Cinemateca, September 8–14, 2008 
September 5, 2008 San Miguel de Allende

José Luis Pick’n’tip

The Pick


Life According to Muriel 

A very fine film. Melodramatic and slowly paced in the manner of many European films, yes, but extremely rewarding to a sympathtic viewer. Touching and beautifully acted. Lovely music and haunting location in the wilds of Argentina.


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


Winner of Best Documentary in the Boston Film Festival 
Lost and Found in Mexico
Monday, September 8 at 5pm
Documentary, English, 53 minutes
Writer/director/producer: Caren Cross
Lost and Found in Mexico explores the question: What lies on the other side of the American dream? This quirky documentary explores the lives of Americans who chose to leave their hard-working, successful and fast-paced lives to live in San Miguel, where leisurely conversations take place in the main square, burros walk the streets and people find their hearts engaged in living once again. While many Mexicans are leaving families behind and risking their lives to cross the border to a better life, this film focuses on the Americans who have decided to cross in the other direction—for a simpler life. Questions and Answers with the filmmaker follow the show. All proceeds benefit the Mexican kids’ scholarships.


Life According to Muriel (La Vida Según Muriel, 1997)
Monday, September 8 at 6:30pm
Tuesday, September 9 at 7:30pm
Argentina, Spanish with English subtitles, 97 minutes
Director: Eduardo Milewicz
Cast: Jorge Perugorría, Florencia Camiletti, Ines Estevez, Federico Olivera
After her husband abandons her, Laura flees Buenos Aires with her daughter, Muriel, to find a quieter life in the country. The journey begins well, but an unlucky accident takes everything they own. Left with nothing, they form a surrogate family with a female hotel owner and her two children. But their newfound happiness is threatened when Laura’s husband shows up to make amends.



I Like Killing Flies (2004) 
Monday, September 8 at 3pm
Tuesday, September 9 at 5:30pm 
Documentary, English, 79 minutes
Director: Matt Mahurin
Cast: Eve Shopsin, Kenny Shopsin, Calvin Trillin 
Documentarian Matt Mahurin peers into Shopsin’s, a hole-in-the-wall Greenwich Village restaurant that has been serving comfort food dutifully to satisfied customers for more than 30 years. Lording over the eatery is hilarious, ersatz philosopher/owner Kenny Shopsin, who caters to such regulars as writer Calvin Trillin. Shopsin dispenses tough love with his okra chowder and is just as likely to throw out customers as take their food orders.



Kids Movies: Cartoons
Saturday, September 13 at noon.