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May 31, 2007
Film Club Newsletter - June, 2007
FILM CLUB -- June 2007
Dear Film Club members,
1st rule of Film Club: Tell everyone about Film Club. Please forward to your friends, family, acquaintances -- anyone you can think of. Show your support: check out some Canadian films.
Film Club Newsletter -- June 2007
1. Now playing
2. June releases/ events
3. Coming soon
1. Now Playing
a) Sharkwater
Across Canada, check local listings
Visually stunning doc exposes exploitation of shark populations in the marine reserves of Costa Rica, Cocos Island and the Galapagos Islands.
Directed by Rob Stewart
b) Away From Her
Across Canada, check local listings
Upon moving into a home for those afflicted with Alzheimer's disease, a woman forgets her husband of 50 years and develops feelings for another resident, leaving her husband heartbroken. Based on Alice Munro's short story "The Bear Came Over the Mountain."
Directed by Sarah Polley. Starring Julie Christie, Gordon Pinsent, Olympia Dukakis, Michael Murphy
c) Civic Duty
Across Canada, check local listings
An unemployed accountant becomes a paranoid cable news junkie and begins to suspect his neighbor (of Middle Eastern descent) of being a terrorist. Things get out of control when he takes his suspicions into his own hands.
Directed by Jeff Renfroe. Starring Peter Krause, Kari Matchett, Richard Schiff
2. June releases/ events
a) Love is Work
June 8 -- Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto
A drama following the relationships of five couples, touching on themes of love, money, sex, death, birth and fame.
Directed by Johnny Kalangis. Starring Fabrizio Filippo, Shauna MacDonald
b) Dreamspeakers Film Festival
June 4 - 9, Edmonton
Highlighting Aboriginal stories from around the world.
c) Nickel Independent Film Festival
June 19 - 23, St John's, NL
Screening independent short & feature films, documentaries and music videos.
d) Niagara Indie Filmfest
June 22 - 24, St. Catharines, Ont
A national artist-run competition showcasing Canadian short films & videos.
3. Coming soon
a) Comedia: Just For Laughs Comedy Film Festival
July 12 - 22, Montreal
Highlighting an international selection of comedy shorts, videos as well as Hollywood and international feature film premieres.
www.justepourrire.com/comedia / www.justforlaughs.com/comedia
Posted by annette FC at May 31, 2007 10:32 AM