Films at Park City Film Series
Moonrise Kingdom
Sep 7 - Sep 9, 2012
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Wes Anderson
Rated PG-13, 93 min.
Underwritten by Iceworks
This is a cinematic gem that has garnered critical accolades and become one of the most successful films of the season. Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the colorful, amusing, and intriguing story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love and run away together into the wilderness. They are pursued by authorities on the island, including Bruce Willis as the straight-laced sheriff, Edward Norton as the fussy scout master, and Bill Murray and Frances McDormand as the comically anxious parents. The peaceful island community is turned upside down as the authorities try to hunt them down.
The hilarious and heartfelt Moonrise Kingdom is a consistent pleasure. By evoking the joys and terrors of childhood, it reminds us how to be alive. - Rolling Stone
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The Lorax
Sep 8, 2012
3 PM
Directed by Bibo Bergeron
Rated PG, 86 min.
Free Screening
Underwritten by Kumon of Park City
Part of the Books 2 Movies Series in partnership with the Park City Library
The imaginative world of Dr. Seuss comes to life in this visually spectacular adventure. Twelve-year-old Ted will do anything to find a real live Truffula Tree in order to impress the girl of his dreams. As he embarks on his journey, Ted discovers the incredible story of the Lorax, a grumpy but charming creature who speaks for the trees.
Bully
Sep 13, 2012
7 PM
Directed by Lee Hirsch
Rated PG-13, 98 min.
Free Screening
Underwritten by Kumon of Park City
Part of the Reel Community Series
This year, over 13 million American kids will be bullied at school, online, on the bus, at home, through their cell phones and on the streets of their towns, making it the most common form of violence young people in this country experience. BULLY is the first feature documentary film to show how we've all been affected by bullying. Directed by Lee Hirsch and written by Hirsch and Cynthia Lowen with a cast that is fascinating to watch, BULLY depicts the effects of bullying on the victims; on those that do the bullying and those that stand by and do nothing about it.
There will be a panel discussion following the film. Panelists include Pamella Bello - Summit County Prevention Coordinator, Wade Carpenter - PC Chief of Police, Randy Carr - Owner, Director & Instructor of Kumon of Park City, Kathy Godwin - Co President SLC & the Mountain West Regional Director of PFLAG, Katherine Hoggan - Licensed Professional Counselor, and Christina Sally - Investigator, Summit County Courts.
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Safety Not Guaranteed
Sep 14 - Sep 16, 2012
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Colin Trevorrow
Rated R, 85 min.
Underwritten by Strong Porsche
From the producers of "Little Miss Sunshine" comes an independent comic gem that won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. Three young Seattle magazine employees are inspired to investigate an unusual classified ad: "Seeking companion for time travel. Bring your own weapon. Safety not guaranteed." They discover a mysterious but likable eccentric who believes he's solved the riddle of time travel and intends to depart again soon. Together, they embark on a hilarious, smart, and heartfelt journey that leads to adventure and unexpected revelations.
A confident, quick-witted romantic comedy that is a giddy joy from start to finish. - Minneapolis Star Tribune
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To Rome with Love
Sep 21 - Sep 23, 2012
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Woody Allen
Rated R, 102 min.
Underwritten by Bill Brigham of The Lenders Consortium
Following up his recent hit, "Midnight in Paris," Woody fashions a delectable summer treat with an all-star cast including Alec Baldwin, Roberto Begnini, Penelope Cruz, Ellen Page, and Jesse Eisenberg among others in this delightfully affectionate tale of life in Rome today. As with Woody's best, the story offers amusing riffs on moral dilemmas, the power of infatuation, and other timeless comic themes that befit the Eternal City.
Light and fast, with some of the sharpest dialogue and acting that Woody Allen has put on the screen in years. - New Yorker
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Your Sister's Sister
Sep 28 - Sep 30, 2012
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Lynn Shelton
Rated R, 90 min.
Underwritten by Sandy Geldhof, Keller Williams, your dedicated Park City Realtor
This delightful cast, along with a talented director, has created one of the most charming independent romantic comedies of the year. Mark Duplass play a young man seeking a quiet weekend in the woods. He borrows a cabin from his girlfriend, played by Emily Blunt, only to find her sister (Rosemarie Dewitt) seeking refuge there, too. The two bond over more than a few drinks and an entertaining conversation about love. The blurry evening concludes with an unplanned and unwise bedroom encounter, made more awkward by the sudden arrival of Blunt at the cabin the next morning. Love and family are complicated things.
A winner- A poignant, witty, brilliantly written and acted film. - The New York Times
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Superheroes of Stoke
Oct 5 - Oct 7, 2012
Directed by Steve Winter, Murray Wais
Rated PG, 90 min.
Underwritten by Cole Sport & Maizlish Real Estate
"Superheroes of Stoke" honors the heroes who have made the sport of freeskiing what it is today and pays tribute to the heroes who gave their lives for what they loved. Throughout 2012, MSP's film crews relentlessly traveled the globe in search of the moments that would define the cutting-edge of what is possible on skis. Highlights from 19 years worth of archived material have been edited amidst stunning new HD footage to demonstrate how far the athletes have progressed and how far boundaries have been pushed.
This film features an all-star cast of heroes: Richard Permin, Mark Abma, James Heim, Sean Pettit, Jacob Wester, Cody Townsend, Ingrid Backstrom, Russ Henshaw, Eric Hjorleifson, Michelle Parker, PK Hunder, Riley Leboe, Gus Kenworthy, Logan Pehota, Sam Anthamatten, Leo Ahrens, and Aidan Sheahan. Also featuring legendary cameos from earlier generations of the MSP universe: Shane McConkey, Seth Morrison, Wendy Fisher, JP Auclair, Mike Douglas, CR Johnson, Tanner Hall, Eric Pollard, Hugo Harrisson, Sarah Burke, and many more.
Part of the MSP 2012 World Tour
James and the Giant Peach
Oct 6, 2012
3 PM
Directed by Henry Selick
Rated PG-13, 79 min.
Free Screening
Underwritten by Kumon of Park City
Part of the Books 2 Movies Series in partnership with the Park City Library
An orphan with terrible aunts for guardians, befriends human like bugs who live inside a giant peach, who take the boy on a journey to New York City.
One Day on Earth
Oct 11, 2012
7 PM
Directed by Kyle Ruddick
Rated Not Rated, 95 min.
Free Screening
Part of the Reel Community Series
A documentary that captures the same 24-hour period throughout every country in the world.
Searching for Sugar Man
Oct 12 - Oct 14, 2012
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Malik Bendejelloul
Rated PG-13, 85 min.
Underwritten by Livin' Life Park City
Sixto Diaz Rodriguez had the kind of musical career that every aspiring rock star fears -- praised by critics but overlooked by the public, he released two albums before unceremoniously disappearing from the spotlight. But while sales of Rodriguez's debut CD fell flat in the U.S., overseas the fans couldn't get enough. When his second album became a hit overseas, a pair of devoted fans took it upon themselves to uncover the facts surrounding the mysterious musician, and got the surprise of a lifetime while attempting to track the profits from his record sales.
A winning musical detective story. - Variety
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Beasts of the Southern Wild
Oct 19 - Oct 21, 2012
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Benh Zietlin
Rated PG-13, 91 min.
Underwritten by Maizlish Real Estate
This film won the Grand Jury Prize at this year's Sundance Film Festival. It has been praised by critics as one of the most original American independent films in many years. This quasi-science-fiction story is set off the coast of Louisiana in a bayou community cut off from the rest of the world. A six-year-old girl, played by an astonishingly capable new young actress, exists on the brink of calamity. Buoyed by her childish optimism and extraordinary imagination, she believes that the natural world is in balance with the universe until a fierce storm changes her reality. Desperate to repair the structure of her world in order to save her ailing father and sinking home, this tiny hero must learn to survive unstoppable catastrophes of epic proportions. Her tale has been compared to some of the greatest heroines of American literature.
Among the best films to play at Sundance in many years... Hauntingly beautiful. - The New York Times
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A Cat in Paris
Oct 21, 2012
3 PM
Directed by Jean-Loup Felicioli and Alain Gagnol
Rated PG, 67 min. - subtitled
Free Screening
In partnership with the Utah Film Center
By day, Dino the cat is the loving companion of Zoe, a mute child whose mother Jeanne is a detective with the Parisian police force. By night, Dino serves as the nimble accomplice to Nico, a skilled burglar. An enchanting medley of gravity and mischief, this French animated film is sure to delight both young and old.
Reel Rock Film Tour
Oct 25, 2012
7:30 PM
Directed by Various Directors
Rated PG-13, 90 min.
The REEL ROCK film tour sponsored by Petzl is coming back to Park City this October 25th! Prepare to be astounded by the boundaries being pushed by the world's best sport climbers, free soloists, mountaineers and off-width climbers. This year has an amazing line up of films of all variety, check out the trailer, raffle prizes from Petzl, Liberty, Black Diamond, backcountry.com, and The Front Climbing Club, and more!
All proceeds benefit YOUR local non-profit climbing organization, the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance and YOUR national climbing organization, The Access Fund.
Robot and Frank
Oct 26 - Oct 28, 2012
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Bess Kargman
Rated PG-13, 90 min.
Underwritten by PJ Builders, Inc.
This film was a hit at the most recent Sundance Film Festival. The irrepressible Frank Langella and always appealing Susan Sarandon lead the cast in this quasi-sci-fi story set in the near future. Frank, a retired burglar living alone in a suburban home, has two adult children who are concerned he can no longer take care of himself. Against the old man's wishes, they buy Frank a walking, talking humanoid robot programmed to improve his physical and mental health. What follows is an often hilarious and moving story about finding friends and family in the most unexpected places.
Sly and delightful, deliciously unexpected...Frank Langella is impeccable. - Los Angeles Times
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Salty Horror International Film Festival
Nov 2 - Nov 4, 2012
See Below
Directed by Various Directors
Rated Not Rated, 90 min.
Competition based Independent Horror Film Festival.
Friday, 11/2
5 PM - Park City High School horror shorts
7 PM - Shorts Block 1
- Alistair
- Skye
- Her Telling Heart
- Hot Foot
- Bad Moon Rising
- Steve From Accounting Vs the Shadow Dwellers
9 PM Waterfront Nightmare
Saturday, 11/3
1 PM The Dead Matter
3 PM-4:30 PM BIG panel discussion FREE
5 PM The Selling with short film CZ 918
7 PM Spin with short Zombo
9 PM Blood Fare (Utah premiere)
Sunday, 11/4
12:30 PM, 230 PM, 430 PM FREE panel discussions
1 PM Horror Shorts
- World Famous Hot Wings
- Love Bug
- 2 hours
- Between
- Remember
- El Murcielago (The Bat)
- Blue Hole
- Zombo
- Viscera shorts
3 PM The Fields presented by Breaking Glass Pictures
5 PM Punishment starring Clint Howard (possible Q and A with filmmakers)
7 PM Salty Horror awards/special live presentation/ screening Dave Reda's short film challenge made in 3 days
8:30 PM Night of the Creeps
Starts 11/2 at 5 pm. Screenings held afternoons and evenings on 11/2, 11/3 and 11/4.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1
Nov 3, 2012
3 PM
Directed by Bill Condon
Rated PG-13, 117 min.
Free Screening
Underwritten by Kumon of Park City
Part of the Books 2 Movies Series in partnership with the Park City Library
Bella and Edward are to marry. Jacob becomes upset when he learns that Bella is planning to consummate the marriage on her honeymoon. The wedding over, Bella and Edward spend their honeymoon on the Cullen's idyllic private island. But, to their dismay, they discover that Bella is pregnant. The fetus is growing at an accelerated rate and everyone fears for Bella's safety. Will she go ahead with her pregnancy, whatever the cost? The Quileutes close in as the unborn child poses a threat to the Wolf Pack and the towns people of Forks.
7th Annual Filmmakers Showcase
Nov 8, 2012
7 PM
Directed by Various Directors
Rated Not Rated, 90 min.
Free Screening
Part of the Reel Community Series
Short works by local artists, film, photography, multi-media
Ties (14:50) - Jake Topkis, director, and Kasey Coyle, production manager,
Vecchio and Nuovo (3:50) - Arthur Veenema, director
Tunnel Vision (3:28) - Katie Eldridge, director, and Bob Peek, executive director
Stetson: Street Dog of Park City (22:15) - Jeannine Heil, writer
Canyons By Night (2:42) - Justin Olsen, director
Baby, Itʼs Cold Outside (3:08) - Noah Cohen, director
Missionary Position (6:00) - An Dinh, director, and Dustin Puttuck, screenwriter
African Zombie (4:24) - Bryce Johnson, director/cinematographer, and Laura Johnson, producer
Let Me Out (9:00) - Irene Cho, producer
One Hundred Years (4:05) - Mark Turner, director, and Rich Wyman, singer/songwriter
Boom (11:40) - Sean Newey, producer
Safe or Dangerous (10:15) - Kevin Rail, executive director/writer
Matsiko Childrenʼs Orphan Choir (2:35) - Tanya Taylor, director
Life According to Penny (17:00) - Ali Barr, director
Portraits from the Heart (5:30) - Jill Orschel, director, and Ginger Tolman, producer
Jack Drain Shredding Sizzler (1:35) - Daniel Riley, director
The Queen of Versailles
Nov 9 - Nov 11, 2012
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Lauren Greenfield
Rated PG-13, 100 min.
Underwritten by Jack Thomas Associates, PC Architecture
The film begins with a wealthy family triumphantly constructing the biggest house in America. Winner of the Directing Award for Documentary at the most recent Sundance Film Festival, this is a character-driven rags-to-riches story about a billionaire, his family, and their financial upheaval in the wake of the economic crisis. As their sprawling empire falters due to the global recession, they must deal with previously unimaginable changes in lifestyle that affect them and their large household staff.
A brilliant metaphor for everything about the U.S. economy and the culture that shaped it. - New York Magazine
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Arbitrage
Nov 16 - Nov 18, 2012
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Nicholas Jarecki
Rated R, 100 min.
Underwritten by Dr. Stephanie Singer of Park City Gynecology, Park City Medesthetix
Richard Gere is a New York hedge-fund magnate on the eve of his 60th birthday, the very portrait of success in American business and family life. Behind the gilded walls of his mansion, he is in over his head, desperately trying to complete the sale of his trading empire to a major bank before the depths of his illegal activities are revealed. Struggling to conceal his crimes and infidelity from his loyal wife, played by Susan Sarandon, and brilliant daughter, Sundance favorite Brit Marling, he is increasingly desperate to cover his tracks. Just as he's about to unload his troubled company, an unexpected and fatal error forces him to enlist the help of a mysterious character from his past.
Richard Gere's performance in the sinfully entertaining Arbitrage is too good to ignore. - Rolling Stone
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Kid Flix Mix
Nov 18, 2012
3 PM
Directed by Various Directors
Rated PG, 60 min.
Free Screening
In partnership with the Utah Film Center
Join us for this kaleidoscopic showcase of the best short films and animation from around the world.
Sleepwalk with Me
Nov 23 - Nov 25, 2012
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Mike Birbiglia
Rated Not Rated, 90 min.
Underwritten by Park City Coffee Roaster
Produced by Ira Glass of National Public Radio, this is the tale of a burgeoning stand-up comedian, played by New York favorite Mike Birbiglia, struggling with the stress of a stalled career, a relationship threatening to race out of control, and the wild spurts of sleepwalking he tries to ignore. Based on the successful one-man show, Sleepwalk With Me engages in the kind of passionate and personal storytelling that transforms life's intimate challenges into comic art.
An endearing indie feature about the day-to-day indecisions and nocturnal perambulations of a commitment-phobic New Yorker. - Variety
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The Intouchables
Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2012
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Olivier Nackache, Eric Toledano
Rated R, 112 min. - subtitled
Underwritten by Sandy Geldhof, Keller Williams, your dedicated Park City Realtor
This is the true story of a wealthy Parisian who lives in a beautiful chateau, but is confined to a wheelchair. Bored with the usual well-mannered and carefully schooled caregivers and in an effort to enliven his life, he hires a young, good-natured African immigrant to be his assistant. The young man brings humor, risk-taking, and a joie de vivre to the disabled man's life, creating a delightful, crowd-pleasing comedy.
An exuberantly charming French buddy comedy...Superbly crafted. - USA Today
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Mr. Popper's Penguins
Dec 1, 2012
3 PM
Directed by Oliver Parker
Rated PG-13, 94 min.
Free Screening
Underwritten by Kumon of Park City
Part of the Books 2 Movies Series in partnership with the Park City Library
Tom Popper grew up having very little interaction with his father who was off exploring the world. When he grows up he spends most of time on his work and ignores his children. One day his father sends him an unusual gift: a penguin. Popper can't help but wonder why his father would send him a penguin. He tries to get rid of it, but accidentally orders five more. When his children and ex-wife show up to celebrate his son's birthday, the kids are taken with the penguins. And Popper finally gets to connect with his kids while his work suffers.
Choose Your Adventure
Dec 6, 2012
7:30 PM
Directed by Noah Howell
Rated PG-13, 59 min.
Powderwhore Productions, a backcountry ski film company based in Utah, is proud to announce its eighth annual ski movie, called "Choose Your Adventure."
The film features an array of characters from salty backcountry veterans to some of the top skiers and snowboarders, including Chris Davenport, Jake Sakson, Andrew McLean, Seth Wescott, Dylan Freed, Noah Howell, Matt Reardon, Drew Stoecklein, Forrest Coots, Ian Provo, Neil Provo, Chuck Mumford, Darrell Finlayson, Bob Athey, PY Leblanc, Jason Thompson,Todd Stuart and Hugo Harrison.
Kumaré
Dec 7 - Dec 9, 2012
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Vikram Gandhi
Rated Not Rated, 84 min.
Underwritten by Maizlish Real Estate
Kumaré is the spirited invention of filmmaker Vikram Gandhi, a first-generation New Yorker fascinated by the way many Americans are drawn to the perceived mysticism of the East. Gandhi travels to Arizona to re-create himself as the new prophet in town, hoping to prove the absurdity of blind faith. As he makes up his "wisdom" on the fly, his camera crew records the reactions of the throngs of intelligent and thoughtful people who become Kumaré's disciples. The unintended consequences of his social experiment force Gandhi to look at his profound impact on others, and on his own life.
Prepare to have your assumptions pitched out the window by this tense, surprisingly probing satirical documentary... - Village Voice
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Liberal Arts
Dec 14 - Dec 16, 2012
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Josh Radnor
Rated Not Rated, 97 min.
Underwritten by Rebecca Gallander
Newly single and restless at his job, the astute Josh Radnor plays a man in his 30s reevaluating his life. His deep nostalgia for college days - the dining halls and dorm rooms, the parties and poetry seminars - makes him wonder if his best days are behind him. When his favorite professor, played by the always reliable Richard Jenkins, invites him back to campus to speak at his retirement dinner, Radnor jumps at the chance. There he meets an enticing sophomore played by a vibrant Elizabeth Olsen. Despite the difference in their ages, she awakens in him long-dormant feelings of possibility and connection. This is a moving comedy of blossoming sex and romance.
An artful blend of tenderness and sharp, clear-eyed observations... Smart, appealing and thoughtful. - USA Today
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Circus Dreams
Dec 16, 2012
3 PM
Directed by Signe Taylor
Rated PG, 80 min.
Free Screening
In partnership with the Utah Film Center
Join charismatic young jugglers, acrobats, and clowns as they spend the summer performing with Circus Smirkus, the only travelling youth circus in the United States. This vibrant documentary follows 27 of America's top circus performers, aged 12 to 18, over one unforgettable summer.
The Master
Dec 21 - Dec 23, 2012
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
Rated R, 136 min.
Underwritten by Eileen Kintner of Cornerstone Home Mortgage
Joaquin Phoenix, already being mentioned as an Oscar contender for his raw and electric performance, plays a drifter just out of the Navy at the end of World War II. Director Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights, There Will Be Blood) has crafted a modern American classic that is being praised by critics as one of the best films of the year. Phoenix falls under the spell of the charismatic leader of a new religious movement. He becomes a reluctant participant in experimental psychological treatments imposed upon him by the manipulative leader, played convincingly by Phillip Seymour Hoffman. This film is sure to be on the short-list for the award season.
Bristling with vivid moments and unbeatable acting. - Los Angeles Times
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Chasing Ice
Dec 28 - Dec 30, 2012
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Jeff Orlowski
Rated Not Rated, 74 min.
Underwritten by Iceworks
Traveling with a team of young adventurers across the brutal Arctic, acclaimed National Geographic photographer James Balog risks his career and his well-being in pursuit of the biggest story facing humanity. As the climate change debate polarizes America, and the intensity of natural disasters ramps up globally, 'Chasing Ice' depicts a heroic photojournalist on a mission to deliver hope to a fragile planet. Through his Extreme Ice Survey, Balog, once a skeptic, discovers undeniable evidence of our changing planet. The film employs revolutionary time-lapse cameras to capture a multi-year record of the world's glaciers.
Sunday screening to be followed by a Q+A with director Jeff Orlowski (via Skype), moderated by Chris Cherniak, co-host of KPCW's This Green Earth, and reception highlighting local sustainability initiatives.
Sunday reception presented by SNS FiReFilms with support from the Park City Foundation and Park City Municipal Corporation.
Visually breathtaking. - Variety
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Samsara
Jan 4 - Jan 6, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Ron Fricke
Rated PG-13, 99 min.
Underwritten by Stephen Helms, N.M.D.
Prepare yourself for an unparalleled sensory experience. Samsara reunites producers of award-winning the films Baraka and Chronos, famous for combining visual and musical artistry. Samsara is a Sanskrit word that means "the ever turning wheel of life" and is the point of departure for the filmmakers as they search for the elusive current of interconnection that runs through our lives. Filmed over a period of five years and in twenty-five countries, Samsara transports us like no other recent film. It encourages our own inner interpretations inspired by images and music that infuses the ancient with the modern.
Achingly beautiful and visually transfixing, Samsara offers a transporting vacation from the usual multiplex fare. It's a movie to get lost in. - Miami Herald
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Winnie the Pooh
Jan 5, 2013
3 PM
Directed by Stephen J. Anderson, Don Hall
Rated G, 63 min.
Free Screening
Underwritten by Kumon of Park City
Part of the Books 2 Movies Series in partnership with the Park City Library
Eeyore has done it again and lost his tail! Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga and Roo set out on an exciting new adventure to help Eeyore and save Christopher Robin. See the Hundred Acre Wood come to life in this heart-warming hand-drawn animated adventure.
The Sessions
Jan 11 - Jan 13, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Ben Lewin
Rated R, 95 min.
Underwritten by Maizlish Real Estate
At the age of 36, Mark O'Brien, a man who had polio since childhood, decides he no longer wishes to be a virgin. With the help of his therapist and his priest, he contacts a professional sex surrogate, played by the always authentic and moving Helen Hunt. Inspired by a true story, this film follows the fascinating relationship which evolves between Cheryl and Mark as she takes him on his journey to manhood. Be prepared to be moved by this surprisingly humorous and thought-provoking work that was the hit of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival.
A wonderful movie with splendid performances. - New York Observer
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Made in Utah Film Weekend
Feb 1 - Feb 3, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Various Directors
Rated Not Rated, 90 min.
Underwritten by Utah Film Commission
Highlighting films made in Utah, with a different feature film each night.
Friday, 2/1 at 8 PM: Nitro Circus: The Movie - Features Travis Pastrana and friends dreaming up the most dangerous stunts in the world of action sports. Q&A with Director Gregg Godfrey and cast members following screening.
Saturday, 2/2 at 8 PM: Saints & Soldiers: Airborne Creed - Ryan Little's 2012 feature about WWII. Q&A with Producer & Director Ryan Little, Producer Adam Abel and principal cast members following screening.
Sunday, 2/3 at 6 PM: The World's Fastest Indian - A 2005 biopic about New Zealander Burt Munro, who set the land-speed record on the Bonneville Salt Flats on a 1920 Indian motorcycle in 1967.
Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey
Feb 2, 2013
3 PM
Directed by Norton Virgien
Rated G, 81 min.
Free Screening
Underwritten by Kumon of Park City
Part of the Books 2 Movies Series in partnership with the Park City Library
Curious George is at it again! See H.A. Rey's and Margret Rey's cherished curious character come to life in a cross-country adventure that proves with family, friends, and a little determination anything can be achieved.
A Late Quartet
Feb 8 - Feb 10, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Yaron Zilberman
Rated R, 105 min.
Underwritten by Cindy Rae Learn to Dance
The all-star cast of Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken, and Catherine Keener, makes this film a complete delight. A LATE QUARTET pays homage to the professional music and cultural world of New York City. When the beloved cellist of a world-renowned string quartet can no longer perform to demanding standards, the group's future suddenly hangs in the balance. Suppressed emotions, competing egos, and uncontrollable passions threaten to derail years of friendship and collaboration. As they are about to play their 25th anniversary concert, quite possibly their last, only their intimate bond and the power of music can preserve their legacy.
A Late Quartet’ provides distinct and uncommon satisfactions. - San Francisco Chronicle
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The Clean Bin Project
Feb 13, 2013
7 PM
Directed by Grant Baldwin
Rated Not Rated, 77 min.
Free Screening
Part of the Reel Community Series
The Clean Bin Project is about a regular couple and their quest to answer the question 'is it possible to live completely waste free?' Partners Jen and Grant go head to head in a comedic battle to see who can swear off consumerism and produce the least amount of garbage in an entire year.
Hosted by Recycle Utah
Anna Karenina
Feb 15 - Feb 17, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Joe Wright
Rated R, 130 min.
Underwritten by Sandy Geldhof, Keller Williams, your dedicated Park City Realtor
The third collaboration of Academy Award nominee Keira Knightley with acclaimed director Joe Wright (Pride & Prejudice and Atonement), is a bold, theatrical new vision of the epic story of love, adapted from Leo Tolstoy's timeless novel. Set in late-19th-century Russian high-society, the aristocrat Anna Karenina enters into a life-changing affair with the affluent Count Vronsky. The story powerfully explores the capacity for love that surges through the human heart.
This story has been filmed many times, but never with this kind of erotic charge. Knightley is glorious. My advice is to let Wright's Anna Karenina work its strange and marvelous spell. - Rolling Stone
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Tales of the Night
Feb 17, 2013
3 PM
Directed by Michel Ocelot
Rated PG, 84 min.
Free Screening
In partnership with the Utah Film Center
This new film from renowned animation auteur Michel Ocelot, features black silhouetted characters set off against exquisitely detailed Day-Glo backgrounds bursting with color and kaleidoscopic patterns.The film weaves together six exotic fables where history blends with fairytale as viewers are whisked off to enchanted lands full of dragons, werewolves, captive princesses, sorcerers, and enormous talking bees - and each fable ends with its own ironic twist.
Hitchcock
Feb 22 - Feb 24, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Sacha Gervasi
Rated PG-13, 97 min.
Underwritten by PJ Builders,Inc.
In the casting coup of the season, Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren join together to portray Alfred Hitchcock and his wife and professional partner, Alma. Together they created some of the most memorable films in cinema history. This story focuses on the irascible filmmaker as he tackles the creation of Psycho. Forced to finance it on his own even after a long, successful career, we witness the sometimes funny and occasionally dark creative impulses that led to this remarkable classic of cinema. Hopkins and Mirren provide an entertaining and nuanced look inside a loving and collaborative marriage. Scarlett Johanssen costars, portraying Vivian Leigh.
An entertaining…thoroughly enjoyable glimpse into a familiar artist's creative process. - San Francisco Chronicle
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Hyde Park on Hudson
Mar 1 - Mar 3, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Roger Michell
Rated R, 95 min.
Underwritten by Tim Lapage of Safari Experts
Bill Murray proves himself to be a character actor of unexpected depth and charm in his remarkable portrayal of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The always reliable Laura Linney portrays a distant cousin, working as a personal assistant, who has an affair with the president. Based on historical records, the story unfolds in June 1939, when the president hosts the King and Queen of England at the Roosevelt home at Hyde Park in upstate New York. With Britain facing imminent war with Germany, the Royals are desperately looking to FDR for support. International affairs, the running of a presidential estate, and summer night dalliances all combine to make for wonderful, humorous and moving entertainment.
Bill Murray’s spectacular Oscar-caliber performance is one of the year’s delights! - New York Post
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How to Train Your Dragon
Mar 2, 2013
3 PM
Directed by Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders
Rated PG, 98 min.
Free Screening
Underwritten by Kumon of Park City
Part of the Books 2 Movies Series in partnership with the Park City Library
Laugh-out-loud and soar on the backs of dragons in this family animated adventure story. Join Hiccup, a Viking kid who’s more brains than brawn and more scrawny than buff as he battles against the unknown and gains a few friends along the way. Inspired by Cressida Cowell’s book series.
Chasing Ice
Mar 8 - Mar 10, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Jeff Orlowski
Rated Not Rated, 74 min.
Underwritten by Cole Sport
Traveling with a team of young adventurers across the brutal Arctic, acclaimed National Geographic photographer James Balog risks his career and his well-being in pursuit of the biggest story facing humanity. As the climate change debate polarizes America, and the intensity of natural disasters ramps up globally, 'Chasing Ice' depicts a heroic photojournalist on a mission to deliver hope to a fragile planet. Through his Extreme Ice Survey, Balog, once a skeptic, discovers undeniable evidence of our changing planet. The film employs revolutionary time-lapse cameras to capture a multi-year record of the world's glaciers.
We have approximately 250 tickets available at the door for Sunday's screening.
Visually breathtaking. - Variety
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The Crash Reel
Mar 13, 2013
7 PM
Directed by Lucy Walker
Rated Not Rated, 109 min.
Underwritten by Sundance Institute
Part of the Reel Community Series
This eye-popping, yet intimate, story of U.S. champion snowboarder Kevin Pearce uses years of vérité footage to expose the excitement and appeal, as well as the high stakes, of participating in extreme-action sports. Training to compete against longtime rival Shaun White at the 2010 Winter Olympics, Kevin suffered severe traumatic brain injury from a 2009 accident in Park City, Utah. His tight-knit Vermont family flew to his side, and together they began an intensive process of trying to rehabilitate him and help him rebuild his permanently damaged life. Kevin’s determination and the tireless support of family and friends kept him focused on recovery. But when he insisted he wanted to return to the sport he loved, his family objected. As an elite athlete, Kevin was a professional risk taker, but as a brain-injury survivor, his skills were now impaired, and even a small blow to the head could kill him.
Academy Award–nominated director Lucy Walker’s latest film (Waste Land won the World Cinema Documentary Audience Award at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival) sheds light on the alarming trend of athletes pushing the boundaries of their sports past the limit. How much risk is too much? Her thoughtful and probing treatment of her subject enables us to share one family’s remarkable journey. – L. V. – Sundance Film Festival 2013 Online Film Guide
The film screening will be followed by Q&A and a moderated panel discussion with: Gail Loveland, Executive Director, National Ability Center, Tracy Meier, Training and Education Manager, National Ability Center, Holly Ledyard, University of Utah Clinical Neurosciences Center (the doctor who treated Kevin) and Meredith Lavitt, Sundance Institute, Moderator.
In participation with the Utah Film Center
In Organic We Trust
Mar 14, 2013
7 PM
Directed by Kip Pastor
Rated Not Rated, 90 min.
An eye-opening food documentary that looks beyond organic for practical solutions for me and you. Local farmer's markets, school gardens, and urban farms are revolutionizing the way we eat. Change is happening from the soil up.
Screening will be following by a Q&A with Susan O'Dell, Slow Food Park City; Daisy Fair, Copper Moose Farm; and, Fred Montague, PhD, Professor (Lecturer) Emeritus of Biology, University of Utah and Author of Gardening: An Ecological Approach.
Hosted by Park City Museum
The Impossible
Mar 15 - Mar 17, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Juan Antonio Bayona
Rated PG-13, 114 min.
Underwritten by Park City SUP
Naomi Watts earned an Oscar nod for her portrayal of a mother facing extraordinary circumstances. A British family on Christmas holiday at a beach resort in Thailand is torn apart when a deadly tsunami devastates the area. The film follows the seriously wounded Maria and her eldest son Lucas as they struggle to safety, not knowing whether Maria's husband and their two younger sons are dead or alive.
A nimbly acted drama that is at once a stellar visual achievement and a life-affirming story of familial love and courage. - USA Today
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Tumbleweeds Film Festival
Mar 16, 2013
1 PM
Directed by Various Directors
Rated G, 90 min.
Shorts Program @ 1 PM
A delightful collection of animated and live action films from around the world to captivate wee ones.
Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation @ 3 PM
As big of an impression as the old serials had left on young Spielberg and Lucas, Indiana Jones left an even bigger one on three Mississippi 12-year-olds. In 1982, childhood friends Eric Zala, Chris Strompolos, and Jayson Lamb began filming a shot-for-shot remake of Raiders of the Lost Ark. They filmed during school vacations, used the back yard for locations, and fashioned props (like that well-known giant boulder) in the family garage. Six years later, after the lead actor shot up six inches and his voice dropped to a baritone, the film was in the can.
In partnership with the Utah Film Center
Tumbleweeds Film Festival
Mar 17, 2013
3 PM
Directed by Various Directors
Rated G, 90 min.
Will @ 3 PM
Eleven-year-old Will Brennan is Liverpool FC’s biggest fan. At his boys’ school in England, Will’s love and knowledge of The Beautiful Game even outshines his football-obsessed mates. But life is turned upside down when his long-absent father, Gareth, reappears with tickets to the 2005 Champions League Final in Istanbul.
In partnership with the Utah Film Center
A Royal Affair
Mar 22 - Mar 24, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Nicholaj Arcel
Rated R, 137 min. - subtitled
Underwritten by Red Bicycle Breadworks
This engaging Danish costume drama was nominated for a Golden Globe and Oscar for Best Foreign Language film. It is the true story of a man who unexpectedly wins the heart of his queen and starts a revolution. A ROYAL AFFAIR is the gripping tale of brave idealists who risk everything in their pursuit of freedom for their people.
Royal Affair is historical drama of the highest order - teeming with big ideas, and anchored by the nicely nuanced performances. - Philadelphia Inquirer
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Sound City
Mar 29 - Mar 31, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Dave Grohl
Rated Not Rated, 106 min.
Underwritten by PJ Builders, Inc.
America's greatest unsung recording studio housed a one-of-a-kind console, and as its legend grew, seminal bands and artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Rick Springfield, Tom Petty, Metallica and Nirvana all came out to put magic to tape. Directed by Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters) and featuring interviews and performances from the iconic musicians who recorded some of rock's greatest albums at the studio, Sound City doesn't just tell the story of this real-life rock 'n' roll shrine, it celebrates the human element of music as Grohl gathers some of rock's biggest names to collaborate on a new album. Using Sound City's legendary analog console, together these artists continue to create musical miracles in a digital world.
In his directing debut, Dave Grohl shows the instincts of a real filmmaker. Sound City hits you like a shot in the heart. - Rolling Stone
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Quartet
Apr 5 - Apr 7, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Dustin Hoffman
Rated PG-13, 98 min.
Underwritten by Maizlish Real Estate
This is Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut and a light and lively confection it is. The irrepressible Maggie Smith (famed for her latest role in Downton Abbey as the Dowager Countess) knocks it out of the park in this moving and boisterous comedy. An opera company filled with retired performers reunite once a year to stage a fundraiser for their theater and must deal with big egos and romances from the past.
Quartet shows us how art illuminates our lives, and shows us artists and performers who can still, after all these years, do some illuminating. - Philadelphia Inquirer
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Ramona and Beezus
Apr 6, 2013
3 PM
Directed by Elizabeth Allen
Rated G, 103 min.
Free Screening
Underwritten by Kumon of Park City
Part of the Books 2 Movies Series in partnership with the Park City Library
A delightful movie filled with escapades and mishaps, which bond families together. A mix of action and humor for the whole family! Adapted from Beverly Cleary's books.
Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Apr 11, 2013
7 PM
Directed by Various Directors
Rated PG, 90 min.
Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival is a call to action. At Wild & Scenic, filmgoers are transformed into committed citizens, dedicated to saving our increasingly threatened planet. We show environmental and adventure films that illustrate the Earth's beauty, the challenges facing our planet, and the work communities are doing to protect the themselves and the environment. There will be 9 films this year, ranging from 4 minutes to 25 minutes in length. These environmental films showcase topics such as sustainable energy in the Sundarbans, coal mining adjacent to Bryce Canyon, and plastics in our oceans.
Hosted by Summit Land Conservancy
Side Effects
Apr 12 - Apr 14, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Stephen Soderbergh
Rated R, 106 min.
Underwritten by Eileen Kintner of Cornerstone Home Mortgage
Stephen Soderbergh has remained a stylish and provocative film director ever since his controversial Sex, Lies, and Videotape played at the Sundance Film Festival many years ago. His latest film, SIDE EFFECTS, is a provocative thriller about a successful New York couple, played by the mesmerizing Rooney Mara and impressive Channing Tatum, whose world unravels when a new drug prescribed by her psychiatrist - intended to treat anxiety - has unexpected side effects.
It's a gripping, maddening and thoroughly satisfying thriller, made with artfulness and integrity. - San Francisco Chronicle
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Amour
Apr 19 - Apr 21, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Michael Hanneke
Rated PG-13, 127 min. - subtitled
Underwritten by Yuki Arashi
This is one of the most honored films of the year, having won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival and the Oscar for the Best Foreign Language Film. An octogenarian couple find their love put to the ultimate test when one of them suffers a stroke, and the other must assume the role of the caretaker in this compassionate yet unsentimental drama from director Michael Haneke.
Transfixing and extraordinarily touching, perhaps the most hauntingly honest movie about old age ever made. - Entertainment Weekly
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Tumbleweeds Best of Fest: A Monster in Paris
Apr 21, 2013
3 PM
Directed by Directed by Bibo Bergeron
Rated G, 87 min.
Free Screening
In partnership with the Utah Film Center
It is Paris in 1910. The streets are flooded, and there's a monster on the loose! But the creature that strikes fear into the heart of Parisians is actually Francoeur, a gentle and musically gifted giant flea who, disguised as human, shares the stage with Lucille, the star of the Red Bird Cabaret. With the scheming Police Commissioner Maynott determined to capture the monster, can Lucille, with help from motormouth Raoul and shy Emile, keep Francoeur safe?
Colorfully animated in a style that pays homage to early twentieth-century cinema and boasting the vocal talents of Vanessa Paradis and Sean Lennon, A Monster in Paris is an engaging treat for the whole family to enjoy.
Bidder 70
Apr 26 - Apr 28, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Beth Gage, George Gage
Rated Not Rated, 73 min.
Underwritten by Black Diamond & the Black Diamond Store
This is the story of Tim DeChristopher, a young man who disrupted a controversial Bureau of Land Management Oil and Gas leasing auction in 2008. He posed as a bidder (#70) and bid $1.7 million to win 22,000 acres of land in Utah that he had no intention of paying for (or drilling on). Tim was federally indicted, convicted and sentenced to two years in prison for his courageous act of civil disobedience. Bidder 70 is a personal story surrounded by a wider context of citizen action, our history of peaceful civil disobedience, and grassroots environmental movements demanding government and industry accountability. Representatives from Peaceful Uprising (the activist group that Tim DeChristopher founded) will be on site for a Q&A following Sunday's screening
The most inspiring film... Brilliantly tells the story of climate activist Tim DeChristopher. - Huffington Post
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Redwood Highway
May 1, 2013
7 PM
Directed by Gary Lundgren
Rated PG-13, 90 min.
Underwritten by Tom Vayda Enterprises and Lisa Coltman
Utah premiere!
The heartbeat of Redwood Highway is a love story deferred: soul mates who never got off the starting blocks, and the effect that has on them and their relationships for the rest of their lives. It is the story of 76 year old Marie (Shirley Knight) who hasn't seen the ocean in forty-five years but who isn’t too old to grow and change. She represents all of those wonderful, resilient people who lost someone far too young. In order to confront an earlier heartbreaking event and attend to her granddaughter's wedding, she decides to walk 80 miles along the spectacular Redwood Highway. Along the way she encounters people who help her heal her heart, and find the courage to see her journey through to the end, including a kind woodworker named Pete (Tom Skerritt).
Redwood Highway is a passion project for the well known Author/Writer/Producer James Twyman, the founder of Senior Cinema Circle which focuses on multi-generational movies. Twyman said, "The senior audience is growing every day, and it’s very important for me to address this audience.” The Mountainland Foundation, which provides Aging & Family services is affiliated with this screening and will be on hand to provide information.
Q&A follows screening with producer and screenwriter James Twyman.
Tickets are available at the door: $7/general and $5/ seniors and students.
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Emperor
May 3 - May 5, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Peter Webber
Rated PG-13, 98 min.
Underwritten by Maizlish Real Estate
Starring Academy Award-winner Tommy Lee Jones, Matthew Fox, and newcomer Eriko Hatsune, 'Emperor' brings to life the American occupation of Japan in the perilous and unpredictable days just after Emperor Hirohito's World War II surrender. As General Douglas MacArthur suddenly finds himself the de facto ruler of a foreign nation, he assigns an expert in Japanese culture to covertly investigate the looming question hanging over the country: should the Japanese Emperor, worshipped by his people but accused of war crimes, be punished or saved?
Old-fashioned filmmaking... you learn a lot and come away feeling an impact all too rare in movies today. - New York Observer
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Charlottes Web
May 4, 2013
3 PM
Directed by Kirk Jones
Rated G, 97 min.
Free Screening
Underwritten by Kumon of Park City
Part of the Books 2 Movies Series in partnership with the Park City Library
Wilbur the pig is scared of the end of the season, because he knows that come that time, he will end up on the dinner table. He hatches a plan with Charlotte, a spider that lives in his pen, to ensure that this will never happen.
Head Games
May 9, 2013
7 PM
Directed by Steve James
Rated PG-13, 95 min.
Free Screening
Underwritten by Park City Medical Center
Part of the Reel Community Series
A documentary inspired by events from the book Head Games written by former Ivy League football star and WWE wrestler Christopher Nowinski. HEAD GAMES follows Nowinski's quest to uncover the truth about the consequences of sports-related head injuries. The film features interviews with Nowinski, Bob Costas (NBC Sports), Keith Primeau (NHL All-Star), and Cindy Parlow Cone (Olympic Gold Medalist, Women’s Soccer). HEAD GAMES exposes viewers to one of the leading public health issues of our time - sports related head injuries. Raising the question: "How much of you are you willing to lose for a game?"
Introduction to the film by Steve James, Head Games Director (via Skype). The film will be followed by a Q&A with Dr. Wain Allen, Park City Medical Center and Melinda Roalstad, Think Head First.
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Slow Food Park Citys Food & Film Weekend
May 10 - May 12, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Various Directors
Rated PG-13, 90 min.
Underwritten by Christiane Hartley and Ken Block & Slow Food Park City
5/10 @ 8 PM Betting the Farm
A group of Maine dairy farmers - dropped by their national milk company - launch their own milk company in a bid to save their farms. Owned by the farmers and committed to paying a sustainable price for their milk, the company offers hope for the future of small farming. But faced with slow sales and mounting bills, can the farmers hang together long enough for the gamble to pay off? Film preceded by cheese tasting with local producers starting at 7pm
5/11 @ 7 PM Trattoria
Inspired by real chefs, Trattoria is a drama/comedy set in the exciting San Francisco restaurant scene, about a chef and his son that reconnect and heal their past through cooking. Chef Sartini must learn with the help of his son to rekindle his passion for cooking and life, and not make the same mistakes again, or risk losing everything. Film will be followed by a special five course Slow Food dinner at Vinto
5/12@ 6 PM Romantics Anonymous
Romantics Anonymous tells the story of Angelique (Isabelle Carre), a gifted chocolate-maker whose uncontrollable shyness prevents her from acknowledging her talents. Struggling chocolatier Jean-Rene (Benoit Poelvoorde), who also suffers from a similar case of awkward bashfulness that threatens to drown his company, hires Angelique as his new sales associate. With the future of the business hanging in the balance, Angelique and Jean-Rene must overcome their limitations and confess their sweet affections for one another in this delectable comedy. Gourmet bake sale prior to film to support Slow Food Park City.
Special ticket packages available from Slow Food Park City
Speak
May 16, 2013
7 PM
Directed by Paul Galichia, Brian Weidling
Rated Not Rated, 94 min.
Free Screening
Join Park City Toastmaster's for a FREE screening of SPEAK, a powerful and inspiring documentary about conquering life's hurdles and finding your voice. Set in the multifaceted world of Toastmasters International, where 300,000 members strive to overcome their fear of public speaking, SPEAK follows six unforgettable finalists as they prepare and compete in a grueling contest to be named "World Champion of Public Speaking." Q&A following screening with Director Paul Galichia
Stoker
May 17 - May 19, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Park Chan-Wook
Rated R, 98 min.
Underwritten by Mercer Automotive
The stars of this darkly provocative film give riveting and suspenseful performances. After India's father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle Charlie, who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother. Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.
A hothouse of erotic tension that's primed to explode...a thriller of savage beauty. - Rolling Stone
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Azur and Asamar
May 19, 2013
3 PM
Directed by Michel Ocelot
Rated PG, 99 min.
Free Screening
In partnership with the Utah Film Center
Raised on tales of a Djinn fairy princess, Azur -- a young Frenchman -- goes to North Africa in search of the sprite, only to discover that his close childhood friend, Asmar -- an Arab youth whose mother raised both boys -- also seeks the genie.
Unfortunate Brothers
May 21, 2013
7:30 PM
Directed by Dodge Billingsley
Rated , 52 min.
Free Screening
Unfortunate Brothers: Korea's Reunification Dilemma seeks to explore reunification issues by following Mr. Lee, a North Korean defector trying to adjust to life in his newly adopted South Korean homeland. Through Mr. Lee's intensely personal account of his journey from North Korea, as well as expert interviews, the film tries to unravel the riddle of Korean unification and promote deeper understanding of two countries many of us know little about.
There will be a Q&A following the film with the filmmakers.
The Company You Keep
May 24 - May 26, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Robert Redford
Rated R, 125 min.
Underwritten by Mercer Automotive
It's always a treat to see Robert Redford on screen and particularly so with the elusive and remarkable Julie Christie. A public interest lawyer's world is turned upside down when a brash young reporter exposes his true identity as a former 1970s antiwar radical fugitive wanted for murder. After living for more than 30 years underground, he must now go on the run. With the FBI in hot pursuit, he sets off on a cross-country journey to track down the one person that can clear his name.
Zane Prep will be hosting a Game Night for kids ages 5-12 on Sunday, May 26th so that their parents can enjoy a relaxing date night at "The Company You Keep"
Zane Prep will be open from 5-10pm and your kids will be engaged in fun strategy games and STEM lessons. There is no cost to participate, but reservations are requested as space is limited. Visit www.zaneprep.com for more details about the program or call 435.575.PREP for reservations.
Robert Redford makes a welcome return to double-duty as director and lead actor in this clear-eyed drama about a former Weather Underground radical forced to reconcile with the past. - Hollywood Reporter
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A Place at the Table
May 31 - Jun 2, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Kristi Jacobson, Lori Silverbush
Rated PG, 84 min.
Underwritten by Park City SUP
49 million people in the U.S. - one in four children - don't know where their next meal is coming from. A Place at the Table examines this issue with the personal and engaging stories of three people facing food insecurity: a single mother in Philadelphia, a Colorado second-grader who often has to depend on friends and neighbors to feed her, and a Mississippi student whose asthma is exacerbated by a lack of good nutrition. Their stories are interwoven with insights from experts, ordinary citizens, and activists like Top Chef's Tom Colicchio and Oscar-winning actor Jeff Bridges. This documentary encourages us to explore the ways that making healthy food available and affordable is in the best interest of us all.
*Friday, May 31st FREE screening presented in collaboration with the Sundance Institute. Director Kristi Jacobson will introduce the film and participate in the post screening discussion with the Utah Food Bank, Christian Center of Park City, and the YMCA of Northern Utah. Discussion will be moderated by Leslie Thatcher.
As important and eye-opening a documentary as you'll see this year. - New York Daily News
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jun 1, 2013
3 PM
Directed by Thor Freudenthal
Rated PG, 94 min.
Free Screening
Underwritten by Kumon of Park City
Part of the Books 2 Movies Series in partnership with the Park City Library
To Greg Heffley, middle school is the dumbest idea ever invented. It's a place rigged with hundreds of social landmines, not the least of which are morons, wedgies, swirlies, bullies, lunchtime banishment to the cafeteria floor - and a festering piece of cheese with nuclear cooties. To survive the never-ending ordeal and attain the recognition and status he feels he so richly deserves, Greg devises an endless series of can't-miss schemes, all of which, of course, go awry.
The Place Beyond the Pines
Jun 7 - Jun 9, 2013
Fri/Sat 8 pm, Sun 6 pm
Directed by Derek Cianfrance
Rated R, 140 min.
Underwritten by PJ Builders, Inc.
Thought by many to be one of the most impressive American independent films of the season, this highly anticipated new drama explores the consequences of a motorcycle rider's (Academy Award nominee Ryan Gosling) fateful decision to commit a crime to support his child. The heist goes badly and, in a highly charged scene, he is chased by a policeman (Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper). The two men become locked in a tense collision course which will have a dramatic impact on both of their families for years to come. This is an epic story about police and political corruption with intense performances by a stellar cast.
Heralds the arrival of a vibrant director. - Film.Com
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Will
Jun 9, 2013
3 PM
Directed by Ellen Perry
Rated PG, 105 min.
Free Screening
In partnership with the Utah Film Center
In this crowd pleaser from the 2013 Tumbleweeds Film Festival, eleven-year-old Will Brennan is Liverpool FC's biggest fan school. His life it turned upside down when his long-absent father reappears with tickets to the 2005 Champions League Final. Will's dream of seeing his beloved team in one of their biggest matches is about to come true. Or is it?