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Pickford Film Center 1318 Bay St. | Limelight Cinema 1416 Cornwall Ave. | Bellingham, WA | Tickets, times & trailers: www.pickfordfilmcenter.org
COMING IN DECEMBER 2019 + JANUARY 2020
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Dear Bellingham,
Here we go again, ending one year, beginning another, making lists, giving, getting, thanking, planning, wrapping up and stuffing our faces. To be reflective, 2019 was a good year
with many unique events, a hugely successful Doctober, lots of titles and lots of change in the film exhibition business. I’m thankful for the great PFC staff, volunteers and board,
our supportive membership, for the many artists who have dedicated themselves to film, for different points of view, the donors who support our idiosyncratic programming and for
this glorious spot on the map.
Kid Pickford our Saturday series of family matinees ends 2019 on December 14 with the gentle and adorable Moomins in the Winter Wonderland. Start a new holiday tradition
for only $1 a ticket, bring every kid on the block, especially the little ones. In January, the classic story of friendship and salvation, Charlotte’s Web, will grace our screen. This is a
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ABOUT PICKFORD FILM CENTER PFC Staff
Susie Purves, Executive Director
Winnie Griffith, Pickford Art Studios Manager Thank You to our
winifred@pickfordfilmcenter.org Pre-show Giveaway sponsors
Admission susie@pickfordfilmcenter.org
Darcy Ruppert, Adminstrative Coordinator
Pickford Film Center & Limelight Cinema Pricing: Michael Falter, Program Director
darcy@pickfordfilmcenter.org
• PFC Members, every day – $8.00 michael@pickfordfilmcenter.org
• Tuesday–Sunday General Admission – $11.25 Projectionists:
Ryan Uhlhorn, Operations Manager
• Students, Military & Kids under 12 – $8.50 Steve Meyers, Carey Ross, Mikayla Nicholson,
ryan@pickfordfilmcenter.org
• Mondays and Matinees* – $9.00 Meghan Schilling, Jules Matragrano Fairhaven’s new trifecta!
Lindsey Gerhard, Marketing Manager Jen Cartwright, Jessica Vangel
rocket donuts
acme ice cream
*Matinees are Monday–Friday before 5pm fat pie pizza Fairhaven’s new trifecta!
lindsey@pickfordfilmcenter.org
Saturday–Sunday before 3:30pm
Ariel Brownstein, Membership & Development Manager PFC Board Thank You to our acme
rocket donuts
ice cream
Tickets for free shows are not available online, but can be claimed
in advance at the box office only. ariel@pickfordfilmcenter.org Gennie Clawson, President Sustaining Level Sponsors
fat pie pizza
Michael Barone, Assistant Operations Manager Christina Kobdish, Vice President
Movie Times mb@pickfordfilmcenter.org Meg Weber, Treasurer
1. Visit www.pickfordfilmcenter.org for current showtimes, Nabil Kamel, Secretary
news, advance tickets, and trailers Meghan Schilling, Volunteer Coordinator
Becca Shew, James Willson, Dawn Dietrich
2. Sign up for our weekly mailing list meghan@pickfordfilmcenter.org
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3. See our ad each week in the Cascadia Weekly Mikayla Nicholson, Education Outreach Coordinator
Gary Washington, Janet Ott, Chris Phillips
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Friday the 13th part 3D!
Having revived from his wounds, Jason Voorhees takes refuge at a cabin near
Crystal Lake. As a group of co-eds arrive for their vacation, Jason continues
WAVES his killing spree—and puts on the iconic hockey mask for the first time.
Dir: Trey Edward Shults Friday, Dec 13 at 9:00 at the Limelight
Cast: Sterling K. Brown, Kelvin Harrison Jr.
When writer/director Trey Edward Shults unleashed his debut film, 2016’s
Krisha, upon the world, critics did not hold back, calling the film a “stone cold Gorillaz: Reject False Icons
stunner” and heralding Shults as “America’s next great filmmaker.” He’s neatly In his debut feature, director Denholm Hewlett follows the band’s every move
sidestepped the sophomore slump with this equally compelling portrait of an for three years, covering the making of two critically acclaimed albums and
upper-middle-class Florida family with a domineering patriarch (Sterling K. a world tour. The result is the first ever all-access immersive journey into
the world of Gorillaz and its extended family – featuring never-seen footage,
Brown), achievement-seeking son (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) and an unforeseen
where the virtual meets the real – to capture the wondrous chaos of life.
tragedy on the horizon that threatens to shatter it all. From Shults’ mastery
of pacing, his inventive visual sense and ability to render both pathos and
Monday, Dec 16 at 8:00 at the Pickford
Little Women Uncut Gems redemption authentically, he more than lives up to the considerable hype.
2019. United States. In English. 2 hrs. 15 min. R.
The Winter's Tale Kenneth Branagh
LITTLE WOMEN King Leontes appears to have everything: power, wealth, a loving family
Dir: Greta Gerwig Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timothee Chalamet and friends. But sexual jealousy sets in motion a chain of events with tragic
consequences… The Winter’s Tale stars a remarkable group of actors,
With a great cast that includes two of the finest actresses working today, Saoirse Ronan and featuring Judi Dench, Tom Bateman, and Kenneth Branagh as Leontes.
Emma Watson, as well as the compulsively watchable Timothee Chalamet, and directed by
Sunday, Dec 22 at 11:00am & Thursday, Jan 2 at 6:30 at the Pickford
Greta Gerwig whose last film was the Oscar-nominated Lady Bird,, this is expected to be a
major contender come awards season. Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel about the four March
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sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy—their beloved Marmee (played by Laura Dern), and neighbor
Laurie is a coming-of-age story that has captivated folks for generations. This timeless yet still Les Misérables The Staged Concert
timely tale has been adapted for the big and small screens before, but never quite like this. Seen by over 120 million people worldwide, Les Misérables is one of the
2019. United States. In English. 2 hrs. 14 min. PG. world’s most popular musicals. Coinciding with its 35th triumphant year
in London’s West End, Cameron Mackintosh produced a spectacular sold-
out staged concert version at the Gielgud Theatre featuring an all-star cast
UNCUT GEMS including Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, and Matt Lucas.
Dir: Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie Cast: Adam Sandler, Julia Fox, Idina Menzel Saturday, Dec 28 at 11:00am at the Pickford
Waves
Let’s just dispense with the obvious: This is an Adam Sandler movie. But as regrettable as
Sandler’s comedies can be, when he gets his teeth into a dramatic role (see also: Punch-Drunk
Love), he proves himself capable of incredible transformation. And in Howard Ratner, sleazy
New York jeweler who life is one breakneck series of bad intentions and even worse decisions,
Sandler has found the role of a lifetime. Watch as he comes into possession of the uncut gems AMERICAN DHARMA
of the title--and then proceeds to use his breathtakingly bad judgment to get himself in over his Dir: Errol Morris
head in a comedic crime caper in which NBA star Kevin Garnett plays a pivotal role and pop Cast: Steve Bannon, Lucifer, the Grim Reaper
star the Weeknd has a memorable cameo. Despite clocking in a more then two hours, this fast-
Fresh from its Doctober premiere, renowned documentarian Errol Morris’
paced flick whizzes by in the blink of an eye. 2019. United States. In English. 2 hrs. 15 min. R.
latest takes a look at alt-right architect and swamp creature Steve Bannon,
who rose to infamy at Breitbart and was named White House Chief Strategist
IN FABRIC in the Trump administration before leaving ignominiously after just seven
Dir: Peter Strickland Cast: Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Sidse Babett Knudsen months and being disavowed by the president. This continues Morris’ series
of docs about Very Bad Men, with Bannon joining Robert McNamara (The
A lonely woman (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), recently separated from her husband, visits a
Fog of War) and Donald Rumsfeld (The Unknown Known) in the world’s most
bewitching London department store in search of a dress that will transform her life. She's fitted
with a perfectly flattering, artery-red gown--which, in time, will come to unleash a malevolent dubious cinematic pantheon. Morris’ films are always thought-provoking, and
curse and unstoppable evil, threatening everyone who comes into its path. 2019. United States. seldom has a doc arrived at a more topical time. 2019. United Kingdom/
American Dharma United States. In English. 1 hr. 35 min. R. Les Misérables
In English. 1 hrs. 18 min. R.
4 All films are playing at Pickford Film Center 1318 Bay Street or at the Limelight Cinema 1416 Cornwall Avenue | Bellingham, WA Watch trailers, buy tickets, get more information, see showtimes and new bookings not listed here at www.pickfordfilmcenter.org 5
COMING THIS JANUARY TO PICKFORD FILM CENTER AND THE LIMELIGHT CINEMA
COLOR OUT OF SPACE CUNNINGHAM OSCAR SHORTS
Dir: Richard Stanley Dir: Alla Kovgan Cast: Merce Cunningham, Andy Dir: Several Cast: To Many to Mention
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Q'orianka Kilcher, Joely Richardson Warhol, John Cage While avenues abound to watch the various other movies who
OPENS FRIDAY, 1/24 Iconoclast, thy name is Merce Cunningham. For more than five have been given nods by the esteemed members of the Academy,
+ Special preview screening with bonus footage decades, the influential choreographer created dazzling dance this is pretty much the only opportunity to see the Oscar-
& Q+A Wednesday, 1/22 pieces that didn’t just exist outside the norm, they vibrantly flouted nominated short films as they were intended: on the big screen
all conventions. Even so, Cunningham refused to be classified in a proper movie theater. As ever, the shorts are grouped into
A new horror film starring Nic Cage and based on the short story as avant garde, a badge many unconventional artists wear with three categories—Animated, Live Action and Documentary—so
"The Colour Out of Space" by H. P. Lovecraft?! Yes, please. After distinction. However, Cunningham’s choreography speaks for itself, Cunningham pick your pleasure or watch them all. Whether you’re an Oscar
a meteorite lands in the front yard of their farm, Nathan Gardner and director Alla Kovgan wisely chooses to re-create some of his completist or someone who likes their cinema in snapshots, you’ll
(Nicolas Cage) and his family find themselves battling a mutant most memorable pieces—1958’s “Summerspace” and 1968’s find something to satisfy in this roundup of superlative shorts.
extraterrestrial organism as it infects their minds and bodies, “RainForest” are particularly sensational—to make a documentary 2019. Many countries, many languages. Unrated.
transforming their quiet rural life into a technicolor nightmare. that is not only informative, but a visually arresting feast for the
senses. This is a rare case when a documentary manages to be
2019. United States. In English. 1 hrs. 51 min. NR.
a piece of artwork unto itself. 2019. Germany/France/United CLEMENCY
States. In English. 1 hr. 33 min. PG.
SUNDANCE SHORTS Dir: Chinonye Chukwu
Cast: Alfre Woodard, Wendell Pierce, Aldis Hodge
Dir: A Bunch Cast: Thousands
As an incubator of talent and ability, the Sundance Film Festival
THE SONG OF NAMES COMING IN FEBRUARY
Dir: François Girard With this poignant prison drama, director Chinonye Chukwu
is unmatched. So, consider this program of the festival’s best
short film to be the incubator to the incubator. Feature-length Cast: Clive Owen, Jonah Hauer-King, Tim Roth became the first black woman to win a Sundance Grand Jury prize,
films get all the hype, but there’s nothing quite like an abbreviated As Europe erupts into World War II, 9 year old Martin comes to and if there is more justice in the Academy than in the justice
runtime to get a feel for a filmmakers sensibilities, style--and skill love his new brother Dovidl, a highly gifted violin prodigy of the system, an Oscar nod for Alfre Woodard will not be far behind.
The Song of Names
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in the editing room. From 70-plus submissions, the folks at the same age and recent Polish-Jewish refugee to London. But hours Woodard plays a death row prison warden, and when we first meet
Sundance Short Film Program carefully culled seven selections before Dovidl's debut concert performance at the age of 21 he her, she’s preparing to oversee an execution, and her cool reserve
with such provocative titles as “Sometimes, I Think About Dying,” Color Out of Space indicates it’s far from her first. After a botched execution forces
vanishes without a trace, causing shame and ruin for their family.
“The Minors,” “Suicide By Sunlight” and more. When one of the cracks in her professional veneer, a death row prisoner who insists
A lifetime later, a young violinist shows a 56 year old Martin a
filmmakers behind this year’s shorts makes a feature film that wins he’s innocent (Aldis Hodge) causes her to question all that she
stylistic flourish that could only have been taught by Dovidl. This
a Grand Jury prize and is the subject of a bidding war, you can say has previously stood for. Is she a woman on the verge of a nervous
you saw them when. 2019. Many countries, many languages. 1 hr. triggers Martin's odyssey overseas in search of his lost brother,
one that will lead to surprising revelations for both men and for breakdown or on the cusp of a breakthrough? There are no simple
37 min. Unrated. answers in this character study that becomes an indictment of an
Helen, the woman who stood between them. 2019. United States.
In English. 1 hrs. 53 min. PG-13. entire system. 2019. United States. In English. 1 hr. 53 min. R.
SPECIAL At the Video Store
An underground community of lovable weirdos has
Botero
Botero is a poetic behind-the-scenes chronicle of
EVENTS preserved the endangered species of mom n’ pop video
rental stores across the United States. Alan’s Alley in New
York, Movie Madness in Portland, Scarecrow Video in
the life and art of Fernando Botero, an intensely
private painter and sculptor. Viewers will be
inspired to see Botero's commitment to a unique
artistic vision power his rise from provincial
VHS: Video Hunter Society Seattle, Le Video in San Francisco, Odd Obsession Movies
in Chicago - and our very own Film is Truth in Bellingham. Colombia to become "the Maestro," still active in
We’ll be plugging AN old VCR into the projector for this Each has stayed valiantly afloat amid the rising tide his studio at 86 years old. 1 hrs. 22 min. NR.
inaugural event from the folks behind Trailer Wars. Bring of automated rentals and streaming services. This is a
a VHS tape you’d like to see screened—anything you loving ode to the art of connection and curation these
Saturday, Jen 25 at 11:00am &
want, VHS ONLY! NO DVDs/Blu-rays—we’ll draw from a independent rental outlets have served to generations of Wednesday, Jan 29 at 6:00 at the Limelight
lottery and play the selected tape. It’s that simple! Americans. 1 hrs. 12 min. NR.
Friday, Jan 3 at 9:30pm at the Pickford Thursday, Jan 16 at 8:00 at the Pickford At the Video Store Botero
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Join us in celebrating four of the greatest composers (Beethoven,
Mozart, Chopin, Haydn) this winter. Written and directed by Phil
Grabsky, presented in honor of Beethoven's 250th birthday.
In Search of... Beethoven
Monday, Dec 16 at 5:45 at the Limelight
In Search of... Mozart
Monday, Jan 27 at 5:45 at the Limelight
In Search of...Mozart
Coppélia
A classic returns to The Royal Ballet with Ninette de Valois’
charming and funny ballet of love, mischief and mechanical dolls.
Saturday, Jan 26 at 11:00am at the Pickford
The Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky’s glittering score, the gorgeous festive stage designs, and
The Royal Ballet’s captivating dancing including an exquisite pas de deux
between the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince, make this Nutcracker the
quintessential Christmas experience.
Monday, Dec 23 at 6:00 at the Pickford
Coppélia
Moomins in the Winter Wonderland
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Moomintroll decides to stay awake to explore the winter
instead of having his usual winter slumber, and discovers that
an eccentric guest is soon to arrive. This new guest is called
Christmas, and an astounded Moomintroll learns to experience
the true meaning of this wonderful holiday.
Saturday, Dec 14 at 1:00 at the Pickford
Charlotte's Web
E.B. White's best-selling novel is translated to the screen in
animated musical splendor. The classic story is described by the
Charlotte's Web author as a tale of 'friendship and salvation, a story of miracles.'
Saturday, Jan 11 at 1:00 at the Pickford
As we ring in the new year, we close our current
season focusing on ROBOTS! with Futureworld,
and move to a celebration of 1950's classics,
curated and introduced by Steve Meyers.
It Came From Outer Space (1953)
Futureworld (1976) While looking through his telescope one night,
In this follow-up to Westworld, investigative reporters Chuck John Putnam (Richard Carlson) sees what at
Browning and Tracy Ballard are sent to the theme park to first appears to be a meteor shower -- but it is
find out why the park's robots are killing the customers. actually a crash-landing alien spaceship!
8 Saturday, Dec 21 at Noon at the Pickford Saturday, Dec 21 at Noon at the Pickford Outer Space
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A STORY FROM CHIKAMATSU (Kenji Mizoguchi, 1954)
Tuesday, Jan 14 at 5:45 at the Pickford
Ishun is a wealthy, but unsympathetic, master printer who has wrongly
accused his wife and best employee of being lovers. To escape punishment,
the accused run away together, but Ishun is certain to be ruined if word gets out.
PRESENT LAUGHTER
Sunday, Dec 15 at 11:00am at the Pickford
Andrew Scott (Fleabag's Hot Priest) stars in Noël
Coward’s provocative comedy of a tempermental
actor leaving for an overseas tour. Engulfed by an
identity crisis as his many relationships compete
for his attention, his few remaining days at home
are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and
soul-searching.
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TINTORETTO:
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A REBEL IN VENICE
Sunday, Dec 8 at 11:00am at the Limelight
Wednesday, Dec 11 at 5:45 at the Limelight
Narrated by Helena Bonham Carter, visit places that
evoke and preserve the memory of the the last great
artist of the Italian Renaissance, including the State
Archives, the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Square, the
Church of San Rocco, and more, all in celebration
of the 500th anniversary of Tintoretto’s birth.
FANTASTIC PLANET
Saturday, Jan 4 at 10:00pm at the Limelight
Nothing else has ever looked or felt like René Laloux’s
animated marvel, a visually inventive work of science
fiction. With its eerie, coolly surreal cutout animation by
Roland Topor; brilliant psychedelic jazz score by Alain
Goraguer; and wondrous creatures and landscapes, this
1973 counterculture classic is a perennially compelling
statement against conformity and violence.
Chosen by Projectionist Jules. Sponsored by ModSock. 11
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