This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
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THIS WEEK’S IMAGE UNION FEATURE: "The Glass” (Sept 22-28)
“The Glass” by Doug Hall. A boy wearing sunglasses stands in front of a white wall and waves his hand above a wine glass to create sound even though he is not actually touching the glass. After a moment of this, the glass shatters. Runtime: 2 minutes, 08 seconds
THIS WEEK’S FEATURED FILM PRESENTATION: "Promises to the Future” (Sept 15-21)
As the filmmaker pursues a creative career, she goes looking for others in a similar position to explore what that decision entails. Mixing experimental film and documentary, the work deals with the real and imaginary boundaries of creativity.
THIS WEEK’S IMAGE UNION FEATURE: "Ladykiller” (Sept 15-21)
“Ladykiller” by Meredith Anthony. Color film. A serial killer is on the loose and a young woman is walking around at night alone. Starring Melissa Leo and Joe Silver. Runtime: 13 minutes, 42 seconds
THIS WEEK’S IMAGE UNION FEATURE: "Cheat-U-Fair” (Sept 8-14)
“Cheat-U-Fair” by Columbia College Visual Production Seminar Class (Carl German, Thomas Phillips, Bruce Real, Scott Rosenthal, Marsha Rudak, Bob Schordje, and Al Stoncius; instructor, Jim Passin). Color video. A day in the life of Maxwell Street in summer 1980. Runtime: 13 minutes, 5 seconds.
THIS WEEK’S FEATURED FILM PRESENTATION: "Routine Seasons” (Sept 8-14)
Gabriella’s mother suffered a stroke that left her half-paralyzed and unable to care for herself in the country where she immigrated. For the last ten years, Gabriella has been mostly unable to leave her home. Routine Seasons explores how the love and sacrifice we offer others and impose onto ourselves can evolve into guilt and resentment. Paul Ballerini enters this house alone and creates a piece that explores, using in-camera techniques, the hidden experiences in this home and how reality can be perceived by the individuals living it. Distorted viewpoints, the passing of seasons, politics, the juxtaposition of public and private space and a filmmaker's obsession all converge to dissect the family’s predicament.
THIS WEEK’S FEATURED FILM PRESENTATION: "The Cedars” (Sept 1-7)
A multi-media artist takes the viewer on a “tour” of Dallas’s marginal suburbs, seeking out hidden treasures amongst the city’s architectural ruins and "trash." Runtime: 14 minutes.
THIS WEEK’S IMAGE UNION FEATURE: "Secret Horror” (Sept 1-7)
“Secret Horror” by Michael Smith. Color video. A bizarre comedic short/experimental video in which a man is haunted by sheet-wearing ghosts and a blue-glowing drop ceiling. Narrated by Eric Bogosian. Runtime: 13 minutes, 25 seconds.
