The Edinboro Film Series is proud to announce its film and spotlight event program for Spring 2012. The series returns Thursday February 2nd with 2011 hit movie “DRIVE” starring Ryan Gosling and Carrey Mulligan. Films are normally shown in the Frank G. Pogue Student Center Multi-Purpose Room on the campus of Edinboro University (unless otherwise noted). $2 General Admission and free for EUP students, staff, and faculty with I.D.
DRIVE (2011) > Thursday, February 2
A Hollywood stunt performer who moonlights as a wheelman discovers that a contract has been put on him after a heist gone wrong. Starring Ryan Gosling and Carrey Mulligan. Rated R. Hosted by Edinboro Film Series Director and Filmmaker John C. Lyons.
DOUBLE BILL:
ONCE (2006) and THE SWELL SEASON (2011) > Thursday, February 16
Start time: 8PM. The Academy Award-winning musical love story followed by the behind the scenes documentary. Rated R. Hosted by Film Society of Northwestern PA President Erika Dauber.
DR. STRANGELOVE OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING
AND LOVE THE BOMB (1964) > Thursday, March 1
An insane general starts a process to nuclear holocaust that a war room of politicians and generals try to stop. Directed by Stanley Kubrick. Rated PG. Hosted by Filmmaker and Educator Brad Pattullo.
SUSPIRIA (1977) > Thursday, March 22
A newcomer to a fancy ballet academy gradually comes to realize that the staff of the school is a coven of witches bent on chaos and destruction. Directed by Dario Argento. Rated R. Hosted by Eerie Horror Film Festival Vice President David Bostaph.
SPOTLIGHT FILMMAKER:
JAKE MAHAFFY > March 26 and 27
Jake Mahaffy’s films have screened in festivals around the world including Sundance (4 years), Rotterdam (3 years), and SXSW. Filmmaker Magazine named him on of the “New Faces of Independent Film”. We are honored to have Jake as our guest for two days of films and workshops. Rated R. Schedule TBA.
AKIRA (1988) > Thursday March 29
A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psionic psychopath that only two kids and a group of psionics can stop. Rated R. Hosted by TBA.
BRICK (2005) > Thursday April 12
A teenage loner pushes his way into the underworld of a high school crime ring to investigate the strange disappearance of his ex-girlfriend. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Rated R. Hosted by TBA.
SPIRIT QUEST FILM FESTIVAL > April 13-15
Our 2nd year hosting this great festival of short and feature films from across the globe and focusing on the human experience. Films and filmmakers TBA. Hosted by Festival Director Greg Ropp.
REGIONAL FILMMAKER SHOWCASE and
THERE ARE NO GOODBYES (2012) > April 19 and 20
John C. Lyons’ new feature film about choices and finding purpose in one’s life in blue-collar America. Filmed in Erie, Poland, Ireland, and Czech Republic. Cast and crew will be in attendance both nights. In conjunction with the regional premiere event we will be showcasing a collection of work from area filmmakers. Details TBA.
ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND (2004) > Thursday April 26
A couple undergo a procedure to erase each other from their memories when their relationship turns sour, but it is only through the process of loss that they discover what they had to begin with. Starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet. Rated R. Hosted by Filmmaker and Educator Olivia Ciummo.
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) > Thursday May 10
An All-American trucker gets dragged into a centuries-old mystical battle. Rated R. Starring Kurt Russell. Directed by John Carpenter. Hosted by Filmmaker Len Kabasinski.
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ABOUT EDINBORO FILM SERIES – Our intent is to foster an environment that will attract, stimulate, and educate future filmmakers, actors, artists, and the general public; providing a more comprehensive experience showcasing independent films and their filmmakers; giving those in attendance the opportunity to ask questions and meet the artists. These events are organized by a dedicated committee of students and will build leadership, budgetary, and promotional skills for those involved in the program. All events always FREE to Edinboro students!
