<<< September 2005 >>>

Thursday, September 15 - 7:30 PM ALTERNATIVE SCREEN INDEPENDENT FILM SHOWCASE

Sneak Preview!!! HAPPY IS NOT HARD TO BE (2005, 90 min., USA) directed by Los Angeles based young adult author (Boy Proof) and filmmaker, Cecil Castellucci’s . Her debut feature film is about the intersecting lives of a diverse group of friends and family, as they simply pursue happiness in everyday life in Los Angeles -- edging ever closer to their own versions of what constitutes happiness. Produced by Sarah Sprague. An ensemble cast of Los Angeles actors portray friends and family whose lives intertwine as they pursue their own individual notions of happiness in everyday life. Nikki (Royana Black) lives in the shadow of the ‘world’s foremost expert on happiness,’ her mother Maggie (Kathleen Coyne). Her younger sister Christine (Cecil Castellucci) remains blissfully ignorant to life’s stresses, even when her ex-husband Boaz (Chuma Hunter Gault) shows up in town with his beautiful new wife Ruth (Tanya Allen) in tow. As Ruth’s new life in Los Angeles is thrown into turmoil by feelings of jealousy and isolation, Christine and Nikki’s playwright brother Flint (L.Flint Esquerra) manages to bring together everyone’s insecurities in his play commemorating ‘The Year of the Family.’ Flint draws on everyone’s deeply personal stories, creating an artistic vision of what binds them together, without a thought towards its effect on the real people behind the stories. Now the circle, fully exposed, must figure out how to hold their lives together. Also with Patty Cornell, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Jonathan Pessin, Jennie Smith, Jason Van Over. Discussion following with director Cecil Castellucci and other cast & crew.

Official Website: www.happyisnothardtobe.com

Saturday, September 17 - 10:30 AM

HISTORIC TOUR Egyptian Theatre Historic Tours & FOREVER HOLLYWOOD

10:30 AM Behind the Scenes Tour

11:30 AM, 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM FOREVER HOLLYWOOD

THE BIG EASY, 1987, Sony Pictures (Columbia Repertory), 108 min. Director Jim McBride (GLEN AND RANDA) helmed this delicious crime comedy-drama set in the intoxicating and bewitching New Orleans. An easygoing, mildly corrupt police detective (Dennis Quaid) slips into a love affair with a zealous, by the book district attorney (Ellen Barkin) when he investigates a series of gangland killings. But an internal affairs sting sets the two lovers on opposite sides, something relished by Quaid's criminal adversaries. Full of the joyful, gulfstream delta vibrations New Orleans has long been famous for as well as a wealth of great Cajun music. Plus a wonderful supporting cast that includes John Goodman, Ned Beatty, Lisa Jane Persky, Grace Zabriskie and R&B legend Solomon Burke. A benefit for the victims of Hurrican Katrina. Donations will be collected at the door for the Red Cross. Free admission.

Sunday, September 18 - 10:30 AM

Historic Hollywood Tour

Egyptian Theatre Historic Tours &

FOREVER HOLLYWOOD

10:30 AM Behind the Scenes Tour

11:30 AM, 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM FOREVER HOLLYWOOD

Sunday, September 18 – 4:00 PM

Co-presented with the Pasadena Playhouse production of "Tea At Five"

ADAM’S RIB, 1949, MGM (Warners), 101 min. Dir. George Cukor. "It’s the hilarious answer to who wears the pants!" The sixth pairing of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy is arguably their funniest ever, with the two playing happily married attorneys whose domestic bliss is spoiled when they wind up squaring off in court over a woman accused of murdering her husband. Terrific, sharp-tongued script by the real life husband-wife team of Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin. This screening coincides with the Pasadena Playhouse production of "Tea At Five," (Friday, 8/26/05 8:00PM) starring Kate Mulgrew as Katharine Hepburn. More info on www.pasadenaplayhouse.com

An Egyptian Theatre Exclusive!

BEST OF CLERMONT-FERRAND SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

We are proud to present a travelling program from the world’s largest and most renowned short-film festival and market. Now entering its twenty-eight year, Clermont-Ferrand is comprised of an international competition representing approximaltely fifty countries, a national competition, some retrospectives and special screenings of short films. Over 400 short films are exhibited, showing the scope and breadth of the art of the short film. We have two programs representing the best of this year’s Festival, held in February 2005. Roger Gonin, Festival Director, will also intro and answer questions after each program.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM - 7:00 PM

Prashant Bhargava’s "Sangam" (United States, 22 min.) A recent immigrant and an Indian-American cross paths on a New York subway longing for what the other takes for granted. Dani Rosenberg’s "Hateip Ha’ Adom" ("The Red Toy", Israel, 12 min.) A Palestinian child’s toy wanders the streets and alleyways of old Jerusalem, finding rulers and subjects, strangers and locals. Jalmari Helander’s "Rare Exports, Inc" ("Finland", 8 min.) The very best since 1793! Anja Struck’s "Allerleirauh" (Germany, 7 min.) Animated short adapted from a Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Martin Lund’s "Hjemmekamp" ("Home Game", Norway, 9 min.) A film about the hardest, most common fight of them all. Lautaro Nunez De Arco’s "Mas Quel Mundo" ("More Than the World", Argentina, 12 min.) A solitary hunter falls in love with a girl at a party. Micha Wald’s "Alice Et Moi" ("Alice and I", Belgium, 19 min.) A comedy set in a car as a young man drives his old aunt and her friends to the seaside. Festival director Roger Gonin will answer questions after this program.

FRENCH PROGRAM - 9:00 PM

Arthur de Pins "La Revolution Des Crabes" ("The Crab Revolution", 4 min.) Charming animated shorts about the life of some special crabs. Philippe Fontana’s "L’Entreprise" ("The Firm", 21 min.) Two executives have a powerful confrontation. Mathias Gokalp’s "Le Droit Chemin" ("The Straight and Narrow", 12 min.) A young man in prison is very confused about his life! Hendrick Dusollier’s "Obras" (12 min.) A poetic journey exploring Barcelona’s irreversible destruction and reconstruction. Damien Ferrie’s "Overtime" (4 min.) Little ragdolls are bereft when their maker dies. Laurent Achard’s "La Peur, Petit Chasseur ("Fear, Little Hunter", 8 min.) A child quietly waits in the yard of a country home. Didier Benureau’s "Les Couilles De Mon Chat ("My Cat’s Balls", 22 min.) A man becomes concerned about his own gender identity when he debates getting his cat fixed. Festival Director Roger Gonin will answer questions after this program.

An Egyptian Theatre Exclusive!

Wednesday, September 21 – 7:30 PM

Los Angeles Premiere – New from David Cronenberg:

A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, 2005, New Line, 95 min. The latest thriller from director David Cronenberg (THE FLY, SCANNERS, DEAD RINGERS), A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE stars Viggo Mortensen (THE LORD OF THE RINGS) as a pillar of a small town community who runs a diner and lives a happy and quiet life with his wife (Maria Bello) and two children. But their lives are forever changed when Mortensen thwarts an attempted robbery and is lauded as a hero by the media, attracting the attention of two brutal mobsters (William Hurt and Ed Harris) who believe he is someone else. Nominated for the Palme D’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, where the movie received rave reviews. "A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE shifts its tone faster and better than any film I can think of … from the deeply serious to the deeply unnerving to the outright parodic with breathtaking speed and effect. It slyly draws you into the pleasure of violence (Mr. Cronenberg outdoes John Woo in the film’s action scenes), then makes you take uncomfortable shock at your laughter. In effect, it deconstructs the American action movie. And it is awesome." – Manohla Dargis, New York Times [A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE is scheduled for theatrical release on September 30 from New Line.]

An Egyptian Theatre Exclusive!

Monday, September 26 – 7:30 PM

Los Angeles Premiere - Rip Torn Mini-Tribute:

FORTY SHADES OF BLUE, 2004, Capital Ent., 107 min. In director Ira Sachs' (THE DELTA) tale of tangled human connections, Rip Torn’s performance as Alan, a legendary Memphis Soul Music producer, is a return to the kind of lead roles he was known for in the 70’s (PAYDAY, THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH, COMING APART). In his later years, Alan has found companionship with a beautiful Russian woman (Dina Korzun, who gave an award winning performance in Pawel Pawlikowski’s LAST RESORT) whom he has imported from Moscow to the alien landscape of the American South. Busy fighting to maintain his youthful vigor, Alan is mostly oblivious to the emotions of lonely Laura and their toddler son. When his bitter adult son (Darren Burrows) comes to visit, Laura coaxes him out of his father’s overwhelming shadow and together they embark on a dangerous emotional journey. "The power of Forty Shades of Blue confirms Sachs as one the most exciting voices in American cinema." -- Caroline Libresco, Sundance Film Festival Programmer. Director Ira Sachs and actors Rip Torn and Darren Burrows scheduled to appear at screening. Party for all ticket buyers following the screening.

Tuesday, September 27 – 7:30 PM

Rip Torn Mini-Tribute:

PAYDAY (1972, Fantasy Films, 103 min.) As an adjunct to our premiere of FORTY SHADES OF BLUE, we’re pleased to present this classic Rip Torn film from the early 1970’s, in a brand new 35 mm. print courtesy of the Saul Zaentz Co. Torn gives one of the wildest performances of the New Hollywood Era as Maury Dann, a rising country singer in the Merle Haggard/Waylon Jennings vein, plagued by inner demons as he beds groupies, feeds his mother amphetamines, and brawls with all comers. He’s also a talented songwriter totally unaware that his express joyride is headed straight to hell, in director Daryl Duke’s blistering, rarely-seen portrait of country music in the early 70’s. Actor Rip Torn scheduled to appear at screening.

An Egyptian Theatre Exclusive!