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On the Road delivers at UICA
by (erickehoe)
Submitted 04-08-2013 under OPINION
Jack Kerouac never imagined his sprawling 1957 novel "On the Road" as a film. The unfiltered, energetic work of literature could not be confined to ninety minutes of rising action, climax and resolution. But "On the Road" as a...
Finding Home premieres with music from Valentiger
by (brentshirey)
Submitted 03-29-2013 under VOICES
Valentiger found themselves at the theater on a Thursday night, attending the premiere of Finding Home, a movie project to which they had contributed music. There was excitement in the air not unlike that of album release parties we'd thrown in...
UICA to show "The House I Live In"
by (laurelgreen)
Submitted 12-07-2012 under OPINION
“The House I Live In”, now showing at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA), is one of the most important movies I’ve ever seen. A documentary by Eugene Jarecki (“Why We Fight,” “Freakonomics”),...
Which Way Home
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 05-15-2012 under NONPROFITS
On Friday evening, May 18th from 6 - 8 p.m., the Grand Rapids Dominican Associates are hosting their final film of the season until they begin again in fall. Free and open to the public, this film will be located in...
Marley movie and its local connection
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 04-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
The movie "Marley," a documentary biography of reggae musician Bob Marley, opens Friday in art house theaters across the U.S. It will debut in cities like Honolulu, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Miami and Grand Rapids. It...
They aren't always shadows
by (Mark A France)
Submitted 02-03-2012 under OPINION
For the past seven years, the Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival has showcased numerous award winning feature length and short films at the Wealthy Theater in Grand Rapids, humbly boasting over the talented filmmakers who frequently submit their works...
Viral video meets cult classic: celebration of the Night of the Living Dead!
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 01-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
Thriller! Chiller! Film Festival salutes the Godfather of all zombie movies with a Birthday Party Launch Event George Romero Birthday Screening of “Night of the Living Dead.” The event will take place Saturday, February 4th at the...
Don't be a stranger
by (grdominicans)
Submitted 09-29-2010 under NONPROFITS
Mary Navarre -- Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids In the movie "Eat, Pray, Love", Elizabeth Gilbert describes her first attempt at prayer something like this: “Hello God, how are you? I’m Liz. It’s nice to meet you. I’...
A Q&A with Erin Davies, "FagBug" Director
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 06-25-2010 under NONPROFITS
As part of the QUEERIES film series, sponsored by GVSU LGBT Resource Center, Wealthy Theatre is proud to feature a June 25 concert/movie, with LVNMUZQ opening at 7pm, followed by the Grand Rapids premiere of "FagBug," a documentary by Erin Davies....
"Queeries" Monthly Film Series - Premieres March 19 at Wealthy
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 03-16-2010 under NONPROFITS
The following preview of "Queeries" film series is written by Colette Seguin Beighley, Assistant Director, LGBT Resource Center, Grand Valley State University. "Queeries" premieres Friday, March 19, at Wealthy Theatre. Richard Florida counts...