I.O.U.S.A & Kenny: Cleveland Cinemateque / L'Albatros Brasserie & Bar

Well, it is 2009 and the Cinemateque is back. I couldn't decide between two movies showing this Friday, so optionally, we may see both. They are both fairly short. You are welcome to see one or the other, depending on your interest.

IOUSA explains in an entertaining format how our country got into the deep "do do" that it did, way before the current financial crisis.
KENNY, a port-a-potty installer, is a solution provider for another "do do" problem.

Non-member price is $8.00 for one movie or $14.00 for both.

Better yet, become a member, take a tax deduction and you get in EVERY movie for only $6. (I do.)

6:00: EATS: L'Albatros Brasserie & Bar is the former "That Place on Bellflower". It just opened up last month. The food is outstanding. It is a little over a 5 minute walk or drive to the theater.

If you don't see us when you walk in, ask to be seated with the Movie Group.

** Please let us know your dinner plans on your RSVP so that we can either save you a seat at the "Movie Group" table or plan to meet you at the movie. Cash is highly recommended. **

7:30 MOVIE(1): Meet at the movie ENTRANCE DOOR 10 minutes ahead of time or look for the group inside the theater or meet us afterward outside the entrance door.

9:15 MOVIE(2): Meet at the movie ENTRANCE DOOR 10 minutes ahead of time or look for the group inside the theater or meet us afterward outside the entrance door.

I.O.U.S.A: “This year’s An Inconvenient Truth” is how critic Peter Rainer described this new documentary that sounds the alarm about the ballooning national debt and its threat to America. Released in major cities a few weeks before September’s Wall Street meltdown, the film is even more timely now. “It accomplishes an amazing thing. It explains the national debt, the foreign trade deficit, the decrease in personal savings, how the prime interest rate works, and the weakness of our leaders.” –Roger Ebert.

REVIEW: "as essential viewing as any common sense advice you've received from parents/grandparents about living within your means" http://oldschoolrevie...

KENNY: This uproarious comedy, a major prizewinner Down Under, takes potty humor to new, populist heights. Kenny is a lovable Aussie lug who makes his living installing port-a-potties at public events; he also can’t contain his enthusiasm for sharing his knowledge of toilets and sanitation with those he meets. Flush with big laughs, Kenny also overflows with heart. Our audience loved it when we first showed it in August. We will again present the original, uncut, unrated Australian version of the movie, which is in English with English subtitles.

REVIEW: "Charming comedy with a strong script and a delightful central performance from Shane Jacobson." http://www.viewlondon...

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MOVIE LINKS:

** Cleveland Cinemas (Cedar Lee), Cleveland Heights, 2163 Lee Road. http://www.clevelandc...

PARKING: Paid Parking is now 24 X 7, so bring a couple of quarters. Credit cards work in the garage. A free parking lot is on Edgewood road, one block west of Lee road at Cedar.

** Cinemateque, Cleveland Institute of Art, 11141 East Blvd. http://www.cia.edu/ac...

PARKING: They have a free parking lot.

** Cleveland Museum of Art Panorama Series, 11150 East Blvd. http://www.clevelanda...

PARKING: They have an attendant parking garage. There is also street parking.

** Movie Reviews. http://www.rottentoma...

** NOTE TO FIRST TIME GOERS: If this is your first movie with the group, there is no fee to attend.

This group has been successful partly because members have a genuine interest in meeting fellow independent movie goers. We don't always know where to look for you, especially first timers.

We have multiple meeting places: 1. Entrance door to the movie in the theater hallway 5-10 minutes before the movie starts, 2. By the Marquee (or entrance door) after the movie, or 3. Reserved table at a restaurant under the name "Movie Group".

We don't always sit together in the movie theater but if you see a bunch of people talking about good movies they have seen, it is probably us. Please join in. We are always happy to get new people involved.

** NOTE TO ALL: In the world of Independent films, it is recommended that you check back a few days before the event to make sure the movie, restaurant, location or time has not changed.