February film to be announced

Fri. March 26, "The Hurt Locker"
An intense portrayal of elite soldiers who have one of the most dangerous
jobs in the world: disarming bombs in the heat of combat. When a new sergeant,
James, takes over a highly trained bomb disposal team amidst violent conflict,
he surprises his two subordinates, Sanborn and Eldridge, by recklessly plunging
them into a deadly game of urban combat. James behaves as if he's indifferent to
death. As the men struggle to control their wild new leader, the city explodes
into chaos, and James' true character reveals itself in a way that will change
each man forever.
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Sat April 24, "Beautiful Losers"
The greatest cultural accomplishments in history have never been the result of
the brainstorms of marketing men, corporate focus groups, or any homogenized
methods; they have always happened organically. More often than not, these
manifestations have been the result of a few like-minded people coming together
to create something new and original for no other purposethan a common
love of doing it. In the 1990s, a loose-knit group of American artists and creators,
many just out of their teens, began their careers in just such a way. Influenced by
the popular underground youth subcultures of the day, such as skateboarding, graffiti,
street fashion and independent music, artists like Shepard Fairey, Mark Gonzales,
Spike Jonze, Margaret Kilgallen, Mike Mills, Barry McGee, Phil Frost,
Chris Johanson, Harmony Korine, and Ed Templeton began to create art that
reflected the lifestyles they led. Many had no formal training and almost no
conception of the inner workings of the art world. They learned their crafts
through practice, trial and error, and good old-fashioned innovation. Read more:

Sat May 22, "The Class" Entre les murs
François and his fellow teachers prepare for a new year at a high school in a tough
neighborhood. Armed with the best intentions, they brace themselves to not let
discouragement stop them from trying to give the best education to their students.
Cultures and attitudes often clash in the classroom, a microcosm of contemporary
France. As amusing and inspiring as the teenaged students can be, their difficult
behavior can still jeopardize any teacher's enthusiasm for the low-paying job.
François insists on an atmosphere of respect and diligence. Neither stuffy nor severe,
his extravagant frankness often takes the students by surprise. But his classroom
ethics are put to the test when his students begin to challenge his methods... Read more:

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