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Jacob Burns Film Center

Virtual Screening Room for the Jacob Burns Film Center: Saint Frances + Corpus Christi Open

March 27, 2020 by The Inside Press

JBFC has been looking for new ways to bring cinema to you. Its staff is working with film distributors to keep new releases coming. In the JBFC Virtual Screening Room you’ll find films curated by JBFC programmers that you can watch at home. Like many cinematic engagements, films will be available for screening purchases for one week to start; if demand is sufficient, the title will be “held over” for additional weeks.

“We’re grateful that we’re able to continue programming exciting new releases for you while we look forward to coming together again.”


 

Saint Frances    

 

A Note From Programming Coordinator Adrienne Frank About the Film

“I had no idea when I sat down to watch Saint Frances last week how much of a healing balm it would be for me in this moment; it’s a film that overflows with humanity and hope in its most honest, messy, and rewarding forms.

Saint Frances is so many things–feminist comedy, coming-of-age story, indie family drama–but I think I’m most impressed with what it’s not: it’s not an “abortion movie,” or an “LGBTQ movie,” or a “postpartum depression movie.” Instead, it’s a movie that incorporates all of these topics but allows them to exist as they exist in reality–as facets of much more complex characters, lives, and experiences. To see these topics (all very near and dear to my heart) presented in a film so empathetically and unabashedly was a breath of fresh air.

On top of having a stellar cast and snappy dialogue, Saint Frances also made me laugh, made me cry a little, and left me feeling better than it found me, and right now, that’s all I could ask for out of a movie. I hope you enjoy!”

Saint Frances Synopsis 

Flailing thirty-four-year-old Bridget (Kelly O’Sullivan) finally catches a break when she meets a nice guy and lands a much-needed job nannying six-year-old Frances (played by a scene-stealing Ramona Edith-Williams). But when an unwanted pregnancy, clashes with the obstinate Frances, and a growing tension between her charge’s moms complicate her new life, Bridget must contend with the inevitable joys and chaos of becoming a part of someone else’s family.

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Corpus Christi

A Note From JBFC Programmer Saidah Russell and JBFC Special Events Programmer Nicole Klein About the Film

“In recent years, we boldly entered the Era of the Hot Priest (Fleabag, First Reformed, The Young Pope). However, we haven’t seen any quite like Corpus Christi’s Daniel, played with charm and ferocity by captivating newcomer Bartosz Bielenia. We went into our screening at TIFF this past September with little idea of what to expect, and were completely blown away. Filmmaker Jan Komasa, in his third feature, combines elements of crime drama, morality tale, and character study to explore ideas around faith and redemption in contemporary Poland. It’s an extremely ambitious vision, one that consistently surprises and thrills. It quickly became one of our favorite films from the festival and we were shocked and elated to see it receive an Academy Award nomination this year for Best International Feature. The acclaim is totally deserved and, despite the lack of a traditional theatrical release, we’re still really excited that Film Movement’s given us the opportunity to share it with all of you.”

Corpus Christi Synopsis

Released from prison, 20-year-old Daniel is sent to a remote village to work as a manual laborer. But he convinces the locals that he is a priest and fills in for their elderly vicar, inspiring some and raising suspicion among others. Led by an impressive Bartosz Bielenia, this thoughtful, engaging, Oscar-nominated Polish film examines questions of faith and redemption, and is not to be missed.

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Bacurau  

Bacurau Synopsis 

A few years from now… Bacurau, a small village in the Brazilian sertão, mourns the loss of its matriarch, Carmelita, who lived to be 94. Days later, its inhabitants (among them Sônia Braga) notice that their village has literally vanished from online maps and a UFO-shaped drone is seen flying overhead. There are forces that want to expel them from their homes, and soon, in a genre-bending twist, a band of armed mercenaries led by Udo Kier arrive in town, picking off the inhabitants one by one. A fierce confrontation takes place when the townspeople turn the tables on the villainous outsiders, banding together by any means necessary to protect and maintain their remote community. The mercenaries just may have met their match in the fed-up, resourceful denizens of little Bacurau.

Join the JBFC for our very first socially-distanced Q&A! On Thursday, April 2 at 7:00, Senior Programmer Andrew Jupin will lead an informal discussion via Zoom. Andrew will be sharing his thoughts about the film Bacurau. The audience–that’s you!–will have the opportunity to participate and ask questions via the chat feature.

This is as new to us as it is for you! We look forward to meeting you in this virtual space and learning together as we find ways to experience films as a community.

Register now for the Q&A!

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We continue to find ways to connect you with film and the Burns through this period of stay-at-home distancing. We hope that you’ve seen our last couple of e-bulletins with fun and entertaining links. For a roundup of all we’ve suggested and put together for you already, visit JBFC at Home on our website. 

Check out our Virtual Screening Room FAQ if you have any questions about streaming films from home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Surviving COVID-19 Tagged With: COVID-19, Jacob Burns Film Center, Virtual Screening

Pleasantville: A Close-Knit Community with Walkability

February 21, 2020 by Christine Pasqueralle

It can be said that residents of Pleasantville “bleed green” (the school district’s official color). Many in the community don’t just consider themselves residents, but members of a tight-knit community that is always there to help one another. The Gorsuch family has called Pleasantville home since 2008. Abe, a private financial advisor for a large bank, Jenn, co-owner of Go Take a Hike Dog Walking with fellow Pleasantville mom, Beth D’Alessandro, Elizabeth, age 15 and Jack, age 12 love living in Pleasantville.

The family moved from the Upper West Side citing the great schools and quick city commute and soon embraced everything Pleasantville had to offer. It was hard to adjust with both parents working full-time in Manhattan, but as Jenn said, the community made it so much easier. “I met so many wonderful families just because we don’t have any buses. This is a walking community, we were forced to make new friends at school pick-up, the library, the playground. Lifelong friendships were made and I then knew we had the ideal community to raise a family in.”

The Pleasantville community comes together both in happy times and times of tragedy. After a recent loss in the community, Jack said to Jenn, “Mom, we did not have to know the family to be sad, this is Pleasantville, we are family.”  Jenn continues, “We don’t just support each other during a tragedy, we are there to celebrate each other, coach each other, parent together.” One event the family participates in each year is Break the Hold’s Into the Light Walk, which aims to break the stigma on mental illness and honor the memory of Pleasantville’s own Brian T. Halloran.

The Gorsuch family enjoys walking to most places in town. Some favorite spots include the farmers market, Jacob Burns Film Center, Arc Stages and countless restaurants such as Bistro 146. There are many community events throughout the year such as the Halloween Ragamuffin Parade, Pleasantville Day, and the fire department parade.

As Jenn says, “There is nothing like this village. I am truly blessed and so lucky to be part of it and my family is too. You can see as people come back to raise their own families here after growing up here. We are a special mix of people.”

Filed Under: Good Neighbors Tagged With: Bleed Green, Break the Hold, Brian Halloran, community, Fire Department Parade, Green, Halloween Ragamuffin Parade, Jacob Burns Film Center, Light Walk, Neighborhood, Pleasantville, Pleasantville Day

Michael Douglas Holds Court at Jacob Burns Film Center Silver Screen Circle Dinner

November 22, 2019 by The Inside Press

Academy Award-winning actor Michael Douglas was the guest of honor at the Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) annual Silver Screen Circle dinner held on November 13 at the Film Center in Pleasantville. Douglas and JBFC Board President Janet Maslin were on stage to entertain the audience with film clips and conversation before the seated dinner. 

PHOTOS BY Russell Peborde

Actor Michael Douglas and Jacob Burns Film Center Board President, Janet Maslin
Jeff Geller (Chappaqua – L), Susan Habermann (Water Mill), Frank Linde (Chappaqua), and Debbie Geller (Chappaqua – R)
Kate Lombardi (Chappaqua – L) with Bob Battel (Rye) and Amy Linde (Chappaqua)
Richard Rieger (Bedford – R), Michelle Kraushaar (Chappaqua) and Robert Harwood (Dobbs Ferry)
Abby Rosmarin (Chappaqua), David Schunter (Armonk) and Flo Wiener (Pleasantville)
President and CEO of The Westchester Bank John Tolomer (Chappaqua –L), John Holzinger (North Salem) Liz Tolomer (Chappaqua) and Jackie Holzinger (Chappaqua – R)
Academy award winning actor Michael Douglas with Judah Kraushaar (Chappaqua)

Filed Under: Gotta Have Arts Tagged With: Conversation, fundraiser, Jacob Burns Film Center, Michael Douglas, Silver Screen Circle Dinner

Cozy at Home

October 26, 2019 by Grace Bennett

I’m writing this on a grey, damp day in October, cozy in my loose ‘at home’ clothes. I guess the gloomier, chillier weather had to arrive sooner or later after one of the most spectacular Septembers on record. I was grateful for the extra stretch of summer, but equally so for the rains that help us transition through seasons, too. Mother Nature knows what she’s doing if we don’t mess with her too much! And as we head full full steam ahead into fall and winter temps, I do ponder the comforts of home, and feel ever grateful for my own. When it’s grey, there are fewer temptations. I get more of my ‘serious’ work done (like writing this column!). But I can also opt for lazy.

I might surf more, catch up on a grocery item list or other errands. If I’m feeling social, I’ll check movie listings at the Jacob Burns Film Center and inquire with a friend or two. But no matter what I do, I always feel that at home days maximizing your time solo or with family are every bit as precious as time out on the sunniest of days.

If you’re reading your second edition of Inside Biarcliff & Ossining on a grey day too, I have some good news. I promise it will give you plenty of reasons to smile, whether it’s Carine Feist’s ‘Friendsgiving Menu’ or Peter Chatzky’s ‘etcetera’ humor essay on ‘Loving Briarcliff.’

Please enjoy our second edition which celebrates two town histories-aside from our cover story on the fabulous historical society in Briarcliff Manor, don’t miss learning about the ambitious educational undertakings of the Sing Sing Prison Museum and also the inspiring vision of the Bethany Arts Community. We hope to continue trying to capture different slices of life and culture in the area… rain or shine. Happy Thanksgiving!

Filed Under: Just Between Us Tagged With: Bethany Arts Center, Briarcliff Manor, Carine Feist, culture, editor, Editor's Letter, grey, home, Inside Press, Jacob Burns Film Center, Just Between Us, life, Ossining, Sing Sing Prison Museum, social

At the Jacob Burns Film Center: November and December Screenings

October 3, 2019 by The Inside Press

Adapted: Page to Screen

Sometimes a Great Notion

Nov. 13

 

Brokeback Mountain

Dec. 11

 

Caramoor at the Burns: Movies Musicians Love

Presented in partnership with Caramoor

Alexander Nevsky

Nov. 5

 

The Triplets of Belleville

Dec. 3

 

JBFC Kids

The community partner of JBFC Kids is the Westchester Library System

Mary Poppins

Nov. 16

 

Making Waves: New Romanian Cinema

Our annual series returns.

Dates and titles TBD

 

Remix: The Black Experience in Film, Media, and Art

Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts

The Learning Tree

Nov. 14

Retro Revival

Sponsored by Wine Enthusiast

My Little Chickadee

Nov. 20

 

Senior Afternoon Cinema

Defending Your Life

Nov. 5

 

They Came to Play

Dec. 10

 

World Stage on Screen

Sponsored by The Knolls—A Bethel Community

NT Live: Hansard

Nov. 7—Live Broadcast

 

NT Live: Present Laughter

Dec. 5

Filed Under: Gotta Have Arts Tagged With: Jacob Burns Film Center, Movie Night, Movies, Pleasantville

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