Scottsdale Cinematheque Series
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will showcase acclaimed international films during the inaugural Scottsdale Cinematheque series organized by Amy Ettinger, director of Scottsdale International Film Festival.
The new independent, foreign and art films not yet screened at other Valley theaters will be making their Arizona premieres in the Center’s 137-seat Stage 2 theater on select weekends from May through September. Screenings will have reserved seating and complimentary popcorn and iced tea. The series will also feature occasional guest appearances and live video conversations with filmmakers, when available.
“The Scottsdale Cinematheque film series is a cool and arty cinematic escape for Arizona during our hot spring and summer months,” says Ettinger. “I’m delighted that we can showcase distinctive films as an extension of the Scottsdale Film Festival. The soul of the series is similar to the festival in that we present films of merit that otherwise may not reach the big screen locally.”
Scottsdale Cinematheque Film Schedule
The Automatic Hate, Distrib Films
The Automatic Hate
When Davis Green’s alluring young cousin Alexis shows up on his doorstep, he discovers a side of his family that had been kept secret his entire life. As the two get closer, they set out to uncover the shocking secret that tore their families apart.
Fri., May 13, 7 p.m.
Sat., May 14, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sun., May 15, 2 p.m.
Fri., May 20, 7 p.m.
Sat., May 21, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sun., May 22, 2 p.m.
The Dying of the Light, First Run Features
The Dying of the Light
For 120 years they brought the light to the screen. Now their light is dying. Largely unchanged for more than a century, the projection of photochemical film faces an uncertain future in the digital age. The Dying of the Light explores the history and craft of motion picture presentation through the lives and stories of the last generation of career projectionists, resulting in a loving tribute to the art and romance of the movies — and to the unseen people who brought the light to our screens.
Fri., June 10, 7 p.m.
Sat., June 11, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sun., June 12, 2 p.m.
Fri., June 17, 7 p.m.
Sat., June 18, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sun., June 19, 2 p.m.
The movie director Peter Flynn will attend the screenings of The Dying of the Light on Fri., June 10, and Sat., June 11. Flynn will be doing a Q&A after the film with film curator Amy Ettinger.
In Harmony, Distrib Films
In Harmony (En Équilibre)
Marc, an equestrian stuntman, suffers traumatic injuries from a serious accident and loses all hope of ever getting back on a horse. Florence works for an insurance company and is in charge of Marc’s case. Although they have nothing in common, their brief interaction will impact them in more ways than they can imagine.
Fri., July 8, 7 p.m.
Sat., July 9, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sun., July 10, 2 p.m.
Fri., July 15, 7 p.m.
Sat., July 16, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sun., July 17, 2 p.m.
Next Time I’ll Aim for the Heart, Distrib Films
Next Time I’ll Aim for the Heart
Based on the true story “Un assassin au-dessus de tout soupcon” by Yvan Stefanovitch, this chilling chronicle follows notorious serial killer Alain Lamare as he disturbed the peace and quiet of the Oise region of France from 1978 to 1979. The evocative period soundtrack includes music by Johnny Thunders and The Velvet Underground.
Fri., Aug. 12, 7 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 13, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 14, 2 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 19, 7 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 20, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 21, 2 p.m.
My King, Film Movement
My King (Mon Roi)
Tony is admitted to a rehabilitation center after a serious skiing accident. Through a haze of questions and painkillers, she remembers her tumultuous love story with Georgio, presenting an energized romantic drama overflowing with humor and passion
Fri., Sept. 9, 7 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 10, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 11, 2 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 16, 7 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 17, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 18, 2 p.m.
Scottsdale Cinematheque Series
May – September 2016
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
