Dear All,

       Below is a copy of this week's Film_Info newsletter. I wanted to
throw out one last invite before I officially go back to being a lurker on this
list. Please feel free to check out this week's newsletter below; If you like
what you see, simply e-mail me at LeticiaL@... and I'll be happy to add
you!

Yours,
Tish Lopez
Moderator, Film_Info Listserv.

PS. The newsletter is in html format--if your e-mail doesn't that, it may
look kind of strange.

NEXT WEEK'S FILM EVENTS ARE LISTED BELOW...
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SUNDAY 11/16~


1)  FILM EVENT:  Sneak Films!

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Sneak Films shows foreign, independent, and documentary
films prior to their theatrical release in Seattle.  So what's so sneaky about
this film event?  Well, you won't know what film you'll be watching until the
credits roll!  Q&A with the film's director, writer, producer, lead actor, or
knowledgeable film expert follows each screening.  @ AMC Pacific Place Cinemas
at Pacific Place Mall (600 Pine Street)--10:00 a.m..  Coffee and pastries
served beforehand.  Visit <A HREF="www.sneakfilms">www.sneakfilms</A> for
ticket price and info. 

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2)  FOR PERFORMERS:  Perfect Your Monologue!

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Valerie Mamches presents.  There is no additional
information regarding this event at the time of this newsletter.  Contact
coordinator
Rex Long 206-923-2686 or <A
HREF="http://www.aftraseattle.com/workshops.htm">http://www.aftraseattle.com/wor\
kshops.htm</A> for more
information. @ AFTRA/SAG office 4000 Aurora Avenue, Suite 102 Seattle
98103---2-5 p.m..  FREE for Conservatory members, $10.00 for everyone else. 

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3) DISCUSSION:  "The Politics of Theater and the Theater of Politics"

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  "What Do We Do Now?" is an ongoing conversation on
contemporary art and politics. This roundtable series peers into the interstices
of
art, politics, the past and the future, dawdling here and there to talk about
music, dance, urban planning, sculpture, chemistry, rock and roll, concepts of
time and space, individuality, montage, sex, death, revolution, passion, fear,
and other assorted topics.  Guest Roundtable Members include: Writer,
director, and teacher Herbert Blau,  Actor and writer Susy Schneider, Writer
and
political activist Grant Cogswell, Actor, director, and playwright Kurt Beattie,
and maybe a fifth person of a political bent, with the usual sound judgment and
colorful turn of phrase.  The series is organized and moderated by John
Boylan. For more information about the series, call 206-781-5674.  @ Otis
(206-342-9866), a nonsmoking cafe and bistro at 1005 Boren (at Madison)---7:00
p.m..
FREE. 

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4)  MOVIE EVENT:  Pretend!

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  To keep her parents from separating, a girl pretends her
younger sister was kidnapped and things go terribly awry. Screens within
screens give multiple perspectives on the action. Director Julie Talen is
scheduled
to attend. Ed Halter of the Village Voice calls PRETEND “a remarkable
achievement in editing… Talen edits a dizzying storm of screens within
screens,
creating a new graphic vocabulary of flashbacks, flash-forwards, fantasy
sequences,
and parallel actions.” @ Consolidated Works.  500 Boren Ave N. (206)
381-3218.  8:00 p.m.  All films $7 at the door, $5 for members.

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5) FESTIVAL:  Olympia Film Festival!

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?  Last day! For more details, visit <A
HREF="www.olympiafilmfestival.org">
www.olympiafilmfestival.org</A>.

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6)  FESTIVAL: Poland International Film Festival!

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?  Last day! Visit <A
HREF="www.polishfilms.org">www.polishfilms.org</A> for more details.

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7)  FESTIVAL: Earshot Jazz Festival!

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Last day! Visit <A
HREF="http://www.earshot.org/">www.earshot.org</A> for more details.

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8) FILM EVENT:  Audrey Hepburn Miniseries

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Audrey Hepburn was a goddess. This we should all be able
to agree upon. She was beautiful, sharply intelligent, and blessed with a
lightning wit; her death in 1993 was a terrible blow not just for the cinema but
for humanity as a whole. To celebrate her life (as we all should, at least once
a year), the Grand Illusion is showing three of her best films, beginning this
week with Billy Wilder's splendid SABRINA, followed by WAIT UNTIL DARK and
the brilliant CHARADE. @ The Grand Illusion, 1403 NE 50th St, 523-3935.
Friday-Thursday November 14-20 at 6:30 p.m., early shows Saturday and Sunday at
4:15
p.m..

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MONDAY 11/17~


1)  COOL EVENT:  Full Frontal Exposed!

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Presented by Women In Film/Seattle and The Warren Report,
screenwriter Coleman Hough joins Warren Etheredge for a revealing examination
of her debut feature script, FULL FRONTAL. The movie, starring Julia Roberts,
Blair Underwood, Catherine Keener, Mary McCormack, David Hyde Pierce and many
more, was directed by Steven Soderbergh. But did the Oscar®-winner's take on
the material equal what the writer had imagined? @ On The Boards (100 W Roy St,
Seattle)—7:30pm.  Tickets: $5 for WIF/S members, $7 general admission.  A
reception for Ms. Hough will be held at Ten Mercer Restaurant following the
event.

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2)  BOOK READING:  Mitch Albom

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Albom's new book is THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN.
His previous book, TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE, was so insanely successful it made me
want to chop my head off. @ The University of Washington, Kane Hall 130,
634-3400, 7 pm, free (tickets required).

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TUESDAY 11/18~


1)  DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: Investigating Sex

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Distinguishing Features is Seattle's only monthly series
devoted to identifying the Northwest's finest filmmakers.  The screening, at
the Seattle Art Museum, will be followed by an in-depth discussion between the
filmmakers and the audience (moderatored by our beloved Warren!).  This month's
screening: INVESTIGATING SEX!  A quartet of sexologists study the semantics
of the language of love. Starring Nick Nolte, Alan Cumming, Neve Campbell,
Julie Delpy and Robin Tunney. Alan Rudolph's film—NOT available on
video!—screens
this evening as a fund-raiser for the upcoming production of John Helde's
short, HELLO, recipient of the IFP/Seattle's first annual Spotlight Award. 
Sponsored by the Warren Report and IFP/Seattle.  @ The Seattle Art Museum (100
University St, Seattle)—7:30pm.  Tickets are $7.00, available at the door. 

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2) FREE MOVIE:  Gothika!

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  A female psychiatrist (Halle Berry) wakes up as a patient
in the asylum for the criminally insane where she works and finds that she is
being charged with the murder of her husband, which she has no memory of
committing. As she wrestles to regain her memory, she finds that she is the pawn
of
a vengeful spirit. Also stars Robert Downey Jr., Penelope Cruz, and Charles
Dutton.  @ Local Seattle Theatre TBA---7:00 p.m.

WHY SHOULD YOU GO?:  This movie is being advertised as a
horror/mystery/thriller but, having just seen this movie a few hours ago, I have
to say that I
thought the movie was kinda campy (of course I saw this movie among a group of
rowdy college students so that undoubtably changed my perception a bit).  In
any
case, there are no real reviews posted for this movie as of yet so enter at
your own risk!

HOW DO YOU OBTAIN TICKETS?:  [Info for members only!]

ANY TIPS?:  This movie is being advertised by a local paper.  To guarantee a
good seat, I recomment arriving 45-60 minutes early.  To guarantee a seat at
all, I suggest arriving at least 30 minutes early.

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WEDNESDAY 11/19~


1)  CHEAP MOVIE SCREENING:  Freddy Vs Jason & Bad Boys II!

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  UW's ASUW Arts and Entertainment Film Series.  @ UW's Hub
Auditorium---6:00 to 10:00 p.m..  Tickets are available at the <A
HREF="http://depts.washington.edu/sauf/hub/ticketoffice.php">HUB Ticket
Office</A>, $3.00 for both films and $2.00 for one.

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2) BOOK READING:  Kate Moses

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  For those that caught the Gwyneth Paltrow flick, check out
this book reading!  Moses' book has an interesting concept (a novelization of
Sylvia Plath's life) and its paperback release was ingeniously timed (to the
bio-flick in which Gwyneth Paltrow plays the oven-roasted one). @ Elliot Bay
Book Company, 624-6600, 6 pm, free.

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3) CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE FILM SERIES:  The Emperor's Naked Army!

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Directed by Hara Kazuo, this film is quite simply one of
the most important films ever made. This film is not readily available on VHS
or DVD and so will be screened on 16mm. A documentary about WWII vet Okuzaki
Kenzo, who famously railed against Emperor Hirohito and berated fellow soldiers
into confessing the brutal acts they committed during wartime. Extremely rare
and provocative. Not to be missed @ UW's Johnson Hall 006 ---7:00 pm. FREE. 
For more information, visit <A
HREF="http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/jackson/calendar.html">
http://jsis.artsci.washington.edu/jackson/calendar.html</A>

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THURSDAY 11/20~


1)  FREE MOVIE:  Calendar Girls!

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Based on a true story, CALENDAR GIRLS is about the women
of the Rylstone Women's Institute in North Yorkshire. This Women's Group
produces a calendar each year based around scenes of the Yorkshire dales. In
1999,
one of the ladies husbands became ill with leukemia. To raise money for
leukemia research, the women decided to make an alternative calendar of
themselves in
the nude hoping to sell a few hundred copies around their villages. This
calendar in fact became a worldwide sensation, out-selling even those of Britney
Spears and Cindy Crawford.  Starring Helen Mirren, Julie Walters, Ciarian
Hinds, Linda Bassett, and Annette Crosbie among others. @ Local Seattle Theater
TBA—
7:00pm

HOW DO YOU OBTAIN A FREE PASS?:  [Info for members only!]

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2)  FILM EVENT:  Night People: The Film Noir Cycle

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Unfortunately this event is sold out.  For more
information, visit the Seattle Art Museum website.  @ SAM's Plestcheeff
Auditorium---7:30 p.m.. 

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3) CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE FILM SERIES: "Mekong Full Moon Party"

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Part of the Fun Thai Films for Fall Series. More than
100,000 people gather by the Mekong River in Northeast Thailand on November Full
Moon each year. After sunset, mysterious fireballs rise up from the river and
disappear into the sky. While the locals still adhere to the traditional myth
of the dragon, Great Naga, making a sacred offering to Buddha, the Western
visitors take a more skeptical stance: Dr. Norati sets out to prove that the
fireballs are natural; Dr. Surapol wants to prove the phenomenon a hoax.
Meanwhile,
temple-custodian Abbot Loh believes his monks have been responsible for the
"miracle" for the past 30 years. The critically-acclaimed movie about the
mystery of the controversial naga fireballs in Nong Khai province was honored
for
Best Movie, Best Director, and Best Actor. @ UW's Communication Bldg, room
206.  FREE (Thai with English subtitles).


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FRIDAY 11/21~


1)  FILM EVENT:  West Coast Visions

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Free for 911 and SAM members! SAM and 911 Media Arts
Center proudly present an evening of technically and thematically compelling
short
film and video works by West Coast Artists including Miranda July, Harrell
Fletcher, Shannon Oksanen, Scott Livingstone and Matt McCormick. Ms. Oksanen and
Mr. McCormick will join us to introduce and discuss their films.  @ SAM's
Plestcheeff Auditorium---7:30 p.m.. 

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2)  COMEDIC EVENT:  The Capitol Steps

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  They're back! Foolproof.org's annual presentation of the
beloved troupe of former Congressional staffers who find the humor in politics.
There's something for everyone - left, right and center. @ McCaw Hall--8:00
p.m..  Visit <A HREF="www.ticketmaster.com">www.ticketmaster.com</A> for ticket
prices and availability. 

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3)  FILM EVENT:  F for Fake

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Orson Welles' masterful documentary about an art forger,
as presented by his cinematographer, Gary Graver. F for Fake is Orson Welles’
1973 masterpiece (and his final completed film) about hoaxes, fakery, and Welles
’ own career (which started with a faked resume and a phony Martian
invasion). It’s a classically tongue-in-cheek look at famous fakes—art
forger Elmyr de
Hory, Howard Hughes pseudo-biographer Clifford Irving, supposed Picasso muse
Oja Kodar, and, finally, himself, from his War of the Worlds radio broadcast
to the accusation that he stole a writer's credit on Citizen Kane. @
Consolidated Works.  500 Boren Ave N. (206) 381-3218.  8:00 p.m.  All films
$7 at the
door, $5 for members.

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4) COMEDIC EVENT:  Richard Lewis

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Well known comedian performs in Seattle! @ Urban Comedy
and Jazz Cafe, 1921 5th Ave, 206-956-0555.

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SATURDAY 11/22~


1)  COMEDIC EVENT:  George Carlin!

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Another well known comedian performs in Seattle! @ McCaw
Hall---8:00 p.m.. Visit <A HREF="www.ticketmaster.com">www.ticketmaster.com</A>
for ticket prices and
availability. 

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2)  MUSIC LEGEND: Vanilla Ice!

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Hehe ;-)  Sorry, I couldn't resist posting this.  @ The
Royal Restaurant and Lounge, Bellingham WA--10:00 p.m..  Visit <A
HREF="www.ticketmaster.com">
www.ticketmaster.com</A> for ticket prices and availability. 

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3)  FILM EVENT:  F for Fake

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Orson Welles' masterful documentary about an art forger,
as presented by his cinematographer, Gary Graver. F for Fake is Orson Welles’
1973 masterpiece (and his final completed film) about hoaxes, fakery, and Welles
’ own career (which started with a faked resume and a phony Martian
invasion). It’s a classically tongue-in-cheek look at famous fakes—art
forger Elmyr de
Hory, Howard Hughes pseudo-biographer Clifford Irving, supposed Picasso muse
Oja Kodar, and, finally, himself, from his War of the Worlds radio broadcast
to the accusation that he stole a writer's credit on Citizen Kane. @
Consolidated Works.  500 Boren Ave N. (206) 381-3218.  8:00 p.m.  All films
$7 at the
door, $5 for members.

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ONGOING EVENTS~

1)  FUN EVENT:  Drunk Puppet Nite!

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Those driven, talented freaks at Monkey Wrench Puppet Lab
shove their hands up the asses of some seriously twisted creatures for another
round of the wildly popular Drunk Puppet Nite!. Go, get blasted, and have
your mind blown. (Monkey Wrench Puppet Lab at Re-bar, 1114 Howell St, 323-0388.
$15. Thurs-Sat at 8 pm, no performance Nov 27. Through Nov 29. )

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UPCOMING EVENTS~

1) SCREENWRITING CLASS:  Screenwriting is Fundamental with Warren Etheridge!

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?  See seperate e-mail with Warren's bio to be e-mailed soon. 
Begins January 8th, 2004. 

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2)  COMEDIC TALENT:  Chris Rock's Black Ambition Tour!

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  Comedian Chris Rock (Head of State, Me, Myself & Irene)
will be coming to perform standup in Seattle on his "Black Ambition Tour" on
January 9th.  I believe the first two shows are sold out but you can purchase
tickets to the third show starting tomorrow, November 15th, at 11:00 a.m.
(UPDATE:  You can purchase advanced tickets now using the password "KUBE."). 
For
more information, visit  www.ticketmaster.com or click on this link: <A
HREF="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0F003766D3F87560?brand=&majorcatid=ARRAY\
(0xa40ea5c)&artistid=ARRAY(0xa402d5c)&e=LeticiaL@...&minorcatid=ARRAY(0xa406\
6b0)">Ticketmaster
Event Detail</A>

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INTERN CORNER~

1) KCTS NEEDS A PRODUCTION INTERN!

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?:  KCTS Television is looking for an Intern for our upcoming
pledge drive starting November 11th.  A rare opportunity into Television
Production! Duties: Production assistance starting on November 11th - December
15th, 20 hours a week. This will include helping with set construction and
research. Will learn pre-production, multicam production and directing, will do
research for scripting, premiums, help recruit volunteer groups.  Requirements:
Must have a production background. If you are interested please contact Stephen
Hegg at 206 443 4859. (Thanks to the NW Film Forum for this information)




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