Coming Attractions
MON OCT 28 - CONCLAVE @ 4:20 & 6:45
TUE OCT 29 - CONCLAVE @ 4:20 & 6:45 (OCAP)
WED OCT 30 - CONCLAVE @ 4:20 & 6:45 & THE SHINING @ 8:45
THU OCT 31 - CONCLAVE @ 4:20 & 6:45 & THE SHINING @ 8:45
FRI NOV 1 - CONCLAVE @ 4:20 & 6:45
SAT NOV 2 - CONCLAVE @ 2, 4:20 & 6:45
SUN NOV 3 - IT CAN’T HAPPEN HERE @ 11, CONCLAVE @ 2, 4:20 & 6:45
M-THU NOV 4-7 - CONCLAVE @ 4:20 & 6:45
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL - NOV 7-10
BIMA, EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS w/ JHEREK BISCOFF - NOV 17
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB FILM & MUSICAL TRIBUTE BY THE MALO COMBO, NOV 28-30
ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW
In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.
And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.
My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.
Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God’s work must truly be our own. JFK. 1.11.61
“When fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross.” (Incorrectly) attributed to Sinclair Lewis from his marvelous work, IT CAN’T HAPPEN HERE.
The Commentary: Calling it. Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor. CONCLAVE is the film, Peter Staughan (and Robert Harris) are the writers and Ralph Finnes is the actor. I will also toss in Volker Bertelmann for his electrifying score and Stephane Fontaine for his cinematography as nominees. You heard it here first! Frankly, I haven’t seen a film this magnificent since Shindler’s List, nor a script so tight since The Sting. If you are a fan of the art of movie making and enjoy an intellectual challenge amid an ever building dramatic conclusion, with as diabolical a plot twist as anything Umberto Eco or Steven King could concoct, CONCLAVE is for you. Six stars and four thumbs up. Bravo to Director Edward Berger for a soon to be classic.
IT CAN’T HAPPEN HERE. I talked my old pal Steve Stollee into bringing his latest play to the HLT. We wanted to raise the curtain before Nov 5 for obvious politically influenced reasons, finally settling on Sunday at 11. Despite the fact that Steve will be coming off shoulder surgery the Wilson Milam rework of Sinclair Lewis' masterful opus will be our first attempt at a live performance stage play.
BIFF. Charles Poekel’s sophomore epic returns to the HLT, as well as three other Island locations, Nov 7-10. Included in our screenings will be Rachel Noll James’ INHERITANCE making its Island debut on Friday @ 7. Tickets on-sale at here.
EXHIBITING FORGIVENESS. Local maestros Jherek and Korum Bischoff will jointly present the film and then host a Q&A. It is a fund raiser for BIMA, promising to be a festive and fascinating evening. Tickets right here.
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