: A solid 4.0 for this Christmas treat, a magical event well deserving of the glowing reviews it should garner. C.S. Lewis's beloved novel has been brought to life for all ages using a perfect combination of real people and computer generated characters. The four children are fresh faces: Georgie Henley as Lucy Pevensie, Skandar Keynes as Edmund, William Moseley as Peter, and Anna Popplewell as Susan, and they do a fine job. Jim Broadbent plays Professor Kirke. Tilda Swink makes the perfect glaring, icy White Witch. The great lion Aslan, voiced by Liam Neeson, shows us what great computer generation can do--you almost prefer Aslan to the real thing (but I know they used a real lion in there somewhere). James McAvoy, as Mr. Tumnus, the Thorn, will steal your heart. The film is about loyalty, friendship, and goodness. It reminds me of one of my all-time favorites: The NeverEnding Story.--bj

Murderball:

(Angelika Newsletter) SYNOPSIS:
Featuring fierce rivalry, stopwatch suspense, and larger-than- life personalities, MURDERBALL, Winner of the Documentary Audience Award and a Special Jury Prize for Editing at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival, is a film about tough, highly competitive rugby players. Quadriplegic rugby players. Whether by car wreck, fist fight, gun shot, or rogue bacteria, these men were forced to live life sitting down. In their own version of the full-contact sport, they smash the hell out of each other in custom-made gladiator-like wheelchairs. And no, they don't wear helmets. From the gyms of middle America to the Olympic arena in Athens, Greece, MURDERBALL tells the story of a group of world-class athletes unlike any ever shown on screen. In addition to smashing chairs, it will smash every stereotype you ever had about "gimps" and "cripples." It is a film about family, revenge, honor, sex (yes, they can) and the triumph of love over loss. But most of all, it is a film about standing up, even after your spirit - and your spine - has been crushed. (Rated R; 86 min.) --from Angelika Newsletter

After the Movie: ****. The synopsis above from the Angelika pretty much covers it. I gained a new understanding and much respect for these guys and what they have accomplished. One of them defined quadriplegic as having some form of diminished use in each of their four extremities. The team consists of 12 players. Depending upon where the spinal cord was damaged, the quadriplegic has more or less physical control. In the game they are "handicapped" by their level of injury and assigned a certain number of points. Each team is allowed to have only a certain number of total points. The Paralympic Team USA has a coach, Mark Zupan, a "wild man" from Austin. Team Canada also has a coach, Joe Soares, a "defector" from Team USA. Their rivalry every four years at the World Paralympics provides the main conflict in the film. It's a film applicable to anyone dealing with any type of injury that makes you change your game plan. It will provide hope and guidance to let you continue on and move ahead. Go to www.quadrugby.com for more information.-bj

Cinderella Man:

After the Movie: **** "Cinderella Man" should definitely be nominated for an Academy Award, as should Russell Crowe for best actor and Reenee Zellweger and Paul Giamatti for supporting roles. Craig Bierko also makes a good villain. Russell Crowe plays James J. Craddock, a hero for the common man during the depression. Each look and tiny movement reveal multitudes about his character. Because of the unavailability of other work, Craddock is forced to choose boxing as the only means to provide what he wants for his family. As he responded when asked what he is fighting for, he is fighting for milk. He is good and kind and strong and principled. He will not condone his son stealing a loaf of bread to eat, but he will box for it because those risking their lives by boxing are adults willing to accept the price. Russell gives a marvelous performance surrounded by a remarkable team that supports him all the way. The cinematography is beautiful and appropriate. The only flaw I found was the jarring effect of too much surrounding volume during the boxing matches. It was enough to make me counscious of the volume going up, instead of feeling the effects intended of being very much a part of the crowd and at ringside.-bj

Crash:

After the Movie: **** I liked "Crash," but you might want to try approaching it this way. It is not an in-depth character study of these people, although the deft writing gives you the impression that these people are actual people with very full lives. What you have instead is a broader representation of a problem and its various parts, causes, and its future if left unaddressed. The problem is ignorance. We've spent a lot of time and energy on how people from different ethnic backgrounds are different, but far too little time and energy has been spent on how we are similar. Therefore, we are ignorant of our great similarities and we tend to fill in our picture with stereotypes. What we don't know we tend to fear. Fear manifests itself as anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to violence.

Now back to the movie. Writer and Director Paul Haggis gives us characters who are imperfect. Some are prejudiced or racist, knowingly or unknowingly. Some make false assumptions based on stereotypes or what they have been taught growing up. Some of these assumptions lead quickly to fear, anger and attempted murder. The effects of feeling prolonged stereotypical treatment also tend to deaden normal communication, and bad things happen because normal helpful responses do not occur to clear the air. Some are publicly unprejudiced, but privately, perhaps unconsciously racist. One has only the slightest dawning inkling that she might have been mistaken in one of her assumptions and still has no idea of the enormous pain she has been inflicting on others. "Crash" was named because in New York City people don't have much personal contact (probably because of the number of people, which causes people to maintain any kind of personal space between them and other people that they can get and because they are always under time pressures that leave them little time to stop or even slow down to talk with others); in fact, one of the only ways left to get this contact is to crash into each other. Of course "Crash" also refers to the car crash in the film which ties most of the characters together. This movie is meant to start deeper discussion about the many faces, some broad and others subtle, of prejudice and racism--before we all end up in terrible crashes. The movie implies they are already happening.-bj.

2/17/2006 - After seeing "Crash" once again months later: What hit home to me this time was that everyone needs everyone else's help to make it through.--bj

March of the Penguins:

After the Movie: ***** Extraordinary! In my opinion, hands down the best documentary of the year. And the dedication and effort it took to make this documentary, braving the 60-degree-below temperatures, should be the topic of another documentary as well. We scheduled a children's movie party to see it (actually a family party because some of the parents came too) and everyone from 3 to 60-and-over loved it. It left me with the same favorable reaction I had when seeing one of my earliest-viewed documentaries as a young teen (I came before the Sesame Street generation and there were no documentaries to watch on television or at theaters): The Living Desert--totally swept up and carried away. One of the teens captured it when she said: "It had everything a good movie should have--I laughed and I cried. It made me happy and it made me sad." Morgan Freeman's narration was so necessary to present this story of the life cycle of the penguins. He had just the right words and tone of voice to reassure us when the penguins faced hard times, and he made us quickly transition to and enjoy the good times. The cinematography is superb; you won't be able to forget the marching mass of male penguins, rotating in and out of the center to stay alive by sharing the warmth generated in the middle of the pack or the lovely mating rituals of the penguin couple. The story of the emperor penguins, which delights each child in school once he/she learns about them continues to capture the children's hearts when the children of all ages watch the emperor penguins' story come to life on the screen. (It was also a film that spread like wildfire through word of mouth and didn't depend solely on the media for its success.) My thanks to everyone involved with the making of this film.--bj

Special Event:

FESTIVAL OF INDIAN CINEMA at SMU

Thursday, March 23 - Sunday, March 26

http://people.smu.edu/iff/

Special Event:

BLACK CINEMATHEQUE DALLAS &

South Dallas Cultural Center

Invite you to

10^th Annual Black Women’s Film Festival

Looking For Mr. Right or Mr. Right Now: Black Women and Relationships

New York filmmaker Jaydee will travel to Dallas to discuss

her dating rituals and filmmaking

One More Try by Jaydee

After years of disappointment, Adrienne, finally finds Mr. Right in JC. Although destiny brings them together, Kathy (JC’s fiancée) seems to stand in their way, or so they think.

Closure by Jaydee

Jess is an attractive, progressive, normal woman in her 30’s, but her dating experiences have been far from that. Join her on ten of those "dates from hell’ in this self-affirming, hilarious, urban comedy.

Oxtails - by Jacqueline McKinley

"Oxtails” is a comedy about the power of "Roots/Santeria" when added to food. "Roots" are spells put on a man to either trap them into a commitment or punishment. Xavier wants to avoid eating his girlfriend's food due to fear that she will put "roots" on him. While hanging out at the local bar, his friends lend support to his fear or give a more rational view of the myth of "roots." This is a comedy for anyone who believes in love with a little added help. "Oxtails" redefines the old adage, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach

Please bring your personal or cousin mattie's daddy's peoples "love spell or potion" to share with those of us who are romantically challenged.

When: Friday, March 24, 2006 7:30 PM $5.00@ the door

Where?Magnolia Lounge

(inside Fair Park, Grand Street entry, between the African American Museum & Old Mill Inn)

214-426-1683 or 214-939-2787

Special Event:

BLACK CINEMATHEQUE DALLAS &

South Dallas Cultural Center

10th Annual Black Women's Film Festival

Looking for Mr. Right or Mr. Right Now:

Black Women and Relationships

Friday, March 17, 2006, 7:30PM@ Erykah Badu’s Black Forest Theater

1920 MLK Blvd, South Dallas, Texas $5.00 at the door

Saturday, March 18, 2006, 12:30 Noon @ Emerald City Bar & Grill 2532 MLK Blvd., South Dallas, Texas The Lunching and Loving Special includes lunch and three films, yes 3 films-- $12.00 for cold plate lunch $15.00 for hot lunch.

Reservations required 214-426-1683.

Friday, March 24, 2006, 7:30 PM Magnolia Lounge in Fair Park between the African American Museum and the Old Mill Inn. $5.00 at the door

THE CALL

It is time to move from rhetoric to reality. We must work to restore and relearn our African traditions, so we can STOP looking for love in all the wrong places.

We must identify and embrace our traditions that will empower us to receive and give the righteous love that we want and deserve.

Our daughters and sons are looking to us for guidance and wisdom. We must possess it in order to teach it!

Join us for ten powerful and sensuous films that tell all of our love stories – self-love, momma love, babydaddylove, community love,

child love, revolutionary love

and yes looking for love!

Tribute to Ms. Rosa Park and Ms. Coretta Scott-King and

Dr. Endesha Ida Mae Holland

Bring eva body -- women, men, youth and elders!!!

For information the public should call 214-426-1683 or 214-939-2787.

Black Cinematheque is dedicated to bringing these stories to our community, our children and youth, giving us a mirror, so we can CELEBRATE OUR BEAUTIFUL BOLD SELVES and see clearly the full-range of challenges facing Black females in Dallas and in every part of the world.

Louie, Louie: A Portrait in Parkinson's

a film by Cynthia Salzman Mondell

http://www.mediaprojects.org

A poignant story of one man's determination to remain independent, while his family copes with the profound responsibilities associated with caregiving.

Sunday, March 12th at 2pm
Aaron Family Jewish Community Center
7900 Northhaven Road
Dallas, TX 75230
Admission: $5 donation at the door
for information: 214-369-8373

KDFW Fox 4's Rochelle Brown will moderate a panel on the Issues of Caregiving following the screening.

Panelists Include:

Richard B. Dewey, MD
Director, Clinical Center for Movement Disorders,
The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center of Dallas
Sue Reed, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker, Jewish Family Service
Caroline Kay, RN
Administrator, Professional Caretakers
Cynthia Salzman Mondell
Filmmaker, Media Projects, Inc.
Jean M. Jansen, RN, BS
Professional Relations Manager,
Visiting Nurse Association of Texas

http://www.dallasairamerica.org/wintersoldier/main.htm

<>Dallas Air America Radio groups , Code Pink Ft. Worth , FunAsia and KXEB 910 am are pleased to present a very special event on Friday the 20th of January 2006. We will screen the film Winter Soldier and following the 90 minute film we will have a special presentation and discussion led by one of the veterans featured in the film, Scott Camil. <>

Chronicling the extraordinary Winter Soldier Investigation conducted by Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW) in Detroit during the winter of 1971, Winterfilm Collective shot footage of more than 125 Vietnam veterans (including a very young John Kerry) that gave eyewitness testimony to war crimes and atrocities they either participated in or witnessed. Virtually unreported by the media, WINTER SOLDIER is the only record of this historic turning point in American history. Shown at the Cannes and Berlin Film Festivals and lauded throughout Europe. Thirty-five years later, the veterans' courage in testifying and their desire to prevent further atrocities and regain their own humanity makes WINTER SOLDIER an unforgettable experience. The recent abuses of prisoners of Abu Ghraib, and in Afghanistan and at Guantanamo have sometimes been reported as unprecedented. The voices of the veterans in Winter Soldier attest that they were not.

Winter Soldier is an amazingly relevant film, not only because it details what American wars of “liberation” actually mean for the people being “liberated,” also because it gives us insight into the experiences of soldiers fighting in Iraq today.

Scott Camil is described in a recent Washington Post newspaper article- Camil has become one of the film's most eloquent witnesses regarding the most shameful acts perpetrated on Vietnamese civilians by American forces -- acts that were either tacitly or explicitly considered standard operating procedure -- and the deep costs of those policies to soldiers in general and to him personally.

A Special Treat in Store for Children This Weekend:

The 22nd Annual KidFilm Festival at the Dallas Angelika


On January 21 and 22, 2006, the USA Film Festival will present the 22nd annual KidFilm, the oldest and largest children’s film festival in the United States.  Film and video are our most accessible art forms (and one of our most valuable teaching/learning tools), and KidFilm gives audiences of all ages an important opportunity to see (and discuss) great films together!

The USA Film Festival invites you to The 22nd Annual Kid Film Festival
Saturday, January 21st & Sunday, January 22nd
at the Angelika Film Center Dallas

Tickets are $3 per program for children and adults ($2.50 for USA Film Festival members and their families). Tickets for all programs are available at the Angelika Film Center upstairs lobby sales table beginning at noon each day for that day’s shows only. For additional information, please call the USA Film Festival at 214.821.FILM.

Films for Kids and Adults of all ages, including: 
BAMBI II
A BEAR NAMED WINNIE
WONDER DOGS
BAILEY’S BILLIONS
THE NAKED BROTHERS BAND
RETURN TO FRAGGLE ROCK
AKEELAH AND THE BEE
WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
An Animation Extravaganza
CURIOUS GEORGE
NANNY MCPHEE

(Angelika Newsletter)

(To get the complete schedule with times, go to usafilmfestival.com and click on the kidfilm icon.-bj)

Opera and the Movies

	TDO continues FREE Film and Lecture Series! A mention of the opera doesn't usually bring movies to mind. But then again, movies and opera are linked (more often than you might think) through the medium of music. The Dallas Opera and Angelika Film Centers invite you to explore that link by attending our very first Film and Lecture Series. After an entertaining showing of the BBC production of "Flashmob: The Opera," the Film and Lecture Series continues with "Raging Bull," Monday, Oct. 24th at The Shops at Legacy in Plano and Tuesday, Oct. 25th at Mockingbird Station in Dallas. Both showings begin at 7:00 pm. "Raging Bull" features music from Cavalleria rusticana, the first production of the 2005-06 Season at The Dallas Opera. The Film and Lecture Series also includes: "Moulin Rouge," (Dec. 5 in Plano/Dec. 6 in Dallas at 7:00 pm) which includes Jaques Offenbach's famous "Can-Can". Offenbach is the man behind The Tales of Hoffmann, and this film contains excerpts from several of his delightful operettas. "Amadeus," (Feb. 6 in Plano/Feb. 7 in Dallas at 7:00 pm) which includes portions of The Magic Flute, just in time to begin the celebration of Mozart's 250th birthday year! "The Secret Lives of Dentists," (April 17 in Plano/April 18 in Dallas at 7:00 pm), - among the most ruthlessly comic. (Ty Burr, The Boston Globe) movies about the perils of family life, with connections to our 50th Anniversary Season.

E X T R A T I C K E T S

Special Announcement: Our members donate their extra tickets to many of the screenings. If you can't go to a movie screening ticket pickup yourself, you can still check the extra-ticket-to-movie screening listing to see if any extra tickets are still available.

Upcoming movie prescreening ticket pickups are updated by each Friday, but some short notice ticket pickups and screenings do take place during the week, so it pays to check the site frequently to see if anything new has been posted. Be sure to check out the Prescreenings Section on the site menu before you go if you are doing this for the first time.

Extra tickets still available from ticket pickups are updated on this site by each Sunday for the upcoming screenings we know about.
Email us if you are interested in any of the above prescreening passes at bookies@gte.net. Use "Movie Prescreening" in the subject line. You can find more information about these movies at IMDb.com, the International Movie Database. You do not have to be a member of North Texas Mensa to go to ticket pickups or to ask for tickets.

As of April 17, we have passes for Silent Hill and The Sentinel. We also have email passes for American Dreams.

As of March 23, we have free email passes for a prescreening for Lonesome Jim at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, April 4 at the Angelika Dallas Film Center. Contact bookies@gte.net for email pass.

As of March 23, Deep Ellum Film Festival will have a free prescreening at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, March 29 of The Devil and Daniel Johnston. Theater location will be provided at time of RSVP. RSVP to gloria@def2.org

As of March 14, we have passes for She's the Man and Find Me Guilty. We also have email passes for Joyeux Noel at 7:30 p.m. at the Dallas Angelika on Thursday, March 16, and for Tsotsi, Don't Come Knocking.

As of March 11, we have passes for She's the Man and Find Me Guilty. Also, note the special announcement above for a screening of Louie, Louie: A Portrait of Parkinson's on Sunday, March 6.

As of March 3, we have passes for The Shaggy Dog on March 6. Contact bookies@gte.net.

As of February 21, all passes for Tristram Shandy we had are gone.

As of February 12, we have passes for Eight Below on February 13 and Tristram Shandy on February 22.

As of January 27, we have passes for The World's Fastest Indian. See below under Screenings for email pass to The 3 Burials of Melquiades Estrada.

As of January 19, we have passes for Annapolis.

As of January 18, we have passes for Annapolis and Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World.

As of January 16, we have passes for Annapolis, Underworld Evolution, and Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World.

As of December 26, we have passes for Match Point on Thursday, December 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Angelika Dallas.

As of December 18, we have passes for Munich on Monday, December 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Magnolia.

As of December 17, we have passes for Casanova on Monday, December 19.

As of December 11, we have passes for The Family Stone on Wednesday, December 14.

As of December 4, we have passes available for The Producers on Wednesday, December 7.

As of December 1, we no longer have passes left for Syriana.

As of November 26, we have passes for Syriana on December 5 and Aeon Flux on December 1.

As of November 8, we have passes for Derailed 11/10.

As of November 6, we have passes for Derailed 11/10, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 11/8, and Zathura 11/7.

As of October 19, we have passes for "Stay" at Cinemark 17 on October 20, "Prime" at AMC Valler View on October 20, email passes to "Legend of Zorro" at Cinemark Legacy on October 20 and email passes to Raging Bull at the Angelika Plano on October 24 and Angelika Dallas on October 25.

As of October 9, we have passes for "The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio" on Monday, 10/10, "Elizabethtown" on Tuesday, 10/11, and "Good Night, and Good Luck" on Wednesday, 10/12.

As of September 26, we have passes to "Oliver Twist" on Tuesday, 9/27, "Serenity" on Tuesday, 9/27, "Dreamer" on Thursday, 9/29, "Thumbsucker" on Thursday, 9/29.

As of September 23, we have email passes to "In Her Shoes" on September 28.

As of September 23, we have email passes to "Everything is Illuminated," but you must RSVP to the screening email address by Friday, September 23. (See prescreening email under prescreenings below.)

As of September 19, we have email passes to "Proof" and "In Her Shoes."

As of September 8, we have tickets available for "Just Like Heaven" at 7:30 pm on Tuesday September 13 at AMC Valley View.

As of Sunday, August 14, we have tickets available for the prescreening of The Cave, Asylum, Red Eye, Supercross the Movie, The 40 Year Old Virgin, The Thing About My Folks, and Junebug.

As of Sunday, July 24, we have tickets available for the prescreening of "Stealth" at 7:30 p.m. on July 28 at Loews Keystone Park at the SW corner of Central and Spring Valley.

As of Sunday, July 3, we have tickets available for the prescreening of "Dark Water" from the author of "The Ring," starring Jennifer Connelly at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, at Loews Cityplace in the NE corner of Central (75) and Haskell.

As of Monday, June 6, go to http://www.weddingcrashersmovie.com/janeandlg/ to get a ticket printed for a prescreening of "Wedding Crashers" on Thursday, July 7.

See prescreenings below for details about these movies and also for information about other special events going on this week and in the near future.
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Prescreenings and Special Events by Date: (Before going to pick up any tickets or going to a prescreening, please read the information in the Free Screening section of this web page, information like when to really show up. It's different from the ticket giveaway time posted). To find out more about a particular movie, check out IMDb.com, the International Movie Database.

P-R-E-S-C-R-E-E-N-I-N-G-S

If you can't make the pickup time, call the pickup location; they often have tickets even a day or two later.

Monday, June 12
Lake House. Free prescreening AMC Northpark 15 at 7:30 pm. Passes may be picked up at Castle Gap Jewelery, 8300 Preston Road Suite 500 (south of Northwest Highway at Wentwood) Friday, June 2 between 11am and 3pm.

Monday, June 5
The Omen. Free prescreening at Cinemark 17 at 11:59pm. Passes may be picked up after 12:00pm on Saturday, May 27 at Puff N Stuff 4815 Columbia Ave. (between Prairie and Fitzhugh) Dallas (214) 827-4500.

Thursday, June 1
An Inconvenient Truth. Free prescreening at the Angelika Film Center in Plano at 7:30 pm. Pick up passes at Richardson Bike Mart, 1451 W. Campbell Rd. SE corner of Coit and Campbell on Saturday, May 27 at 1:00pm.

Thursday, May 18
Water. Free prescreening at 7:30 pm at The Dallas Museum of Art, Horchow Auditoriun. Passes may be picked up at Urban Dog Coffee, 2720 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas (214) 219-5511 on Saturday, May 13 at 2:00 pm.

Wednesday, May 17
Over the Hedge. Free prescreening at 7:30 at Tinseltown Plano. Passes may be picked up after 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 13, at COMIC BOOK CRAZE, 3112 N. Jupiter Suite 315 (NE Corner of Jupiter & Beltline) (on Beltline between Subway and CD Warehouse, Garland, TX 75044 (972) 907-8400. They often have passes after the pickup date, call before going.

Thursday, May 4
The Promise. Free prescreening at 7:00pm at the Angelika Film Center, Dallas. Passes may be picked up at 4:00pm at The Windmill Lounge, 5320 Maple Ave, Dallas (214) 443 7818 at 4:00 pm Saturday, April 29.

Tuesday, April 25
Stick It. Free prescreening at 7:30 p.m. at AMC Valley View (Valley View Mall). Passes may be picked up after 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 20 at Comic Book Craze, 3112 N. Jupiter Suite 315 (NE Corner of Jupiter & Beltline) (on Beltline between Subway and CD Warehouse, Garland, TX 75044, (972) 414-8100.

Thursday, April 20
Silent Hill. Free Prescreening at 8:00pm at Rave Hickory Creek 16 at 8380 S. Stemmons Freeway. Passes may be picked up at Fast City Cycle, 2717 E. Beltline, Carrollton (corner of Beltline and Ventura) at 12:00 pm Saturday April 15.

Thursday, April 20
The Sentinel. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at Loews Keystone. Passes may be picked up after 12:00pm on Saturday, April 15 at Puff N Stuff 4815 Columbia Ave. (between Prairie and Fitzhugh) Dallas (214) 827-4500.

Tuesday, April 18
American Dreamz. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at the Angelika Dallas. Trade email for ticket at the ANGELIKA FILM CENTER CAFÉ anytime after 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2006. Contact bookies@gte.net for email.

Tuesday, April 4
Lonesome Jim. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at Angelika Dallas. Contact bookies@gte.net for email pass.

Thursday, March 30
Slither. Free Prescreening at 9:00 pm at Loews Keystone. Passes may be picked up after 12:00pm on Saturday, March 25 at Puff N Stuff 4815 Columbia Ave. (between Prairie and Fitzhugh) Dallas (214) 827-4500.

Wednesday, March 29
Take the Lead. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at Cinemark Tinseltown Plano. Pick up passes at Dance With Me 2165 W. Park Blvd. (NW corner of Park and Custer) on Friday March 24 between 12 and 10 and on Saturday, March 25 between 12 and 2.

Wednesday, March 29
The Devil and Daniel Johnston. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm by Deep Ellum Film Festival. Theater location will be provided at time of RSVP. RSVP to gloria@def2.org

Wednesday, March 29
Brick. Stop by ZEUS COMICS, 3878 Oaklawn Ave., Suite 1003, (214) 219-TOYS, on Saturday, March 24th after 12 noon to get a complimentary pass to BRICK. The pass is good for two people, is limited to one per person and you must be 17 or older. No infants allowed to this screening. The screening is on Wednesday, March 29th.

Tuesday, March 28
Slither.
2viewmovies.com:

You and a guest are invited to a

SPECIAL SCREENING of

"SLITHER"

at 7:30 PM on TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2006 at

LOEWS (AMC) CITYPLACE

2600 Haskell Ave (at Central EXPY).

You may pick up ONE pass (good for two)

( Since it is R rated, no children will be given a pass. )

on Saturday, March 25th

"AFTER 2:00 PM"

at COMIC BOOK CRAZE

3112 N. Jupiter, Suite #315
Garland, TX 75044
(972)-414-8100

Thursday, March 16
She's the Man. A modern interpretation of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night." Very funny. NightFree Prescreening at 7:30 pm at Loews/AMC Cityplace. Passes may be picked up after 2:00 pm on Friday, March 10, at COMIC BOOK CRAZE, 3112 N. Jupiter Suite 315 (NE Corner of Jupiter & Beltline) (on Beltline between Subway and CD Warehouse, Garland, TX 75044 (972) 907-8400. They often have passes after the pickup date, call before going. Also passes may be picked up at Pokey O's, 3034 Mockingbird on Saturday, March 11 between 2 and 4 pm.

Thursday, March 16
Find Me Guilty. A Sidney Lumet film starring Vin Diesel. Need we say more. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at Loews Keystone. Pick up passes at Urban Dog Coffee, 2720 Oak Lawn Ave. (214) 219-5511 on Saturday, March 11 between 2 and 4 pm.

Wednesday, March 15
The Zodiac. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at Loews Keystone. Pick up passes at Hollywood 5&10, 3621 Parry Ave. (214) 827-1680 on Saturday, March 11 between 3 and 5 pm. Update: Tickets were still available Monday afternoon. They have variable hours.

Tuesday, March 14
Tsotsi. (Winner of the 20006 Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.) Free Prescreening at 7:30 p.m.at the Angelika Film Center and Café - PLANO 7205 Bishop Road, Suite E6 Plano, TX 75024. For email pass, contact bookies@gte.net.

Monday, March 13
V For Vendetta. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at Cinemark Tinseltown Plano. Passes may be picked up after 12:00pm on Saturday, March 11 at Puff N Stuff 4815 Columbia Ave. (between Prairie and Fitzhugh) Dallas (214) 827-4500.

Tuesday, March 7
Failure to Launch. Free Prescreening. Passes may be picked up at Zeus Comics Turtle Creek Village, 3878 Oaklawn Ave, Suite 100E
Dallas, TX 75219 (214) 219-TOYS. February 23rd: All passes at Zeus are gone. Go to herorealm.com and select hrEvents for more information about the movie.

Monday, March 6
The Shaggy Dog. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at AMC Valley View. Passes may be picked up after 1:00 pm on Friday, March 3, at COMIC BOOK CRAZE, 3112 N. Jupiter Suite 315 (NE Corner of Jupiter & Beltline) (on Beltline between Subway and CD Warehouse, Garland, TX 75044 (972) 907-8400. They often have passes after the pickup date, call before going.

Wednesday, February 28
Night Watch. Free Prescreening passes available from noon on Tuesday, February 21 at Titan Comics 3701 W. Northwest Highway (at Marsh Ln, NW corner) Suite 125 Dallas, TX 75220 (214) 350-4420. Call for time and location of screening. Go to herorealm.com and select hrEvents for more information about the movie. They often have passes after the pickup date, call before going.

After the Movie: **** Review coming.

Wednesday, February 22
Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story. Free Prescreening at 7:00 pm (NOTE: early time) at Dallas Angelika. Passes may be picked up at Zeus Comics Turtle Creek Village, 3878 Oaklawn Ave, Suite 100E Dallas, TX 75219 (214) 219-TOYS. They still had passes at 7:30 pm on Saturday, February 11.

After the Movie: **** Review coming.

Monday, February 13
Eight Below. Free Prescreening. Passes may be picked up at Zeus Comics Turtle Creek Village, 3878 Oaklawn Ave, Suite 100E
Dallas, TX 75219 (214) 219-TOYS. They still had passes at noon on Friday, February 10.

See review on February 1's listing.

Tuesday, February 7
Rising from the Rails.
Please join Black Cinematheque Dallas in supporting this locally produced film.

After the Movie: **** Review coming.

Thursday, February 2
When a Stranger Calls. Free Prescreening at 7:30 PM at Cinemark 17. Passes may be picked up after 12:00pm on Saturday, January 28 at Puff N Stuff 4815 Columbia Ave. (between Prairie and Fitzhugh) Dallas (214) 827-4500.

Wednesday, February 1
Eight Below. (Disney film) Free Prescreening at 7:30 PM at Cinemark 17. Passes may be picked up after 1:00 pm on Friday, January 27, at COMIC BOOK CRAZE, 3112 N. Jupiter Suite 315 (NE Corner of Jupiter & Beltline) (on Beltline between Subway and CD Warehouse, Garland, TX 75044) (972) 907-8400.

After the Movie: ***1/2 (**** if you're a kid) Review coming soon.

Tuesday, January 31
The 3 Burials of Melquiades Estrada. Free Prescreening at the Plano Angelika Film Center, which is located at The Shops at Legacy 7205 Bishop Road Plano, TX 75024. Email passes are available at http://www.wrr101.com/movies.shtml

Tuesday, January 31
The World's Fastest Indian. (Stars Anthony Hopkins and Diane Ladd.) Free Screening passes available from noon on Tuesday, January 24 atTitan Comics 3701 W. Northwest Highway (at Marsh Ln, NW corner) Suite 125 Dallas, TX 75220 (214) 350-4420. Call for time and location of screening. Go to herorealm.com and select hrEvents for more information about the movie.

Monday, January 23
Annapolis. Free Screening at 7:30pm at AMC Valley View. Passes may be picked up after 1:00 pm on Friday, December 13, at COMIC BOOK CRAZE, 3112 N. Jupiter Suite 315 (NE Corner of Jupiter & Beltline) (on Beltline between Subway and CD Warehouse, Garland, TX 75044 (972) 907-8400.

Thursday, January 19
Underworld Evolution. Free Screening at 7:30 pm at Loews Keystone. Pick up passes at Hollywood 5 and 10 3621 Parry Ave. Exposition Park (between 1st and Exposition across from Fair Park) (214) 827-1680 at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 14. (A few still available on January 18.)

After the Movie: **** Review coming.

Wednesday, January 18
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World. Free Prescreening at 7:00 pm at the Angelika on Mockingbird. Passes can be picked up after 12:00pm on Saturday, January 14 at Puff N Stuff 4815 Columbia Ave. (between Prairie and Fitzhugh) Dallas (214) 827-4500. (A few still available on January 18.)

After the Movie: *** Review coming.

Wednesday, January 4
Glory Road. Free Screening at 7:30 pm at the Studio Movie Grill in Dallas on Beltline. Passes may be picked up after 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 3, at COMIC BOOK CRAZE, 3112 N. Jupiter Suite 315 (NE Corner of Jupiter & Beltline) (on Beltline between Subway and CD Warehouse, Garland, TX 75044 (972) 907-8400. Sorry for the short notice, but we just got this information for the movie tomorrow. Sometimes the passes are available a day or two later at the pickup site; it never hurts to give them a call to see if they have any left. Comic Book Craze opens at 12 during the week and will close today and tomorrow at 6 pm. Go to IMDB.com for everthing you might want to know up front about movies (search by title). IMDB says for the plot: In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship. (I think someone told me that it's by the same people who did Remember the Titans.)

After the Movie: **** Review coming.

Thursday, December 29
Match Point. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at the Angelika on Mockingbird. Passes can be picked up after 1:00 PM on Friday, December 23, at COMIC BOOK CRAZE, 3112 N. Jupiter Suite 315 (NE Corner of Jupiter & Beltline) (on Beltline between Subway and CD Warehouse, Garland, TX 75044 (972) 907-8400. (Hint: If after the pickup time, give them a call to see if any passes are left.)

After the Movie: ***

Tuesday, December 20
The Producers. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at Loews Keystone. Pick up passes at The Palm Restaurant, 701 Ross Ave. Dallas 75202 (214) 698-0470 (NE corner of Ross and Market) on Monday, December 19 from 11:00 am - 10 pm and on Tuesday, December 20 from 11 am - 5 pm. (I would call to see if they still had tickets left if you are going after Monday at 11:00 am.)

Monday, December 19
Casanova. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at Loews Cityplace. Pick up passes at Sugarless Delite, 1389 W. Campbell Rd (SE corner of Coit and Campbell) Richardson (972) 644-2000 on Saturday, December 17 at 10:00 am.

Monday, December 19
The Ringer. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at Loews Keystone. Pick up passes at White Rock Coffee, 10105 E Northwest Hwy (west of Easton between Thurgood and Golden) (214) 341-4774 on Saturday December 17 at 3:00 pm.

Wednesday, December 14
The Family Stone. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at Loews Keystone. Pick up passes at Ella Bleu 3000 Blackburn St.Ste 130, Dallas (between Central and McKinney on north side of street) (214) 559-2322 on Saturday, December 10 at 1:00pm.

Tuesday, December 6
THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Free Prescreening at 7:30 PM at the Cinemark 17. Passes can be picked up after 1:00 PM nn Friday, December 2, 2005 at: COMIC BOOK CRAZE, 3112 N. Jupiter Suite 315 (NE Corner of Jupiter & Beltline) Garland, TX 75044 (972) 907-8400.

After the Movie: **** See review at top of home page.

Monday, December 5
Syriana. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at Cinemark Tinseltown, Plano. Pick up passes at Skylight Wireless 6205 Coit Road, (north of Spring Creek) Plano, (972) 867-7600 at 12:00 noon Saturday, November 26.

After the Movie: **** Review coming.

Thursday, December 1
Aeon Flux. Free Prescreening at 10:00 pm at Cinemark 17. Pick up passes on Friday, November 25 at 12:00 noon at Zeus Comics, Turtle Creek Village, 3878 Oaklawn Ave, Suite 100E Dallas, TX 75219 (between Blackburn and Irving Ave.), phone (214) 219-TOYS. Also, pickup free passes at Titan Comics, 3701 W. NW Highway ( at Marsh Ln.) on Saturday, November 26 at 12:00 noon. You must bring the picture of the EYE on page 44 of the Nov 24 Dallas Observer to trade for a pass at Titan.

After the Movie: ***

Tuesday, November 29
First Descent. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at Loews Keystone. Pick up passes at Doug and Lynda's Ski Shop 227 E. Louisiana, (at Tennessee St, east of Hwy 75) in McKinney, phone (972) 562-5743), after 10:00 am on Saturday, November 26.

Thursday, November 17
The Producers. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at the Angelika on Mockingbird. Exchange email for pass at the Angelika Café anytime after 6:00
pm Monday, November 14th. Contact bookies@gte.net for email to exchange.

Thursday, November 17
Walk The Line. Free Prescreening at 7:30 PM at Loews Cityplace. Pass pickup is Saturday, November 12 at 1:00 PM at Quik Drop,
7517 Campbell Road, Suite 602, (west of Coit) Dallas 75248, phone (972)818-7845

After the Movie: ***1/2. Review coming.

Tuesday, November 15
Bee Season. Free Prescreening at 7:30 PM at the Inwood. Pass pickup is Saturday, November 12 at 2:00 PM at Windmill Lounge,
5320 Maple Avenue, (between Inwood anf Motor St.) Dallas 75235, phone (214)443-7818.

Thursday, November 10
Derailed. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at AMC Valley View. Pick up passes at Eurasia Thai and Asian Cuisine, 5635 Alpha Rd. between Montfort and Preston (972) 960-1313 on Saturday, November 5 at 12:00 pm.

Tuesday, November 8
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at Loews Keystone. Pick up passes at Orbit Drop, 2410 McKinney Ave. between Maple and Fairmount (214) 220-2828 on Saturday, November 5 at 12:00 pm.

After the Movie: ****

Monday, November 7
Get Rich or Die Trying. Free Prescreening at Loews Keystone. Pick up passes at Skylight Wireless 6205 Coit Rd, Plano north of Spring Creek Pkwy. (972) 867-7600 on Saturday November 7 at 12:00 pm.

Monday, November 7
Zathura. Free Prescreening at 7:00 pm at Loews Keystone. For email pass, contact bookies@gte.net.

Tuesday, November 1
Shopgirl. Free Prescreening at 7:30 PM at Lowes Cityplace. Pass pickup is Saturday, October 29 at 2:00 PM at Gachet Coffee Lounge, 1804 Lower Greenville Ave., Dallas 75206, phone (214) 887-8095.

For more information about this film, go to its IMDb page.

Thursday, October 20
Stay. Free Prescreening at 7:30 PM at Cinemark 17. Pass pickup is Sunday, October 16 at 1:00 PM at Murray Street Coffee Shop, 103 Murray Street, Dallas 75226, phone (214) 655-2808

Tuesday, October 18
Dreamer. Free Prescreening at 7:30 PM at Studio Movie Grill. Pass pickup is Saturday, October 15 at 1:30 PM at Zuzu's, 4140 Abram's Road at Mockingbird Lane, Dallas 75214, phone (214) 828-2231

Tuesday, October 18
Doom. Free Prescreening at 7:30 PM at Loews Keystone. Pass pickup is at Saturday, October 15 at 12:00 noon at Game Wyze, 3825 Spring Creek, Plano 75023, phone (972) 612-4133 and at Zeus Comics, Turtle Creek Village, 3878 Oaklawn Ave, Suite 100E, Dallas, TX 75219.

Wednesday, October 12
Good Night, and Good Luck. Free Prescreening at 7:30 PM at the Magnolia. Pass pickup is Friday, October 7 at 2:00 PM at Metropolitan Cafe, 2030 Main Street (between Harwood and Pearl), Dallas 75201, phone (214) 741-2233.

After the Movie: ****

Tuesday, October 11
Elizabethtown. Free Prescreening at 7:30 PM at Cinemark 17. Pass pickup is Friday, October 7 at 1:00 PM at Camille's Sidewalk Cafe, 1700 Pacific Avenue at Ervay #C101, Dallas 75201, phone (214) 855-0727.

After the Movie: ****

Monday, October 10
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio. Free Prescreening at 7:30 PM at the Dallas Angelika. Pass pickup is Saturday, October 8 at 12:00 noon at Sugarless DeLite,1389 W. Campbell Road east of Coit, Richardson 75080, phone (972) 644-2000.

Thursday, October 6
Innocent Voices. Free Pree Screening at 7:30 pm at the Angelika Plano. Pick up passes at Lady of America Plano, 4020 Hedgcoxe Road Suite 700, west of Coit Rd. (972) 312-1482 on Saturday, October 1 between 11:00am and 1:00pm.

After the Movie: **** Review coming.

Thursday, October 6
Everything is Illuminated. Free Preescreening 7:30 pm at Angelika on Mockingbird. Pickup passes at the Windmill Lounge, 5320 Maple Ave. (214) 443-7818

After the Movie: **** See September 27.

Wednesday, October 5
Domino. Free Prescreening at 7:30 at Loews Cityplace. Pick up passes at Joe Willy's, 7033 Greenville Ave at Park Ln. (214) 691-8930 on Saturday October 1 from 2:00 to 4 pm.

Tuesday, October 4
Waiting. Free Prescreening at 7:30pm at AMC Valley View. Pick up pass at Scott Discount Liquor, 969 Lamar St north of I30 on Saturday, October 1, at 12:00 pm.

Tuesday. October 4
Two For The Money. Free Prescreening at 8:00 pm at Loews Keystone. Pick up passes at Page Call Wireless , 1433 S. Beltline Rd. (972) 288-3708 on Saturday October 1 at 12:00pm.

Tuesday, October 4
The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Free Preescreening at 7:30 pm at Loews Cityplace. Pick up passes at Tart, Inc. at 5219 W. Lovers Lane Suite B just west of Inwood on Saturday October 1 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

After the Movie: **** Review coming.

Thursday, September 29
Dreamer. Free Prescreening at 7:30pm at AMC Valley View. For email pass contact bookies@gte.net.

Thursday, September 29
Thumbsucker. Free Prescreening at 7:30 at Angelika Plano. For email pass contact bookies@gte.net.

Wednesday, September 28
In Her Shoes. Free Prescreening at 7:30 at Cinemark 17 at Webb Chapel and LBJ. For email pass contact bookies@gte.net.
by Friday, September 23.

Tuesday, September 27
SERENITY. Free Prescreening at 7:30 at Loews Keystone. Stop by ZEUS COMICS at Turtle Creek Village 3878 Oaklawn Ave, Suite 100E Dallas, TX 75219 (between Blackburn and Irving Ave.) (214) 219-TOYS on Saturday, September 24th after 12 noon to get a complimentary pass.

History and Review by Brigette Anderson

Here's how it was...

In the fall of 2002, Fox Network introduced Firefly, an offbeat series by Joss Whedon, the creator of the cult hits Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. It combined two seemingly disparate genres: western and science fiction. It is set 500 years in the future after the human race has left Earth because it "got used up" and moved to a new star system. In the wake of a massive civil war which pitted the Independents against the central Alliance, it centers on the adventures of a ragtag group of people (many of whom fought on the losing Independent side of the war) living aboard a ship called Serenity.

The series was presented to the public in a way that, I can only assume, was designed to see it fail. It was placed at 8/7 central on Friday (known as the "slot of death" to TV insiders). The original pilot, which sets up the characters and introduces the world, was not shown first (it was actually shown last). The episodes of this heavily serial show were shown out of order. The show was frequently preempted by sporting events. They were given almost no advertising.

Not too surprisingly, Firefly was cancelled in December of 2002 after only 11of the 14 episodes had been aired. Normally, that would be the end of the story.   Each season, cancelled TV shows go away and are never heard from again. But something kind of wonderful happened with Firefly. The people who DID watch it (among whom I proudly count myself a member), fell in love with it. They didn't want to let it go. Fans joined together and even purchased an ad in Variety, begging Fox for the life of the show.

The executives at Fox chose to ignore the pleas. Fortunately, Joss Whedon was among those who did not want to let the show go. He threw his soul into an effort to save Firefly, shopping it to other networks only to be rejected. Finally, toward the end of 2003 after constant urging from fans (who had taken to calling themselves "Browncoats" after the Independents who remain defiant even in the face of defeat), Fox decided to release a DVD box set, which included the three unseen episodes.

Fan response to the set was immediate and dramatic. Sales SOARED, prompting some executives at Universal Pictures to take a look at Fox's abandoned property.   Eventually, this led to Universal signing a deal to llicense Firefly for a feature motion picture to be written and directed by Joss Whedon. Thus was born Serenity (opening nationwide on September 30th)!

The review:

In Serenity, Joss Whedon has created a sci-fi tour de force. It is a truly marvelous movie; one that reminds you what science fiction filmmaking can and should be.   It combines comedy, drama, action, and emotion into a seamless whole that pulls you into another world that feels real and leaves you wanting more. It is a brilliant testament to the power of fandom and a two-hour emotional roller-coaster ride with few equals.

I freely admit, I am a fan of Firefly, but I've talked to folks who were unfamiliar or only passingly familiar with the series who saw screenings and they "got it" too. I think that's really the key here, do you "GET IT". If you do, you can see the brilliance that Joss and the cast have created. If not, you'll probably find something to whine about. But isn't that true of so very many truly brilliant pieces of art.

The acting in this movie is absolutely superb. Watching, you get a real sense of the tight knit nature of the cast. These people genuinely like working together. They like the characters they portray have formed a sort of family. And speaking of the characters, every character comes through as a complex human being who makes both good and bad decisions which affect their own lives as well as the lives of those around them. These are NOT cardboard cutouts that simply move against a beautiful backdrop. They have a reality... a history about them that gives them a weight that transcends most films.

In summation, this is an exceptional piece of filmmaking, a worthy big screen debut for Joss, and a new life for a series which should have had a long and fruitful television run. My rating, an unreserved and whole hearted 10/10.

Tuesday, September 27
Everything is Illuminated. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at Angelika on Mockingbird. For email pass contact bookies@gte.net. Read email pass carefully as you must RSVP to address shown by Friday, September 23.

After the Movie: ****

Tuesday, September 27
Oliver Twist. Free Prescreening at Angelika on Mockingbird. Pick up a pass at the Angelika on Friday, September 23 in exchange for a
canned food donation for The Tarrant Area Food Bank.

Monday, September 26
Green Street Hooligans. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at Loews Cityplace. Passes are available ar Goodfella's Pizza, 3010 Gaston Ave. (between Oak and Hall) (214)828-9448 on Saturday, September 24 at 2:00 pm.

Tuesday September 20
Proof. Free Prescreening at 7:30 at Angelika on Mockingbird. For email pass contact bookies@gte.net. Read email carefully, you must RSVP to address shown.

After the Movie: **** Review coming.

Tuesday, September 13
Just Like Heaven. Free Prescreening. at 7:30 pm at AMC Valley View. Pick up passes at Noon Tuesday, September 6 at Comic Book Craze, 3112 N.Jupiter RD Suite #315, Garland, TX 75044, (972) 414-8100.

Monday, September 12
A Streetcar Named Desire. The Angelika Film Center of Dallas is proud to present a screening of the classic 1951 film to benefit the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. A $10 (per person) minimum donation to the American Red Cross is required for admission. 100% of ticket proceeds will go to the American Red Cross for hurricane relief.

"A Streetcar Named Desire" is the story of Blanche DuBois, a fragile and faded Southern Belle on a desperate prowl for someplace in the world to call her own. Considered shocking and controversial in its day, the film won four Oscars including Best Actress (Vivien Leigh) and Best Supporting Actor and Actress (Karl Malden and Kim Hunter).

The film has become a classic and is included on the American Film Institute’s list of 100 Greatest American Films.

Thursday, September 8, 2005
TWO FOR THE MONEY. Free Prescreening at the Magnolia. Tickets available at the Magnolia box office anytime after 12 noon on Tuesday, September 6th, 2005. Bring this email and exchange for a ticket (admit two) while supplies last. Tickets limited and are first-come, first served. Request email to exchange for pass from bookies@gte.net.

Thursday, September 1
The Dreamer. Free preescreening at 7:30pm at the Cinemark 17 (635 and Webb Chapel). For email pass, contact bookies@gte.net.

Kurt Russell ("Miracle," upcoming "Sky High"), Dakota Fanning ("War of the Worlds," "Man on Fire") and Kris Kristofferson ("Lone Star") star in a drama about a father who, for the love of his daughter, sacrifices almost everything to save the life of an injured racehorse and bring the promising filly back to her former glory.

Ben Crane (Kurt Russell) was once a great horseman, whose gifts as a trainer were now being wasted on making other men’s fortunes. Soñador—called Sonya—was a great horse whose promising future on the racetrack was suddenly cut short by a career-ending broken leg. Considered as good as dead to her owner, who also happens to be Ben’s boss, Sonya is given to Ben as severance pay, along with his walking papers. Now, it will take the unwavering faith and determination of Ben’s young daughter, Cale (Dakota Fanning), to bring these two damaged souls together in a quest for a seemingly impossible goal: to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

Kristofferson stars as Ben Crane’s father whose strained relationship with his son is bridged by their mutual hopes for Sonya. The main cast also includes Oscar® nominee Elisabeth Shue ("Leaving Las Vegas"), David Morse ("The Green Mile"), Freddy Rodriguez (HBO’s "Six Feet Under"), Luis Guzmán ("Traffic") and Oded Fehr ("The Mummy").

Thursday, September 1
The Baxter. Free Prescreening at the L:andmark Magnolia at 7:30 pm. For email pass, contact bookies@gte.net.

Starring:
Michael Showalter, Elizabeth Banks, Michelle Williams, Peter Dinklage, Justin
Theroux, Michael Ian Black and Paul Rudd

Synopsis:
What's a "Baxter?" According to Elliott Sherman's grandmother, a "Baxter" is a
guy who never gets the girl. And Elliott certainly qualifies. An obsessive-
compulsive accountant prone to wrong moves, Elliot could very well miss out on
his perfect match as he pursues the blonde bombshell who will never love him
but who just might marry him.

Tuesday, August 30
The Greatest Game Ever Played. Free Prescreening AMC Valley View. For email pass, contact bookies@gte.net.

Thursday, August 25
The Brothers Grimm. Free Prescreening at the Prestonwood Studio Movie Grill.. Pass pickup is Saturday, August 20th at 10:00am at Lone Star Comics, 511 E. Abrams at Mockingbird (NE corner) (next to Card & Party Factory), (214)-823-0934.

Wednesday, August 24
The Cave. Free Prescreening at Loews Keystone Park. A new pass pickup will be on Saturday, August 20th at Larry Morgan Music at 510 S. Garland Ave near Forest Ln. (SE corner). Previous pass pickup was Saturday, August 13th after 12 noon at TITAN COMICS 3701 W. Northwest Highway (at Marsh Lane, NW corner, Suite 125, Dallas, TX 75220, (214) 350-4420..

Wednesday, August 17
Asylum. Free Prescreening at 7:30 PM at the Magnolia. Pass pickup is Saturday, August 13 at 12:00 noon at Fat Ted's Bar & Grill, 2713 Commerce Street (and Clodus) in Deep Ellum, Dallas 75226, phone (214) 747-8337.

After the Movie: **** Review coming.

Wednesday, August 17
Red Eye. Free Prescreening at 11:59 PM at the Prestonwood Studio Movie Grill. Pass pickup is Saturday, August 13 at 3:00 PM at Buffalo Exchange, 3424 Greenville Avenue, (at McCommas), Dallas 75206, phone (214) 826-7544.

Tuesday, August 16
Supercross The Movie. Free Prescreening at 7:30 PM at the Prestonwood Studio Movie Grill. Pass pickup is Saturday, August 13 at 12:00 noon at Al Lamb's Dallas Honda, 9250 LBJ Freeway (on feeder, east of Greenville exit), Dallas 75243, phone (972) 238-7148.

Tuesday, August 16
The 40 Year-Old Virgin. Free Prescreening at 7:30 PM at Loews Cityplace. Pass pickup is on Saturday, August 13 at 2:00 PM at Hold Fast Tattoo, 2919 Greenville Avenue (actually Goodwin & Vanderbuilt), Dallas 75206, phone (214) 887-1471.

Thursday, April 11
THE EDUKATORS. SPECIAL ADVANCE SCREENING. at 7:00pm at Angelika Film Center Dallas, Mockingbird Station, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane. Contact bookies@gte.net for email pass.

Monday, August 8
Grizzly Man. Free prescreening at 7:30 PM at the Magnolia. Pass pickup is Saturday, August 6 at 12:00 noon at Jamba Juice, 5923
Greenville Avenue, on the west side of street directly north of Lovers Lane, Dallas 75206, phone (214) 363-6461.

A devastating and heart-wrenching take on grizzly bear activists Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard, who were killed in October of 2003 while living among grizzlies in Alaska

From Eye Weekly
GRIZZLY MAN

Dir Werner Herzog. 100 min. Apr 23, 1:30pm; Apr 29, 7pm. Bloor Cinema.

An examination of the life and death of Timothy Treadwell, the self-styled defender of Alaska's grizzly bears, Herzog's latest bundles together the director's favourite themes -- obsessive behaviour, the camera's ability to capture accidental moments of beauty and revelation, and mankind's contentious relationship with the natural world -- to staggering effect. Besides interviews and stentorian narration by Herzog, Grizzly Man consists of excerpts from the 100 hours of footage Treadwell collected in the five summers before one of his beloved bears killed him and his girlfriend Amie Huguenard in 2003. What emerges is an indelible portrait of a damaged man who refused to see the dangers in a place that gave him so much solace. JA

Year	Result	Award	Category/Recipient(s)
Sundance Film Festival
2005	Won	Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize	Werner Herzog (director)
2005	Nominated	Grand Jury Prize	World Cinema - Documentary Werner Herzog

After the Movie: **** Review coming.

Thurday, August 4
Red Eye. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at Cinemark 17, 11819 Webb Chapel, Dallas. Contact bookies@gte.net for free email pass.

Wednesday. August 3
Broken Flowers. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at the Magnolia Theater at the corner of Lemmon and Cole in Dallas. Pass pickup is on Saturday, June 30 at 11:00 am at Taco Del Mar in the West End at 1001 Ross Ave. #124, Dallas. (near Ross and Griffin)

Tuesday, August 2
My Date With Drew. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm at Cinemark 17. Pass pickup is on Saturday, July 30 at 1:00 pm at Hooter's at 5005 Beltline in Addison. (near corner of Beltline and Quorum)

Monday, August 1
The Chumscrubber. Free Prescreening at 7:30 pm the Magnolia Theater at the corner of Lemmon and Cole in Dallas. Pass pickup is on Saturday, July 30 at 12:00 noon at Canine Commissary at 3614 Greenville, Dallas. (corner of Greenville and Martel)

Thursday, July 28
Stealth.   Free prescreening at 7:30 p.m. at Loews Keystone (SW corner of Central (75) and Spring Valley. Pass pickup at noon on Saturday, July 23, at Lone Star Comics, 511 E. Abrams at Mockingbird (NE corner) (next to Card & Party Factory), (214)-823-0934.

For more information about this film, go to its IMDb page.

After the Movie: ***

Wednesday, July 20
The Island. Free Screening at 7:30 pm at Loews Keystone. Four passes available. Contact bookies@gte.net

For more information about this film, go to its IMDb page.

Tuesday, July 19
Murderball. Free Screening at 7:30 pm at the Angelika Film Center on Mockingbird. See June 3 review.   Mark Zupan will be interviewed on KERA radio today (July 19) at noon, and he will be in attendance for a Q&A after the screening. Three passes available, contact bookies@gte.net.

After the Movie: ****See our review after the Friday, June 3rd screening.

Tuesday, July 13
The Island. Free Screening Stop by Titan Comics 3701 W. Northwest Highway (at Marsh Ln, NW corner) Suite 125 Dallas, TX 75220 214.350.4420 on Wednesday, July 6th after 12 noon to get a free pass

Monday, July 11
Wedding Crashers. Free Screening.   Pass pickup is Tuesday, July 5th after 12 noon at Zeus Comics, Turtle Creek Village, 3878 Oaklawn Ave, Suite 100E, Dallas, TX 75219, 214.219.TOYS. The pass is good for two people and is limited to one per person. As of 11:31 a.m., Tuesday, July 6 tickest were still available. Be sure to call before going.

Thursday, July 7
Fantastic Four. Free Screening at 7:30 PM at UA Galaxy. Pass pickup is Saturday, July 2 at 12:00 noon at Lone Star Comics, 6465 East
Mockingbird Lane, near Card & Party Factory, Dallas 75214, phone (214) 823-0934 and at Zeus Comics, Turtle Creek Village, 3878 Oaklawn Ave, Suite 100E, Dallas, TX 75219. Tickets still available at Zeus Comics Turtle Creek Village 3878 Oaklawn Ave, Suite 100E Dallas, TX 75219, 214.219.TOYS (call before going).

After the Movie: **** Review coming.

Thursday, July 7
Wedding Crashers. Free screening at 7:00 p.m. at the Cinemark 17 at Josey and Forest, just south of LBJ. Go to http://www.weddingcrashersmovie.com/janeandlg/ to get a ticket printed. Rated R.

For more information about this film, go to its IMDb page.

Tuesday, July 5
Dark Water. Free Screening at 7:30 PM at Loews Cityplace. Pass pickup on Saturday, July 2 at 5:30 PM at Home Bar, 5627 Dyer Street,
Dallas 75206, and pass pickup on Tuesday June 28 at noon at The Comic Asylum, 4750 N. Jupiter Rd. Suite 112, Garland, TX 75044 (972) 414-7760.

After the Movie: ***1/2. Review coming.

Thursday, June 30
You and Me and Everyone We Know. Free screening at 7:30 p.m. at the Angelika Film Center Dallas in Mockingbird Station in the northeast corner of Central (75) and Mockingbird Lane. Rated R. Email us for a pass. See screening on June 23 for description.

After the Movie: ****

Tuesday, June 28
March of the Penguins. Free Screening at 7:00 PM at the Magnolia. The movie website address is www.marchofthepenguins.com. The pass pickup, while supplies last, begins Saturday, June 25 at 11:00 AM at Sugarless DeLite, 1389 W. Campbell Road, Richardson 75080, phone (972)644-2000.

Amazing, beautiful looking film, 14 June 2005

Author: Jeff Beachnau (beachna9@msu.edu) from Bridgman, Michigan

For more information about this film, go to its IMDb page.

After the movie: ***** Extraordinary! Review coming.

Thursday, June 23
You and Me and Everyone We Know. Free screening at 7:30 p.m. at the Angelika Film Center Dallas in Mockingbird Station in the northeast corner of Central (75) and Mockingbird Lane. Rated R. Email us for a pass.

Me and You and Everyone We Know is a poetic and penetrating observation of how people struggle to connect with one another in an isolating and contemporary world. Christine Jesperson is a lonely artist and "Eldercab" driver who uses her fantastical artistic visions to draw her aspirations and objects of desire closer to her. Richard Swersey (John Hawkes), a newly single shoe salesman and father of two boys, is prepared for amazing things to happen. But when he meets the captivating Christine, he panics. Life is not so oblique for Richard's seven-year-old Robby, who is having a risquÈ internet romance with a stranger, and his fourteen-year-old brother Peter who becomes the guinea pig for neighborhood girls--practicing for their future of romance and marriage.

In July's modern world, the mundane is transcendent and everyday people become radiant characters who speak their innermost thoughts, act on secret impulses, and experience truthful human moments that at times approach the surreal. They seek togetherness through tortured routes and find redemption in small moments that connect them to someone else on earth. --from Angelika Newsletter

After the Movie: **** Review coming.

Thursday, June 16
Bewitched. The Addison Studio Movie Grill is pleased to offer a limited number of passes to a Special Girls' Night Out with Julie from the New Morning Mix featuring "Bewitched" at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, June 16. Pick up the passes at the Addison Studio Movie Grill at 11:00 a.m. (come early), Wednesday,June 15 at the Addison Studio Movie Grill, 5405 Belt Line Rd. in Addison (972) 991-6684. It is located on the NW corner of Belt Line and Prestonwood--between the Dallas North Tollway and Preston.

After the Movie: **1/2. Ultra-light. Movies should have more substance than the TV show they are made from, and certainly not less. Disappointing.

Tuesday, June 14
The Perfect Man. (Hilary Duff and Heather Locklear) Free prescreening at 7:30 p.m. at Loews Keystone. The movie website address is www.theperfectmanmovie.com. The pass pickup location starting Monday, 6/13, while they last, is Movie Trading Company (SW corner of Greenville and Southwestern), 5809 Greenville Avenue, Dallas 75206, phone (214)361-8287. Call before going to make sure they haven't run out.)Rated PG.

For more information about this film, go to its IMDb page.

 
Tuesday, June 14
Howl's Moving Castle. (Directed by Hayao Miyazaki of "Mononoke" and "Spirited Away.")  Free prescreening at 7:30 p.m. at the Magnolia. (See Prescreening section for directions to the Magnolia Theater.) The movie website address is disney.go.com/disneypictures/castle. The pass pickup, while supplies last, begins Saturday, June 11 at 12:00 noon at Titan Comics, 3701 W. Northwest Highway Suite 125, NW corner of Northwest Highway and Marsh, in Dallas, phone (214) 350-4420. Rated PG

For more information about this film, go to its IMDb page.

After the Movie:  **** Review coming.

Tuesday, June 7
Up for Grabs. Free Screening at 7:30 p.m. at the Angelika Film Center Dallas in Mockingbird Station in the northeast corner of Central (75) and Mockingbird Lane.

ABOUT THE FILM
Website: http://www.upforgrabsmovie.com/

Michael Wranovics' UP FOR GRABS might have been considered the next can't-miss mockumentary, except it's all REAL. This bitingly funny picture exposes the custody fight that erupted over Barry Bonds' record-setting 73rd home run ball. From the embattled litigants who wouldn't settle, to the impassioned eyewitnesses and their contradictory accounts, to the bemused reporters who covered the bizarre case, Wranovics presents a rich cast of characters who prove that truth is funnier than fiction.

With all the farcical qualities of This is Spinal Tap or Best in Show, UP FOR GRABS invites us to laugh, and sometimes cringe, at the outrageous behavior of two grown men chasing down an elusive pot of gold. Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the Los Angeles Film Festival, UP FOR GRABS tells a tale of absurdity that will leave you muttering "only in America." --from Angelika Newsletter.

After the Movie: ***1/2  Review coming.

Tuesday, June 7
The Honeymooners. Free Screening at 7:30 PM at Loews Cityplace. The pass pickup will be Monday, June 6, at noon (come earlier), at The Ritz of Dallas, 3906 W. Camp Wisdom Road, Suite 110 (at the intersection of Camp Wisdom and Westmoreland between Haverty's and Coulters), Dallas 75237, phone number (972) 283-8829. Call to make sure that tickets are still available. (As of 5:16 pm on 5/6, passes were still available. They close today at 7 pm, but will be open tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. Rated PG-13.

For more information about this film, go to its IMDb page.

Monday, June 6
High Tension. Free Screening at 7:30 PM at AMC Valley View. The pass pickup, while supplies last, begins Saturday, June 4 at 12:00 noon at Candy Dandies, 1617 N. Central Expressway, Plano 75075, phone number (972) 665-0424.

Two worlds collide disastrously -- a rusted delivery van barrels through cornfields; meanwhile, Alex has brought her friend Marie to spend the weekend at her parents' country farmhouse to escape the hectic pace of Paris. Behind the van's wheel, the driver caresses ripped photos of young women; at the same time the girls get ready for bed dishing girly gossip. At the end of the road lies an isolated house, caught in the van's headlights; as the girls close their eyes, an intruder is about to turn their innocent dreams into a relentless and bloody nightmare.