It’s an eclectic lineup this week with a mix of feature films, shorts, and even some television. Come on down to the Goldsmith and enjoy our cinematic offerings.
First we continue our Israeli film series with a screening of the first two episodes of TV show “Shitsel” on Wednesday. Next, our Black History Month celebration progresses with “To Sleep with Anger” on Thursday. On Friday, we take a break from long-form narratives for a very special treat: a look at the bite-sized animated shorts nominated for Oscars this year. Finally, on Saturday we bring you neo-noir crime drama “Dog Day Afternoon” to finish out the week.
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“Shitsel”
- Israel. Created by: Ori Elon, Yehonatan Indursky. With Dov Glickman, Michael Aloni. 90 min. (2 episodes)
Wednesday, Feb. 5. 8 p.m. Free.
This popular Israeli TV series takes place in the heart of Jerusalem’s ultra-religious Geula neighborhood. A young and dreamy Yeshiva student lives with his widowed father after all the other children have moved on. The two of them remain, quarreling, making up, and laughing about themselves and the rest of the world.
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“To Sleep with Anger”
1990. USA. Dir: Charles Burnett. With Danny Glover, Paul Butler. 102 min.
Thursday, Feb. 6. 8 p.m. Free.
Gideon’s family is slowly but surely falling apart. Enter Harry, an aimless drifter and Gideon’s old friend who accepts an invitation to live with the family for a while. However, when Gideon falls ill, Harry becomes a much more involved member of the household, leading to drastic changes and hard truths that must be faced.
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“Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts”
2019. Dir: Various. Animation. ~90 min.
Friday, Feb. 7. 8 p.m. $5.
This program showcases the best work that international short form animation has to offer. Join us for an array of brief but powerful stories: a father bonds with his daughter as he learns to do her hair; an unlikely friendship forms between a stray kitten and a pit bull; siblings recall growing up in 1990s China; and more.
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“Dog Day Afternoon”
1975. USA. Dir: Sidney Lumet. With Al Pacino, John Cazale. 125 min.
Saturday, Feb. 8. 8 p.m. Free.
A man robs a bank to fund his lover’s sex reassignment surgery, but a crime that was supposed to take minutes unfolds into a day-long media circus and comically messy hostage situation. This intimate and heart-wrenching portrait of an antihero in 1970s New York City is based on a true story. “Attica! Attica!”