COMEDY
12:08 EAST OF BUCHAREST
Sunday 10:30 am | The Grand Theater
Directed by Corneliu Porumboiu
Romania [ 89 mins. ] 2006
Comedy / Foreign
“…puts its finger on the problem in the best tradition of East European humor, savvy but concrete, gentle but sharp as a knife.” –VARIETY
BROKEN ENGLISH
Saturday 10:00 am | Salem Cinema
OREGON PREMIERE!
Directed by Zoe Cassavetes
United States [ 96 mins. ] 2006
Comedy / Romance
“…refreshingly simple and good-natured…” –EFILM.COM
COFFEE DATE
Sunday 3:00 pm | Salem Cinema
Followed by Q & A with director Stewart Wade, executive producer Antonio Brown & actors Jonathan Bray and Elaine Hendrix
OREGON PREMIERE!
Directed by Stewart Wade
United States [ 94 mins. ] 2006
Comedy / Gay Interest
“Wade challenges with humor, compassion and a sense of absurdity the tyranny of stereotypes, gay or straight, and knee-jerk political correctness.” -LOS ANGELES TIMES
DIGGERS
Saturday 7:45 pm | Salem Cinema
OREGON PREMIERE!
Directed by Katherine Dieckmann
United States [ 89 mins. ] 2006
Comedy / Drama
“Undeniable pleasures. A satisfying watch. Like DINER in wading boots.” –VARIETY
LIVE FREE OR DIE
Saturday 2:45 pm | Salem Cinema
Followed by Q & A with writer/director Gregg Kavet
OREGON PREMIERE!
Directed by Gregg Kavet
& Andy Robin
United States [ 89 mins. ] 2006
Comedy
“Paul Schneider is downright hilarious…his perfect comic timing imbues Lagrand with some comical physical characteristics that are off the chart.” –FILM THREAT
NIGHT BECOMES DAY
Sunday 7:20 pm | Salem Cinema
Showing prior to WRISTCUTTERS: A LOVE STORYFollowed by Q & A with director Jacob Hinmon
United States [ 13 mins. ] 2007
Comedy / Drama / Short
Alex lives in a small town. In an effort to jump-start his life he turns his car into a ‘taxi’ and sets out on an adventure. As the evening goes on, and his attempts to find customers are repeatedly turned down, he must change his expectations or go home frustrated. This exploration of human nature offers a unique look into the possibilities of human connection and friendship.
RAISING FLAGG
Saturday 5:15 pm | The Historic Elsinore Theatre
Followed by Q & A with director Neal Miller & co-writer Nancy Miller
Projected with Neal’s DEx System!
Directed by Neal Miller
United States [ 102 mins. ] 2006
Comedy / Drama
“…small, funny, charming ensemble picture led by Alan Arkin…forgoes the zippy pacing of current films for a more gentle, mature and warmhearted comedy.” -PORTLAND TRIBUNE
THE TEN
Friday 8:30 pm | Salem Cinema
PERFECT “AFTER DARK” FESTIVAL FARE!
OREGON PREMIERE!
Directed by David Wain
United States [ 93 mins. ] 2007
Comedy
“…invigoratingly arbitrary and awfully funny!” –VARIETY
THE TV SET
Friday 6:30 pm | Salem Cinema
OREGON PREMIERE!
Directed by Jake Kasdan
United States [ 88 mins. ] 2007
Comedy
“…laugh-out-loud clever… the cast is genuinely funny.” – PREMIERE MAGAZINE
WRISTCUTTERS: A LOVE STORY
Sunday 7:20 pm | Salem Cinema
Showing with NIGHT BECOMES DAY
Directed by Goran Dukic
United States [ 91 mins. ] 2006
Comedy / Romance
“This affectionate slow-blooming romance mines an understated vein of comic melancholy that the actors’ wistful performances perfectly capture.” –VARIETY
