AWAY WE GO (2009), 98 min., rated R
Sam Mendes (american beauty), director

“A heartfelt film that explores the comedic twists and turns in one couple’s journey across contemporary America. Anticipating the birth of their first child, longtime couple Burt (Krasinski) and Verona (Rudolph) embark on an ambitious itinerary to visit friends and family in order to find their perfect home. Featuring a remarkable soundtrack and an incredible ensemble, John Krasinski (the office), Maya Rudolph (saturday night live), Jeff Daniels, Allison Janney, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Catherine O’Hara, Josh Hamilton, and Jim Gaffigan” (NBC Universal)

• Karen Durbin, New York Times,
  “John Krasinski and Maya Rudolf are a marriage made in comedy heaven.”

• Sara Vilkomerson, The New York Observer,
  “Funny and Poignant!”

• John Powers, Vogue,
  “A Juno for 30-somethings…”
  “Enjoyably loose yet neatly structured, this beautifully shot road picture was written by literary It couple Dave Eggers (A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius”) and Vendela Vida, whose portrait of modern romance is at once funny and a tad precious – a heartfelt hymn to hip decency.”

• Alonso Duralde, msnbc.com,
  “it’s the stunning performances by Rudolf and Krasinski that close the deal. They’ve each shined on TV and in small film roles, but this is the first chance that either has had to create such rich movie characters, and they pull it off brilliantly.”

• Christy Lemire, Associated Press,
  “Honest, humorous and moving!”
  “3 ½  stars out of 4!”

• Claudia Puig, USA Today,
  “strikes an artful balance between satirical comedy and heart wrenching drama.”

this thursday, february  17, 7pm
$7.50 donation
free popcorn

Due to technical difficulties we were unable to screen reline2 as scheduled in the beginning of this year’s film series. Problems are resolved and eo is excited to offer it as this week’s feature presentation!

RELINE2 (2006)
Black Chair Collection, A Microcinema Exclusive,

“a collection of  progressive audiovisual works by international artists”

• Louise Greene, Art Library, University of Maryland, College Park,
  “The  short compositions that compriseReline2 continue the mission and vision of curators (and contributing artists) Scott Pagano and Phoenix Perry who released Reline in 2002. Artists and musicians included in this second international collection, as in the first, employ experimental media and technology to explore a multitude of themes from sensory to psychological. Among these: reflections on the flight of time and memory; the flow of pure data as an experience of sight and sound; visual modeling of the processes of genetic replication; architecture as soundscape; an ancient Tibetan mantra as digital graffiti; synchronous rhythms of light, shadow, bridge, and internal combustion engine. Clips and trailers are available at the Microcinema web site. DVD extras include artist and musician bios and a variety of descriptive material. Reline2 is recommended for libraries and educational programs with collections in emerging, contemporary, avant garde, and digital art. .”

RISD ANIMATION (2010)

• Michael Janusonis, Providence Journal,
  “This year’s crop is an eclectic mix. There are films that will awe you, such as the special effects-filled “End of the Day.” Films that will tug at your heart, such as the animated “Eclipse.” And films that will leave you scratching your head … as in “What the heck was that all about?”
  http://www.projo.com/movies/content/lb_risd_student_film_show_05-18-10_TVIFRGR_v15.2e971b4.html

this thursday, february  10, 7pm

• $7.50 donation
• free popcorn