ON THE HORIZON
A preview of the coming attractions that some of our favrote film houses are cooking up in the weeks to come..
From April 2nd, Melbourne’s ASTOR THEATRE presents an incredible retrospective of the work of PIER PAOLO PASOLINI, alongside the work of film makers he inspired. A highly contentious film maker, as well as poet, writer, playwright and divisive political figure, Pasolini was murdered not long after his deeply controversial and notorious film SALO (1975) was released. Not only is this a chance to see the works of the Director, including SALO (1975), PIGSTY (1969) and MAMA ROMA (1962), but also films that were informed by his approach including IN THE REALM OF THE SENSES (1976) and those that influenced the film maker, including THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC (1925). Runs until May.
THE SILENT FILM FESTIVAL returns to San Francisco’s CASTRO THEATER in May to celebrate it’s 25th Anniversary of classics of the silent era. Running for seven days, the season will encompass an era of film in which preservationists have taken tremendous energy to preserve. Lineup announced soon. More info HERE.
This April, experience the majesty of master composer Ennio Morricone’s soaring work on the big screen at KINO, ROTTERDAM. Titles include ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST (1968), WHITE DOG (1982), THE BIG GUNDOWN (1966) and INVESTIGATION OF A CITIZEN ABOVE SUSPICION (1970). More info HERE.
Los Angeles’ AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE presents NEW JACK CITY (1991) from Director Mario Van Peebles. An era of new black cinema that portrayed the hopes, the future, but and also the rage, of the black experience in America, the 1990s ushered in what scholar / critic Manthia Diawara dubbed“new Black realism”. NEW JACK CITY opened four days after television outlets released the video of LAPD officers beating Rodney King. Screening April 9th, head to the link HERE for more info and some fascinating back story on the rocky debut in cinemas, including a sound byte from then 18 year old Ana DeVenay.
“Oh what a lovely day!” And yes what a lovely day indeed for fans of the futuristic Australian action classics that helped redefine the entire genre. At Quentin Tarantino’s NEW BEVERLY CINEMA in Los Angeles, strap in for the MADMAXATHON on April 16th and 17th. All Four movies; MAD MAX + THE ROAD WARRIOR + BEYOND THUNDERDOME + FURY ROAD all presented in glorious 35mm! More info HERE! Make sure to book early….