JAPANESE FILM – Directed by Kenzi Mizoguchi with Machiko Kyo, Masayuki Mori

In war torn 16^th century Japan two peasants set out to make their fortunes: one, a potter; the other bent on becoming a samurai.   When armies loot their village, Genjuro;’s kiln survives. Mysterious Lady Wasaka likes Genjuro’s work and invites him to her mansion—at unearthly cost. A visually rich cinematic fable and a sly allegory of women in postwar Japan.

“One of the greatest of all films” – Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times

Venice Film Fest: Silver Lion

$5 suggested donation

A staged reading/live performance of the hilarious comedy, SYLVIA.

A Fundraiser for ArtRage by Not Another Theater Company

New York City. The 90’s.
Middle age, upper-middle class, Greg finds a dog Sylvia (played by a human) in the park on his break and immediately takes a liking to her. He brings her back to the empty nest he shares with Kate.

When Kate gets home, she reacts very negatively to Sylvia and wants her gone. They eventually decide that Sylvia will stay for a few days before they decide whether she can stay longer. But, too late… Greg and Sylvia have already bonded.

Sylvia is a play about a dog, the couple that adopts her, and the drama that results. It was written by A. R. Gurney, and first produced in 1995.

$10 suggested donation – Tickets can be purchased by check/cash at ArtRage or with a credit card at http://www.notanothertheatercompany.com/Show.html

KOREAN FILM – Directed by Ki-duk kim

In the Korean wilds a Buddhist master raises a boy in the ways of wisdom and compassion until lust leads the boy to the modern world. Five rhythmic segments reflect the seasons, and stages in  life from youth to adolescence to adulthood. A simple yet profound Buddhist fable that is “Spellbinding, both simple and deep” — Newsweek.

San Sebastian Intl Fest: Winner, Sundance: Audience Award

$5 suggested donation

SYRACUSE ANIMAL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION PRESENTS:

THE COVE

This Oscar winning documentary about the secretive slaughter of Dolphins in Taiji, Japan has exposed the dark secret of the ties between dolphin entertainment shows and the slaughter of dolphins for meat. The largest supplier of both live dolphins and their meat in the world is located in the picturesque town of Taiji, Japan. But the town has a dark, horrifying secret that it doesn’t want the rest of the world to know. Part environmental documentary, part horror film, part spy thriller, The Cove is as suspenseful as it is enlightening. This film shows the killing of dolphins- viewer discretion advised.

$5 donation at the door. Refreshments will be available.

Visit www.thecovemovie.com for the trailer.

Directed by Clara Law

Japanese tourist Tokio comes to Hong Kong looking for good food. When he stumbles upon 15-year-old Wai, a Chinese girl caring for her ill grandma, she invites him for a home-cooked meal. A bond grows between them– but Wai’s family is soon off for Canada.  Tender look at how Asian cultures differ, and how pop culture is erasing ancient traditions.

“[Wistful] comedy…visually magnificent”—NY Times

Locarno Intl Fest: Golden Leopard Award

$5 suggested donation