Cinema Sundays Winter 2008 Series 41!

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

Cinema Sundays at the Charles Continues its 41st series on February 3rd with the Baltimore Premiere of The Year My Parents on Vacation (Original title Ano em Que Meus Pais Sairam de Ferias). Directed by Cao Hamburger. Written by Adriana Falcao and Claudio Galperin. Starring Michel Joelsas, Germano Haiut, Paulo Autran, Simone Spoladore, Eduardo Moreira, and Caio Blat.



2006 Brazil, in Portuguese and Yiddish (with subtitles) 104 minutes


Synopsis


Eleven year-old Mauro finds himself suddenly being raised by strangers after his Jewish father and Catholic mother are forced to go into hiding during a brutal crackdown in 1970 by the Brazilian military government. Hastily deposited on his paternal grandfather’s São Paulo doorstep, Mauro is thrust into a vibrant ethnic neighborhood filled with Yiddish-speakers, Italian immigrants and Greek merchants. While all of them act as Mauro’s unofficial guardian, circumstances place him primarily in the care of old Shlomo – a ferbisseneh punim and childless bachelor. Of more importance than all of this is the approaching soccer World Cup and Brazil’s team of destiny. Left with the promise by his father that he would return in time for the World Cup, Mauro at first does not realize the nature of his parents' absence. But the Brazil team, lead by Pele slowly advances through the tournament, until finally they are in the final match against Italy. Even as Mauro and his new friends revel in the excitement, he inevitably comes to the realization of a world beyond fun and games


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http://www.oano.com.br/english/


Cinema Sundays continues its 41st series with the Baltimore premiere of The Year My Parents Went on Vacation. This touching coming of age story set in the 1970’s has been all the rage at various festivals around the world (Jewish and otherwise! Take That KLK!) and is Brazil’s Oscar entry this year.



Our speaker for this week is Cinema Sundays ace of the staff Mike Giuliano. Who else could handle Jewish and Italian content and the World Cup to boot! It’s a pleasure to welcome him back to Cinema Sundays.

I want to thank Bruce Nelson for helping us out with The Life of Reilly. I think everyone was surprised by what a fine film and performance it was and Bruce’s insights into a life on the stage were extremely helpful. We look forward to having him back at Cinema Sundays.



A Few quick announcements;

1)I am pleased to inform you that on February 10 we are screening the film In Bruges starring Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes.

2)Cinema Sundays gift certificates are available on line or at the Charles. You can find out more from Karen Kaufman or any of our fabulous volunteers.




I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Jonathan Palevsky
Jpalevsky@aol.com

Cinema Sundays Winter 2008 Series 41!

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Cinema Sundays at the Charles Continues its 41st series on January 27th with the Baltimore Premiere of the documentary Life of Reilly. Directed by Frank L. Anderson and Barry Poltermann. Written by Paul Linke and Charles Nelson Reilly. Starring…well among others…Charles Nelson Reilly



2006 USA, 84 minutes


Synopsis


Beloved late actor Charles Nelson Reilly headlines his one man show SAVE IT FOR THE STAGE: THE LIFE OF REILLY in this filmed performance. The frequent TONIGHT SHOW guest reveals everything from his childhood in the Bronx to his struggles and successes as a gay actor in Hollywood.



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http://www.charlesnelsonreilly.com/

Cinema Sundays continues its 41st series with the Baltimore premiere of Life of Reilly. Believe it or not Charles Nelson Reilly was far more than an actor who was a perennial guest star on a series of endless TV shows. This well reviewed documentary (100% on RottenTomatos.com) should provide some fascinating insights into one of 20th century America’s most interesting personalities.



Our speaker for this week is actor Bruce Nelson who comes to us from Everyman Theatre (Right next door) where he is currently appearing in The Turn of the Screw. It should be fascinating to explore the life of one actor through the thoughts of another.

I want to thank James Tusty, the Director of The Singing Revolution, for spending some time with us a couple of weeks ago. Thank you for a great film and a beautiful morning of discourse. I also want to thank Baltimore’s Estonian community for their participation that morning.



A Few quick announcements;

1)The Charles is extremely pleased to present the current season of La Scala on the big screen. The final screening of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde, will take place January 27th at 6:30 Pm. The screening will feature a pre-opera chat by yours truly which will no doubt enhance your five hour long Wagnerian experience. Having sat through Tristan once in my life I can inform you with confidence that it is a life changing experience, and I mean that in a good way! Tickets can be purchased on line through the Charles Web site or at the theatre. Both Aida shows sold out last month, don’t let this epic five hour masterpiece slip by!

2)If you wish to purchase memberships to CSC as gifts for those you care for, the dates for our 41st series are 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/30.

3)Cinema Sundays gift certificates are available on line or at the Charles. You can find out more from Karen Kauffman or any of our fabulous volunteers.




I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Jonathan Palevsky
Jpalevsky@aol.com

Cinema Sundays Winter 2008 Series 41!

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Cinema Sundays at the Charles Continues its 41st series on January 13th with the Baltimore Premiere of documentary The Singing Revolution. Directed by James Tusty. Starring Heiki Ahonen, Mari-Ann Kelam, Tunne Kelam, Mart Laar, Marju Lauristin, Ivo Linna and Tija-Ester Loitme.



2007 Estonia/USA, 94 minutes


Synopsis


First occupied by the Soviets in 1939, then by the Nazis, and then by the Soviets again, Estonia lived through decades of terror. By the end of World War II, more than one-quarter of the population had been deported to Siberia, been executed, or had fled the country. Music sustained the Estonian people during those years, and was such a crucial part of their struggle for freedom that their successful bid for independence is known as the Singing Revolution.
"The Singing Revolution" is the first film to tell this historically vital tale. “This is a story that has not been told outside Estonia,” said filmmaker James Tusty, who is of Estonian descent. “We felt it was time the rest of the world knew of the amazing events that happened here.”
In 1999, Tusty and his wife and co-producer Maureen lived in Tallinn, Estonia, while teaching film production at an Estonian University. The experience sparked their interest in the Singing Revolution, and in 2001 they returned to Estonia to teach and also to begin the meticulous research that would anchor their stunning documentary.
To make the film, the Tustys interviewed more than forty movement leaders, Estonian statesmen, and average citizens. They also combed through archives around the world...unearthing rare, forgotten footage of life under Soviet rule.
Four years in the making, "The Singing Revolution" is a moving, intensely human testament to the sustaining power of hope and the motivating strength of song. The film reflects the indomitable human drive for personal freedom, political independence, and self-determination.




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http://www.singingrevolution.com/cgi-local/content.cgi?pg=1


Cinema Sundays continues its 41st series with the Baltimore premiere of The Singing Revolution. This is your chance to witness one of the most interesting stories concerning the fall of the Iron Curtain. Where else but at Cinema Sundays can you experience Spanish haunted houses one week and then the Estonian Revolution the next. This documentary has been receiving rave reviews (86% on RottenTomatos.com) and CSC is proud to be the first in Baltimore to show it.



Our speaker for this week is as yet unknown but I have a sneaking suspicion that it will be someone intimately connected with Estonia…In fact I have a sneaking suspicion that if I do my homework right there should be a greater percentage of Estonians at Cinema Sundays than ever before. Whether there will be singing or not has yet to be determined!

I would like to thank our speaker for last week’s film, The Orphanage, Paul Zinder…I had no idea he was such a horror aficionado and that film theory could be so pithy! Great job Paul, we look forward to seeing you next January.