1. New Herzog Film @ MFA

    When: February 6, 2010 (7 p.m.)
    Where: Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA

    My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done? (Werner Herzog, 2009, 91 min.)

    “Five Stars! Mesmerizing … A singular cinematic object” (Kevin Uhlich, Time Out New York). Based on a true story, police officer Hank is called to a bungalow in a respectable San Diego neighborhood where a man named Brad has barricaded himself in his house and taken two hostages. Across the street, Brad’s mother lies dead, found sprawled in a pool of blood, the victim of a sword wound. The son is suspected of the murder. Slowly the bizarre pieces of the story are placed in front of Hank. The mood and tone Herzog imparts is an eerie blend of David Lynch, who executive produced the film, and his own singular style. (Description courtesy of the Toronto International Film Festival.)

    Members, seniors, and students $12; general admission $15

    February 4, 2010 • No Comments

  2. A Town Called Panic @ MFA

    When: January 16, 2010 (1:20 p.m.)
    Where: Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA

    A Town Called Panic by Stephane Aubier and Vincent Patar (2009, 75 min.)

    Based on the animated Belgian cult television series, A Town Called Panic follows Cowboy, Indian, and Horse through their zany adventures. After attempting to build a birthday barbeque for Horse, the three friends set out on a surreal escapade filled with underwater barracuda battles, and the occasional romantic tryst. The film’s meticulous stop-motion animation and humor is reminiscent of Toy Story, but with the sensibility of South Park.

    Members, seniors, and students $10; general admission $15

    January 8, 2010 • No Comments