2009 Events, Workshops, & Special Activities
Special Musical Events
Musical Night at the TEMPLE Theater (Friday Night)
(USA, 1964, 139 minutes, rated G)
Temple Theater – 6:00 p.m.
Join Julie Andrews as the magical super-nanny tending to a stuffy upper crust Edwardian era English family in a sing-along version fun for the whole family. Among its 15 tunes are "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," "Chim Chim Cher-ee," "Feed the Birds" and "A Spoonful of Sugar." Dick Van Dyke co-stars as a one-man band. The movie won five Oscars, including for best visual effects and best music, and combines live action and animation.
Sponsored by HSC Hemlock Semiconductor and the Public Libraries of Saginaw.
"Practically perfect in every way." Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star
(India, 2009, 135 minutes, unrated)
Temple Theater – 9:00 p.m.
In a slice-of-life comedy, the worlds of two con men collide – one an actor who makes it big as a superstar after stealing a script and the other a director who struggles after his script gets stolen. The film is a product of and set in India's buzzing Bollywood film industry. In the 1970s, India overtook America as the world’s largest producer of films.
Sponsored by Cinda Schantz.
Acting Workshop with Alex Alexandrou
This is a seminar to help actors who want to pursue an acting career on a professional level. Among the elements covered will be learning how to write a cover letter to talent agencies, developing an acting resume, how to get a headshot, and what to look for when signing a contract. Teacher Alex Alexandrou is a professional actor, having worked in film, television, commercial print, theater, and voiceover.
Festival Panels, Appearances & Discussions Events
(USA, 1933, 113 minutes)
Film Presentation and Discussion Event
Castle Museum I – Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
Actress Marie Dressler, who spent some of her formative years in Saginaw, is among the all-star cast in a George Cukor comedy rated by the American Film Institute as among the top 100 movie comedies of all time. Set in the Great Depression, it deals with the loss of money and prestige amid assorted kinds of relationships. Also starring are John Barrymore, Jean Harlow, Billie Burke, Wallace Beery and Lionel Barrymore.
Midland movie fan Scott Seeburger will talk briefly about Dressler before the movie and lead a guided tour of his movie poster collection after its showing.
"The exchange between Dressler and Harlow is worth the price of admission." Emanuel Levy of EmanuelLevy.com
Press Release about this upcoming event. PDF format.
Chidren's Movies & Events
FREE Children's Films at the Library
Hoyt Library, 505 Janes in Saginaw, will show FREE children’s films. They are:
For more information on our children's movies and this festival event, view our Press Release (PDF format).
(USA, 2009, 100 minutes, rated PG)
Hoyt Public Library – Friday at 2:00 p.m.
Based on the Neil Gaiman book, a young girl walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version of her life - one much better. But when her adventure turns dangerous, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination and bravery to get back home.
(USA, 1993, 87 minutes, rated G)
Hoyt Public Library – Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
Two young girls move into a house in the country with their father to be closer to their hospitalized mother. Soon they discover the nearby forest is inhabited by magical creatures called Totoros who lead them on magical adventures.
Free popcorn at both films. Children and their adults are welcome to bring in blankets, mats and pillows. Chairs are provided.
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