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February 20
NO MOVIE
February 21
Control
7:30 10 12:30
Dubbed “The Coolest British Movie of 2007” by The Independent, Control documents the life of Ian Curtis, the late lead singer of the band Joy Division who committed suicide in 1980. The movie, which features many Joy Division songs, follows Curtis’ inner struggles with his epilepsy and a marriage he wasn’t ready for, all while he deals with a life he finds too difficult to bear. The winner of a handful of British film festival awards, Control tells the story of a man who blazed a trail for post-punk rockers, only to see his life come crashing down before him.
February 22
Michael Clayton
7:30 10 12:30
Oscar nominees past and present abound in this 2008 Best Picture hopeful. A dramatic thriller in the mold of about 70 percent of George Clooney’s past 10 films, Michael Clayton follows an attorney (Clooney) as he deals with a friend’s mental breakdown and widespread corruption within a client’s company, while exploring how the two could possibly be linked. Featuring expert direction and acting, and a fairly original storyline, Michael Clayton is a breath of good movie air following the recent release of crap like Meet the Spartans.
February 23
American Gangster
8 11
Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe star in this big-screen adaption of the true (sort of) story of the rise and fall of one of the biggest heroin dealers in American history. While the film was described as just 20 percent true by the man that inspired Crowe’s character (former police detective Richie Roberts), that is still no reason to miss out on fine performances from some of today’s best actors. Also, if you want to see Washington (who was paid $40 million for the role) get slapped by a woman pushing 90, this is most assuredly one of the only chances you’ll ever get.
February 24
Harold and Maude
8 10 12
Named the 45th funniest movie of all time by the American Film Institute, Harold and Maude is sure to teach you a thing or two about life and love. Harold is a young, privileged man who is changed forever upon meeting Maude, a lively woman about 60 years his senior. The movie runs the gamut of possible themes: suicide, family dysfunction, freedom, love, and friendship. Harold and Maude, which was a box-office flop upon initial release, is more than worthy of its place in the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry as one of the most culturally significant films in American history..