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July 22, 2005
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Film Club Newsletter - July 22, 2005
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1. Opening - STRYKER opens in Toronto!
2. Festivals & Events
3. Now Playing
4. Coming Soon
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1. Opening
a) STRYKER
Toronto - July 22nd
http://www.strykerthemovie.com/
Decade Distribution is proud to present the Canadian theatrical release of STRYKER, a film by Noam Gonick (HEY HAPPY). Following a triumphant screening in the director's hometown, STRYKER makes it's way to Toronto after screenings in San Francisco for the Frameline Film Festival, The First People's Festival in Montreal, and The Dreamspeakers Film Festival in Edmonton.
STRYKER is the story of a brutal turf war between two street gangs in Winnipeg's North End. Omar (Ryan Black), the mixed-blood leader of the ABS (aka: The Asian Bomb Squad), dominates the 'hood with his crew of Filipino enforcers. His nemesis, Mama Ceece (Deena Fontaine), is the girl-thug leader of the Indian Posse. She has just been released from jail and is determined to regain control of her neighborhood. STRYKER is Canadian slang for a prospective gang member. This film follows one Stryker (Kyle Henry), a 14-year-old Native arsonist from a northern reserve, whose arrival in the city serves as a catalyst in this fierce battle. The film was shot by Oscar-nominated cinematographer Ed Lachman (KIDS, FAR FROM HEAVEN).
The STRYKER soundtrack teems with the raw energy of the film and was produced by the award winning hip hop producer Hellnback. The soundtrack is available on Arbor Records.
Showtimes are Friday to Thursday, 3:45pm-7:30pm-9:55pm; Saturday/Sunday matinee at 1:05pm.
For more information please visit http://www.strykerthemovie.com.
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2. Festivals & Events
a) BRAKHAGE
Directed by Jim Shedden (2002)
Thursday, July 28th at 8:30 p.m.
Transit Gallery, 230 Locke Street South
Hamilton
905-522-1299
http://www.transitgallery.ca
"If you want to know what cinema is...it's Brakhage."
-P. Adam Sitney, Author of 'Visionary Film'
>From 1952 until his death in 2003, Stan Brakhage created almost 400 films. Working completely outside of the mainstream, he consistently redefined cinematic art.
BRAKHAGE, the documentary, juxtaposes archival footage spanning 35 years, as well as rare film excerpts and vintage and contemporary interviews with Brakhage, his friends, family, colleagues and critics.
On Brakhage's films...
"The onrushing imagery and the spatial conundrums it creates evoke not only Pollock but also the work of Frantz Kline, Willem De Kooning and even Mark Rothko - that is Pollock et al., at 24 frames per second."
-J. Hoberman, Village Voice
"...a film that will make viewers hungry and full. BRAKHAGE is satisfying:
cinematically beautiful, thoughtful and comprehensive."
-Emma Wunsch, Washington Free Press
Tickets are $6 in advance and $8 at the door.
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3. Now Playing
FILM CIRCUIT
Visit the website (http://www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/filmcircuit/index.html) to see which Canadian films are playing near you.
Here is a partial list of films that are playing across Canada, listed by title. You can also check out http://www.cinemaclock.com/ to see what other films may be playing in your town.
C.R.A.Z.Y.
QC
http://www.tribute.ca/synopsis.asp?m_id=10573
It's All Gone Pete Tong
BC, AB, MB, ON, NS
http://www.itsallgonepetetong.com/
Metallic Blues
ON
Sabah
AB, ON, QC
http://www.sabahthemovie.com
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4. Coming Soon
If you know of any upcoming film festivals or events happening across the country, please be sure to email the details to filmclub@thismagazine.ca.
a) Bailey's Billions
August 5th
http://www.dnightingale.com/ppuppy.html
b) 29e Le Festival des Films du Monde, Montreal
August 26 to September 5
http://www.ffm-montreal.org/en_index.html
c) 30th Annual Toronto International Film Festival
September 8th to September 17th, 2005
http://www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/
d) Niagara Motel
September 30th
e) Water
November 4th
f) 5th Whistler Film Festival
December 1st to December 4th, 2005
http://www.whistlerfilmfestival.com/
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ATTENTION Canadian Film Enthusiasts: Check out http://www.academy.ca or http://www.genieawards.ca for regular updates of Canadian film listings, and to get links to official film websites and distributor sites! Information will be updated on a weekly basis. Note that listings are subject to change at any time.
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Visit the award-winning Northern Stars® website, devoted to Canadian actors and actresses, directors and films: http://www.northernstars.ca/nowplaying_2.html.
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Please let us know about any other Canadian screenings going on anywhere and everywhere and we will do our best to include the details in our postings. These and other film industry events can be found in the Event Calendar at http://www.FilmType.com, as well as job postings, crew and casting calls, equipment trade, crew directory and other resources for the filmmaking community!
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Posted by annette FC at July 22, 2005 12:05 AM