*unless otherwise noted. Special screening times for December and January are listed below for each film.
Upcoming Cinematique Films
February 10 - February 14, 2010
Headless Woman
Headless Woman is a spellbinding film filled with nuance, mystery and class criticism. It centers around Veronica, who while driving hits something as she reaches for her cell phone. Afterward she seems dazed and unable to remember, but is her amnesia real or contrived? Reviewers have suggested that the film is an allegory reflecting Argentina's refusal to acknowledge the increasing disparity between its wealthy citizens and the rest of the country. Produced by Pedro Almodovar and others, written and directed by Lucrecia Martel and starring Maria Onetto, Claudia Cantero, Ines Efron and Cesar Bordon.
In Spanish with English subtitles. Not rated but does include sexual content. 87 minutes.
February 24 - February 28, 2010
Oscar Shorts
On February 2, 2010 the Oscar nominees for short live action and animated films will be announced. They will be available to theaters for a very short window of time and Cinematique will have them! Details will follow after the announcement. Stay tuned!
March 3 - March 7, 2010
Red Cliff
Director John Woo has been described as having a choreographer's soul. In this, the most expensive Asian film ever made, he retells the classic story "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" about the birth of modern China in the third century. Using pageantry, exquisite costumes, acrobatics, and a massive cast, the film relates the tale of the Han emperor's efforts to destroy the two warlords who stand in the way of his ruling all China.
International star Tony Leung and Takeshi Kaneshiro provide solid characterizations and the byplay between them is as intriguing as the battle scenes. In Mandarin with English subtitles.
Rated R for death by arrow, sword and lance. 148 minutes.
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Cinematique Live!
Rather than showing thirty minutes worth of popcorn promos, we at Cinematique want to offer you something useful. In our attempts to win your undying love and affection, we offer Cinematique Live - supplementary programs to enhance your moviegoing experience (since we can't yet offer cupholders built into the seats: THX surround sound, ample legroom, and really really sticky floors.)
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