2000

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Close to Love is a tale of a young man setting out on his own for the first time, the young Chinese girl to whom he gives his heart, and the dog who seeks his friendship. Karcsi's life on a farm in rural Hungary is less than exciting. Deciding that he has had enough of the bucolic life, he heads for the big city to become a policeman. A true greenhorn, he is quickly taught the realities of police work by his cynical colleagues, although he never loses his essential goodness.

Season:
2000
Director:
Andras Salamon
Cinematography:
Andras Nagy
Cast:
Ferenc Hujber, Tsuyu Scimizu, Nimrod Antal, Janos Gyuriska, Karoly Gesztesi
Producer:
Sandor Simo
Language:
Hungarian with English subtitles

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A murdered child, an evil spirit, and a lawyer trying to prove a man is innocent when both men are uncertain. Set in South Africa after its liberation from apartheid, this is the story of a child's murder and the African culture that surrounds and shapes the outcome of the event. It contrasts European notions of law and justice with the customs and myths of ancient Africa in an unsettling and surprising way. A tense courtroom trial provides the stage for these very different views of reality.

Season:
2000
Director:
Gavin Hood
Cinematography:
Buster Reynolds
Cast:
Gavin Hood, Nigel Hawthorne, Janine Eser, Vusi Kunene, Ken Gampu, Loyiso Gxwala
Producer:
Paul Raleigh, Gavin Hood
Executive Producer:
Scott Meek, Philip Key

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Twin brothers, Dominick (Tom Hulce) and Eugene (Ray Liotta), live together in a modest home. Always the "older brother" type, Eugene has made it his life to taking care of Dominick, who is a little slower due to a childhood accident. Combining incredible performances and portraying the extraordinary beauty of the human spirit, Dominick & Eugene garnered Tom Hulce a Golden Globe nomination and reveals Robert M. Young's amazing understanding of our very souls.

Season:
2000
Director:
Robert M. Young

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When a young Mexican boy, Ambriz, illegally crosses the border into the U.S. to find work, he discovers everything isn't what he thought it would be--finding himself being exploited as he tries to support his family. Alhambrista! is a touching, fresh, and often insightful portrayal of the universal conflicts that face all of us. This special screening of Robert M. Young's early work is a must for any film aficionado.

Season:
2000
Director:
Robert M. Young

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Considered one of his best films, Argento's Tenebrae finds a mystery writer in Rome on a book tour. While there, he tries to unravel the case surrounding a series of murders where the victims have had pages from his books stuffed into their mouths. This is another unique chance to see a film in its original version--uncut and uncensored.

Season:
2000
Director:
Dario Argento

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Searching for the "Mother of Darkness" in New York, a woman finds a lot more than she bargained for. With its now-famous underwater sequence, Inferno spins a tale of suspense and terror.

Season:
2000
Director:
Dario Argento

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Suzy Banyon (Jessica Harper) arrives at her new school to study dance. Unfortunately, she may have some trouble with the curriculum when she comes face to face with a coven of witches. One of Argento's most famous films, Suspiriais one not to miss and will certainly leave grooves in your armrest.

Season:
2000
Director:
Dario Argento

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Fifty-five year old Walter used to be somebody, somebody with power and purpose, somebody driven by his conscience to do good- and now society tells him he's no longer needed. Screw that! Having trouble sleeping, roaming the night streets with a couple of recruitments, and just keeping things in order by fighting "evil"--these are Walter's code, until one day he realizes that his work is fruitless and unwanted by society as a whole. Walter is about to explode, and in the process, he may take all of those he loves with him.

Season:
2000
Director:
Andreas Kleinert
Cinematography:
Jurgen Jurges
Cast:
Hilmar Thate, Cornelia Schamaus, Henriette Heinze, Dirk Borchardt
Producer:
Frank Loprich, Katrin Schlosser, Andreas Kleinert, O Filmproduktion
Language:
German with English subtitles

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Frank has just broken up but just can't seem to let go. Neil's hiding something. Joey is a slacker. They have a plan to escape the town they've outgrown--rip-off the local gambling ring and make haste to the big city. So, donning some old sweat suits left over from their parents' youth as masks and their less-than-aggressive attitudes, they execute the "heist of the century." Unfortunately, it ends up being the local seniors' bingo tournament, and they score only $512.

Season:
2000
Director:
Brent Florence
Cinematography:
Matthew Davis
Cast:
Josh Holland, Tracy Zahoryin, Christian Leffler, Michael Trucco, Tava Smiley, Ken Luper
Producer:
Lloyd A Silverman

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Jonathan Parker has never been successful in the romance department. He's a 24 year-old, spacey bookstore employee who feels he has one last chance to strike it rich romantically. So he writes a letter to Santa. 

That's right, Santa! Jonathan has never stopped believing in Santa, so he writes a letter asking for the man of his dreams. Then Toby comes into his life and appears to be everything Jonathan has wanted...except Toby already has a boyfriend. Jonathan proceeds to wreck the life of everyone around him in pursuit of his Christmas wish. 

Season:
2000
Director:
Kieran Turner
Cinematography:
Scott Barnard
Cast:

Kevin Isola, Aida Turturro, Stephen Mailer, David Burtka

Producer:
Kieran Turner
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