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The Creative Spark
January 2019 "Lots of people claim they discovered him, but (Alexander) Lee discovered himself." -- McQueen (2018) Movies are the perfect vehicle to explore the creative process: the method, the origin of inspiration, and the struggle to bring them all to fruition. Films use all of the great arts -- writing, music, acting, composition, color and of course, a little magic. Why not ignite the New Year with a spark of your own creativity?
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Free Moving Screening Weekend afternoon - watch a new release on DVD! Sunday, Jan 13 at 1:15 pm at the Nichols Library: "White Boy Rick" (R) Hidden Gems of the 21st Century Tuesday evenings at 6:00 pm at the 95th Street Library Jan 8 "Bright Star" (PG) Feb 5 "Like Crazy" (R) Golden Globe Awards January 6, 2019 Producers Guild of America Awards January 19, 2019 Screen Actors Guild Awards January 27, 2019
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Lauded fashion designer Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an intimate revelation of McQueen's own world, both tortured and inspired, which celebrates a radical and mesmerizing genius of profound influence. Rated R.
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After marrying 'Willy', a successful Parisian writer, Colette (Keira Knightley) is transplanted to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation, inspiring additional Claudine novels. Colette's fight over creative ownership and gender roles drives her to overcome societal constraints, revolutionizing literature, fashion and sexual expression. Rated R.
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A travelling theater group (Michael Caine, Carol Burnett, John Ritter) has so much going on behind the curtain, they almost ruin their performance in front of the curtain. Rated PG-13.
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The funny, satirical tale of an eccentric band of culinary ronin who guide the widow (Nobuku Miyamoto) of a noodle shop owner on her quest for the perfect recipe. Japanese language. Not rated.
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A rat named Remy (Patton Oswalt) dreams of becoming a great chef despite his family's wishes and the obvious problem of being a rat in a decidedly rodent-phobic profession. When fate places Remy in Paris, he finds himself ideally situated beneath a restaurant made famous by his culinary hero. Despite the apparent dangers of being an unwanted visitor in the kitchen of one of Paris' most exclusive restaurants, Remy forms an unlikely partnership with Linguini, the garbage boy, who inadvertently discovers Remy's amazing talents. They strike a deal, ultimately setting into motion a chain of extraordinary events that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down. Rated G.
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Seductive, fearless, and outrageous, Serbian performance artist Marina Abramovic has been redefining art for nearly forty years. Using her body as a vehicle, she creates performances that challenge, shock, and move us. This documentary is a mesmerizing journey into the world of radical performance and an intimate portrait of an astonishingly magnetic, endlessly intriguing woman who draws no distinction between life and art. Not rated.
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The preternaturally gifted director and choreographer Bob Fosse turned the camera on his own life for this madly imaginative, self-excoriating musical masterpiece. Roy Scheider gives the performance of his career as Joe Gideon, whose exhausting work schedule - mounting a Broadway production by day, editing his latest movie at night - and routine of amphetamines, booze, and sex are putting his health at serious risk. "It's showtime, folks!" Rated R.
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A trendy playwright (John Turturro) is trying to write a simple movie script, but to his misfortune has a bit of writer's block, presenting yet another challenge in his growth to artistic maturity. A quirky, thoughtful tale from the team of Joel and Ethan Coen. Rated R.
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InspirationsThis intriguing documentary profiles seven artists and questions them on their creative process. Discussions include: David Bowie recording with his band; Roy Lichtenstein painting in his studio; Montreal choreographer Édouard Lock discussing modern dance; dancer Louise Lecavalier, a member of Lock's dance company; Japanese architect Tadao Ando; Seattle glass artist Dale Chihuly; and New Mexico clay sculptor Nora Naranjo-Morse. Not rated.
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Acclaimed Italian director Federico Fellini's autobiographical comedy about a director (Marcello Mastroianni), who loses his inspiration in the midst of making a film. Winner of the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, it is considered one of the best movies of all time. Italian language. Not rated.
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