Nov 19-22: Films & design
November 19th, 2008The Starz Denver Film Festival is still going on through Saturday and definitely the place to be. The forecast calls for Areas FgzDz (areas of freezing drizzle - nice) so while it may seem swell out there now, it’ll be film festival weather over the next few days. We also have a short film mini event and a design gathering for your alternative options.
EYE OPENING FILMS | The Starz Film Center
There are lots of great films to discover at the Denver Film Festival this week, as well as a wide range of excellent documentaries. Here are a couple docs that you might want to checkout for yourself:
Another Planet unfolds as a cinematic poem in the tradition of Koyaanisqatsi. A hypnotically beautiful and acutely disturbing commentary on the human condition as it follows the lives of seven children across four continents. The director’s vision reminds us of the eternal coexistence of beauty and horror around the world.
Life. Support. Music. When Jason Crigler, one of the most sought-after guitarists in Manhattan, falls off the stage during a performance, his family refuses to accept the prognosis that he will be left in a vegetative state forever. What emerges is a portrait of unwavering love, faith and optimism. A community of musicians including Marshall Crenshaw and Nora Jones also help to contribute to his recovery and rehabilitation.
They Killed Sister Dorothy. Colorado based filmmaker Daniel Junge, chronicles the legal proceedings that follow the execution style murder of sister Dorothy Stang in the Amazon Forest. A Catholic nun and activist that had lived in Brazil for thirty years. The extra-special reason why you should see this doc at the festival? It was announced this week that it was being considered for an Academy Award nomination.
What: 31st Starz Denver Film Festival
Where: The Starz Film Center, 900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, 303.595.3456 x250 & other venues
When: Now thru Saturday, November 22nd
Posted By: Tammy Brislin
BRAINBOX SHORTS | The Union
Brain Box Creative (Johnny Morehouse) and Fashion Denver (Brandi Shigley) are presenting a night of short films by local award winning film maker Johnny Morehouse. Proceeds from the evening will benefit Morehouse’s new fund to support local filmmakers in the finishing stages of their projects. Also gives you a chance to check out a new Santa Fe gallery.
What: Come See What I Hear evening of film shorts
Where: The Union, 738 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, 303.877.6825
When: Thursday, November 20th, 8pm, $5
DESIGN TALK | MCA
The Museum of Contemporary Art’s Applied Ideas events are open discussions on design and its significance, theory, and practice. This week’s topic is Print Design, discussed by a panel of local print designers and moderated by Ian Coyle of SUPERHEROES.
What: Applied Ideas - Print Design
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany, Denver, 303.298.7554
When: Friday, November 21st, 7:30-9:30pm, free with museum admission ($10)




















