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| Meetup | Location | RSVPs | |
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| Mar 07 18 2007 1:45 PM |
10 attended (est.) –
The 31st annual Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) will be taking place March 15-25. It is an incredible treat that we have a festival noted by Time magazine as one of the top ten in the world. http://clevelandfilm This Meetup is the 1st of 3 events sponsored by CIMG. For any event, you may attend one or both movies. 1:45: MOVIE 1: I am guessing that tickets might be available last minute. Meet by the center of the Fountains on the side nearest to Tower Cinemas. At 1:55, we will be leaving to get in line for TAKING FATHER HOME. Afterwards, we will be waiting around the "Parking Validation" desk. 3:45: MOVIE 2: Film may go on standby by the first Saturday in the festival, but I am guessing you might get in if you wait. Meet by the entrance line for THE TRACKER. At 4:00, we will get in line for the movie. Afterwards, we will meet by the center of the Fountains on the side nearest to Tower Cinemas. 6:15 EATS AND DISCUSSION: From the Fountains, we will walk (all indoors) to the Muse. Dress is business casual. http://www.ritzcarlt TAKING FATHER HOME DESCRIPTION: CHINA. Directed by Ying Liang. 100 minutes With no money, one knife, two ducks, and a dream, stubborn teenager Xu Yun leaves his small village for the big city. There may be over three million in Zigong, but Xu is determined to find his father, who abandoned his family six years ago. Additional description: http://www.cleveland THE TRACKER DESCRIPTION: AUSTRALIA Directed by Rolf de Heer. 98 minutes Four nameless men credited as The Tracker, The Fanatic, The Follower, and The Veteran traverse the Australian outback in search of a black fugitive accused of killing a white woman. Additional description: http://clevelandfilm GETTING THERE: Parking is Free (with validation!), but it gets very crowded so allow plenty of time, especially on weekends. Consider taking RTA. BUYING TICKETS: For most films, I recommend you buy tickets online ahead of time or at the festival. Some of the films sell out. Others go on standby, which means you will be admitted if there are seats available, but it requires more waiting. As a last resort, you could see another movie and meet us afterwards. http://clevelandfilm FINDING THE GROUP: If you don't find us ahead of time, plan to meet by the Fountains, on the side nearest to Tower Cinemas afterwards. I am often found wearing an Indian's cap. OTHER MOVIES AT THE CIFF: I would encourage you to post other CIFF movies you may be attending so that others may be able to join you. ******************** Cleveland Cinemas (Cedar Lee), Cleveland Heights, 2163 Lee Road. http://www.cleveland Cinemateque, Cleveland Institute of Art, 11141 East Blvd. http://www.cia.edu/a Cleveland Museum of Art Panorama Series, 11150 East Blvd. http://www.cleveland Movie Reviews. http://www.rottentom NOTE: 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. Cost: $10.00 |
Tower City Cinemas
Cleveland, OH, 44143 |
14 Yes |
| Mar 07 2 2007 6:15 PM |
7 attended (est.) –
Lakeland CC has its own film festival. Come see Moolade for free. The full film schedule is at: LCC is easy to find, just south off I-90. http://lakelandcc.ed 6:15 EATS: Panera is a mile north of I-90 at 306 and Mentor Ave. Look for the group at a nearby table. I will be wearing a red coat. Cash is recommended. 7:30 AUDITORIUM H-101: Meet in the theater or find us in the lobby afterwards. It gets crowded so allow extra time. Take a copy of this map with you (look for building 17). http://www.lakelandc DISCUSSION: Perhaps we will stop off for a coffee at a nearby establishment afterwards. DESCRIPTION: In a small African village, four young girls who face ritual purification flee to the household of Colle Ardo, a strong-willed woman who has managed to shield her own teenage daughter from mutilation. Colle invokes the time-honored custom of moolaade (sanctuary) to protect the fugitives, and tension mounts as the ensuing stand-off pits Colle against village traditionalists and endangers the prospective marriage of her daughter to the heir-apparent to the tribal throne. REVIEW: "A movie to rock the soul" http://www.washingto ******************** Cleveland Cinemas (Cedar Lee), Cleveland Heights, 2163 Lee Road. http://www.cleveland Cinemateque, Cleveland Institute of Art, 11141 East Blvd. http://www.cia.edu/a Cleveland Museum of Art Panorama Series, 11150 East Blvd. http://www.cleveland Movie Reviews. http://www.rottentom NOTE: In the world of Independent films, it is recommended that you check back a week before the event to make sure the movie, restaurant, location or time has not changed. Cost: $0.01 |
Panera - Mentor
Mentor, OH, 44060 |
7 Yes |
| Feb 07 21 2007 6:00 PM |
7 attended (est.) –
While this movie is from the land of Down Under, the country is Iran, not Australia. Iranian films are typically simple films with a touch of quirkiness. More "Little Miss Sunshine" rather than "Syriana". 6:00 EATS: At the Museum cafe, food is self serve. We will try to have a few tables reserved near the windows looking onto the courtyard. Cash is preferred. 7:00 THEATER: Look for the group in the theater or meet in the lobby afterwards. More info: http://www.cleveland DISCUSSION: Return to the cafe for a coffee or light dessert. Or perhaps we will head over to the nearby Arabica. DESCRIPTION: Iran, 2006, color, subtitles, directed by Mani Haghighi. The most acclaimed Iranian film of the year is based on an idea by the great Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami. Four 50ish buddies returning to Tehran after a ski trip stop to topple a phallic-looking roadside rock formation. Whatever the rock symbolizes (patriarchy? religion? the state?), the film works first and foremost as a comic fable of confounding complications. REVIEW: "Sophisticated audiences will enjoy this thoroughly modern spoof on masculine fixations." http://www.variety.c ******************** Cleveland Cinemas (Cedar Lee), Cleveland Heights, 2163 Lee Road. http://www.cleveland Cinemateque, Cleveland Institute of Art, 11141 East Blvd. http://www.cia.edu/a Cleveland Museum of Art Panorama Series, 11150 East Blvd. Movie Reviews. http://www.rottentom NOTE: In the world of Independent films, it is recommended that you check back a week before the event to make sure the movie, restaurant, location or time has not changed. Cost: $7.00 |
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, OH, 44106 |
9 Yes |
| Feb 07 11 2007 5:00 PM |
9 attended (est.) –
What a better way to spend a Sunday in February than watching a good movie followed by great conversation. THEATER: Look for the group in the lobby or meet us afterwards under the marquis. Parking is behind the theater. (A little known route to get there: I-490 to E. 55th North, Right on Woodland Ave, Right on North Moreland.) You can also access the Square from the Rapid. AFTER MOVIE EATS AND DISCUSSION: Sushi on the Square (13120 Shaker Square, 216-921-7744) is next to the theater. They have a wide selection of Japanese entrees. Cash is preferred. DESCRIPTION: Starring: Vanessa Redgrave, Peter O'Toole. REVIEW: "It's a marvelous movie that manages to make you laugh and break your heart all at once as it breezily ruminates on youth and mortality, beauty and brittleness." http://www.dailynews BONUS MOVIE 1: The Cleveland Travel Meetup is planning to see an Indian movie on Feb. 2 at the Lakeland University International Film series. http://travel.meetup BONUS MOVIE 2: The Cleveland Spanish Club is planning to see "El Topo", a cult-like Mexican film on February 9 at the Cleveland Cinemateque. http://spanish.meetu MOVIE LINKS: Cedar Lee, Cleveland Heights, 2163 Lee Road. http://www.cleveland Cinemateque, Cleveland Institute of Art, 11141 East Blvd. http://www.cia.edu/a Movie Reviews. http://www.rottentom NOTE: In the world of Independent films, it is recommended that you check back a week before the event to make sure the movie, restaurant, location or time has not changed. Cost: $8.00 |
Shaker Square Cinemas
Cleveland, OH, 44120 |
8 Yes |
| Jan 07 30 2007 6:00 PM |
10 attended (est.) –
With a number of good indy movies being released, movie selection can be difficult but I found one you should be hearing about soon. EATS: Enjoy gourmet pizza and an easy walk across the street to get to the the theater. Cash is preferred. THEATER: Look for the group in the theater or meet afterwards under the marquis. DISCUSSION: Return to Dewey's Pizza afterwords for a coffee or light dessert. DESCRIPTION: Starring: Cate Blanchett , Judi Dench , Bill Nighy. REVIEW: "You'll want to take a shower after Notes on a Scandal, but you'll be glad you got dirty." http://www.boston.co MOVIE BONUS: The Cleveland Travel Meetup is planning to see an Italian movie on Jan. 26 at the Lakeland University International Film series. You might want to check it out. http://travel.meetup MOVIE LINKS: Cedar Lee, Cleveland Heights, 2163 Lee Road. http://www.cleveland Cinemateque, Cleveland Institute of Art, 11141 East Blvd. http://www.cia.edu/a Movie Reviews. http://www.rottentom NOTE: In the world of Independent films, it is recommended that you check back a week before the event to make sure the movie, restaurant, location or time has not changed. Cost: $8.00 |
Dewey's Pizza
Cleveland, OH, 44118 |
17 Yes |
| Jan 07 12 2007 6:00 PM |
24 attended (est.) –
******************** EATS: That Place on Bellflower is a 5-7 minute walk to the Cinemateque. They have their own parking lot or you can park at the Cinemateque and walk over. Ask to be seated with the movie group. Cash is recommended. THEATER: Meet by the ticket table in the Cinemateque, Institute of Art (11141 East Blvd), across from the Cleveland Museum of Art. We will head in around 7:40. Free parking in their lot. I will be wearing the red coat. Directions: http://www.google.co AFTER MOVIE DISCUSSION: Join us for refreshments for what else?: Coffee DESCRIPTION: Britain/USA, 2006. 78 minutes. REVIEW: http://www.variety.c Even if you don't drink coffee, this movie will give you a caffeine-like jolt - Jim ******************** MOVIE LINKS: Cinemateque, Cleveland Institute of Art, 11141 East Blvd. http://www.cia.edu/a Cedar Lee, Cleveland Heights, 2163 Lee Road. http://www.cleveland Movie Reviews. http://www.rottentom NOTE: In the world of Independent films and restaurants, it is recommended that you check back a few days beforehand to make sure the movie, location or time has not changed. Cost: $8.00 |
L'Albatros Brasserie & Bar
Cleveland, OH, 44106 |
25 Yes |
| Dec 06 27 2006 5:45 PM |
15 attended (est.) –
.................... To accomodate more work schedules, we will meet to see the 7:00 movie. So lets try this again: EATS: Appropriately for a Spanish movie, Lopez is across the street from the theater. Come for a light meal or quick appetizer. Cash is preferred. THEATER: We will meet inside the door at 6:55. I will be wearing my red coat. DISCUSSION: We will return to Lopez afterwards for a coffee or light appetizer. DESCRIPTION: Set in Spain, a generational story of three women--a good mother who is desperately in love with a man who is far from being a saint, a young mother carrying a hard life upon her shoulders and an illegal hairdresser whose shop is the meeting point for all the neighborhood gossips. This is the new movie by Pedro Almodavar, director of "Women on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown", a previous CIMG favorite. REVIEW: http://www.rollingst I hope you can make it. - Jim Cedar Lee, Cleveland Heights, 2163 Lee Road. http://www.cleveland Cinemateque, Cleveland Institute of Art, 11141 East Blvd. http://www.cia.edu/a Movie Reviews. http://www.rottentom NOTE: In the world of Independent films, it is recommended that you check back a week beforehand to make sure the movie, location or time has not changed. Cost: $8.00 |
Lopez
Cleveland, OH, 44118 |
14 Yes |
| Dec 06 12 2006 6:00 PM |
10 attended (est.) –
NOTE A CHANGE IN VENUE. WE ARE AT THE VALLEY VIEW THEATER. Babel has been getting great reviews. Plus I am sure there will be plenty of things to talk about afterwards. EATS: Quaker Steak is in the parking lot of the movie theater. Ask to be seated with the movie group. Cash is preferred. THEATER: We will head inside at 7:05. DISCUSSION: Join us for refreshments at a nearby restaurant for coffee, other beverages or a bite to eat. DESCRIPTION: In the remote sands of the Moroccan desert, a rifle shot rings out--detonating a chain of events that will link an American tourist couple?s frantic struggle to survive, two Moroccan boys involved in an accidental crime, a nanny illegally crossing into Mexico with two American children and a Japanese teen rebel whose father is sought by the police in Tokyo. Separated by clashing cultures and sprawling distances, each of these four disparate groups of people are nevertheless hurtling towards a shared destiny of isolation and grief. In the course of just a few days, they will each face the dizzying sensation of becoming profoundly lost--lost in the desert, lost to the world, lost to themselves--as they are pushed to the farthest edges of confusion and fear as well as to the very depths of connection and love. REVIEW: http://www.slate.com I hope you can make it. - Jim MOVIE LINKS: Valley View theater 6001 Canal Rd Cedar Lee, Cleveland Heights, 2163 Lee Road. http://www.cleveland Cinemateque, Cleveland Institute of Art, 11141 East Blvd. http://www.cia.edu/a Movie Reviews. http://www.rottentom NOTE: It is recommended that you check back a week beforehand to make sure the movie, location or time has not changed. Cost: $8.00 |
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10 Yes |
| Nov 06 27 2006 6:00 PM |
12 attended (est.) –
For a change of pace from movies that have been on the fringe, we will be seeing one that is just bloody good. "The Queen" will be showing up on Monday movie night (free popcorn!). EATS: Appropriately for an English movie, The Pub on Lee is a block south of the theater. Ask to be seated with the movie group (towards the back in the non-smoking section). Cash is preferred. THEATER: We will head inside at 7:25. I will have a red coat. DISCUSSION: Join us for refreshments at one of many good places for coffee, other beverages or a bite to eat. DESCRIPTION: A revealing, witty portrait of the British royal family in crisis immediately following the death of Princess Diana. REVIEW: http://www.denverpos I hope you can make it. - Jim MOVIE LINKS: Cedar Lee, Cleveland Heights, 2163 Lee Road. http://www.cleveland Cinemateque, Cleveland Institute of Art, 11141 East Blvd. http://www.cia.edu/a Movie Reviews. http://www.rottentom NOTE: In the world of Independent films, it is recommended that you check back a week beforehand to make sure the movie, location or time has not changed. Cost: $5.00 |
The Pub on Lee
Cleveland, OH, 44118 |
20 Yes |
| Nov 06 12 2006 5:45 PM |
8 attended (est.) –
The 12th annual Ohio Independent Film Festival is an 8 day event (Nov. 5-12) showing the best of Ohio-made films. You are invited to see a retrospective selection of short films by Cleveland favorites: Matt Bartel, Robert Banks, and Chip Karpus. THEATER: Meet by the ticket table. We will head in at 5:50. I will be wearing a black leather jacket. Free parking in their lot. 216-631-2727. EATS AND DISCUSSION: Join us for dinner afterward (approx. 7:30) at the very reasonable Minh Anh Vietnamese restaurant, a 5 minute walk from the theater (5428 Detroit Rd.). Cash preferred. You can bring your own alcohol. DESCRIPTIONS: *FRANKIE OF THE HEAD - A documentary on Frank Di Capo, a young Ohio man who suffers from the rare genetic disorder Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome, whose symptoms include self-mutilation and biting. 18 min. *TOUGH SKIN - An out of control skin head must decide between his unruly ways or a new peaceful life when his path is crossed-not by a group of hippies-but by a woman! 10 min *CRUD BOY - A lonely young man finds a new friend at a carnival but his neighbors are not very accepting of this friend because he's "different" *MY FIRST DRUG, THE IDIOT BOX 5 min *X, THE BABY CINEMA 6 min *FAITH N CHAOS 4 min *ROCK N ROLL BLVD 9 min View the website at: http://www.ohiofilms BONUS MOVIE: Your admission fee allows you to see additional movies that day at no extra charge. Depending on my mood, Browns game, etc., I may attend BEYOND THE CALL. Meet at 3:50 by the Ticket booth. DESCRIPTION: BEYOND THE CALL - 4:00 PM. In a Mother Teresa meets Indiana Jones adventure three middle-aged men, former soldiers and modern day knights, travel the world delivering life saving humanitarian aid directly into the hands of civilians in some of the most dangerous yet beautiful places on Earth, the front lines of war. 82 minutes. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT: Even if you aren't able to make it when the group is meeting, I hope you can make it to one or more of the movies during the festival. - Jim OTHER MOVIE LINKS: Cinemateque, Cleveland Institute of Art, 11141 East Blvd http://www.cia.edu/a Cost: $10.00 |
Cleveland Public Theatre
Cleveland, OH, 44102 |
10 Yes |
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