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Shoreline Films
Festival Cuts 2006
A selection of 8 award winning films from the world’s best film festivals.
A season of 16 screenings funded by North West Vision – our biggest programme ever! Each month there’ll be one screening at the Forum 28 in Barrow-in-Furness and also one of 4 rural locations around Cumbria – and admission is completely free!
A specially selected short film will precede each feature, with visiting filmmakers attending several screenings to introduce their work and lead discussions with the audience on the making and watching of independent film.
AUGUST
Thumbsucker (15) 96 min – Mike Mills
US 2005
It’s not easy growing up, no matter what age you are...
Justin Cobb (Lou Pucci) still sucks his thumb at 17. He wants to stop and knows that his thumb sucking is disrupting his family, his love life and his identity. The only thing that changes his behaviour is hypnosis therapy administered by his “guru” orthodontist (Keanu Reeves). But while Justin felt this would solve all his problems and he would finally be “normal,” his troubles were really just beginning…
With Tilda Swinton & Vince Vaughn.
“A wonderfully delicate, humane portrait of people trying to come to terms with their insecurities.”
Time Out Chicago
Sundance Film Festival - Best Actor - Lou Pucci
The Guardian New Directors Award – Mike Mills
Showing at Haile Village Hall 16th August & Forum 28 17th August, both at 7:00pm
SEPTEMBER
Me and You and Everyone We Know (15) 91 min – Miranda July
US/UK 2005
Christine is a lonely artist and “Eldercab” driver who uses her fantastical artistic visions to draw objects of desire closer to her. When newly single shoe salesman Richard Swersey falls under her spell, we enter a world where the mundane is transcendent and everyday people become radiant characters who speak their innermost thoughts and experience truthful human moments that at times approach the surreal.
“This year’s Sideways – it’s original, complex, tender, poetic and daring. It’s about the mysteries of sex and enchantment of the heart.”
Chicago Times
Sundance Film Festival – Special Jury Prize
Cannes Film Festival – Winner of 4 prizes
Los Angeles Film Festival – Audience Award
Showing at Haile Village Hall 13th September & Forum 28 14th September, both at 7:00pm
OCTOBER
Junebug (15) 106 min – Phil Morrison
US 2005
Madeline is a go–getting art gallery owner from Chicago, recently married to George, a near–perfect Southern beau. When Madeline needs to close a deal with a reclusive North Carolina artist, George introduces her to his family: prickly mother Peg, taciturn father Eugene, cranky brother Johnny, and Johnny‘s pregnant, childlike wife Ashley, who is awe–struck by her glamorous sister–in–law. Madeline‘s presence exposes the fragile family dynamics as hidden resentments and anxieties surface.
‘…a small miracle. It’s a disarmingly delicate culture-clash comedy...’
Entertainment Weekly
‘A delectable family drama…of such sweet-natured charm that I did what I hardly ever do over the credits: sighed with satisfaction.
The Guardian
Oscar nomination for Best Actress – Embeth Davidtz
Showing at Orton Market Hall 11th October and Forum 28 12th October, both at 7:00pm
November
Transamerica (15) 103 min – Duncan Tucker
US 2005
In a funny, touching look at the ‘modern’ American family, Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman is unrecognisable in the role of Bree, a conservative trans-sexual ready to take the final step to becoming a woman. Until she discovers that she is the parent of a long-lost 17-year-old son. Afraid to tell the rebellious teenager the truth, the two embark on a road trip that will challenge and change both their lives and bring them closer to the reality of their connection.
“A courageous piece of work, full of anxiety, pain and doubt, but also pluck and personal discovery.”
The Observer
Golden Globe – Best Actress, Felicity Huffman
Academy Awards¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬ – Two nominations
Showing at Orton Market Hall 15th November and Forum 28 16th November, both at 7:00pm
DECEMBER
The Squid and the Whale (15) 81 min – Noah Baumbach
US 2005
A heartfelt dark comedy about a family splintered by divorce. Bernard, an academic and author, and his restless wife Joan, an up-and-coming writer, have given up on their relationship. Their 2 sons Walt, 16, and Frank, 12, are left to grapple with their confusing and conflicting feelings towards their parents and the divorce. A tender and remarkably subtle film about a family learning to redefine itself.
With Jeff Daniels & Laura Linney.
‘Sensational! ‘The Squid and the Whale’ has the power to break your heart and heal it again.’
Los Angeles Times
‘A terrific movie. Exhilaratingly funny…Linney is superb and Daniels has created a masterpiece.’
Time Magazine
Sundance Film Festival – Winner 2005
Official Selection – New York Film Festival & Chicago Film Festival
Showing at Broughton Victory Hall 13th December & Forum 28 14th December, both at 7:00pm
JANUARY
Howl’s Moving Castle (PG) 119 min - Hayao Miyazaki
Japan 2004
From the director of Oscar-winning ‘Spirited Away’, Howl’s Moving Castle follows the story of young Sophie Hatter, a girl doomed to an uninteresting life as a hat maker. Sophie resigns herself to her boring fate, but fate has other plans for her. Cursed with the body of a 90-year-old woman by the Witch of the Waste, she finds her way to the moving castle inhabited by the Wizard Howl, said by all to eat the souls of young girls. Will she escape the wizard and retrieve her youth? The film is an unforgettable new adventure that takes place in a magical world of wizards and spells. Based on the popular book by British author Diana Wynne Jones.
‘Prepare to be dazzled. One of the finest animated films in years.’
Total Film
Oscar nominee – Best Animated Feature 2006
Hollywood Film Festival – Winner of Animation of the Year 2005
Showing at Broughton Victory Hall 17th January & Forum 28 18th January, both at 7:00pm
The Crab Fair Archive is looking for volunteers to help compile and organise the archive…
If you are interested please Email mail@crabfairarchive.org.uk or telephone Ralph or Rob on 01946 824052
