How individuals change history: The Color of Pomegranates U.S. Premiere
The below story was originally published as part of FACETS Founder, Milos Stehlik’s From the Videotheque newsletter on April 3, 2017. Text has been lightly edited for clarity.I am writing this only because I received a "friend" request on LinkedIn
What’s New at FACETS?
We here at FACETS are pleased to announce we will be fully reopened September 17th and are so eager to welcome you all back in-person again! We will be announcing our opening film Friday, September 4. In the meantime, enter
A Reflection on Werner Herzog’s Masterclass at FACETS
With the FACETS ReOpening Soon Campaign well underway, we wanted to take some time to reflect on some of the most important moments in the history of FACETS. Last week, we explored the storied history behind the iconic FACETS building,
A Temple of Great Cinema: How Milos Stehlik and a group of volunteers made FACETS what it is today
This last year, our world has been facing incredibly difficult times, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and important social and political issues. COVID-19 lockdowns have hindered our collective ability to experience film the way it was intended, in a cinema,
2020 Annual Appeal
As a tumultuous 2020 draws to a close, we can look back on all the efforts we’ve all made to pave the way for a better 2021. It’s been a year of turmoil, fear, and doubt, but also one of
Milos Stehlik’s Media Literacy Manifesto
While the passing of FACETS' Founder Milos Stehlik is still fresh within the community, we can still share his vision through the Film Literacy Manifesto. Through his written word, Milos continues to teach film consumers how to actively engage in
Charles Tells the Story of Acquiring ‘The Decalogue’
In the third installment of our special 45th Anniversary series, Facets Film Program Director, Charles Coleman, tells the story of acquiring Krzysztof Kieślowski’s The Decalogue (1988).TranscriptIn honor of Facets’ 45th anniversary, we thought it would be great to hear our
From the Archives: The Picky Person at the Potluck Party
Pulled deep from the archives, check out this film made over 20 years ago at Facets Summer Camps.This post is part of our special 45th Anniversary series where we look back at exciting moments in Facets’ history. Read part one
Facets Celebrates its 45th Anniversary
Facets, christened “a temple of great cinema” by revered film critic Roger Ebert, celebrates its 45th anniversary today, Wednesday, May 20, 2020.Since 1975, Facets has brought global, diverse audiences together to experience the power of film as a community. In celebration
5 Films to Rent in Honor of FACETS’ 45th Anniversary
In honor of our 45th anniversary, David Edelberg and Randy Adamsick, current members of the Facets board of directors and colleagues of Milos Stehlik for more than 30 years each, share their watchlist. The favorites listed are both emblematic of Milos’s