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Laemmle Oscar Contest: Results!

March 4, 2014 by Lamb L.

Well, the 2014 Oscars are in the books and though the results were predictable the show was entertaining — I, personally, think it was a good idea to include full performances of all the nominated songs — and the winners deserving.

And the passes go to:

First place: Alex A. of Hollywood, who gets 20 passes;

Second place: Andre C. of Los Angeles, who gets 16 passes;

Third place: Kenneth O. of West Hollywood, who gets 12 passes.

Congratulations, guys, and happy moviegoing!

This year we had double the usual number  of entries. No one guessed all 24 categories correctly but four missed only one category: one missed the Best Documentary Feature category and picked “The Act of Killing” instead of “20 Feet to Stardom.” The other three missed Best Animated Short and chose “Get a Horse!” instead of winner “Mr. Hublot.” The shorts categories are tricky!

Since there were four first place ties, the tie-breaking question decided the ultimate winner. The winner guessed 210 minutes — only four minutes off the actual Oscar Telecast running time!

There were only two major troublesome categories for patrons this year. Best Original Score winner Steven Price (“Gravity”) only received 30% of the vote while the other nominees equally split the rest. Best Animated Short was the other. Winner “Mr. Hublot” received only 20% of the vote. “Get a Horse!” was the favorite chosen by our patrons. The average number of correct answers was 13.  Thanks to all who played.

Lupita Amondi Nyong'o accepts her Oscar

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Indiewire: “20 Celebrated Directors Who Never Won a Best Director Oscar”

February 26, 2014 by Lamb L.

Indiewire just posted this rather appalling list of great film directors, giants of the genre, who never won a Best Director Academy Award. Granted, some may have been given honorary Oscars late in their careers, but still. Let’s just say the list includes Hitchcock, Bergman and Kubrick. Something to keep in mind while taking in the big show on Sunday.

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Q&A with the Writer-Director of OMAR, the Oscar Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film

February 21, 2014 by Lamb L.

OMAR writer-director Hany Abu-Assad, producer-co-star Waleed Zuaiter and actress Leem Luban will participate in a Q&A on Sunday, February 23 after the 4:30 PM screening at the Royal.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VngXAjsDzDs

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Filed Under: Featured Films, Q&A's, Royal

BEA HUSMAN: BEATIFICA Comes to NoHo 7

February 21, 2014 by Lamb L.

Join us for the NoHo 7’s first art gallery opening and the second installment of Laemmle’s ART IN THE ARTHOUSE program!  At select Laemmle Theatre locations, you’ll soon be enjoying fine works by visual artists in our lobbies and on your way to the auditorium.

BEA HUSMAN: BEATIFICA opens this coming Wednesday, February 26, 6-9pm.  To join us for the opening celebration, RSVP HERE.

This extraordinary exhibit uncovers the work of BEA HUSMAN (1915-2011), an iconoclast who translated her world travels into inspired artworks in a variety of media. Rarely exhibited during her lifetime, Husman produced art for the sheer pleasure of it, resulting in a legacy unsullied by the marketplace and a body of work that exudes joy and lyricism.

Husman, a fashion designer turned artist, discovered the Intaglio process in the 1970s and soon a printing press and metal plates for etching and engraving became part of her studio, alongside large easel, oil, and acrylic paints. In turn, this led to an interest in paper-making, and, circa 1980, Husman made her way to Kyoto, Japan for a paper-making class with DAVID HOCKNEY. Upon her return, she began utilizing both paper and print making disciplines to create breathtaking collage pieces that incorporated fabrics, string, torn sections of prints, found objects, and coarse, handmade papers.

As she matured as an artist, Husman exhibited an uncanny ability to weave together her myriad influences, including explorations of remote cultures, to create pieces of increasing sophistication.  She died in 2011 at 96. leaving  a treasure trove of never-before-seen work for the public to discover.

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About ART IN THE ARTHOUSE:

Art in the Arthouse is the brainchild of Laemmle president, Greg Laemmle. Switching to digital poster frames conserves both paper and wall space, creating the opportunity to extend the cultural scope of our theaters to include the visual fine arts.

By reclaiming wall space throughout our theaters for the display of fine art, patrons will have a chance to bond with notable and emerging L.A. based visual artists and their work. Proceeds from the sale of art benefit the activities of the Laemmle Charitable Foundation.

 

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Filed Under: Around Town, Claremont 5, Fallbrook 7, Music Hall 3, NoHo 7, Playhouse 7, Royal, Santa Monica, Special Events, Theater Buzz, Town Center 5

Oscar Doc Shorts Q&A at the Royal

February 15, 2014 by Lamb L.

Jasmine Daghighian and Nick Reed, producers of the Oscar-nominated documentary short film THE LADY IN NUMBER 6, will participate in a Q&A after the 7:40 screening at the Royal on Sunday, February 16.

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GIRL RISING screening at the NoHo February 26

February 14, 2014 by Lamb L.

In case you missed the excellent documentary GIRL RISING when we played it last year, several local filmmakers are hosting a screening at the NoHo 7 on  February 26, 2014. Chrissy Dodson and Mandi Moss aim to bring a global movement to educate girls and create meaningful media with a special community screening of GIRL RISING that night at 7:30. This is a crowd-funded event, requiring 65 pre-sale tickets purchased by Monday, February 17 in order to take place. Pre-Sale Tickets Available for $11 http://bit.ly/GIRLRISING

GIRL RISING is a groundbreaking feature film that spotlights the stories of nine unforgettable girls born into unforgiving circumstances. The film captures their dreams, their voices and their remarkable lives with narration by notable performers, including Meryl Streep and Alicia Keys. The event is part of a larger movement dedicated to empowering and achieving educational equality for girls around the world. This International Women’s Day pre-celebration will bring entertainment industry professionals, Girl Scout leaders, students, educators, artists and community members together to raise awareness about the importance of girls’ education in developing nations and to create meaningful media. It is a fundraising event with a percentage of ticket sales and all donations supporting the Girl Rising Fund. “We believe in the power of education and media to change not only a girl, but the world,” said host Chrissy Dodson. “By hosting a community event featuring Girl Rising, we are demonstrating our commitment to breaking down the barriers that prevent girls around the world from going to school. We are proud to be part of this movement in Los Angeles. We hope all community members, artists and entertainment professionals will join us to collaborate, inspire and affect positive change.”

GIRL RISING was directed by Academy Award-nominee Richard E. Robbins and is narrated by Cate Blanchett, Priyanka Chopra, Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys, Chloë Moretz, Liam Neeson, Freida Pinto, Meryl Streep, and Kerry Washington. “If to see it is to know it, this film delivers hope – reasonable, measurable, tangible hope that the world can be healed and helped to a better future,” said Meryl Streep. “It’s a powerful film that has the potential to inspire change in the world. If you’re not moved, you’re not breathing,” said Alicia Keys. Girl Rising is also a movement that embraces the words of activist Malala Yousafzai: “One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world. Education is the only solution.” The movement was founded by award-winning journalists at The Documentary Group and Paul G. Allen’s Vulcan Productions, along with strategic partner, Intel Corporation. Girl Rising’s International Day of the Girl activities are sponsored by Intel. Girl Rising is built on a foundation of partnerships with NGOs, corporations, policy makers, and grassroots organizations — all working to change minds, lives, and policy. A portion of film ticket sales goes to support girl-focused programs through the Girl Rising Fund. The Fund is distributed to Girl Rising’s high-impact network of non-profit partners who are working on the ground: A New Day Cambodia, CARE, Girl Up/United Nations Foundation, Partners in Health, Plan International USA, Room to Read, and World Vision. GIRL RISING IS A FILM. GIRL RISING IS A MOVEMENT. GIRL RISING IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE THE FUTURE. girlrising.com Tickets http://bit.ly/GIRLRISING

 

 

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Filed Under: Around Town, NoHo 7

THE SQUARE Q&A with the Filmmakers

February 14, 2014 by Lamb L.

THE SQUARE director and Oscar nominees Jehane Noujaim and producer Karim Amer will participate in a Q&A moderated by Terrence McNally of KPFK after the noon screening at the Music Hall on Saturday, February 15.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twB2zAOzsKE

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SPARKS Cast and Crew at the NoHo for a Q&A

February 13, 2014 by Lamb L.

The cast and crew of the indie superhero noir thriller SPARKS will participate in a Q&A after the 7 PM screening at the NoHo 7 on Saturday, March 15.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgM48TVD-g0

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