film
Why we need a Feminist Film Festival
by (lydiavanhoven)
Submitted 09-08-2015 under OPINION
In the top 100 highest grossing films of 2014, women represented a total of 30% of all speaking characters, often as a wife or mother. When we break down the numbers by race and gender, the statistics are even more bleak. Out of that small 30%, only...GR Reads: The Movies – The Haunting
by (grpl)
Submitted 05-28-2015 under
In this 1963 classic, a scientist doing research on the paranormal invites two women to a haunted mansion. One of the participants soon starts losing her mind. Tickets are available at grcmc.org or at the box office. Show your GRPL library card for...
Round trip to NYC for price of admission to GRAM
by (RickBeerhorst)
Submitted 05-22-2015 under NEWS
The Whitney Museum of American Art and Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) are developing a special relationship. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of local fashion designer Pam DeVos and GRAM Director and CEO Dana Friis-Hansen, the GRAM has begun to...GR Reads: The Movies – Harold and Maude
by (grpl)
Submitted 05-14-2015 under
A cult favorite, Harold and Maude is the story about the friendship between a young, rich man who is obsessed with death and the anarchic, quirky lady he meets at a funeral. The relationship deepens as Maude teaches Harold to live life to its...Grand Rapids Brewing to Host Exclusive Screening of Upcoming Brewing Documentary, "Blood Sweat & Beer"
by (Kuhn)
Submitted 04-08-2015 under
Barfly Ventures will host a free screening of the yet-to-be-released feature documentary, “Blood, Sweat & Beer” at Grand Rapids Brewing Company (GRBC) and HopCat - Detroit. The film showcases the efforts and passion of the craft beer...
Foodie Film Series to include food tastings, demonstrations, panel discussions
by (MaddieForshee)
Submitted 02-10-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids Downtown Market is kicking off their new year with a host of new classes and events. To mix up their usual lineup, the market is now offering a documentary screening once a month called the Foodie Film Series. Shannon Sadoski,...The Milky Way: Charity Presentation
by (kristinsrevere)
Submitted 01-27-2015 under
Simply Born at Home is underwriting a charity presentation of The Milky Way Movie! Please invite your friends and join us at the Wealthy Theatre on February 4, 2015 at 6pm. Admission is a suggested $10 donation. Come by early to check out our...
Catalyst Radio: Chiaroscuro International Film Series begins Sunday
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 01-09-2015 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we learn about an upcoming international film series beginning this Sunday, called Chiaroscuro. This year’s...
Green Fire: Film and discussion about land ethics and conservation
by (keri.amlotte)
Submitted 10-08-2014 under
Blandford Nature Center, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks, Land Conservancy of West Michigan, Michigan Conservation Districts, and West Michigan Environmental Action Council will be hosting a showing of the film “Green Fire, Aldo Leopold and a...
Catalyst Radio: ArtPrize's Critical Discourse to feature Susan Sollins of Art21
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 09-26-2014 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we highlight an event within ArtPrize called Critical Discourse – amplified conversations around art, and why it...