Coming to theatres this Friday, August 5: MAGIC TRIP
Last month, Magnolia released Alex Gibney and Alison Ellwood’s Ken Kesey LSD doc On Demand. They’re now bringing the Sundance alum to theatres.
I profiled the film before its world premiere
Category Archives: Film Festivals
In Theatres: MAGIC TRIP
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In Theatres: THE INTERRUPTERS
Coming to NYC’s IFC Center this Friday, July 29: THE INTERRUPTERS
The Oscar-nominated Steve James premiered a longer version of this engrossing and inspirational look at violence prevention at this year’s Sundance before taking it to scores of festivals. It’s taken home jury or audience awards at Full Frame, Sheffield, Miami, Philadelphia, Minneapolis/St Paul, and Little Rock. Its IFC Center run will be followed by a one week run at NYC’s Maysles Cinema beginning August 5 (as part of a special Master Class with Steve James), as well as a two week run in Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center beginning August 12. After that it expands to more than two dozen additional cities.
My pre-Sundance preview of the film can be found here.
Note: Filmmakers and special guests will be in attendance at select screenings for Q&As.
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In Theatres: LIFE IN A DAY
Coming to theatres next Wednesday, July 27: LIFE IN A DAY
Oscar winner Kevin Macdonald artfully combined thousands of hours of YouTube user-generated footage from July 24, 2010 into a remarkable snapshot that premiered simultaneously at Sundance and online this past January. After a number of additional festival engagements, it comes to screens around the US beginning next week.
I profiled the film before Sundance here.
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NewFest 2011: Documentary Overview
The film festival I was involved with/ran from 1996-2008, NewFest: The New York LGBT Film Festival, begins its 23rd edition next Thursday, July 21, having moved from its traditional early June date and set up shop at the Film Society of Lincoln Center for its gala screenings. Having shepherded the festival for so long, it means a great deal to me, so if you’re in NYC between July 21-28, check out its offerings, whether you are LGBT or not. Among its 60 feature-length films – by, about, or of interest to LGBT audiences and their supporters – NewFest includes 28 documentaries.
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Karlovy Vary 2011: Docs in Brief, Part Two
I managed to see six other documentaries (or doc hybrids) during my time at Karlovy Vary, beyond the three I wrote about at the end of last week. Other obligations meant that I wasn’t able to focus on documentaries exclusively, so I missed quite a few that were intriguing or that I heard positive reports about, including ARAB ATTRACTION, DETROIT WILD CITY, RAW MATERIAL, and THE MEXICAN SUITCASE. Those I did see included:
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Special Screening: CONVENTO
Coming to NYC’s Rooftop Films this Saturday, July 16: CONVENTO
I offered my thoughts on Jarred Alterman’s featurette about the 400 year old Sao Francisco monastery, and, more importantly, the eccentric family who call it home, out of SXSW earlier this year here.
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Karlovy Vary 2011: Docs in Brief
I may post again next week on the handful of additional non-fiction I saw at Karlovy Vary, but for now, I wrote about three docs in this article for indieWIRE looking at women-focused films.
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On TV: ENEMIES OF THE PEOPLE
Coming to POV next Tuesday, July 12: ENEMIES OF THE PEOPLE
Rob Lemkin and Thet Sambath took home the World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Prize at Sundance last year for this penetrating exploration of the crimes of the Khmer Rouge.
My thoughts on this powerful film can be found here.
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In Theatres: PROJECT NIM
Coming to theatres this Friday, July 8: PROJECT NIM
MAN ON WIRE Oscar winner James Marsh returned to Sundance this year with this critical and audience favorite. His exploration of scientific ethics through the poignant story of a young ape has continued to resonate with audiences on the festival circuit since January.
My pre-Sundance profile may be found here.
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On VOD: MAGIC TRIP
Coming to Magnolia Pictures On Demand today, July 1: MAGIC TRIP
Alex Gibney and Alison Ellwood brought their archival-rich exploration of Ken Kesey’s 1964 LSD (road)trip to Sundance for its world premiere. After additional festivals, including Hot Docs and BAMcinemaFEST, Magnolia is releasing the film on demand now, with theatrical coming next month.
I wrote about the film prior to its premiere
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