Filmforum Presents an Evening of Films Hosted by
NewTown Artistic Director, Richard Amromin
June 4, 2006, 7:00 PM
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In 1976, as the USA’s ballyhooed bicentennial quivered our red, white and blue loins, the back alleys of Pasadena quietly witnessed Terry Cannon, in defiance of all biological imperatives – expressing an unprecedented yin/yang of male mother and midwife – giving birth to Filmforum. This cheery oasis of sanity and unconventionality eventually fell into the hands of Richard Amromin, who, alongside his cell mate, Buddy Kilchesty, husbanded the organization through five years of incredible films, bummed cigarettes and a legendary illegal bar.

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Filmforum, under the sage and puissant leadership of Adam Hyman, has invited former directors and programmers to curate shows reflecting their time at the helm. Richard Amromin has chosen to invite eight people with whom he worked, or met as a result of Filmforum. Each has selected one (or two) of their films for inclusion on this program.

For long-time habitués of Filmforum this is an opportunity to see outstanding films by eight wonderful people and unique artists whose dedication and hard work nurtured the organization. For those of you unfamiliar with Filmforum, this is a good time to become acquainted with one of Los Angeles’ most enduring and endearing cultural institutions.

Program

Buddy Kilchesty, "Liebe-Lied" (1980, super 8, 18fps, 7 min)

Stan Brakhage, "Garden of Earthly Delights" (1981, 16mm 3 min.)

MM Serra, "Divine Possibilities" (2003, DVD, 10 min.)

MM Serra, "Double Your Pleasure" (2002, 16mm 2 min.)

Beth Block, "Vital Interests" (1983, 16mm 15 min.)

Betzy Bromberg, "Soothing the Bruise" (1980, 16mm 21 min.)

Eric Sherman, "Waltz" (1982, 16mm , 5 min.)

Michael Guccione, "Coupled Entries" (16mm , 30 min.)

Lisa Mann, "Seven Lucky Charms" (1992, 16mm, 15 min)

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Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Blvd.
$8.00 General, $6.00 Students/Seniors
For info: http://www.lafilmforum.org/spring2006/6%3A4/6_4.html
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web: http://www.newtownarts.org

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