At UICA — 41 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, uica.org, (616) 454-7000
Tickets: Some films free; most films $4-7
In the Matter of Cha Jung Hee — Aug. 3, 7 p.m., Free!
In 1966, a little girl from Korea was adopted by an American family. The name on her passport read Cha Jung Hee, but she wasn't Cha Jung Hee. Told to keep her real identity a secret from her new American family, the little girl from Korea began living a life as someone else. Why had her identity switched? Who was the real Cha Jung Hee? This film depicts director Deann Borshay Liem's return to Korea in search for her "double," the mysterious girl whose place she took 40 years ago in America.
In 1966, a little girl from Korea was adopted by an American family. The name on her passport read Cha Jung Hee, but she wasn't Cha Jung Hee. Told to keep her real identity a secret from her new American family, the little girl from Korea began living a life as someone else. Why had her identity switched? Who was the real Cha Jung Hee? This film depicts director Deann Borshay Liem's return to Korea in search for her "double," the mysterious girl whose place she took 40 years ago in America.
Exit Through the Gift Shop — Aug. 6–12 (Special free members-only screening Aug. 11, 8 p.m.)
As a wanted graffiti artist whose work spans from the walls of post-hurricane New Orleans to the Palestinian segregation wall in the West Bank, the elusive Bansky has resisted all attempts to be on film. This is the story of how an eccentric French shopkeeper and amateur filmmaker sought out to befriend and capture the notorious artist on film, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner. The results are hailed as “the world’s first street art disaster movie,” featuring Bansky and other infamous graffiti artists hard at work. (See trailer and UICA show times below.)
Aug. 6 and 7 — 12:15, 2, 4, 6, 8 p.m.
Aug. 8 — 12:15, 2, 4, 6 p.m.
Aug. 9 — Closed
Aug. 10 — 6, 8 p.m.
Aug. 11 — 5 p.m. (8 p.m. screening for members only — see special promotion)
Aug. 12 — 6, 8 p.m.
At The Harbor Theater — 1937 Lakeshore Dr., Muskegon, theharbortheater.com, (231) 457-4273
Tickets: $6 Adults, $5 Members, $5 Seniors, $4 Senior Members, $4.50 Students
Tickets: $6 Adults, $5 Members, $5 Seniors, $4 Senior Members, $4.50 Students
As a wanted graffiti artist whose work spans from the walls of post-hurricane New Orleans to the Palestinian segregation wall in the West Bank, the elusive Bansky has resisted all attempts to be on film. This is the story of how an eccentric French shopkeeper and amateur filmmaker sought out to befriend and capture the notorious artist on film, only to have the artist turn the camera back on its owner. The results are hailed as “the world’s first street art disaster movie,” featuring Bansky and other infamous graffiti artists hard at work. Running time: 87 minutes
Army of Darkness — Aug. 7, 9:30 p.m.
A man is accidentally transported to 1300 A.D., where he must battle an army of the dead and retrieve the Necronomicon so he can return home. (Saturday Night Cult Classic)
At Wealthy Theatre — 1130 Wealthy SE, Grand Rapids, grcmc.org, (616) 459-4788
Tickets: $5, or $4.50 for CMC members
The Warriors — Aug. 3, 8 p.m.
In this 1979 cult classic, the gang leader of the most powerful gang in New York City attempts to unite all the gangs of New York. As a result, a melee ensues as he is murdered by the leader of another gang. Amidst the chaos, a gang known as The Warriors is blamed for the inauspicious murder. Losing its leader to a brutal beating after the murder, The Warriors are on the run from the other gangs and the police, and must work together under their second in command, Swan (Michael Beck).
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind — Aug. 10, 8 p.m.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas — Aug. 17, 8 p.m.
Back to the Future — Aug. 24, 8 p.m., $5
