Sunday, June 29, 2008

Cinema Sundays at the Charles concludes its 42nd series on June29th with Gonzo: The life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. Written and Directed by Alex Gibney based on the writings of Hunter S. Thompson. Featuring among many others…Johnny Depp, George McGovern, Pat Buchanan, Jimmy Carter, and hosts of other pithy people.

2008 USA Rated R. 118 minutes.

Synopsis


Few journalists have attained the notoriety of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. His legendary status is due as much to his scintillating writing as his outrageous antics. He became a living legend whose persona often overshadowed his work. However, Thompson's steadfast ability to remain true to his convictions created an entirely new style of journalism, dubbed "gonzo," and has solidified his place in history as one of America's most influential writers and rebels. Fueled by a raging libido, Wild Turkey, and superhuman doses of drugs, Thompson was a true iconoclast: goring sacred cows with impunity, hilarity, and a steely-eyed obsession to right wrongs. Focusing on the good doctor's heyday--from 1965 to 1975--the film also includes clips of never-before-seen (and heard) home movies and audiotapes, and passages from unpublished manuscripts. --© Sundance Film Festival


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Cinema Sundays concludes its 42nd series with Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. If you missed it at the Maryland Film Festival, Cinema Sundays gives you another screening complete with bagels, coffee, and a most excellent guest speaker. This highly rated film (80% positive Rottentomatos.com) should provide the CSC radical audience (especially hat man) much grist for the mill.


Our speaker this week is Gabe Wardell my esteemed predecessor at Cinema Sundays welcome back!

Thanks to Max Weiss for doing a nice job with The Promotion last week. I also want to thank all of our volunteers who do such an incredible job week in and week out. Without you there would clearly be no Cinema Sundays and the world would be a darker place!



I look forward to seeing you Sunday for our final screening of the season. Whatever will I do Sunday mornings between now and September…I’m open to suggestions…church is right out.

Jonathan Palevsky
Jpalevsky@aol.com

Cinema Sundays Spring 2008 Series 42!

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Cinema Sundays at the Charles continues its 42nd series on June22nd with the Baltimore Premiere of The Promotion . Written and directed by Steve Conrad. Starring Seann William Scott, John C. Reilly, Fred Armisen, Jenna Fischer, Chris Conrad and Lili Taylor.

2008 USA Rated R. 85 minutes.

Synopsis


Oscar-nominated actor, John C. Reilly (Walk Hard, Chicago, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby) and Seann William Scott (American Pie) lend their deft comedic touch to the story of two mid-level Chicago supermarket employees – Doug and Richard, a dubious new guy from Canada - who compete ruthlessly for a coveted managerial post at a new store location. Doug and Richard could not be more different, but going head-to-head in a contest of wits and will reveals how they have more in common than they once suspected. The duo battle toward a hilarious final showdown that will leave you guessing until the very end.

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Cinema Sundays continues its 42nd series with the Baltimore Premiere of The Promotion. This Directorial Debut of Steve Conrad comes complete with a stellar cast featuring John C. Reilly (If you haven’t seen Walk Hard It’s Fabulous!), Seann William Scott and the Office’s Jenna Fischer. This controversial work comedy has either been loved or hated by critics and this is an occasion where you can make up your own mind.

It’s great to be back in town, those eleven days of Baltic shipboard luxury are long gone and I am looking forward to a torrid Baltimore Summer. I want to thank Mike Giuliano for his most excellent work sitting in for me and also Chris Kaltenbach for speaking last week

Our speaker this week is Max Weiss from Baltimore Magazine and WBAL radio, I know she will do her usual great job.