Philadelphia Cinema Alliance (PCA), continues La Cinematheque: New French Films with the second film in the once-a-month series with Eden is West (Eden ‘a cliques) by director Costa-Gavras Thursday, October 22, 2009 6:45pm, Prince Music Theater (1412 Chestnut Street). Prior to the screening, Costa-Gavras will receive the PCA Artistic Achievement Award. The special award presentation will include a conversation with the Oscar winning director and a tribute clip reel featuring highlights of “his body of work”:Z (1969), The Confession (1970), State of Siege (1972), Missing (1982), Hanna K (1983) and Betrayed (1988) just to name a few. Eden is West (Eden ‘a cliques) Synopsis:Uplifting, funny and, occasionally, heartrending… at the…

[PLEASE SCROLL BELOW THIS POSTING IF YOU ARE VISITING TO WRITE A REVIEW OF FRENCH KISSERS] The great thing about this blog is that I learn more and more about what’s going on in Film everyday. This is a fun journey for me, because in no way do I profess to be a film buff or a cinephile. I’m learning to be “on the job” so to speak. For instance, I wasn’t aware that PBS has an award-winning series Independent Lens, that showcases a myriad of indie films and documentaries each season.And that these films are screened (FREE) in Philadelphia (locations vary) through Community Cinema. Independent Lens website also features…

Free outdoor screening of The Wizard of Oz in Central Park.Preceded by a free, live concert featuring special performances of songs from the movie by: Jennifer Hudson, Julianne Hough and ?uestlove of the Roots. Date: Tuesday, September 29th Concert: 7:30 pm Screening: 8:30 pm Address: Rumsey Playfield Central Park, New York For more details please visit: www.netflix.com/wizardofoz