Welcome to Variety’s 2006 Screening Series!
Each film becomes available for reservation two weeks prior to the screening. Please call an IndieVest representative at 1-888-299-9961 to find out about attending screenings. This schedule will change often, so please return to this website for updates and additional films.
All films will screen at the ArcLight unless otherwise noted.
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Half Nelson ALREADY SCREENED Q&A: Ryan Gosling & Shareeka Epps Studio: ThinkFilm An inner-city junior high school teacher with a drug habit forms an unlikely friendship with one of his students after she discovers his secret. Dir: Ryan Fleck Writer: Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck Cast: Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie, Monique Curnen, Karen Chilton, Tina Holmes, Collins Pennie, Deborah Rush, Jay O. Sanders, Bryce Silver, Sebastian Sozzi, Nicole Vicius, Tristan Wilds |
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The Pursuit of Happyness 7:30PM ALREADY SCREENED Q&A: Director Gabriele Muccino & Thandie Newton Studio: Sony A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he’s poised to begin a life-changing professional endeavor. Dir: Gabriele Muccino Writer: Steven Conrad Cast: Will Smith |
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Home of the Brave ALREADY SCREENED Q&A: Director Irwin Winkler Studio: MGM Three soldiers struggle to readjust to life at home after returning home from a lengthy tour in Iraq. Dir: Irwin Winkler Writer: Mark Friedman Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Jessica Biel, 50 Cent, Christina Ricci |
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The Illusionist ALREADY SCREENED Q&A: Producer Michael London, Producer Bob Yari, Edward Norton & Jessica Biel Studio: Yari Film Group In turn-of-the-century Vienna, a magician uses his abilities to secure the love of a woman far above his social standing. Dir: Neil Burger Writer: Neil Burger; Based on the Short Story Cast: Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel |
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The Painted Veil ALREADY SCREENED Q&A: Director John Curran, Writer Ron Nyswaner & Edward Norton Studio: Warner Independent Pictures A woman becomes dissatisfied with her marriage, as her husband favors his research. An affair leads her on a journey of self-discovery, and her new dedication to fighting cholera brings her to the Far East. Dir: John Curran Writer: Ron Nyswaner; Based on the novel by W. Somerset Maugham Cast: Naomi Watts, Edward Norton, Liev Schreiber |
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Dreamgirls ALREADY SCREENED Q&A: Writer/Director Bill Condon & Jennifer Hudson Studio: Paramount / DreamWorks Based on the Broadway musical, a trio of black female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960’s. Dir: Bill Condon Cast: Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce Knowles |
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Miss Potter ALREADY SCREENED Q&A: Director Chris Noonan & Emily Watson Studio: MGM The story of Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved and best-selling children’s book, “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” and her struggle for love, happiness and success. Dir: Chris Noonan Writer: Richard E. Maltby Jr Cast: Renée Zellweger, Ewan McGregor, Emily Watson |
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The Good Shepherd ALREADY SCREENED Q&A: Director Robert De Niro & Writer Eric Roth Studio: Universal The tumultuous early history of the Central Intelligence Agency is viewed through the prism of one man’s life. Dir: Robert De Niro Writer: Eric Roth Cast: Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci |
