March 31, 2011

In Texas, Angelikans are gearing up for an incredible month of film festivals.

Our April begins with the 5th Annual Dallas International Film Festival, running 4/1 – 4/7 at the Angelika Dallas. Over the past four years, DIFF has featured the finest in U.S. and international cinema including some 475 films representing over 50 countries in total with over $260,000 in awards presented. This year’s highlights include the FilmMatters discussion series at the Festival Lounge downtown, numerous Q&As with talent and filmmakers, presentation of the Star Award to Ann-Margaret and a special screening of BYE BYE BIRDIE, and many world premieres and red carpet events. Some of the more notable screenings taking place at the Angelika:

Friday 4/1 @ 4:30PM (Dallas)
BYE BYE BIRDIE

Friday 4/1 @ 7:00PM (Dallas)
THE LEGEND OF HELL’S GATE

Sunday 4/3 @ 2:15PM (Dallas)
SALVATION BOULEVARD

Monday 4/4 @ 7:00PM (Dallas
WILD HORSE, WILD RIDE – red carpet event

Wednesday 4/6 @ 7:30PM (Dallas)
ARTHUR – red carpet event

Thursday 4/7 @ 7:30 (Dallas)
BEAUTIFUL BOY – red carpet event

Friday 4/8 @ 7:00 (Plano)
MAMAS AND PAPAS

Friday 4/8 @ 7:30 (Plano)
IRONCLAD

Friday 4/8 @ 10:00 (Plano)
13 ASSASSINS

Saturday 4/9 @ 8:00 (Plano)
COOPER AND THE CASTLE HILLS GANG

Sunday 4/10 @ 7:30 (Plano)
SALVATION BOULEVARD

Kicking off Wednesday 4/27 is the 41st Annual USA Film Festival. USAFF is dedicated to year-long programming with monthly member screenings, TexFest community showcase, KidFilm Festival, Dallas’ only official Oscar party, and quality features and shorts during their annual spring festival. Check back for updates on the spring festival program!

March 25, 2011

Join us opening weekend at the Angelika New York for one of the very special Q&As with Academy Award nominated director Julian Schnabel, taking place following the Friday and Saturday evening shows.

 

The acclaimed director will be visiting the Angelika for the opening of MIRAL, an emotionally charged portrait of the lives of four women in the midst of the Israeli-Palestinian crisis. This film marks Schnabel’s first narrative features since 2007’s impressive THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY, which earned the director an Academy Award nomination in addition to a slew of critics’ associations and film festival awards.

 

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to see an important and moving film – and hear from the director about his artistic process, the film’s production, and working with emerging actress Freida Pinto.

 

Q&A’s WILL BE HELD:

Friday, March 25 following the 8:00PM show

Saturday, March 26 following the 5:45PM show

Sunday, March 27 following the 5:45PM show

 

 

ABOUT MIRAL: 

Academy Award nominee Julian Schnabel (THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY) directs Willem Defoe, Academy Award winner Vanessa Redgrave, and SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE sensation Fredia Pinto in this stirring, politically-minded drama. Inspired and written by the Palestinian-born, Western-based TV journalist Rula Jebreal, MIRAL chronicles the story of four women whose lives intertwine in the starkly human search for justice, hope and reconciliation amid a world overshadowed by conflict, rage and war.