“Control Room”
James Bridges Theater
Tonight, 7:30 p.m. This ripped-from-the-headlines documentary
tracks how the concept of objective journalism doesn’t really
exist during wartime, using coverage of the conflict in Iraq as an
example. Arab American filmmaker Jehane Noujaim traveled to the
Qatar headquarters of Al Jazeera to investigate and film. Feel free
to log on to http://gsa.asucla.ucla.edu/melnitz/ for more
information.
“The Story of the Weeping
Camel”
James Bridges Theater
June 2, 7:30 p.m. If you think this German movie’s title is a
metaphor or a strange translation, you’re in for a surprise:
The story is actually about a camel. After getting generally
positive reviews in major newspapers, this little-film-that-could
is slowly spreading across the country. The UCLA Film and
Television Archive offers a free screening of what’s become a
recent festival regular. Check out www.cinema.ucla.edu for more
information.
“De-Lovely”
Egyptian Theatre
June 2, 7:30 p.m. If you don’t know who Cole Porter is, let
this sneak preview be a grand introduction to one of the most
influential American popular music composers in history. Featuring
musicians like Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow and Elvis Costello
performing Porter songs throughout the film, you’ll be
entertained throughout and probably leave the theater singing a
Porter tune you didn’t know you already knew. Visit
www.egyptiantheatre.com for more information.