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The Trip – Screening September 10th

September 4th, 2011
The Trip - at Norwich Community Cinema on September 10th

The Trip - at Norwich Community Cinema on September 10th

The Trip

Saturday, September 10, 2011
Donald L. Oat Theater, NAC
Suggested Donation: $7.00
Doors: 7:00 pm
Movie: 7:30 pm

Playing loose versions of themselves, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon reprise their hilariously fictionalized roles from Tristam Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story and reunite with acclaimed director Michael Winterbottom for an acerbically witty, largely improvised ride through the English countryside. Tapped by The Observer to review fine restaurants throughout the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, Steve finds himself without a traveling companion after his girlfriend decides not to go at the last minute. After being turned down by everyone else he knows, Steve extends an invitation to Rob, and together the pair attempt to navigate the winding back roads of rural England, impersonating popular celebrities such as Michael Caine, Woody Allen and Liam Neeson (among many others) and bickering along the way.

Free Summer Family Movies Under the Stars on the Norwichtown Green

June 16th, 2011

(Norwich, CT) – The Norwich Community Cinema Foundation (NCCF) will screen free, family-oriented films for the public this summer on the Norwichtown Green. Last year’s screening of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory on Chelsea Parade was a huge success and the non-profit cinema group is expanding its public offerings for 2011. “We had great feedback from the crowd,” reported Sandy Quarto, President of the NCCF, “Many in the audience last year thanked us for doing this and asked when we would do it again.” The foundation, with the financial support of area businesses, will show two films this year. The films will be shown on the 2nd Saturday of July and August.

July 9th – Princess Bride
August 13th – How to Train Your Dragon

Both films will start at dusk.

Bring blankets and lawn chairs and come early. The events will be held rain or shine. In the event of rain, the films will be moved to Slater Auditorium, on the campus of Norwich Free Academy and shown at 8:00pm.

These screenings are made possible by the generous support of the following local businesses:

Brown Jacobson P.C.
The Bulletin
Chinigo, Leone & Maruzo, LLP
Dime Bank

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
Chelsea Groton Bank
Eastern Federal Bank
Norwich Department of Public Utilities
Norwich Ophthalmology Group, P.C.
People’s United Bank
Prime Electric, LLC
Sayet & Seder
Treat’s Pools & Spas

Queen of the Sun. What are the bees telling us? — Sat. June 11

May 31st, 2011

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From the director of The Real Dirt on Farmer John comes a profound, alternative look at the tragic global bee crisis. Juxtaposing the catastrophic disappearance of bees with the mysterious world of the beehive, Queen of the Sun weaves an unusual and dramatic story of the heart-felt struggles of beekeepers, scientists and philosophers from around the world. Featuring Michael Pollan, Gunther Hauk and Vandana Shiva, Queen of the Sun reveals both the problems and the solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature.

In 1923, Rudolf Steiner, a scientist, philosopher & social innovator, predicted that in 80 to 100 years honeybees would collapse. His prediction has come true with Colony Collapse Disorder where bees are disappearing in mass numbers from their hives with no clear explanation. In an alarming inquiry into the insights behind Steiner’s prediction Queen of The Sun examines the global bee crisis through the eyes of biodynamic beekeepers, scientists, farmers, and philosophers. On a pilgrimage around the world, 10,000 years of beekeeping is unveiled, highlighting how our historic and sacred relationship with bees has been lost due to highly mechanized industrial practices. Featuring Michael Pollan, Vandana Shiva, Gunther Hauk and beekeepers around the world, Queen of The Sun weaves a dramatic story which uncovers the problems and solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature.

What can be done about it? Find out on June 11.

SHORT: Not Your Time: The Musical

An autobiographical musical, NOT YOUR TIME follows the life and career disappointments of Sid Rosenthal (Jason Alexander), an ex-Hollywood screenwriter, now a studio censor film editor. Winner Best Short Film: Boston International Film Festival 2011 … and more.