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The Furman Film Series presents a sophisticated cross-section of
powerful and thought-provoking independent, art, classic, and
foreign films. The series frequently hosts the Long Island premieres
of recently released movies that would not otherwise be seen outside
of Manhattan, as well as occasional sneak preview screenings of
highly anticipated films prior to their theatrical release dates.
Fascinating post-screening discussions with distinguished critics,
scholars, and film professionals further enhance the film-going
experience.
WHERE: The Clearview Squire Cinemas (115 Middle Neck Road,
Great Neck).
WHEN: All screenings begin at 7:30 pm, with doors opening at
7 pm (7:15 pm for non-subscribers) and a special guest speaker following each program.
TICKETS: Call (516) 829-2570 or email
film@greatneckarts.org to reserve. Tickets are $15 for
individual films OR $65 for series subscription to all 5 films (a
$10 savings).
Click here to join our e-mail list.
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WINTER 2010 SEASON |
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January 28
A MATTER OF SIZE
In this sweet,
light-hearted Israeli comedy, four overweight friends living in
Ramle are fed up with dieting and the weight-loss club they belong
to. When one of them, Herzl, loses his job as a chef and starts
washing dishes at a Japanese restaurant, he discovers the world of
sumo wrestling, in which large people like himself are honored and
celebrated. He convinces his friends to train as sumo wrestlers with
him, and through this process they realize that, no matter what
their size, true happiness will only come once they learn to accept
themselves. A hit at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival and the opening
night film of the recent New York Israel Film Festival, A Matter
Of Size was also nominated for 14 Israeli Academy “Ofir” Awards
in 2009.
Sneak preview!
Special guest speaker:
TALI CHERIZLI, Director of Film and Media for the Consulate General
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February 11
THE YELLOW
HANDKERCHIEF
 A
love story at its core, The Yellow Handkerchief is about
three strangers of two generations who embark on a road trip through
post-Katrina Louisiana. Oscar-winner William Hurt is an ex-con who
hitches a ride in a convertible with two teenagers (Twilight
star Kristen Stewart and Eddie Redmayne). Hurt is unsure if his
ex-wife at home (Maria Bello) will take him back, and Stewart has
family troubles of her own, but ultimately, the bonds forged during
their journey reveal the possibility of second chances at life and
love in this humanistic and emotionally rich film. Based on a short
story by renowned writer Pete Hamill.
Sneak preview!
Special guest speaker:
DAVID SCHWARTZ, Chief Curator of the Museum of the Moving Image
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February 24
THE ART OF THE
STEAL
(Please note: This screening is on a Wednesday rather than a
Thursday)
A
sensation at the recent Toronto and New York film festivals, The
Art Of The Steal is a documentary that plays like a thriller,
following the slow-motion heist of the Barnes Foundation’s
collection of modern and post-Impressionist art, valued at over 25
billion dollars, by the powers that be. This incredible collection,
which included masterpieces by Picasso, Renoir, Cezanne, and
Matisse, was built by art world outsider Dr. Albert C. Barnes, who
then left it to a university after his death – a fact that did not
resonate well with Philadelphia’s political and financial power
brokers, who spent 25 years scheming to remove the collection, in a
fascinating and complex battle for control brought to life by this
remarkable film.
Sneak preview!
Special guest speaker:
DAVID D’ARCY,
art critic featured in The Art of the Steal |
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March 4
MID-AUGUST
LUNCH
 An
utterly charming Italian tale of good food, feisty ladies and
unlikely friendships, Mid-August Lunch follows broke,
middle-aged Gianni, who resides with his 93-year-old mother in their
ancient apartment. The condo debts are mounting, but if Gianni looks
after the building manager’s mother during Italy’s biggest summer
holiday, all will be forgiven. Then the manager also shows up with
an auntie, and then a doctor friend appears with
his
mother in tow… Can Gianni keep four such lively mamas well fed and
happy in these cramped quarters? Winner of numerous prizes at
international festivals,
Mid-August
Lunch
is both a warmly vibrant family drama and a delicately balanced
comedy of manners.
Sneak preview!
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March 18
THE GREATEST
 Susan
Sarandon and Pierce Brosnan star as a married couple trying to
recover from the death of their teenage son in this deeply moving
and beautifully wrought drama about a family coming back to life
after tragedy. Sarandon has trouble coping with the devastating
news, while Brosnan tries to make up for past mistakes and keep the
family together, when, one night, their son’s high school crush Rose
(An Education’s Carey Mulligan) shows up at their doorstep,
pregnant and disowned by her own family. While things will never be
the same for each of them, together they come to recognize that,
with love, the life of a family can carry on. Opening Night Film of
the 2009 Hamptons International Film Festival.
Sneak preview!
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Film Series Mail-in Registration Form
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SUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR PRIORITY SEATING AND DISCOUNTED TICKETS!
Call (516) 829-2570
or
email
film@greatneckarts.org
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The “Conversation Series” presents an opportunity to meet the
leading actors and personalities in the film world and learn
about their amazing lives and careers.
CLICK FOR INFORMATION |
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Film Series Subscriber Benefits |
Furman
Film Series Subscribers will receive:
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Discounted tickets (a $10 savings off of individual ticket
prices)
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Priority seating at every screening (theater entrance from
7-7:15 pm)
- Discounts at local restaurants
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Unlimited popcorn and soda at any Film Series screening for
just $3.50 plus tax
- 20%
off a subscription to Cineaste
- 30%
off a subscription to Film Movement's DVD-of-the-Month Club
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Film Series Sponsors |
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The Great Neck Arts Center extends its heartfelt thanks to the
sponsors that have so generously made our mission possible.
Jay Furman
Clearview Cinemas
New York Council for the Humanities
New York State Council on the Arts
Eileen & Alan Sarroff
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