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Woody Allen visits ROME

November 10, 2012

Woody Allen, nike air max flyknit who has seen a career resurrgence thanks to his Paris-set MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (nominated for 4 Academy Awards and taking home the prize for Best Orginal Screenplay), continues his trek through Europe with TO ROME WITH LOVE. adidas originals sale It features an all-star cast including Alec Baldwin, Jesse Eisenberg, Adidas Zx 850 Homme Ellen Page, Penelope Cruz and Greta Gerwig – not to metnion Oscar winning Italian Actor/Director Roberto Benigni making a return to the big screen after a 7 year absence.

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Opening Friday 2/10

November 9, 2012
CHICO & RITA An Academy Award Best Animated picture nominee which The Hollywood Reporter called â??a visually hypnotic, musically electric film.â? With the directors in New York for Q&As and a book signing in the cafe, CHICO & RITA is at the top of our weekend list. adidas stan smith femme Opens Friday at the Angelika New York, 3/16 at the Angelika Dallas, and 4/13 at the Angelika in Hawaii
A SEPARATION An Academy Award Best Foreign Language Film nominee that also snagged a nomination for Best Original Screenplay, this intense Iranian drama has impressed international critics and film festival audiences all year. air jordan 11 Now playing at the Angelika Dallas; opens Friday at the Angelika Plano and 3/2 at the Angelika in Hawaii
IN DARKNESS Another Oscar nominee! IN DARKNESS is â??a grimy alternative to SCHINDLERâ??S LISTâ? from Polish director Agnieszka Holland, focusing on the story of a petty crook who helps hide Jews from Nazi-occupiers. Opens Friday at the Angelika New York, 3/2 at the Angelika Plano, and 3/23 at the Angelika in Hawaii
RETURN Linda Cardellini (from Freaks and Geeks!) has been getting incredible reviews for her performance as a soldier struggling to re-assimilate into small town life after her tour in the Middle East. air jordan 7 Fellow small screen vets Michael Shannon (Boardwalk Empire) and John Slattery (Mad Men) costar, and Shannon and director Liza Johnson will be in New York Friday night for a Q&A.

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An interview with the man who brought HITCHCOCK back to the big screen

November 3, 2012

GOOD EVENING…

Fulfilling our wish that our favorite annual screening series, Hitchcocktober, never has to end, a new feature film about the Master of Suspense recently opened at the Angelikas Dallas and Plano. Adam with the Angelika Blog sat down with Stephen Rebello, author of the book Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho, to talk about the film adaptation of his book. timberland roll top One of the last men to interview Hitch in person, Rebello has a wealth of insight into one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Check it out: Hitchcock Interview with Writer Stephen Rebello from Angelika Film Center on Vimeo.

HITCHCOCK is a love story about one of the most influential filmmakers of the last century and a snapshot of the making of his most celebrated picture, PYSCHO. adidas jeremy scott Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren give stunning performances as Hitchcock and his wife and indispensable collaborator, Alma Reville, with Scarlett Johansson appearing as Janet Leigh, the ice–blonde starlet who portrayed the doomed motel patron in Hitch’s suspense masterpiece.

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THE GRADUATE returns to the big screen

November 2, 2012

Oscar-winner for director Mike Nichols (among seven nominations), Dustin Hoffmanâ??s star-making breakout role, with Simon & Garfunkelâ??s score starting a new trend in soundtrack music, THE GRADUATE is one of the most iconic and recognized (not to mention quotable) American films of the last century. timberland boots The prophetic word “plastics” has chilling resonance, while the screenplay’s skewering of our emphasis on appearances and social propriety is more relevant than ever. adidas tent sale The 1967 masterpiece returns to the big screen this week in celebration of its 45th anniversary.

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YOGAWOMAN filmmaker discusses her inspiring new doc

October 18, 2012

How did the ancient practice of yoga, designed in India thousands of years ago for men, become so relevant and increasingly popular in the lives of millions of American women? In intimate interviews with the worldâ??s leading experts, YOGAWOMAN explores this question with 50 women filmed over 2 years in 9 countries. Filmmaker Kate McIntyre Clere sat down with us for our own intimate conversation about this inspiring documentary and its message of peace and empowerment for the benefit of women everywhere.

Q: What inspired you to make this film?
A: We were interested why the ancient Indian practice of yoga designed for men thousands of years ago, had become so relevant and popular for women in todayâ??s society. How women teachers have become such role models for modern women. With 17 million American women doing yoga we wanted to uncover how and where yoga was being used and why so many women flocked to this activity. That it wasnâ??t only stressed and over scheduled city women finding peace and balance but also women in prisons, hospitals, shelters and slums were also finding strength and solace through yoga.

Q: What role has yoga played in your own life?
A: I started yoga in college in a small cold hall in the south of New Zealand. The teacher wore black leotards and was VERY serious. I was intrigued but not convinced! However over the last 30 years yoga has changed so much and yoga has traveled with me through so many aspects of my life as student, teacher, wife, mother and filmmaker. Yoga is not just happening when I roll out my mat but the techniques are carried throughout my day influencing each moment.

Q: What was the most surprising aspect of making this documentary?
A: Sitting at the kitchen table when we first created Yogawoman, we decided that we would only include women talking about women. So we traveled the world looking for women to tell their story about how yoga was working for them and their communities. However I had no idea about how powerful these women were going to be. Almost every day of filming I was blown away by the caliber of these strong authentic women. As I sat in the cinema for the first preview screening, I was totally blown away by the radical life-affirming quality of seeing these 50 women (only women) sharing about their lives on the big screen.

Q: Annette Bening narrates. How did she become involved?
A: It was very important for us to find an inspiring role model to narrate Yogawoman. We wanted someone who had a voice that would capture the spirit of how yoga can work for women. Annette Bening started yoga in acting school and has been using yoga as an effective tool in her life to this day. We knew she would be perfect when we found out she might be interested. Thank you Annette, your voice makes the film sing!

Q: The film follows several women around the world practicing yoga. How did you find them all?
A: Research, Research and Research â?? Then we began our shoot here in NYC filming at a Yoga conference, we filmed some of the top women yoga teachers from around the world at the conference. Meeting these women started our journey. We have found that when making a film like this we have to get out of the way and let the film start to tell its own story, So once we started meeting some of these women we would hear about other women doing amazing work as Yoga teachers. We would then go and film them and find out about others and so on. The challenge of course is to know who to include and who ends up on the cutting floor. Many women did not make the film. We do intend to release additional footage one day!!!

Q: We understand that you created this film with your husband and sister. Were there any benefits or challenges to working with people you are so close to?
A: Filmmaking is not for the faint hearted. After devoting the last 3 years to the film we have all been on an extraordinary journey that has required us to call upon all the rich techniques of yoga to bring us to this theatrical release! â??Remember to breatheâ? has been a popular saying for us on this film!

YOGAWOMAN opens Friday 10/19 at the Angelika New York. Join us opening weekend for a Q&A with Kate McIntyre Clere – tickets on sale now at angelikafilmcenter.com

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Rashida Jones and Will McCormack on CELESTE & JESSE FOREVER

August 17, 2012

Adam with the Angelika Blog sats down with writers/actors Rashida Jones and Will McCormack to discuss their new film CELESTE & JESSE FOREVER. They talk about being first-time writers and the arduous task of selling a script several times over and eventually finding a home with Sony Pictures Classics. They also talk about casting Jones and Andy Samberg in the lead roles, and the atmosphere on a set that had only 3 weeks to film.

ABOUT THE FILM:

CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER transforms the conventional romantic comedy with a bracingly honest real life vibe, exploring both the comedy and complexity of love and friendship. Saturday Night Liveâ??s Andy Samberg and Parks and Recreationâ??s Rashida Jones (who also coâ??wrote the screenplay) star as a couple who married young, grew apart, and separated when their lives went in different directions. While navigating the turbulent changes in their lives and in their hearts, these two learn that in order to truly love someone, you may have to let them go.

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NYC: a delicious summer deal from our friend and neighbor The Vault at Pfaff’s!

July 25, 2012

We couldn’t think of a better escape from the summer heat than catching an indie flick in the dark, air conditioned auditoriums at the Angelika NYC… until we visited The Vault at Pfaff’s. We’ve partnered up with this subterranean cocktail lounge to offer a special deal just for Angelika New York moviegoers: bring your ticket stub to the Vault the day of the show, and get a drink AND an appetizer for just $12!vaultpfaffs.jpg

The Vault is right around the corner from the Angelika, at Broadway & Bleecker St. Pick up a voucher in the cafe/lobby at the Angelika and check ’em out after your movie tonight!

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First-time director and stars discuss Sundance winner BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD

July 6, 2012

A Sundance Film Festival sensation, the stunning BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD is destined to be one of 2012â??s most hotly discussed features. With an incredible cast of nonâ??professionals, the film tells an inspiring story of survival in the southernmost marshes of Louisiana. Focusing on a resilient sixâ??yearâ??old girl, the film salutes the tenacity and camaraderie of the community. They must endure not only the ravages of nature but also the attacks of predatory creatures thawed by ice marshes.

We sat down with Grand Jury Prize winning director Benh Zeitlin to discuss everything from working on his own feature film debut with first-time actors in lead roles, the production design and shooting on location in New Orleans, to getting into Sundance and Cannes film festivals and winning several awards. We also talk to two of the actors who bring the fantastically surreal world of the film to life – Dwight Henry and Quvenzhane Wallis, who play a father and daughter trying to survive the fictional section of New Orleans called the Bathtub. Check it out below and catch BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD at the Angelikas Dallas and Plano – Now Playing.

Beasts of the Southern Wild Interview with Director Benh Zeitlin from Angelika Film Center on Vimeo.

Beasts of the Southern Wild Interview with Actors Quvenzhane Wallis and Dwight Henry from Angelika Film Center on Vimeo.

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Announcing the newest Angelika Film Center!

June 25, 2012

BIG NEWS: we are thrilled to announce a brand new, state-of-the-art Angelika Film Center & Cafe! Opening this September in Fairfax, VA, the eight-screen cinema will continue the tradition of art, independent, and foreign programming that has made the Angelika the most successful dedicated arthouse in the United States. We’ve also partnered with Top Chef alum Lee Ann Wong to create a unique Cafe menu inspired by her signature modern global-fusion cuisine. Stay tuned for updates about our exciting Grand Opening events, the opening lineup of films, and more by liking us on Facebook or signing up for the email newsletter.

FOR    IMMEDIATE    RELEASE                                                                        

ANGELIKA    FILM    CENTER    &    CAFE    TO    OPEN    AT    MOSAIC  

The Angelika creates an exciting and stylish cinematic experience in Fairfax County  FAIRFAX, Va. (June 25, 2012) -­â?-­â?Â Â   The     Angelika    Film    Center    &    Cafe, a new state-­â?of-­â?the-­â?art  boutique cinema,  will  open  in  September  2012  at  Mosaic  in  Fairfax,  Virginia.  The  stylish  eight-­â?screen  cinema  will showcase  the  best  in  independent,  foreign  and  specialty  film  in  auditoriums  featuring  plush  stadium designed seating, wall-­â?to-­â?wall  screens and the latest in digital projection  and sound. The sleekly designed soaring  three  level,  glass  enclosed  lobby  includes  a Café,  a Lounge  and  a creative  Concession  Stand.    A striking three-­â?tiered crystal chandelier accented in blue neon and a dramatic oversized illuminated rendering of the winged  face of Angelika  adorn the lobby and are signature  elements  of the other three Angelikas operating in the U.S. The Angelika in New York City, one of the most successful dedicated arthouses in North America, has been breaking box office records for independent  films since 1989, while cinephiles in Texas have been visiting Angelikas in Dallas and Plano for over ten years.  Creating a completely  unique food and film experience,  the Angelika has partnered with Chef Lee Anne  Wong  to provide  the culinary  vision  for its Café,  Lounge  and Concession  Stand.  A graduate  of the French  Culinary  Institute,  former  finalist  on  Bravoâ??s  Top  Chef,  and  regular  contributor  on  the  Cooking Channelâ??s Unique Eats, Chef Wong will create a menu inspired by her signature modern-­â?global fusion cuisine.   Guests will be able to enjoy their prepared meals, specially paired with beer, wine or champagne selections, in  the Café, Lounge or while watching a film. The mezzanine Lounge overlooking the lobby will serve drinks and gourmet bar snacks. A variety of delectable desserts and handcrafted coffee and espresso drinks will be served  in the Café. And, traditional movie snacks will be offered at the Concession Stand, along with Chef Wongâ??s creative twists on those traditions.

Like the other Angelikas, the mission of the Angelika at Mosaic will be to become an integral part of the  cultural  community.  In  addition  to  its  specialty  film  programming,  the  Angelika  will  host  local  film festivals and sponsor interesting programs designed to appeal to a variety of sophisticated filmgoers.   

â??The Angelikaâ??s goal is to become the premiere cinema in the greater D.C. area,â? said Ellen Cotter, chief operating officer of the US Cinema division of Reading International, Inc. â??We are committed to offering exceptional service and a superior and different movie-­â?going experience at Mosaic.â?The Angelika will be located at the intersection of Lee Highway and Gallows Road at Mosaic, a new urban district in Fairfax offering an eclectic mix of local and regional retailers and restaurants, together with ample  open  space,  including  two  parks  that  will  host  outdoor  events,  performances  and  festivals.  The Angelika  will  be  easily  accessible  by  public  transportation  with  the  Dunn  Loring  -­â?Â Â Â   Merrifield  Metro  Stop (Orange Line) and only a short walk to Mosaic.

For more information,  visit  www.AngelikaFilmCenter.com  or join us on Facebook  and Twitter.  For more information about Mosaic, visit  www.MosaicDistrict.com.

 About  Reading    International,    Inc.     Reading International (http://www.readingrdi.com)  is in the business of owning and operating cinemas and developing, owning and operating real estate assets. Our business consists primarily of the development, ownership and operation of multiplex cinemas in the United States, Australia and New Zealand; and the development,  ownership and operation of retail and commercial real estate in Australia, New Zealand and the  United  States,  including  entertainment-­â?themed  retail  centers  in  Australia  and  New  Zealand  and  live theater assets in Manhattan and Chicago in the United States. Forward-­â?Looking    Statements     This press release contains certain statements that are â??forward-­â?looking statementsâ? within the meaning of Section  27A  of the  Securities  Act  of 1933  and  Section  21E  of the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of 1934.  Such statements  are qualified by the inherent risks and uncertainties  surrounding  future expectations  generally and also may materially differ from actual future experience involving any one or more of such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include the possibility that the actual market share of the acquired cinemas and anticipated reduction in the acquisition financing will differ from these forward-­â?looking statements, as well the  risks  and  uncertainties  set  forth  from  time  to  time  in  RDIâ??s  filings  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange Commission. The inclusion of a forward-­â?looking statement in this press release should not be regarded as a representation by RDI that its objectives will be achieved. RDI undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-­â?looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. # # #