Watchlist: Galentine’s Movie Marathon
The first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the phrase "February film series" might be focused on romantic relationships, however this year at FACETS we decided to do things a bit differently. In honor of the unofficial
Playing the Long Game: Card Sharps and Pool Sharks
Writer and director Paul Schrader's newest film, The Card Counter, is showing in-person at FACETS February 4-6, 2022. For a double feature, we suggest another film where gaming is a form of confrontation: Robert Rossen’s, The Hustler (1961).THE CARD COUNTERDIRECTED
Watchlist: Reroute your Holiday Viewing
For FACETS’ December programming, we have a wonderful group of films that will screen in-person in early December. For more information about the screening schedules, check FACETS’ 2021 Programing Press Release. These films are your non-traditional holiday pictures that use
Staff Picks #2: Winter Watches
This month, we have been working hard to follow-up our previous watchlist of Staff Discoveries at FACETS. To continue our new tradition of our monthly Staff Picks, we’re including 10 films from staff members. This time, these picks come from
A Son: Exploring films of the Arab Spring
A Son directed by Tunisian filmmaker Mehdi Barsaoui screens at FACETS December 10-12 & 17-19, 2021. To buy tickets and learn more about the event check out our program listing on the FACETS website. Sami Bouajila earned a Cesar award
Center Stage: An Exploration of Theater & Performance on Screen
Isabella, directed by Matías Piñeiro is a film that deals with a theater troupe and their staging of Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure.” The main actress, Mariel (María Villar), is conflicted in her personal life. She turns to her brother and
History & Reality: Exploring Postcolonial Cinema
For our screening for 499 (2020) directed by Rodrigo Reyes, we at FACETS see it of utmost importance to create a watchlist of films that explores the consequences of the failed colonial project of the past. 499 is a film
Identity and Alienation: Exploring the Toronto New Wave
Anne at 13,000 Ft. premieres in-person at FACETS (1517 W. Fullerton Ave.) on September 17th, 2021 after an 18 month hiatus. This film explores some of what we all have come to feel through the COVID-19 pandemic, a longing for
21st Century Women: Three Women-Led Films Redefining Gender Roles
Available to stream now through ‘FACETS Virtual Cinema’ are three incredible films made by and starring women – Dead Pigs (until 7/22), Les Nôtres (until 7/29) and Platform (until 8/5). Watch them now before they’re gone to experience the journey of several different women from various international backgrounds and
In Focus: Asian-American Film
This week at FACETS, we’re taking a deep dive into the world of Asian-American film and its media representation with our first In Focus event. Check out our virtual screenings and get your free ticket to join us live online