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SENSES OF CINEMA-FILMS FOR THOUGHT

Ages 25+

Senses of Cinema offers an alternative to Hollywood fare with a program of subtitled, international award-winning foreign language films in 4 week themed formats. Film expert Shelly Isaacs introduces each film and, following the screening, provides a detailed commentary, inviting the audience to participate with questions and comments.

INSTRUCTOR:           Shelly Isaacs, Cafe Cinematheque

 

ACTIVITY:                  213229

DAYS:                         Wednesdays

TIMES:                        10am-12:45pm

DATES:                       

Session 3:               C5,   March 15-April 12 (no class 3/22)

Individual dates:    C1, March 15;    C2, March 29;   C3, April 5;     C4, April 12

Session 4:               D6,   April 19-May 17

Individual dates:    D1, April 19;    D2, April 26;    D3, May 3;     D4, May 10;    D5, May 17

COST:                       per 1-week: Resident $12, Non-resident $15

                                   per 4-week session (C): Resident $40, Non-resident $50

                                   per 5-week session (D): Resident $50, Non-resident $62.50

                                 

THEME: AND THE NOMINEES ARE...

What does it take to take home an Oscar for best international film. That I cannot tell you, but even though they didn’t capture the Oscar, these films were embraced by critics and audiences world-wide. Come and discover, or re-discover, some of the finest films of their year or any other year.

 

MARCH 15 - BEYOND SILENCE – Germany - 1996 

Nominated in 1998, this powerful story concerns itself with a young woman's battle for independence, and her deaf parents' struggle to understand her gift for music, causing a rift in their relationship. Inspirational and highly entertaining, her family must somehow learn to reach beyond differences, expectations ... and beyond silence ... to bring their two worlds together once again!

 

MARCH 29 - SEVEN BEAUTIES - Italy - 1975

Nominated for best Foreign Language Film in 1976, Lina Wertmuller also became the first woman to be nominated for Best Director.

In 1930s Italy, Pasqualino, a low-level Sicilian thug, kills a man who disgraced his sister. Pleading insanity, escapes prison by joining the military, but decides to go AWOL when things get too heavy. Finding himself in enemy hands, Pasqualino vows to do anything in order to survive, but at what cost?

 

APRIL 5 - A ROYAL AFFAIR -  Denmark – 2012

Having won great international critical and audience acclaim as well as the 2013 Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film, This true story follows the lives of a young queen, Carloline Mathilde, who is married to Christian VII, considered by many an insane king. When she falls secretly in love with her physician - together they start a revolution that changed a nation forever.  

 

APRIL 12 - SON OF THE BRIDE - Argentina - 2002

Capturing a 2003 nomination in 2003, this is the story of Rafael Belvedere, who at age 43 is having a crisis. He's overwhelmed by his numerous responsibilities and just isn't having any fun. His heart and his mind go into a tailspin. But when his father makes the decision to fulfill his mother's dream of getting married in a church, Rafael may find renewal to bring back the family for a new memory to share.

*Films are subject to change without notice.

PROFESSIONAL ACTING CLASSES

Ages 18+

The program is a thorough, multilevel class where the actor, through intensive training, works to apply the AYFT (At Your FingerTips) concept into their performance to create an open, realistic character based on the actor as an individual. Your greatest asset is WHO YOU ARE. We work on being prepared emotionally and as a businessperson in order to have your tools ready, or at your fingertips. Promotes public speaking, quick thinking, and emotional depth and intelligence.

INSTRUCTOR:      David Tully, Tully Teaches

ACTIVITY:              213228

DAYS:                    Wednesday

TIME:                     4:30pm-6:00pm

DATES;                  A3,    April 12-May 17

COST:                    per 6-week session: Resident $180, Non-resident $225

SUMMER SENSES OF CINEMA-FILMS FOR THOUGHT

Ages 25+

Senses of Cinema offers an alternative to Hollywood fare with a program of subtitled, international award-winning foreign language films in 4- or 5-week themed formats. Film expert Shelly Isaacs introduces each film and, following the screening, provides a detailed commentary, inviting the audience to participate with questions and comments.

INSTRUCTOR:        Shelly Isaacs, Café Cinematheque International

ACTIVITY:                313229

DAY:                         Wednesday

TIME:                       4:00pm-6:30pm

DATES:

Session 1:               A5, June 7-July 5 (no class 6/21)

Individual dates:   A1, June 7;    A2, June 14;    A3, June 28;    A4, July 5

Session 2:               B5, July 12-August 2 (no class 7/19, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23)

Individual dates:   B1, July 12;   B2, July 26;    B3, August 2;   B4, August 30

Session 3:               C5, September 6-September 27

Individual dates:   C1, September 6;   C2, September 13;    C3, September 20;   C4, September 27

COST:                      per 1-week session: Resident $12, Non-resident $15

COST:                      per 4-week series: Resident $40, Non-resident $50

NEW! SUMMER OF CINEMA-THE WORLD ON A SCREEN

Ages 25 and up

In addition to our Senses of Cinema-Food for Thought Wednesday program and continuing to offer an alternative to Hollywood fare, Summer of Cinema presents a program of subtitled, international award-winning foreign language films in 4-week themed formats. Film expert Shelly Isaacs introduces each film and, following the screening, provides a detailed commentary, inviting the audience to participate with questions and comments.

INSTRUCTOR:               Shelly Isaacs, Café Cinematheque International

ACTIVITY:                       313229

DAY:                                Fridays

TIME:                              4:00pm-6:30pm

Session 1:                  D5,         June 9-June 30

                                Individual Sessions:         D1, June 9;          D2, June 16;        D3, June 23;        D4, June 30

Session 2:                  F5,          July 7-July 28

                                Individual Sessions:         F1, July 7;             F2, July 14;          F3, July 21;          F4, July 28

Cost per 1-week session: Resident $12, Non-resident $15

Cost per 4-week session: Resident $40, Non-resident $50