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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMcCall Film Soceity/ ,. 2.. McCall Film Society to present `Inequity for All' Wednesday The McCall Film Society Winter Series will start on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at a new venue, the Community Room at Idaho First Bank, 475 Deinhard Lane. The first film of the se- ries will be "Inequality for All," winner of the Special Jury Prize at Sundance Film Festival. Advanced tickets will be available at the McCall Public Library, starting today until 3 p.m. the day of the show. Remaining tickets will be available at the door. All tickets are free. a wide array of facts to explain how the issue of economic inequality affects all citizens. "Robert Reich is the university professor we all wish we'd had," said Los Angeles Film Critic Kenneth Turan. "He's so accessible and entertain- ing he takes a subject that sounds soporific and makes it come alive like you wouldn't believe." The McCall Film Society, in partnership with the McCall Public Library will be showing a series of inde- pendent and foreign films free of charge throughout the year. All movies are first run films not available on DVD rentals. For details, go to www.mccallfilmsociety. wordpress.com. Robert Reich The documentary ad- dresses in a lively way the growing income gap in the U.S. The film features Robert Reich, a professor, best-selling author and Clinton Administration cabinet member. Reich demonstrates how the widening income gap has a devastating impact on the American economy. The film is an intimate portrait of Reich, whose, lifelong goal remains protecting those who are unable to protect them- selves. The film showcases his theory on how the consoli- dation of wealth by a few threatens the viability of the American workforce and the foundation of de- mocracy itself. Reich uses humor and Star -News News Page_ Announcements Page 1 of 1 McCall resident Veal progresses in screenplay contest Rory Veal of McCall has made the first cut out of a field of 7,500 entries in the prestigious PAGE International Screenwriting Awards. r,t47.14. c7 Rr ry Veal Another cut will occur from the 746 remaining entries in a mid -August, with the grand prize awarded in September. Veal progressed with his original script, "Seismic." Inspired by actual events, the script centers on a widowed scientist who must fight a corrupt sheriff and a natural disaster in order to save his family. The PAGE Awards are open to professional and amateur writers and carries a $25,000 grand prize. Many past winners have sold their scripts to film studios and had them produced as feature films. Veal has produced two horror movies, one for which he wrote the script. They were "Lover's Lane," (1999), and "Shredder" (2003). "At an exclusive, secluded North American ski resort up on Mount Rocky Summit, brutal slashing, severing and beheading on a group of teenagers are taking place and are believed to be the work of a mysterious skier dressed in black," a synopsis of "Shredder" on IMDb.com said. http://www.mccallstarnews.com/pages/announcements_page.php 7/17/2014 This week's front page stories Page 1 of 2 'Ravens' Comes To Roost Movie shot in McCall to be shown at Shore bodge, Roxy "I just knew the heart of the story was in McCall." —Russell Friedenberg BY TOM GROTE The Star -News "Among Ravens," which was almost entirely filmed in McCall two summers ago, has been released in 10 cities in the United States and will be shown next week in McCall and Cascade. The move is the first feature-length film made in McCall to be released since "Northwest Passage," the 1940 movie starring Spencer Tracy, Robert Young and Walter Brennen. Featured in "Among Ravens" is Johnny Sequoyah, the granddaughter of Donnelly hat -maker Randy Priest. The move will be shown on Tuesday at Shore Lodge as part of the lodge's weekly "Dinner and A Movie" special starting at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25. The film will be shown at 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Roxy Theatre in Cascade. The film is also available online at Amazon and iTunes. Sequoyah most recently starred in the NBC dramatic series, "Believe," which featured a girl with extraordinary Photo courtesy c amen Verna powers. The series was canceled by the network in May. Johnny seguoyah and Will McComtack stand on a dock near Payette take in a publicity shot for "Among Ravens," which was shot in McCall in Sequoyah's mother, Heather Rae, is the daughter of Priest 2012. and a producer of "Among Ravens." Her father, Russell Friedenberg, is the writer and co -director of the film and also appears in the movie. Sequoyah, Rae, Friedenberg and cast member Will McCormack are scheduled to attend the Shore Lodge event. "Among Ravens" follows a dysfunctional group of friends who reunite at a lakeside cabin for Fourth of July weekend and encounter a nature photographer (McCormack) who begins to affect their lives. True Inspiration The story was inspired by a similar gathering attended by Friedenberg at Payette Lake cabin about four years ago. He decided to use McCall as the film's setting, although the name of town in which the film takes place is never mentioned. The film was completed for "under a million dollars." "I just knew the heart of the story was in McCall," Friedenberg said by telephone from Los Angeles. "If you go to where the DNA of the story is, it is more vibrant." The movie was shot in various locations over 17 days in the summer of 2012 with most of the interior scenes shot in a guest cottage next to Shore Lodge. A notable exception was a parade scene that was shot in Hailey. Filming in McCall was made easier by the cooperation of the community, Friedenberg said. "The people were so kind and generous and didn't kill us on permitting or catering," Friedenberg said. He decided to use film to shoot the movie rather than use more modern, cheaper digital equipment. "The beauty on that place wouldn't have been done right on digital," Friedenberg said. "The look of the film, the saturation and coloration is unbeatable." Poor Reviews "Among Ravens" has not fared well with critics, earning a "0" rating on the Rotten Tomatoes website that compiles movie reviews. Friedenberg dismissed the negatives reviews, saying critics "are employed and get a following by being as acerbic as they can be" He is buoyed by reviews posted by viewers, which have been mostly positive. A total of 92 percent of viewer reviews on Rotten Tomatoes liked the film, while viewers on the movie website IMDb.com gave "Among Ravens" an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 as of Wednesday. Friedenberg has produced, written or acted in a dozen movies or television shows, including "Out of the Blue: A Film About Life and Football," (2007), "Trudell" (2005), "Magic Valley" (2011) and "Ass Backwards," (2013). 'Among Ravens' gets mixed reviews from critics, viewers http://www.mccallstamews.corn/pages/fp stories_page.php 7/31 /2014 This week's front page stories Page 2 of 2 Here are some excerpts of review from both professional film critics as well as viewer reviews on the movie website IMDb.com. "Idaho's gorgeous natural scenery serves as the backdrop for this terminally trite ensembler about various so-called adults coming together for a fateful Fourth of July holiday. Nicely shot, atrociously written, shoutingly acted and intrusively scored this roundelay of misery drowns itself in cliche after cliche." - Justin Chang, Variety `This is a great film filled with beauty, complex relationships, and emotions. In my opinion, the striking cinematography and Idaho nature is what separated this film from others about dysfunctional families." - Steph Claire, IMDb.com A cheap -vodka -hangover version of August: Osage County,' Among Ravens' claws itself to death with sophomoric symbolism." - Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times "The script is unbelievably tight and each scene is just utter perfection. It's phenomenally well acted and produced, and the soundtrack is spot on." - Mike Rogers, IMDb.com "The pretty Idaho locations just can't add any atmospheric heft to Friedenberg's schematic characters and merry-go-round of dysfunction, leaving the performances as a real grab bag of seriousness and silliness. There's simply nobody to care about in 'Among Ravens,' even as a case study in unhappiness and delusion." - Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times `Filmed in the incredibly beautiful wilderness of Idaho, Among Ravens' is a fun yet very emotionally compelling drama about family and human relationships." - brandonfoster05, IMDb.com http://www.mccallstarnews.com/pages/fp_stories__page.php 7/31 /2014 The Star News Groups Page Page 1 of 1 'RAVENS' IN MCcAT i -Anne Gwartney of McCall, left, gets the autograph of Johnny Sequoyah at Shore Lodge Tuesday night following a showing "About Ravens," which was filmed in McCall in 2012. Sequoyah, the granddaughter of Randy Priest of McCall, appeared in the film, the first feature-length movie made in McCall since "Northwest Passage" in 194o. Mato tor The sv-News by Met Moth http://www.mccallstarnews.com/pages/groups_page.php 8/7/2014 McCall Public Library will host a free screening of "Joyeux Noel (Merry Christmas)" on Friday at 7 p.m. The 2005 French film portrays when German, French, and Scottish soldiers made a brief peace and fraternized on Christmas Eve 1914 during World War I. The showing will commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the truce. The film is in English, French and German with English subtitles and is rated PG-13. The McCall Film Society's Winter Series will start with a showing of "Grigis" on Wednesday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. at the Alpine Playhouse, 1210 Roosevelt Ave. "Grigris" is a drama set in Chad that tells the story of Grigris, who despite his bum leg, dreams of being a professional dancer. When he turns to oil smuggling to earn much needed money, all his aspirations are put in peril. "Grigis" was the winner of the Vulcan Award at the Cannes Film Festival. Advanced tickets will be available at the McCall Public Library, starting Monday until 3 p.m. the day of the show. Remaining tickets will be available at the door. All tickets are free. The McCall Film Society, in partnership with the McCall Public Library, will be showing a series of independent and foreign films free of charge throughout the year. All movies are first run films not available on DVD rentals. Most films are unrated and are not recommended for viewers under age 18. For more details on current and upcoming films go to www.mccallfilmsociety.wordpress.com Star -News News Outdoors Page Page 1 of 1 GARDENERS AT THE MARKET Pingo by Carol Cgle Members of the Long Valley Gardeners are shown doing cleanup and beautification at the entrance of the McCall Farmerss Market in downtown McCall last Thursday. From left are Lynne Schnupp, Sue Rost and Bonnie Sherbourne. Other volunteers not pictured are Nick Austin and Carole Hearne. Among the chores accomplished by the dub this sununer induded using a donation from the farmers' market to place Need control doth under Lthe flowering barrels at the market entrance. http://www.mccallstarnews.com/pages/outdoors_page.php 8/13/2015 Film Society to present `Marie's Story' Jan. 6 The McCall Film Society will present "Marie's Story" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, at the Alpine Playhouse, 1210 Roosevelt Ave., McCall. "Marie's Story' take place at the turn of the 19th century, when a humble artisan and his wife have a daughter, Marie, who is born deaf and blind and unable to communicate with the world around her. Desperate to find a connection to their daughter and avoid sending her to an asylum, the Heurtins send 14-year-old Marie to the Larnay Institute in central France. where an order of Catholic nuns manage a school for deaf girls. Advanced tickets will be available at the McCall Public Library starting Wednesday until 3 p.m. the day of the show. Remaining tickets will be available at the door. All tickets are free. For more details on current and upcoming films go to: www.mccallfilmsociety.wordpress.com Alpine Playhouse to host Women's Fantasy Night March 1 The Alpine Playhouse will again host Women's Fantasy Night on Saturday, March 11, starting at 7 p.m. The evening is designed to offer a forum where women can entertain, support and inspire each other. Women age 17 or older are invited to participate either as an enthusiastic audience member or as a performer sharing a fantasy using any medium. Some ideas for themes to engage imaginations are: "What's Under the Bed?" "Can't Touch This!" "The Power Games," "Oh, For Fox Sake!" and "Pussy Kat Pillow Fight." Tickets will be sold at the door for $10 and all proceeds benefit the Alpine Playhouse. Anyone wishing to stage an action should contact Annie at 630-4545 or annienies@gmail com. `Screenagers' film March 16-17 to review youths and devices 'Screenagers,' a film about the time youths spend on various devices, will be shown Thursday and Friday, March 16-17, at the Alpine Playhouse in McCall. "Screenagers" probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including the director's own, and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through surprising insights from authors and brain scientists, solutions emerge on how youths can be empowered to best navigate the digital wortd. The film will be shown at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased at Sav•On Drug, formerly McCall Drug, For more information, contact Melissa Daniels at 315-7576 melissa.screenagers@gmail.com. Back To Index/Menu Long-time resident Woodson to throw party for 40th anniversary James "Woody" Woodson has enjoyed his 40 years in McCall so much that he is throwing a public party to celebrate. Woodson, 67, will host the party starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Lardo's in McCall. There will be appetizers, live music by The Bottom Line band and the first drink will be bought by Woodson. The party will celebrate the day 40 years ago that Woodson arrived in McCall. "This party will mark my finding heaven as a home," he said. "It was where I needed to be." A disabled veteran, Woodson has operated a tire store, a security business and a short-lived concession on Payette Lake called "Woody's Island" in the early 1990s, among other ventures. More recently he has worked as a McCall Transit bus driver, a school bus driver and as a volunteer at the McCall Senior Citizens Center. He also continues to work with public lands agencies on a project called Wilderness Hostels for Youth to find housing for youths at risk. A need to reconnect with family members spread across the country led Woodson to hop on his Harley-Davidson in the summer of 2009 and travel 10,500 miles in three months. "The Family Tour that year changed into "The Friendship Tour in 2010, when the Memphis, Tenn., native set off on an 11,200-mile trip to catch up with old acquaintances. He has made a total of eight cross-country trips. The March 11 party "is just my way of giving back and saying thanks," Woodson said. "This may not be God's country, but you can see it from here." For questions, contact Woodson at wwentwhy.woody@hotmail.com or 634-6462 Back To Index/Menu 'My Father's Journey' to be shown at Alpine Playhouse March 14 The Alpine Playhouse will host "My Father's Idaho," a journey through Clearwater Country, on Tuesday, March 14, at 6:30 p.m. The evening is sponsored by The Friends of the Clearwater and Idaho Rivers United. Singer/songwriter Rifka Hilton will provide live accompaniment to the journey. "My Father's Idaho" captures in photo and film the Clearwater country before Dworshak Dam and U.S. 12 altered north central Idaho forever. Rifka's father, Dr. Red Helton, captured over 2,000 photos with his camera and kept them in a closet for years Rifka discovered them. For questions, call (208) 882-9755 or visit http://myfathersidaho.org. Art guild to host March Miniature Madness March 18 The Salmon River Art Guild will host its annual March Miniature Madness Show and Sale on Saturday, March 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 Pacific Time at Hoots Cafe in White Bird. Admission is free. The show is a chance to visit the artists and enjoy and purchase artwork, which includes paintings, ceramics, textiles and cards. Alpine Playhouse to host Women's Fantasy Night Saturday The Alpine Playhouse will again host Women's Fantasy Night on Saturday starting at 7 p.m. The evening is designed to offer a forum where women can entertain, support and inspire each other. Women age 17 or older are invited to participate either as an enthusiastic audience member or as a performer sharing a fantasy using any medium. Some ideas for themes to engage imaginations are: "What's Under the Bed?" "Can't Touch This!" "The Power Games," "Oh, For Fox Sake!" and "Pussy Kat Pillow Fight." Tickets will be sold at the door for $10 and all proceeds benefit the Alpine Playhouse. Anyone wishing to stage an action should contact Annie at 630-4545 or annienies@gmail.com. 'My Father's Journey' to be shown at Alpine Playhouse Tuesday The Alpine Playhouse will host "My Fathers Idaho," a journey through Clearwater Country, on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. The evening is sponsored by The Friends of the Clearwater and Idaho Rivers United. Singer/songwriter Rifka Hilton will provide live accompaniment to the joumey. "My Father's Idaho" captures in photo and film the Clearwater country before Dworshak Dam and U.S. 12 altered north central Idaho forever. Rifka's father, Dr. Red Helton, captured over 2,000 photos with his camera and kept them in a closet for years Rifka discovered them. For questions, call (208) 882-9755 or visit http://myfathersidaho.org. Ham m,na. wan Haan A photo of the North Fork Clearwater Road near Weitas Creek 0962). Back To Index/Menu `Screenagers' film March 16-17 to review how youths use devices 'Screenagers,' a film about the time youths spend on various devices, will be shown Thursday and Friday, March 16-17, at the Alpine Playhouse in McCall. "Screenagers" probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, induding the directors own, and depids messy struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through surprising insights from authors and brain scientists, solutions emerge on how youths can be empowered to best navigate the digital world. The film will be shown at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets cost $5 and can be purchased at Sav•On Drug, formerly McCall Drug. For more information, contact Melissa Daniels at 315-7576 melissa.screenagers@gmail.com. • This Week's Sales Events / Entertainment Summary Bads To Current Edition