LAURENCE ANYWAYS writer-director-editor Xavier Dolan walks us through a key scene from his new movie. From the New York Times “Anatomy of a Scene” series:
LAURENCE ANYWAYS opens July 5th at the Music Hall 3 in Beverly Hills.
BOB’S PICK – “The Attack”
A film recommendation from Bob Laemmle.
The Attack is a fascinating drama that examines the Israeli/Palestinian situation from the vantage point of Lebanese Director Ziad Doueiri. Raising hosts of questions but resisting clear-cut answers, the filmmaker applies a deft and even-handed approach to his subject. Under Doueiri’s supervision, the acting is superb and believable to the point that it almost feels like you’re watching a documentary.
The story of how The Attack was made and distributed is nearly as compelling as the movie itself. Shot on location in both Israel and the Palestinian territories, the producers had to navigate and overcome complex political, bureaucratic and security issues. What’s more, the controversial nature of the film has led to a revolving door of financial backers.
While screening successfully to Arab audiences via the festival circuit, it’s unfortunate that the film will likely not be released in the Palestinian territories or most other Arab countries. However, it will play in Israel and tracking its performance there should prove interesting.
Of course, movie-goers around the world including Laemmle audiences here in L.A., should consider themselves fortunate indeed to be able to reap the benefit of Doueiri’s talent, passion, and commitment. Filmmakers like him and Tobias Lindholm (who’s equally riveting Danish thriller A Hijacking is also currently running) are just two present-moment examples of the incredible work being done by filmmakers across the globe. We are truly in a golden age of world cinema. Let’s be sure not to miss it!
The Attack is currently playing at our Royal and Playhouse 7 locations. It will be opening at the Town Center 5 on July 3. Click here for more details.
– Bob Laemmle
Q and A’s Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero June 28 & 29 in NoHo
THE ROOM director/star Tommy Wiseau and co-star Greg Sestero in person at the NoHo 7 June 28 and 29 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this midnight movie phenomenon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCj8sPCWfUw
Bill Moyers’ interview with Tim DeChristopher
Beginning June 28 at the Music Hall we’ll screen BIDDER 70, the new documentary about environmental activist Tim DeChristopher, who was jailed for two years for protesting an auction of gas and oil drilling rights in Utah. He disrupted the proceeding in a novel way: by bidding on and winning leases he could never pay for.
Tim was recently released and Bill Moyers interviewed him.
Q and A with THE ATTACK director Ziad Doueiri
THE ATTACK director Ziad Doueiri will participate in a Q&A after the 7:10 PM screening at the Royal on Friday, June 28.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS Q and A
TERMS AND CONDITIONS MAY APPLY director Cullen Hoback will participate in a Q&A after the first evening screening at the NoHo on Friday, July 19.
Tippi Hedren to Introduce Friday screening of L.A. SUPERHEROES
Ms. Tippi Hedren will welcome the audience to the 7:40 PM screening of L.A. SUPERHEROES: ILLEGAL IN HOLLYWOOD on Friday, June 21st. Ms. Hedren was honored recently in Washington D.C. and at the United Nations as a “Woman of Vision” for her efforts to support Vietnamese immigrants and as the “Godmother of the Vietnamese Nail Industry.”
THE GIRLS IN THE BAND Q and A Schedule
Meet the people behind the terrific new documentary THE GIRLS IN THE BAND this weekend. Here’s the schedule. All screenings begin at 11 AM:
On Saturday, June 22, there will be a Q&A with one of the subjects of the film, Roz Cron, at the TOWN CENTER 5.
On Saturday, June 22, there will be a Q&A with Director Judy Chaikin at the PLAYHOUSE 7.
On Sunday, June 23, there will be a Q&A with Director Judy Chaikin and Executive Producer Mike Greene at the MONICA 4.