New York - IN THE LOOP - Actor Appearances

Following screenings of IN THE LOOP at the IFC Center, actors will make appearances. David Rasche will be in person July 31 at 7:35pm and 9:55pm. Rasche and Zach Woods will be in person on August 1 at 7:35pm and 9:55pm.

Tickets are available here.

Los Angeles - PAPER HEART - Director/Writer & Actress/Writer Q&A

Following the 5:15pm showing of PAPER HEART at the Arclight Hollywood, director/writer Nicholas Jasenovec and actress/writer Charlyne Yi will hold a Q&A session. On August 8.

Tickets are available here.

New York - ADAM - Actor Q&A

Following the 4:40pm show of ADAM at the Angelika Film Center on August 2, actor Hugh Dancy will hold a Q&A session.

Tickets are available here.

Coming Attractions - July 31, August 1 and August 2

Coming Attractions is posted every Friday and serves to remind you of the events taking place during the weekend. From new releases to Q&As and introductions, there's a lot going on and you've got some time off from work - so why not go see a movie?

RELEASES:

Wide:
Aliens in the Attic
Funny People
The Collector

Limited:
The English Surgeon - LA
Lorna's Silence - LA, NY
Not Quite Hollywood - LA, NY
The Cove - LA, NY
Thirst - LA, NY
Flame & Citron - NY
Gotta Dance - NY

LOS ANGELES:

FRIDAY
THE ENGLISH SURGEON - Director Q&A
Music Hall 3
Friday, July 31 following 5:00pm and 7:20pm shows.

JULIE & JULIA - Advance Screening
The Aero Theater
Friday, July 31 at 7:30pm

NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD - Director Introduction & Q&A
The Nuart
Friday, July 31 following 7:30pm show (Q&A) and at 10:00pm (introduction)

THE COVE - Subject Q&A feat. Ben Stiller & Isabel Lucus
The Landmark
Friday, July 31 following 7:30pm show

THE COVE - Subject Q&A
The Arclight Hollywood
Friday, July 31 following 7:30pm and 10:15pm shows.

ADAM - Writer/Director & Actress Q&A
The Arclight Hollywood
Friday, July 31 following 7:40pm show

SATURDAY:
THE ENGLISH SURGEON - Director Q&A
Music Hall 3
Saturday, August 1 following 5:00pm and 7:20pm shows.

NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD - Director Introduction & Q&A
The Nuart
Saturday, August 1 following the 7:30pm show (Q&A) and at 10:00pm (introduction).

NEW YORK:

FRIDAY
THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE - Actors Book Signing
Barnes & Noble at 66th Street & Broadway
Friday, July 31 at 7:30pm

THE COVE - Director Introduction & Q&A
The Angelika Film Center
Friday, July 31 at 5:30pm (introduction), following the 7:45pm show (Q&A) and at 10:15pm (introduction).

GOTTA DANCE - Director & Cast Q&A
The Beekman Theatre
Friday, July 31 following 12:00pm, 2:15, 4:45 and 7:15 shows.

IN THE LOOP - Actor Q&A
IFC Center
Friday, July 31 at 7:35pm and 9:55pm.

SATURDAY
GOTTA DANCE - Director & Cast Q&A
The Beekman Theatre
Saturday, August 1 following 12:00pm, 2:15, 4:45 and 7:15 shows.

THE COVE - Director Introduction
The Angelika Film Center
Saturday, August 1 at 3:15pm, 5:30pm, and 7:45pm.

ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL - Band Performance
Village Cinema East
Saturday, August 1 following 10:30pm show.

IN THE LOOP - Actor Q&A
IFC Center
Saturday, August 1 at 7:35pm and 9:55pm.

SUNDAY
GOTTA DANCE - Director & Cast Q&A
The Beekman Theatre
Sunday, August 2 following 12:00pm, 2:15, 4:45 and 7:15 shows.

THE COVE - Executive Producer Q&A & Introduction
The Angelika Film Center
Sunday, August 2 following the 7:45pm show (Q&A) and at 10:15pm (introduction).

ADAM - Actor Q&A
The Angelika Film Center
Sunday, August 2 following the 4:40pm show.


*For a comprehensive rundown on the best of this week's openings check out For Your Consideration.*

New York - GOTTA DANCE - Director & Cast Q&A

There will be Q&A sessions with director Dori Berinstein and the cast of GOTTA DANCE following the 12:00pm, 2:15pm, 4:45pm and 7:15pm shows at the Beekman Theatre in NYC.

Tickets are available here.

New York - ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL - Band Performance

Following a special screening of ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL at the Village Cinema East on August 1 at 10:30pm, the band ANVIL will play a live set.

Tickets are available here.

New York - THE COVE - Exective Producer Introduction & Q&A

Following the 7:45pm screening of THE COVE, executive producer Fisher Stevens will hold a Q&A session. He will then introduce the 10:15pm show. At the Angelika film center.

Tickets are available here.

For Your Consideration - Unsuspecting Victim Edition

For Your Consideration is a weekly round-up of upcoming indie limited releases. The idea is to either expose you to or remind you of films that can't afford to plaster their posters on the sides of buildings or accompany your Happy Meal in toy form.

Focusing on the human dilemma of navigating through the moral quicksand that divides righteousness and desire, this week's rather grim FYC centers around tales of unsuspecting victims. Whether it's dolphins being lured to their deaths in The Cove, parishioners falling prey to a priest-turned-vampire in Thirst, or a junkie unaware that his wife is hiding plans for his demise in Lorna's Silence, no one and nothing is completely safe when faced with humanity's lust for more.

THIRST

What: The eighth feature film from director Park Chan-wook, the most internationally successful member of the Korean New Wave and visionary behind Oldboy and Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Thirst is the story of a selfless priest that finds his faith tested when a blood transfusion leaves himself thirsting for the blood of the people he swore to protect and matters become even further complicated when he finds himself hungry for more than the blood of a local married woman.

Where: NY - Landmark Sunshine Cinema, LA - Sunset 5

Why: Winner of the Cannes' Jury Prize, Thirst is the latest entry into the criminally underrated oeuvre of director Park Chan-wook. His films are often praised and marginalized for their superficial trappings - his sharp eye and violent scenarios often draw comparisons to Quentin Tarantino and his use of graphic violence often finds him mentioned in the same breath as other 'extreme' filmmakers like Takashi Miike, but unlike these 'extreme' filmmakers, he doesn't use these techniques to be 'cool' or commercially successful, his body of work reveals that he's much more interested in what makes humans tick in extreme situations than how much fake blood he can pour on a floor. Often spotlighting characters that seek revenge because they refuse to accept responsibility for their own actions, Park shows a poignant empathy for all the characters in his films - no one is evil just to serve as an antagonist, everyone acts because of very human emotions. In a Park Chan-wook film, the filmmaking and violence never takes precedent over the characters, instead the violence serves to terrifyingly underscore the frailty and plight of the characters in a world where everyone is ultimately looking out for themselves. Featuring another stunning performance from versatile Korean superstar Song Kang-ho, Thirst promises to be another immensely engaging, character-centric piece in the tradition of the Korean New Wave. The Korean New Wave - Foreign Films You Don't Have To Be Afraid Of (TM)

THE COVE

What: The directorial debut of former National Geographic photographer Louie Psihoyos, The Cove is an incendiary documentary that follows a small group armed with state-of-the-art surveillance equipment as they attempt to uncover animal cruelty taking place at a secluded cove near a Japanese fishing city.

Where: NY - Angelika Film Center, The Beekman Theater, LA - The Landmark, The Arclight Hollywood

Why: Thanks to the genuine stakes provided by its undercover nature, The Cove is one of those rare documentaries that will likely garner a lot of mainstream attention. The product of people willing to risk their lives to fight for something they believe in, The Cove is decidedly not for people looking for a balanced debate, but should provide a heart-wrenching experience for anyone looking for a suspenseful, enlightening look about an underreported epidemic.

LORNA'S SILENCE

What: The latest film from venerable Belgian siblings Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, Lorna's Silence is the story of Sokol and Lorna, two Albanian emigrant lovers, that want nothing more than to open a snack bar and live their lives peacefully. Salvation arrives in the unlikely form of Fabio, an aspiring mob boss with a plan. Fabio arranges a fake marriage between Lorna and Claudy, one of his junkie friends, to help her secure Belgian citizenship. Things spiral out of control, when Fabio decides to kill Claudy to marry Lorna off to a Russian mafioso also looking for citizenship. The film revolves around the question of whether or not happiness is worth a man's life as Lorna must decide whether or not she'll warn Claudy.

Where: NY - Cinema Village 12th Street, LA - Playhouse 7, Monica 4-Plex, Sunset 5

Why: The Dardenne Brothers' style of hyper-realistic filmmaking that often focuses on marginalized characters trying to find their place in a post-industrial society definitely isn't for every audience, but if you're looking for an entry way into the work of two of the most influential foreign filmmakers of the last decade, you'll be hard pressed to find a better film than this one. Another highly praised piece of social realism that never feels pessimistic for pessimism's sake - a staple of far too many recent arthouse films, Lorna's Silence is worth considering.

Everything Else

NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD


FLAME & CITRON


GOTTA DANCE


ADAM

New York - THE COVE - Director Introduction & Q&A *UPDATE*

UPDATE: More director introductions!

THE COVE director Louie Psihoyos will introduce the 5:30pm show and 10:15pm show on July 31. He will hold a Q&A session following the 7:45pm show. At the Angelika Film Center.

Psihoyos will also introduce the 3:15pm, 5:30pm, and 7:45pm shows on Saturday, August 1st.

Tickets are available here.

Los Angeles - THE COVE - Subject Q&A *UPDATE*

UPDATE: Actors Ben Stiller and Isabel Lucus will introduce the film! Actress Q'orianka Kilchner and surfers Kelly Slater and David Rastovich will be in attendance as well.

Captain Paul Watson ("Whale Wars"), one of the interviewees in THE COVE, will hold a Q&A session following the 7:30pm show on July 31. At the Landmark.

Tickets are available here.

New York - THE COVE - Director Introduction & Q&A

THE COVE director Louie Psihoyos will introduce the 5:30pm show and 10:15pm show on July 31. He will hold a Q&A session following the 7:45pm show. At the Angelika Film Center.

Tickets are available here.

Los Angeles - ADAM - Writer/Director & Actress Q&A

Following the 7:40pm show of ADAM at the Arclight Hollywood on July 31st, writer/director Max Mayer and actress Rose Byrne will hold a Q&A session.

Tickets are available here.

Los Angeles - THE COVE - Subject Q&A

Simon Hutchins and Joe Chisholm, two of the subjects of THE COVE, will be participating in Q&AS immediately following the 7:30pm and 10:15pm screenings of the COVE on July 31st at The Arclight Hollywood.

Tickets are available here.

Los Angeles - THE COVE - Subject Q&A

Captain Paul Watson ("Whale Wars"), one of the interviewees in THE COVE, will hold a Q&A session following the 7:30pm show on July 31. At the Landmark.

Tickets are available here.

The Week in Preview - 7/27

The Week in Preview is posted every Monday and serves to give you a heads up to events taking place during the week. Be sure to check back on Friday morning for Coming Attractions, a rundown of all the events occurring over the weekend.

LOS ANGELES:

TUESDAY
ADAM - Free Advance Screening - OVERBOOKED
The ArcLight Hollywood
Tuesday, July 28 at 7:30pm

Hayao Miyazaki Event - Hosted by John Lasseter - STANDBY ONLY
Samuel Goldwyn Theater - 8949 Wilshire Boulevard Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Tuesday, July 28 at 7:30pm

JULIE & JULIA - Advance Screening - STANDBY ONLY
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Tuesday, July 28 at 7:30pm

THURSDAY
ADAM - Director/Writer & Actress Q&A
The Landmark
Thursday, July 30 at 7:35pm

FRIDAY
THE ENGLISH SURGEON - Director Q&A
Music Hall 3
Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1 at 5:00pm and 7:20pm

JULIE & JULIA - Advance Screening
The Aero Theater
Friday, July 31 at 7:30pm

NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD - Director Introduction & Q&A
The Nuart
Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1 at 7:30pm (Q&A) and 10:00pm (introduction)

THE COVE - Subject Q&A
The Landmark
Friday, July 31 at 7:30pm

NEW YORK:

TUESDAY
PAPER HEART - Free Advance Screening
Regal Union Square Stadium 14 - RSVP to paperheartnyc@flavorpill.com
Tuesday, July 28 at 7:00pm

WEDNESDAY
ADAM - Writer/Director & Actor Q&A
Angelika Film Center
Wednesday, July 29 at 7:00pm

THURSDAY
IT MIGHT GET LOUD - Advance Screening & Director Q&A
The Film Society of Lincoln Center at the Walter Reade Theater
Thursday, July 30 at 7:30pm

FRIDAY
THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE - Actors Book Signing
Barnes & Noble at 66th Street & Broadway
Friday, July 31 at 7:30pm

THE COVE - Director Introduction & Q&A
The Angelika Film Center
Friday, July 31 at 5:30pm, 7:45pm, 10:15pm

Los Angeles - EARTH DAYS - Director Q&A

Director Robert Stone will hold Q&A sessions following select screenings of EARTH DAYS. He will follow the 7:10pm screening on August 21 and 22 at the Sunset 5 and the 4:20pm screening at the Playhouse 7 on August 23.

Tickets are available here for the Sunset 5 and here for the Playhouse 7.

Los Angeles - THE ENGLISH SURGEON - Director Q&A

THE ENGLISH SURGEON director Geoffrey Smith will hold a Q&A session after the 5:00pm and 7:20pm shows on July 31 and August 1. At the Music Hall 3 in LA.

Tickets are available here.

New York - THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE - Actor Book Signing

THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE stars Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams will be signing copies of the novel "The Time Traveler's Wife" at Barnes & Noble on 66th Street and Broadway in New York. The signing will take place on July 31 at 7:30pm. There is no accompanying screening.

New York - AMREEKA - Director Appearance

Director Cherien Dabis will appear in person at the 8:30pm screening of AMREEKA on Monday, August 17 at the Walter Reade Theater at the Film Society of Lincoln Center.

Tickets are available here.

New York - PONYO - Advance Screening

There will be an advance screening of PONYO on August 9 at 3pm at Symphony Space in NY. The screening is part of the New York International Children's Film Festival.

Tickets are available here.

New York - IN THE LOOP - Actors & Actress Appearances!

UPDATE: Actor Chris Addison also in attendance!

IN THE LOOP actors Zach Woods and Chris Addison will be attending select shows of IN THE LOOP at the IFC Center in NY. They will be at the 5:25pm and 6:35pm and 7:30pm shows on July 24. Woods will also be at the 9:00pm show on July 25. Actress Anna Chlumsky will be at the 5:05pm and 7:30pm shows on July 26.

Tickets are available here.

Los Angeles - MY ONE AND ONLY - Advance Screening & Q&A *UPDATE*

UPDATE: Tickets are on sale now! Date and time known! August 4 at 8:00pm!

There will be an advance screening of MY ONE AND ONLY with a Q&A following. It is unspecified at the moment who the Q&A is with, but rumor is that it's George Hamilton, the inspiration for the film. The screening will take place at the ArcLight Hollywood on August 4 at 8:00pm.

Tickets are on sale now!

New York - PAPER HEART - Advance Screening & Director & Actor Appearance

UPDATE: Director Nick Jasenovec and cast members Charlyne Yi and Jake Johnson will be in attendance!

Part of the GenArt screenings series:

On August 5 at 8:00pm at the AMC 19th Street in New York, there will be an advance screening of PAPER HEART. An after party with complimentary drinks will follow at Aspen.

Tickets are available here.

Los Angeles - MY ONE AND ONLY - Advance Screening & Q&A

There will be an advance screening of MY ONE AND ONLY with a Q&A with George Hamilton, the inspiration for the film. Time and date are TBD, but the screening will be at the ArcLight Hollywood as part of the Hollywood Comedy Showcase.

Tickets are rumored to go on sale tomorrow, here.

Los Angeles - THE STONING OF SORAYA M. - Actor & Director Introduction & Q&A *UPDATE*

UPDATE: Director Cyrus Nowrasteh will also be in attendance!

On July 24, actor Navid Negahban will introduce and participate in a Q&A following the 7:10pm screening of THE STONING OF SORAYA M. at the Fallbrook 7.

Tickets are available here.

New York - PAPER HEART - Free Advance Screening

Flavorpill is hosting a free advance screening of PAPER HEART at the Regal Union Square Stadium 14 in New York on July 28 at 7:00pm. To RSVP, you must email Flavorpill and say you are interested in attending. Doors will open at 6pm, and we recommend arriving even earlier as seating is limited and on a first come, first serve basis.

Los Angeles - HUMPDAY - Actor & Editor Appearance

Following the 8:00pm and 10:15pm shows of HUMPDAY at the Sunset 5, star Mark Duplass and editor Nat Sanders will make appearances.

Tickets are available here.

For Your Consideration - BRITMANIA Edition

For Your Consideration is a weekly round-up of upcoming indie limited releases. The idea is to either expose you to or remind you of films that can't afford to plaster their posters on the sides of buildings or accompany your Happy Meal in toy form.

After two sparse weeks, the indie release calendar is starting to pick up again as most of the summer tentpoles have already crashed into theaters. After looking through all of the releases, it turns out that it's Britmania week here at the FYC as the two openings worth recommendation both feature those jolly over-the-ponders trying to make a difference in the world by very different means. The rest of this week's efforts include an uneven horror movie almost worth considering, and two pedestrian star vehicles that never quite shift into gear. Deadgirl's intriguing twist on the horror genre - an exploration of the concept of male juvenile aggression in the context of a zombie film - seems to ultimately be undermined by its blunt and uneven execution. Shrink and The Answer Man both seem to be underachieving efforts centered around trite premises that are hoping to float on the shoulder's of their respective leads with Shrink being the superior endeavor.

IN THE LOOP

What: The first feature film from the brilliant British multi-hyphenate Armando Iannucci ("I'm Alan Partridge," "The Thick of It"), In The Loop is a dazzingly witty film about the importance of savvy word choice in a world where politics is hinged not on careful policy making, but on crafting clever soundbytes for a sensationalistic press corps. When Simon Foster, an inconsequential British government official, accidentally remarks that war in the Middle East is "unforseeable" on national radio, he sparks a political firestorm that sends both the US and UK scrambling to pave over the blunder. Sent off to Washington D.C. to rectify his mistake, Foster finds himself being bandied about between different political factions more interested in passing the buck and advancing their careers than the long-term fate of the world.

Where: NY- IFC Center and Lincoln Plaza Cinemas; LA - The Landmark and Playhouse 7

Why: Because if you haven't had a chance to be exposed the brilliant wordplay and infectious pacing of Armando Iannucci's television or radio work, you definitely need to, as he will no doubt be a film director worth watching in the future. And if you are familiar with his work, then you probably don't need me to convince you why you should see this. Starring the always brilliant Tom Hollander heading up a strong cast of character actors, In The Loop strips away all of the pomp and circumstance of politics glamorized on shows like "The West Wing" and spotlights how the governments of the world are not run by ideological warriors, but instead by normal people whose livelihoods are tied to poll numbers, public opinion, and organizations much larger than the ideals laid out in quaint documents like the Declaration of Independence.

THE ENGLISH SURGEON

What: The first feature film from Geoffrey Smith, The English Surgeon is a powerful documentary about the emotional burden placed on a man dedicated to saving lives while knowing all too well he is only human. Henry Marsh is one of London's foremost brain surgeons, and he has devoted his life to helping others. The film follows Dr. Marsh on one of his yearly trips to Kiev, where he tries to help patients survive against all odds. The equipment is ancient and the doctors there often misdiagnose patients, but it doesn't stop Dr. Marsh from doing all in his power to help people, even when he is faced with a supposedly inoperable brain tumor.

Where: NY - Cinema Village 12th Street; LA - Music Hall 3 starting 7/31

Why: Standing in stark contrast the cartoonishly absurd self-preservation of In The Loop, we arrive at an all-too-real tale of selflessness. Already an established fan favorite on the festival circuit, The English Surgeon is a refreshing reminder of the power of the human spirit in times filled with news about corporate corruption and poor leadership. If that warm and fuzzy statement doesn't pique your interest at all, then perhaps you should consider the movie for its sublime score provided by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, the musical geniuses responsible for the scores of The Proposition and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.

Everything Else

DEADGIRL


SHRINK


THE ANSWER MAN

Los Angeles - ADAM - Writer/Director & Actress Q&A

Following the 7:35pm show of ADAM at the Landmark on July 30, writer/director Max Mayer and actress Rose Byrne will hold a Q&A session.

Tickets are available here.

Los Angeles - HUMPDAY - Actor Q&A & Introduction

Following the 8:15pm show of HUMPDAY at the Landmark in LA on July 24, actor Mark Duplass will hold a Q&A session. He will then introduce the 10:35pm show.

Tickets are available here.

New York - IN THE LOOP - Actor & Actress Appearances

IN THE LOOP actor Zach Woods will be attending select shows of IN THE LOOP at the IFC Center in NY. He will be at the 5:05pm and 7:30pm shows on July 24 and the 9:00pm show on July 25. Actress Anna Chlumsky will be at the 5:05pm and 7:30pm shows on July 26.

Tickets are available here.

New York - DEADGIRL - Midnight Premieres *UPDATE*

UPDATE: Director Gadi Harel will attend both screenings!

There will be two midnight premieres of DEADGIRL at the Landmark Sunshine Cinema on July 24 and 25. Director Gadi Harel will attend both screenings.

Tickets are available here.

Los Angeles - ANSWER MAN - Director Q&A & Introduction

Director John Hindman will participate in a Q&A session following the 7:30pm show of ANSWER MAN at the Sunset 5 on July 24. He will then introduce the 10:00pm show. On July 25 he will answer questions after the 7:20pm screening and introduce the 9:50pm show at the Monica 4-Plex.

Tickets are available here for the Sunset 5 and here for the Monica 4-Plex.

Los Angeles - THE STONING OF SORAYA M. - Actor Introduction & Q&A

On July 24, actor Navid Negahban will introduce and participate in a Q&A following the 7:10pm screening of THE STONING OF SORAYA M. at the Fallbrook 7.

Tickets are available here.

Los Angeles - IN THE LOOP - Actress Q&A & Introduction

Following select screenings of IN THE LOOP at the Landmark in LA, actress Mimi Kennedy will make appearances. On July 25, she will hold a Q&A session following the 7:30pm show and introduce the 10:15 show. On July 26 she will hold a Q&A session after the 5:00pm show.

Tickets are not yet available, but will soon be available here.

Los Angeles - THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE - Advance Screening & Filmmaker Appearance

On August 5 at 7:00pm there will be an advance screening of THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE at the Paley Center in LA. Filmmaker R. J. Cutler will be in attendance.

Tickets are available here.

New York - JULIE & JULIA - Advance Screening & Introduction

On August 4 at 6:30pm, there will be an advance screening of JULIE & JULIA at the Paley Center in New York. Julie Powell, whom Amy Adam's character in the movie is based off of, will introduce the screening. The screening itself is sold out, but tickets are available for a closed-circuit TV viewing room for $5.

Tickets are available here.

New York - PAPER HEART - Advance Screening

Part of the GenArt screenings series:

On August 5 at 8:00pm at the AMC 19th Street in New York, there will be an advance screening of PAPER HEART. An after party with complimentary drinks will follow, location TBD.

Tickets are available here.

Los Angeles - EXTRACT - Advance Screening & Writer/Director Q&A *UPDATE*

Update: Tickets are now available

An advance screening of EXTRACT will take place at The Aero in LA on August 22nd at 7:30PM. A discussion with writer/director Mike Judge will follow.

Tickets are available here.

Los Angeles - YOO-HOO, MRS. GOLDBERG - Q&A

On July 24 there will be a Q&A session with director Aviva Kempner at the Sunset 5 following the 7:10pm screening of YOO-HOO, MRS. GOLDBERG.

Tickets are available here.

New York - THE ENGLISH SURGEON - Director & Subject Appearance

Director Geoffrey Smith and surgeon subject Henry Marsh will attend a handful of screenings of THE ENGLISH SURGEON at the Cinema Village 12th Street in July. They will be at the following screenings:
July 24 at 6:30pm.
July 25 at 7:00pm.
July 26 at 3:00pm.

Tickets are available here.

New York - HOMECOMING - Director Q&A

Following the 7:30pm showing of HOMECOMING at the Village Cinema East on July 18, director Morgan J. Freeman will hold a Q&A session.

Tickets are available here.

New York - ADAM - Director/Writer & Actor Q&A

Following the 7:00pm showing of ADAM at the Angelika Film Center on July 29, director/writer Max Mayer and star Hugh Dancy will hold a Q&A session.

Tickets are not on sale yet, but will be available here.

New York - DIED YOUNG, STAYED PRETTY - Filmmaker Appearance

Filmmaker Eileen Yaghoobian will attend nightly screenings of DIED YOUNG, STAYED PRETTY at the IFC Center. Appearances will be at 9:35pm for one week only.

Tickets are available now.

New York - THE WAY WE GET BY - Filmmaker Appearance

Filmmaker Aron Gaudet will appear in person at screenings of THE WAY WE GET BY on July 17, 18 and 19. He will attend the 5:25 and 7:30 shows on all three days. At the IFC Center.

Tickets are available here.

Los Angeles - FUNNY PEOPLE - Advance Screening & Director Q&A *UPDATE* - SOLD OUT

UPDATE: Tickets are now sold-out.

There will be an advance screening of FUNNY PEOPLE at the ArcLight Hollywood on July 27 at 7:00pm. Immediately following the screening will be a Q&A with director Judd Apatow.

Tickets were available here.

For Your Consideration - Odd Couple Edition

For Your Consideration is a weekly round-up of upcoming indie limited releases. The idea is to either expose you to or remind you of films that can't afford to plaster their posters on the sides of buildings or accompany your Happy Meal in toy form.

This week's FYC is all about odd couples. It provides a perfect study in the extremes of limited releases, (500) Days of Summer is the polished, well-funded studio 'indie darling' that is simply using a limited release to build buzz before it blossoms across the country, while Tony Manero is an example of the niche-y 'art house' foreign film that barely received distribution and is now being sent to wither and disappear on a handful of small screens. And, for the sake of brevity, here is a dismissive summary of every thing else opening in limited release this week: More Indie WWII Dramas.

(500) DAYS OF SUMMER

What: The first feature film from prolific music video director Marc Webb, (500) Days of Summer is a post-modern story of love and rejection. The non-linear tale follows hopelessly romantic copywriter Tom as he combs over the last 500 days of his relationship with Summer, a free-spirit that doesn't believe in true love, trying to figure out what went wrong. These reflections to the highest highs and lowest lows helps Tom not only learn more about his relationship, but - wait for it - the nature of love and life in general.

Where: NY - AMC Lincoln Square, Regal Union Square, AMC Empire 25, Clearview 1st & 62nd ; LA - The Landmark, AMC Century City 15, Pacific's Stadium 14 at the Grove, Arclight Hollywood

Why: Because, damnit, hipsters deserve romantic comedies, too! But seriously, (500) Days of Summer is worth seeing because it's been a long time since romantic comedies actually tried to be any more than formulaic fluff and tackle anything resembling deep emotions or complex issues, and while, by all accounts, (500) Days of Summer isn't exactly a thought-provoking cinema, it is one of the few films to actual tackle the growing phenomenon of the quarterlife crisis. It's well worth seeing for its endlessly charming cast and, if the trailer is any indication, the arrival of a new director to watch.

TONY MANERO

What: The second feature film from Chilean director Pablo Larrain, Tony Manero is a portrait of a man obsessed. When Raul, a small-town dancer enamored with John Travolta's Saturday Night Fever performance, sees a chance at super-stardom when a television station announces a Tony Manero impersonation contest, he single-mindedly pursues the goal of winning, regardless of what might stand in his way.

Where: NY - Cinema Village 12th Street ; LA - Laemmle Music Hall 3

Why: Chilean director Pablo Larrain returns with another study on the effects of obession. Chile's official submission for the 81st Academy Award's Foreign Language Category and part of Cannes 2008 Director's Fortnight, Tony Manero is a small, explosive tale about escapism in a totalitarian society. It's a rare opportunity to see an oft-forgotten piece of South American history viewed as the all consuming background of one man's quest to be famous. All that aside, just watch the trailer below and tell me you don't want to live in the world of Tony Manero for 90 minutes.

Everything Else

DEATH IN LOVE


A WOMAN IN BERLIN

Los Angeles - NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD - Director Appearance

Following screenings of NOT QUITE HOLLYWOOD at the Nuart, director Mark Hartley will make appearances. He will hold a Q&A after the 7:30pm show and introduce the 10:00pm show on July 31 and August 1.

Los Angeles - JULIE & JULIA - Advance Screening - Standby Only

There will be a preview screening of JULIE & JULIA at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on July 28 at 7:30pm.

The screening is currently sold out, but a stand by line will form at the box office at 6:30pm. If any purchased tickets are not used, tickets will be offered to stand by customers on a first come, first serve basis.

New York - FUNNY PEOPLE - Advance Screening & Director Q&A

At the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, NY:

An evening with Judd Apatow. The director will discuss his career before an advance screening of his new film FUNNY PEOPLE. July 22 at 7:00pm.

Tickets are available here.

New York - THIRST - Advance Screening *UPDATE*

UPDATE: Director Park Chan-wook will be making an appearance at the screening!

There will be an advance screening of THIRST on July 20 at 7:30pm. The screening will occur at The Film Society At Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theater.

Tickets are available here.

Los Angeles - PAPER HEART - Advance Screening & Actor & Director Q&A *UPDATE* - SOLD OUT

UPDATE: According to the ArcLight website, this event is now sold out.

As part of the ArcLight Hollywood's new Comedy Showcase:

Following an advance screening of PAPER HEART on July 23 at 8:00pm, actors Charlyne Yi, Michael Cera and Jake Johnson and director Nicholas Jasonovec will hold a Q&A session.

Tickets were available here.

New York - (500) DAYS OF SUMMER - Free Advance Screening

Puma is hosting a free screening of (500) DAYS OF SUMMER on July 16 at 7:00pm at the Angelika Film Center. The screening will be free and seating will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.

Tickets must be picked up in advance, from either of the Puma stores listed below:

The PUMA Store Soho
521 Broadway
NY, NY 10012

OR

The PUMA Store Union Square
33 Union Square West
New York NY 10003

Los Angeles - (500) DAYS OF SUMMER - Free Advance Screening

Puma is hosting a free screening of (500) DAYS OF SUMMER on July 16 at 7:30pm at the Mann Criterion 7. The screening will be free and seating will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.

Free tickets must be picked up in advance, from either of the Puma stores listed below:

The PUMA Store Los Angeles
10250 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90067

OR

The PUMA Store Santa Monica
1350 Third Street Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401

New York - I'M GONNA EXPLODE - Director Appearance

I'M GONNA EXPLODE (VOY A EXPLOTAR) will have it's North American Premiere Theatrical Run from August 12 - 18 at the Film Society of Lincoln Center. The film was featured at the Toronto and New York Film Festivals in 2008.

Director Gerardo Naranjo will make appearances at a handful of screenings on August 12 and August 14, at the evening shows. Times and tickets are not yet available.

Los Angeles - THE UGLY TRUTH - Advance Screening & Director Q&A

As part of the ArcLight's Hollywood Comedy Showcase:

Following an advance screening of THE UGLY TRUTH at the ArcLight Sherman Oaks on July 20th at 8:00pm, there will be a Q&A session with director Robert Luketic.

Tickets are now sold out, but were available here.

Los Angeles - FUNNY PEOPLE - Advance Screening & Director Q&A

There will be an advance screening of FUNNY PEOPLE at the ArcLight Hollywood on July 27 at 7:00pm. Immediately following the screening will be a Q&A with director Judd Apatow.

Tickets will be available here.

New York - IL DIVO - Actor Appearance

Actor Toni Servillo will make an appearance at a screening of IL DIVO at the Film Society At Lincoln Center on July 27 at 6:00pm.

Tickets are available here.

Los Angeles - PAPER HEART - Advance Screening & Actor & Director Q&A *UPDATE*

UPDATE: Tickets are now sold out.

As part of the ArcLight Hollywood's new Comedy Showcase:

Following an advance screening of PAPER HEART on July 23 at 8:00pm, actors Charlyne Yi, Michael Cera and Jake Johnson and director Nicholas Jasonovec will hold a Q&A session.

Tickets were available here.

Los Angeles - AN UNLIKELY WEAPON - Director Q&A

Filmmaker Susan Morgan Cooper will hold a Q&A following the 7:20pm show of AN UNLIKELY WEAPON on July 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16. At the Music Hall 3.


Tickets are available here.

Los Angeles - DEATH IN LOVE - Director Q&A

A Q&A with director Boaz Yakin will follow the 7:30pm screening of DEATH IN LOVE at the Music Hall 3 on July 17th.

Tickets are not available yet, but will be on sale here.

Los Angeles - ADAM - Advance Screening *UPDATE* - OVERBOOKED

UPDATE: According to the Fox Searchlight website, all screenings are overbooked.

Fox Searchlight is holding advance screenings of their new film ADAM. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis. If you register for tickets, we advise showing up early to make sure you can get a seat, as screenings will most likely be overbooked.

There are multiple screenings in Los Angeles. They are:
July 9 at 7:30pm at the ArcLight Sherman Oaks.
July 14 at 7:30pm at the Landmark.
July 23 at 7:30pm at the AMC Century City.
July 28 at 7:30pm at the ArcLight Hollywood.

Tickets are available here.
(Select the city, then click on the theater name for ticket registration.)

New York - (500) DAYS OF SUMMER - Advance Screenings *UPDATE*

UPDATE: Fox Searchlight has released more tickets for the July 13th screening. Tickets are available via the link below.

UPDATE (7/6/2009): According to the Fox Searchlight website, this Screening has already reached the maximum number of registrations.

There will be an advance screening of (500) DAYS OF SUMMER on July 7 at 7pm. The screening will take place at the AMC Empire 25 movie theater.

There will also be another advance screening of (500) DAYS OF SUMMER on July 13 at 7:30pm. The screening will be at the Regal Union Square theater.

Ticket reservations are available here.
After clicking the link, select the city and theater name. Seating will be provided on a first come, first serve basis, so if you are interested in attending, please arrive at the theater early.