CINEMATECA

José Luis’s Pick and Tips

The Pick: 

Après Vous Just come and see Après Vous, especially if you’re a fan of quirky French comedy. If you aren’t, you may well become one after viewing this winning example.

Lead actors Daniel Auteuil and Sandrine Kiberlain are two of the finest French thespians currently at work. Both can handle the fluffiest comedy and darkest drama with equal ease. Here, joined by Jose Garcia, they offer a great romantic comedy, as close to perfection as this genre gets. From the charming title credits (and silly, endearing song you’ll be humming for weeks afterward) to the convoluted but entertaining plot, everything about the movie works wonderfully, building to an absolutely lovely conclusion. 

The Tip:

Important: In order to provide the best viewing experience, the show times for some movies may be adjusted to accommodate their length. Be sure to check the schedule carefully. ?I also want to remind you of our new ticket price: 50 pesos and discount cards buy 12 shows for 450 pesos.

Starting Monday, after 11am, buy your tickets in advance for any movie or show of the week. If you have a discount card, collect your pass to assure you a seat; don’t take the risk of being locked out.? … Nos vemos en el Cine.??…

You want to receive this info by email? Write to José Luis at alephamour@hotmail.com . Thank you.




Wanderlust (2005)
Tuesday, September 25 at 3pm
Friday, September 28 at 5pm
Documentary about filmmaking, 
English, 90 minutes.
Cast: Robert Benton, Karen Black, 
Peter Bogdanovich, Kat Dennings, 
Callie Khouri.
Featuring clips from some of the best films ever committed to celluloid, this 2005 documentary examines the way that road movies have affected and mirrored American culture throughout the years. A host of distinguished directors, stars, screenwriters and critics—including Dennis Hop-per, David O. Russell, Peter Bogdanovich, Robert Benton, Alexander Payne and Karen Black—pro-vides insights via interviews.


A Crude Awakening: ?The Oil Crash (2006)
Tuesday, September 25 at 7pm
Wednesday, September 26 at 5pm
Thursday, September 27 at 3pm
Social and cultural documentary, 
English, 83 minutes
Director: Basil Gelpke and Ray McCormack
Produced by award-winning filmmakers Basil Gelpke and Ray McCormack, this documentary examines the world’s dependency on oil and the impending chaos that’s sure to follow when the resource is depleted. Straight from the headlines, this hot-button topic may represent the world’s most dire crisis. Through expert interviews, the film spells out in startling detail the challenge we all face and underscores our desperate need for alternative energy.


Après Vous (After You, 2005)
Tuesday, September 25 at 5pm
Friday, September 28 at 7pm
French comedy with English subtitles, 
110 minutes
Director: Pierre Salvadori
Cast: Daniel Auteuil, Sandrine Kiberlain, Maryline Canto, ?Ange Ruze, ?Andree Tainsy
A man’s life changes forever with one selfless act in this romantic comedy. After stopping Louis (Jose Garcia) from committing suicide, well-meaning waiter Antoine (Daniel Auteuil) begins to feel responsible for the depressed man. Continuing to play Good Samaritan, Antoine decides to help Louis win back his ex-girlfriend, Blanche (Sandrine Kiberlain). But the do-gooder doesn’t foresee the earth-shattering effect that Blanche will have on him. Watch the Preview.

Friday 21
4pm Talk
The Power of your Words 
(Sala Quetzal)
5pm Movie: Pancho Villa
7pm Lecture in Spanish: Women’s Health

Saturday 22
Noon Kids Movie

Monday 24
5pm Informative Talk: Hospice San Miguel

Tuesday 25
3pm Movie: Wanderlust
5pm Movie: Après Vous
6:30pm Special event: 
Jack Kerouac 
(Sala Quetzal)
7pm Movie: 
Crude Awakening 

Wednesday 26
5pm Movie: 
Crude Awakening 
7pm Lecture in Spanish: Women’s Health

Thursday 27
11am Poetry Workshop: 
How to make love to a poem (Sala Quetzal)
3pm Movie: 
Crude Awakening 
7pm Music Concert: Interpolación

Friday 28
4pm Talk on Permaculture: Terresa Beck
5pm Movie: Wanderlust
7pm Movie: Après Vous

Saturday 29
Noon Kids Movie