154 - The Horse's Mouth

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- New widescreen digital transfer supervised by Ronald Neame and enhanced for 16x9 televisions
- Video interview with director Ronald Neame
- D.A. Pennebaker’s short documentary film Daybreak Express, which opened the original New York theatrical run of The Horse’s Mouth, plus a video introduction by Pennebaker
- Original theatrical trailer
- English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired
- Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition

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The Horse's Mouth ~ May 31, 2007 8:00PM ~ The Roadhouse Theatre for Contemporary Art ~ 145 West 11th Street ~ Erie PA 16512

Hosted by Film Critic ~ Floyd Lawrence

By Director ~ Alec Guinness
A somewhat vulgar but dedicated painter searches for the perfect realization of his artistic vision, much to the chagrin of others.Gulley Jimson is broke, difficult, conniving, uncouth, and a welcher - but an artist. The visions in his head may not really satisfy him when realized, but the quest continues, for the perfect wall. The Beeders leave for six weeks of vacation and return to find a 7000 pound commitment and the wall of their living room a national treasure, even though living with a wall mural of feet is not their cup of tea. Then - in a bombed out church scheduled for demolition - THE wall that can become his vision.

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This is a once in a lifetime chance for us people from Erie, so you should definitely check this out. I look forward to seeing the film. Has anyone seen this, or know if it is good?

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Its the 31st, what date is that? If its a weekend, count me in...

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captainofbeef said:

Its the 31st, what date is that? If its a weekend, count me in...

It's a Thursday.

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I'll probably go.

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FILM CRITIC FLOYD LAWRENCE
HOSTS AN EVENING OF
TIMELESS CINEMA

THURSDAY MAY 31 7:30PM

The Great Lakes Film Association is proud to announce our new film series “Floyd Lawrence Presents” hosted each month by veteran film critic Floyd Lawrence. For the inaugural presentation we shall offer a special screening of a timeless classic film “The Horse’s Mouth” on May 31st at the Roadhouse Theatre For Contemporary Art, 145 West 11th Street Erie Pa.

Considered among many to be one of the greatest “art” films ever made, directed by Ronald Neame, and starring the legendary Alec Guinness, “The Horse’s Mouth” tells the tale of Gulley Jimson a broke, difficult, conniving, uncouth, and a welcher - but an artist. The visions in his head may not really satisfy him when realized, but the quest continues, for the perfect wall. The Beeders leave for six weeks of vacation and return to find a 7000-pound commitment and the wall of their living room a national treasure, even though living with a wall mural of feet is not their cup of tea. Then - in a bombed out church scheduled for demolition - THE wall that can become his vision.

“The Horse’s Mouth” was nominated for numerous Academy Awards including Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.

This 1958 film was adapted from the novel, The Horse's Mouth, the third and most celebrated volume of Joyce Cary's First Trilogy, is perhaps the finest novel ever written about an artist. Its painter hero, the charming and larcenous Gulley Jimson, has an insatiable genius for creation and a no less remarkable appetite for destruction. Is he a great artist? A has-been? Or an exhausted, drunken ne'er-do-well? He is without doubt a visionary, and as he criss-crosses London in search of money and inspiration the world as seen through his eyes appears with a newly outrageous and terrible beauty.

In honor of this film we have organized a show featuring some of the best of Erie’s own artists including John Vehanian, Fran Schanz, Ed Grout, Rob Weber, Eerie Eric, Steve Mik, Brian Murray, John Delterzo, Tom Drezanski, Jeremy Beightol, and more.

This one night only special event will take place at 7:30pm to be followed by a question and answer session hosted by Floyd Lawrence and his co-host Peggy Brace and a wine and cheese reception.

For more information or V.I.P. reservations please call the Roadhouse Theatre box office between the hours of 2:00pm and 6:00pm Tuesday through Saturday at 814-456-5656

Ticket prices are only $5 general admission and $8 VIP seating. Price includes the entire evening.


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