Movies on a smaller scale
February 19, 2008 10:45 am Uncategorized, documentaryFebruary is a busy month for movie lovers.
We cram into theater after packed theater, eagerly absorbing the year’s best films in anticipation of that giant circus-cum-popularity contest known as the Oscars. By the actual awards ceremony rolls around, we can barely keep our glazed eyes open.
If you’re weary of big-budget bonanzas like “Atonement” and “There Will Be Blood,” try a few of SLO County’s less frenzied screenings.
No Joan Rivers. No Gucci. We promise.
On Wednesday, take a peak into the life of William Randolph Hearst.
The Cambria Film Society will screen “The Cat’s Meow,” about the newspaper magnate and silent film star Charlie Chaplin, vying for the affection of the same woman.
That screening is 7 p.m. at the Theatre at the Old Grammer School, 1350 Main St. in Cambria. Tickets are $3. Call 927-8190 to learn more.
Also on Wednesday, head to Templeton for a potluck dinner and HopeDance magazine’s screening of “Two Angry Moms.” The documentary chronicles Amy Kalafa and Susan Rubin’s mission to get school districts to serve fresh, healthy foods.
Dinner starts at 6 p.m. at Dancing Deer Ranch, 2975 Vineyard Drive in Templeton, followed by the movie at 7 p.m. A donation of $5 to $10 is suggested.
Sandra Dimond of North County Farmers Markets will hold a Q&A session following the screening.
Miss “Moms”? You can catch two more screenings on Friday, Feb. 25, at the San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St. in San Luis Obispo.
Kim Pasciuto will speak at the 10 a.m. screening.
The panel for the 7 p.m. screening features Kathleen deChadenedes, director of SLOW Food of San Luis Obispo, Eric Michaelsson of Clark Valley Organic Farm in Los Osos, and Nature’s Touch owner Melanie Blankenship, among others.
A donation of $5 is suggested for both screenings.
Visit www.hopedance.org or call 544-9663 for details.
– Sarah Linn
