"JOURNEY FOR JUSTICE: THE A.P. TUREAUD STORY"
TONIGHT, January 20, 7:30 PM
Free Admission, with Special Guest A.P. Tureaud, Jr.
Centenary Film Society and the RFC proudly co-present Journey for Justice: The A.P. Tureaud Story, introduced by and featuring a post-screening discussion with A.P. Tureaud, Jr., son of the lawyer and civil rights activist featured in the film. Tureaud was an early crusader against racial discrimination, successfully obtaining equal pay for Louisiana's black teachers and the admission of qualified students - regardless of skin color - to state-supported professional, graduate, and undergraduate schools.
Special guest A.P. Tureaud, Jr. was the first black student ever admitted to LSU. Admission to this event is free and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early to take seats.
COMING FRIDAY For show times call (318) 424-9090 or click here.
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
Winner of 4 Golden Globe Awards, including Best Picture
Drama/Romance, Rated R for language and disturbing content
In English and Hindi with English Subtitles
Opens January 23
The critically-acclaimed story of the life of impoverished Indian teen Jamal Malik, who becomes a contestant on the Hindi version of "Who Wants to be A Millionaire?", wins, and is then suspected of cheating. Winner of four Golden Globes (including Best Picture) and hailed by many critics as the best film of 2008, Slumdog is the most-requested film in RFC history.
"It doesn't happen often, but when it does, look out: a movie that rocks and rolls, that transports, startles, delights, shocks, seduces. A movie that is, quite simply, great."
-Philadelphia Inquirer
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RACHEL GETTING MARRIED
Starring Anne Hathaway, Debra Winger, and more.
Directed by Jonathan Demme
NOMINEE, Golden Globe for Anne Hathaway
Drama/Comedy, In English
Opens January 23
Kym (Anne Hathaway) is a recovering drug addict who leaves rehab to attend the weekend-long wedding of her sister, Rachel. Much to the bride's irritation, the family's attention shifts to the hilariously candid Kym, whose attempts to make amends for her past take center stage. An honest, touching, and laugh-out-loud funny performance by Hathaway makes this film a serious contender for Oscar® season accolades.
"Demme calls Rachel Getting Married a ‘home movie.' A home run is more like it, going deep into the joy and pain of being human." -Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
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LAST CHANCE HARVEY
Starring Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson
Nominated for two Golden Globes
Romance, In English
Plays thru January 29
Academy Award winners Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson reunite in Last Chance Harvey, a hopeful romance that celebrates new beginnings-at any age. Struggling jingle writer Harvey Shine (Dustin Hoffman) travels to London to attend his estranged daughter's wedding, only to find that he's been left out of the ceremony. When he misses his flight home, a chance encounter with a younger woman (Emma Thompson) leads to a new romance and a personal awakening.
"Hoffman and Thompson are each good enough to bring out a glow in the other."
-Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
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CHARLIE CHAPLIN'S
MODERN TIMES
Written and directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin
Presented from a rare 35mm film print
January 24, 25 & 27
Charlie Chaplin bid farewell to silent comedy with this funny and poignant masterpiece which marks the final appearance of Chaplin's beloved "Little Tramp" character. Here Chaplin stars as a factory worker fed-up with the job and his tyrannical boss (who keeps an eye on all his employees via a big-brother TV monitor). When he meets and falls in love with an orphaned street waif, the two dream of a nice suburban existence...but the cops are never far behind, chasing the vagabond couple.
"The picture is a continuous gale of laughter with sidesplitting gags generously distributed throughout." -Hollywood Reporter
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The Friday Night Freak-Out presents
THIS IS SPINAL TAP
With Guitar Hero Showdown prior to the screening
Comedy, In English
Digital Presentation
January 23, 10:00 PM - One Screening Only
The Friday Night Freak-Out! presents a special one night-only engagement of THIS IS SPINAL TAP, the legendary comedy/"mockumentary" about "the world's loudest band." Chronicling the rise to stardom, bitter feuding and break-up, and ill-fated attempt at re-union of an 80's hair-metal band, this is easily among the funniest rock n' roll films ever made.
Prior to the screening (9:00 PM), we'll be hosting a GUITAR HERO: Legends of Rock tournament on the big screen. Click here for more info on the tournament, prizes, and how to sign up.
"This Is Spinal Tap is about as funny and on-target as parody gets."
-Box Office Magazine
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COMING SOON
LOST SEASON 5 PREMIERE - ON THE BIG SCREEN (1/21- TOMORROW NIGHT)
THE WRESTLER (FEBRUARY TBA)
WALTZ WITH BASHIR (Date TBA)
I'VE LOVED YOU SO LONG (Date TBA)
MILK (Date TBA)
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