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We meet at In Other Words at 8 NE Killingsworth. Screenings are generally on the third Friday of the month. You do not have to RSVP, just show up! There is a $1-5 suggested donation for In Other Words, but no one is turned away.
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| Thursday, August 23, 2007 |
| Laurel Canyon - August 21, 7pm |
Writer/Director: Lisa Cholodenko
2002
Runtime: 103 minutes
SYNOPSIS:
Pychitrist Sam and his fiancee Alex move into Sam's mother's house in upscale Laurel Canyon. Sam's mother is still there, supposedly finishing up a record that she's producing for the band of her new boy toy, Ian. She seems more interested in smoking pot and drinking than actually working, though. Alex starts off focused on her work but is soon distracted by the rock-'n-roll lifestyle going on around her. Meanwhile, Sam is equally distracted by beautiful Israeli intern Sara.
THE DIRECTOR:
Lisa Cholodenko is an American director who grew up in Los Angeles. She earned an MFA at Columbia University Film School where she made an award winning short film "Dinner Party". Her feature "High Art" won the National Society of Film Critics award for Ally Sheedy's performance and The Waldo Salt Screenwriting award at Sundance.
REVIEWS: (May contain spoilers.)
Reeling Reviews - Laura Clifford
Salon.com - Stephanie Zacharek
Miami Herald - Rene Rodriguez |
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| QUOTE OF THE WEEK |
"You're terrible, Muriel."
--Muriel's Wedding |
| ABOUT FFS |
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The Feminist Film Society of Portland is a group of feminists dedicated to viewing and discussing movies. Our meetings are open to all.
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