The summer film season is kicking off this weekend with some great shows and the next couple weeks will give us all an opportunity to support local, independent and classic films.
Weekly Wrap-Up
5/27 to 6/2 – POM Wonderful Presents The Greatest Movie Ever Sold @ The Crescent Theater
Ever notice your favorite soda brand in the background of the summer’s hottest romantic comedy? Wonder why Carrie Bradshaw uses that specific kind of soap? In Morgan Spurlock’s new documentary, the creator of “Super Size Me” shifts his focus from fast food excess to the power of product placement. He asks a simple question: backed by the right brands, could a documentary reach the same marketing success as Hollywood’s latest blockbuster? Spurlock brings us along for the pitch, opening the conference room doors into the elusive world of marketing consumers are not supposed to see. This Sundance favorite challenges the absurd levels of product placement in our everyday lives, and Spurlock’s biting humor makes it all the more entertaining.
5/27 – Cinema Paradiso @ The Fairhope Film Series
A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village’s theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater’s projectionist.
Upcoming Events
Young Filmmaker’s Camp w/ Art Quest 2011 @ Space 301
Beginner Filmmakers’ Camp
June 20-24
July 18-22Advanced Filmmakers’ Camp
June 27-July 1
July 25-29
Tap into your creativity to develop your own film! Campers will investigate the art behind film-making: script writing, filming, editing, storyboard creation, and marketing. Have your final film product featured at the 2011 South Alabama Film Festival this fall!
Beginning filmmakers will make a group short film, less than five minutes. Advanced campers will have the chance to learn more in-depth skills and techniques, and work in smaller group or individual projects.
Ages 13-18 yrs old
$170 CLA members/ $190 non-members
9:00 am- 3:00 pm
One for the Books film series presented by SoALFF and Mobile Public Library
SoALFF Programming director and local filmmaker, Gideon C. Kennedy, introduces some of his favorite cinematic adaptations of literary works, showcasing forgotten film gems that hold up for modern audiences.
6/14 – The Americanization of Emily
7/12 – The Swimmer
9/13 – Our Man in Havana
All screenings will be @ 6:15 PM at Bernheim Hall in the Ben May Main Library.
6/18 – FILM PREMIERE THE NIGHT SHIFT @ The Crescent Theater
Locally-Produced Supernatural Adventure-Comedy focuses on cemetery night watchman, Rue Morgan, and his attempts to save the world from zombies, demons and werewolves, all while wooing his co-worker, Claire. Aiding Rue is his best friend, Herbie, a wise-cracking, limbless skelton. Described by pop-culture website titan Ain’t It Cool News as, “charming and fun,” and in other reviews as, “entertaining,” and “a definite ‘buy’,” The Night Shift promises a good time for the entire family.
One Showing Only!
6/18 @ 11 AM
Tickets $8