Cinemateca, December 29, 2008 to January 4, 2009
December 26, 2008 San Miguel de Allende

José Luis’ Pick’n’tip

The Pick

Paco de Lucia: Light and Shade This documentary captures flamenco icon Paco de Lucia in a very sensitive and humble way. As a guitar player, I find it inspirational to see the flamenco guitar player outside of his music, where he is just as fragile as the rest of us. This is great for any flamenco enthusiast.

Nice mixture of performance and interviews. Paco talks intimately about growing up in a flamenco family, early success as a child prodigy in the sixties, learning to improvise with Al Di Meola and much more. 


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 secure a seat; don’t take the risk of being locked out. Would you like to receive this info by email? Write to José Luis at alephamour@hotmail.com.  Thank you.

The Movies

Video Opera and Ballet series continues: 
Next week: Monday, January 5: Thais

Once (2006)  Monday, December 29 at 2pm Independent musical drama, English with Spanish subtitles, 85 minutes Director: John Carney Cast: Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Alaistair Foley, Darren Healy, Marcella Plunkett

In this charming contemporary musical helmed by John Carney, a street musician (Glen Hansard) in Dublin, Ireland, strikes up a friendship with a migrant street hawker (Markéta Irglová). Over the course of a busy week, they compose, rehearse and record a series of songs that mirror the duo’s burgeoning romance—and help the young busker release his musical passions. The actors wrote the tunes they perform and won an Oscar for their efforts.

Bobby McFerrin: Live in Montreal (2005)  Tuesday, December 30 at 2pm Jazz concert, English, 60 minutes Cast: Bobby McFerrin

Evelyn Lamontagne, Jorane and the Grand Choeur de Montreal join legendary vocal artist Bobby McFerrin on the Montreal stage at this concert that showcases his best hits, including “People on Stage,” “Carmen,” “Gonna Move,” “Ave Maria,” “Country Stuff,” “Drive,” “Riopel” and “Little Red Book.” One of the evening’s highlights is a lesson on improvisation taught by such musical masters as McFerrin and Richard and Bobby Bona.



Paco de Lucia: Light & Shade 
Friday, January 2 at 2pm
European folk & traditional music, English, 60 minutes
Cast: Paco de Lucía 
This personal portrait is a fascinating look at the life and work of Paco de Lucia, the modern flamenco guitar player recognized and appraised for his skill and talent. His style of flamenco guitar playing is like no other; it is taken to another level.



Kids Movies: Cartoons
Saturday, January 3