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2012 SLATE KICKS OFF WITH SCREENINGS OF 50/50 & DRIVE,
PRECEDING THE DVD/BLU-RAY RELEASE OF BOTH FILMS
WHAT:
Philadelphia Film Society begins the New Year by taking over film programming during the Trocadero Theater’s long-running “Movie Monday” screening series. The weekly series, a notable event amongst film lovers in the Philadelphia area, showcases a range of films from recent releases and cult classics to genre-based indie favorites.
The series will launch on Monday, January 23, 2012 with a screening of Jonathan Levine’s 50/50, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen. The following week will include Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive, starring Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan. Each film will screen one day prior to its release on DVD and Blu-Ray. Advance copy giveaways will take place a few minutes prior to show time.
Guests are encouraged to arrive before 7:00 p.m. to receive a free drink and bag of popcorn. Those arriving after 7:00 p.m. will be charged a $3 admission fee with a voucher towards a concession item.
All films begin at 8:00pm, doors open at 6:30 pm.
Philadelphia Film Society members receive free admission with their membership card.
All ‘Movie Monday’ events are 21+ years of age, unless otherwise noted.
WHERE:
Trocadero Theater
1003 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
WHEN:
Every Monday night at 8:00pm
Scheduled line-up:
Monday, January 23 – 50/50 (2011, 100 min)
Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis, and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease. (IMDb)
Monday, January 30 – Drive (2011, 100 min)
A Hollywood stunt performer who moonlights as a wheelman discovers that a contract has been put on him after a heist gone wrong. (IMDb)
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PHILADELPHIA FILM SOCIETY CELEBRATES “A BLOODY CHRISTMAS”
SCREENING AT LEGENDARY TROCADERO THEATER
WITH SPECIAL DOUBLE-FEATURE SCREENING OF
HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN
AND
TUCKER & DALE VS. EVIL
The December 13 Event Begins With Special Screening Of
Director Jason Eisner’s Short Film TREEVENGE
Both Feature Films Now Available On Blu-ray Disc And DVD
From Magnolia Home Entertainment Under The Magnet Label
WHAT:
Philadelphia Film Society debuts its first ever Bloody Christmas Series: 3 Weeks Of Christmas Terror event by including in the series a screening of two fan-favorite films: Hobo With A Shotgun and Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, both available now on Blu-ray Disc and DVD from Magnolia Home Entertainment under the Magnet Label.
The evening beings with a special screening of Treevenge, winner of audience award for Best Short Film at the Fantasia Film Festival. Directed by Jason Eisner (Hobo With A Shotgun), the vengeful tale about homicidal Christmas trees will get the audience into the holiday spirit.
“Even crazier than you imagined” (/Film), the winner of the Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez SXSW Grindhouse Trailer Competition, Hobo With A Shotgun, is now a full-length “double-barreled mayhem…bad-ass perfect” (Hollywood Reporter) horror thriller. Starring international film legend Rutger Hauer (Sin City, Blade Runner) and produced by Niv Fichman (Blindness, The Red Violin), Hobo With A Shotgun is the explosive tale of one man pushed to his bloody breaking point by the surrounding chaos and violence of the grotesque urban hell in which he lives.
A hit on the festival circuit after its debut at the Sundance Film Festival, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil is the winner of the Midnight Audience Award at SXSW, Jury Prize for First Feature at Fantasia, Best Director at The Fantaspoa Film Festival, and Best Motion Picture at The Sitges Film Festival. Alan Tudyk (“Firefly,” “Suburgatory”), Tyler Labine (“Reaper”), and Katrina Bowden (“30 Rock”) all star in the horror/comedy about two backwoods hillbillies caught in a bloody case of mistaken identity.
Guests are encouraged to arrive before 7:00 p.m. to receive a free bag of popcorn and a beer. Those arriving after 7:00 p.m. pay $3 for a bag of popcorn and a beer.
WHERE:
Trocadero Theater
1003 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
WHEN:
Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 8:00 pm
CONTACT:
Parinda Patel
Philadelphia Film Society
267-239-2941
ppatel@filmadelphia.com
Miranda Gooding
Bender/Helper Impact
310-694-3255
miranda_gooding@bhimpact.com
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PHILADELPHIA FILM SOCIETY ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL DATES
FOR 21ST PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2012
FULL RECAP OF 20TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL
PAVES THE WAY FOR NEXT YEAR’S PROGRAMMING
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) November 29, 2011 – The Philadelphia Film Society is pleased to announce the official dates for the 21st Philadelphia Film Festival, October 18-28, 2012; spread across theater venues in Old City, Center City and West Philadelphia.
Staying consistent with the annual programming goals, filmgoers can once again expect a full allotment of film screenings, guests, industry presence and special events.
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PATRONS OF THE WEEKEND LONG EVENT WILL RECEIVE PASSES
TO PREVIEW PAYNE’S NEWEST FILM, THE DESCENDANTS,
WHICH HITS THEATERS ON NOVEMBER 18
(PHILADELPHIA, PA) November 8, 2011 – The Philadelphia Film Society presents a two-day retrospective on the films of Alexander Payne, in anticipation of the theatrical release of his newest feature, The Descendants which hits select theaters on November 18th.
The four-film retrospective, made possible thanks to Fox Searchlight Pictures, highlights Payne’s directorial accomplishments and brings to light his critically-acclaimed talents as a dark comedy filmmaker. The series will run from November 12-13, concluding with a special preview screening of The Descendants on November 14. All retrospective screenings will be held at the Bossone Theater at Drexel University, located at the corner of 33rd and Market Streets, West Philadelphia. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5 to the non-profit Philadelphia Film Society and all attendees will receive a complimentary pass to the following Monday’s advance viewing of The Descendants.
Scheduled films include:
Saturday November 12
Citizen Ruth (1996), 6:00pm
An irresponsible, drug addicted, recently impregnated woman finds herself in the middle of an abortion debate when both parties attempt to sway her to their respective sides. Starring Laura Dern.
Sideways (2004), 8:30pm
Two men reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment, embark on a week long road trip through California’s wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle. Starring Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church and Virginia Madsen.
Sunday, November 13
About Schmidt (2002), 5:00pm
A man upon retirement embarks on a journey to his estranged daughters’ wedding only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected. Starring Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis and Dermot Mulroney.
Election (1999), 7:15pm
A high school teacher’s personal life becomes complicated as he works with students during the school elections. Starring Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon and Chris Klein.
Monday, November 14
*SPECIAL ADVANCE PREVIEW SCREENING
The Descendants (2011), 7:30
Rave Motion Pictures, 40th and Walnut Streets
Payne’s first film since Sideways, The Descendants is a powerful blend of comedy and tragedy, with insightful examinations of marriage, family and community. Starring George Clooney, Judy Greer and Matthew Lillard
For information about this series, please contact Parinda Patel, Managing Director at media@filmadelphia.org
For general information, visit PFS on the web at www.filmadelphia.org
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