ART AND CRAFT
While artist Mark Landis does create his own paintings, he’s most famous for his forgeries, creating counterfeits from a wide range of painting styles and periods. But Landis has never been in it for the money. At Boedecker. — Boedecker Theater
BALLET: MAHLER SYMPHONY NO. 3
This production from the Paris Opera Ballet uses Mahler’s “great hymn to the glory of all creation” as inspiration for John Neumeier’s powerful choreography. At Boedecker. — Boedecker Theater
THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES
A lecture precedes this film screening as part of Veterans Speak at The Dairy. See full review above. At Boedecker.
COMEDY WARRIORS: HEALING THROUGH HUMOR
See full review on page 51. At Boedecker.
FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS
This Veterans Speak film and lecture will happen in the Performance Space. Clint Eastwood directs this telling of the life stories of the six men who raised the flag at The Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point in World War II. At Boedecker. — Boedecker Theater
LISTEN UP PHILIP
Frustrated writer Philip teems with anger as he awaits the publication of his second novel. He feels pushed out of his city by the constant crowds and noise, a deteriorating relationship with his girlfriend and his own indifference to promoting the novel. When Philip’s idol offers his isolated summer home as a refuge, Philip finally gets the peace and quiet to focus on his favorite subject: himself. At Boedecker. — Boedecker Theater
MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT
Set in the 1920s on the opulent Riviera in the south of France, Woody Allen’s latest film is a romantic comedy about a master magician (Colin Firth) trying to expose a psychic medium (Emma Stone) as a fake. At Boedecker. — Boedecker Theater
A MERRY FRIGGIN’ CHRISTMAS
This film follows Boyd Mitchler (Joel McHale) and his wife (Lauren Graham), as they spend a dreaded Christmas with Boyd’s father (Robin Williams) and his family of misfits. Upon realizing that he has left all of his son’s gifts at home, Boyd hits the road with his father and younger brother in an attempt to make the eight- hour round trip before sunrise. At Boedecker. — Boedecker Theater
ON APPROVAL
This 1944 film was controversial in its day for its bawdiness and use of the word “hell,” but now it’s just a classic comedy. It has been called “the Marx Brothers done in deadpan style.” This English film has clever dialogue that will leave you laughing. Nov. 6, 7:30 only, VAC Basement Auditorium (1B20)
OPERA: II TROVATORE
This musical feast from the Berlin Staatsoper stars Anna Netrebko and Plácido Domingo in debut roles at the head of an impressive ensemble directed by Daniel Barenboim. At Boedecker. — Boedecker Theater
THE STRANGE LITTLE CAT
This film is Ramon Zürcher’s debut and it is truly one of the most interesting and unusual initial offerings ever. The film takes place on one afternoon in a Berlin apartment and contains everything from comedy to suspense to exceptionally creative cinematography. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 only, Muenzinger Auditorium
THE TRIP TO ITALY
Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon team up for a thoughtful and sometimes outragesly funny roadtrip through the Italian countryside. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 and Nov. 8, Muenzinger Auditorium Respond: letters@boulderweekly.com
