Blog Directory CineVerse: February 2012

No, it's not Mrs. Spiderman

Sunday, February 26, 2012

A kiss is just a kiss...unless it happens to be a smooch from a poisonous femme fatale.

Make a date February 29 to join CineVerse for “Kiss of the Spider Woman” (1985; 120 minutes) directed by Hector Babenco, chosen by Dan Quenzel.

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New CineVerse March/April schedule posted

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Curious to learn what CineVerse will be spotlighting over the next few weeks? The March/April 2012 schedule is now available for viewing and downloading. Click here to check it out.

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One spotless movie

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Does your funny bone need a bit of dusting? Make your plans to attend CineVerse on February 22 for the comedy “Sunshine Cleaning” (2008; 91 minutes), directed by Christine Jeffs, chosen by Danealle Kueltzo.

And stick around for later, when we'll also preview the March/April 2012 CineVerse schedule.

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Woody fetes the City of Light

Saturday, February 18, 2012

The Oak Lawn public library will present the following movie free of charge: Midnight in Paris (2011, PG-13, 94 min) -- Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Director Woody Allen’s romantic comedy about a family traveling to the French capital for business. The party includes a young engaged couple forced to confront the illusion that a life different from their own is better. Starring Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates. Learn more by clicking here.

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Splendor in the theater

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Ahh, young love. And it's rarely been depicted better than in "Splendor in the Grass" (1961; 124 minutes), directed by Elia Kazan, chosen by Janet Pierucci, and scheduled for Valentine's week (Feb. 15) at CineVerse.

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File under fear, fate and film

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

The Oak Lawn public library will present the following movie free of charge: The Adjustment Bureau (2011, PG-13, 106 min) -- Friday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. Academy Award nominee Matt Damon stars in this romantic thriller about a man who glimpses the future Fate has planned for him - and chooses to fight for his destiny with the only woman he’s ever loved. Starring Emily Blunt and Michael Kelly. Learn more by clicking here.

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Next stop? El Norte

Sunday, February 5, 2012

You may never view the illegal immigration issue the same way again after seeing “El Norte” (1983; 141 minutes), directed by Gregory Nava, to be shown Feb. 8 at CineVerse. 

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A day of Dickens is no slim pickins

Friday, February 3, 2012

The Oak Lawn public library will celebrate the 200th birthday of author Charles Dickens by presenting the following 3 movies free of charge:

  • Great Expectations (1946) -- Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. From the vivid pages of Charles Dickens' masterpiece, a humble orphan becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor. Directed by David Lean; winner of two Academy Awards. Starring John Mills, Valerie Hobson and Tony Wager. Unrated. 118 min.
  • Nicholas Nickleby (2002) -- Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. A young, compassionate man struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his coldhearted uncle. Starring Charlie Hunnam, Jamie Bell, Christopher Plummer and Anne Hathaway. PG. 132 min.
  • Oliver Twist (2005) -- Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Director Roman Polanski's adaptation of the classic Dickens tale where an orphan meets a pickpocket on the streets of London. From there, he joins a household of boys who are trained to steal for their master. Starring Barney Clark, Ben Kingsley and Jeremy Swift. PG-13. 130 min. 
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