The Olde North Charleston Picture House, located at 4820 Jenkins Avenue (near the corner at East Montague in the Olde Village), will be showing four films in June. Two of the films, Bass Ackwards and The Taqwacores, are currently on the indie film circuit and another, Peleda, is in post-production. NONE of these can be seen in local theater or obtained commercially (e.g., NetFlix).
Unless otherwise noted, films are shown on Saturday at 7 pm. $2 members; $5 non-members. The Olde North Charleston Picture House is one of only two not-for-profit theaters in South Carolina. Complete film details are available at http://parkcirclefilms.org or phone 843.628.5534.
June 5. Bass Ackwards. When humble Linas, kicked off of his friend’s couch and spurned by his lover, finds a forgotten van on a llama farm outside Seattle, he begins lurching east with nothing to lose. Slowly, the road eases him out of his relentless longing and into the moment. As his encounters with enigmatic characters take on subtly transcendent qualities, his shame and discomfort at being alone gradually give way to self-acceptance and connection. 2010. Drama. 103 mins. Not Rated
June 12. Stagecoach. John Ford’s smash hit and enduring masterpiece Stagecoach revolutionized the western. The quintessential tale of a group of strangers thrown together into extraordinary circumstances, Stagecoach features outstanding performances from Hollywood stalwarts Claire Trevor, John Carradine, and Thomas Mitchell. As the daredevil outlaw, the Ringo Kid, this was John Wayne’s first starring role for Ford. Superbly shot and tightly edited, this film is a newly released and restored high-definition digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack. Suggested donation at door. 1939. Western. 96 mins. Silver Screen Classics Series. Not Rated
June 19. Peleda. People around the world will tune in to the biggest sporting event on the planet, the World Cup. But far away from the bright lights and manicured fields, there is another side of soccer. From prisoners in Bolivia to moonshine brewers in Kenya, from freestylers in China to women who play in hijab in Iran, Pelada is the story of the people who play. This is a premier South Carolina screening at 7 and 9 pm with all ticket proceeds ($2/$7) helping the filmmakers finish post-production work. Documentary. 91 mins. Not Rated
June 26. The Taqwacores. Adapted from the novel of the same title by Michael Muhammad Knight, Director Eyad Zahra tells the story of Yusef, a first-generation Pakistani engineering student, who moves off-campus with a group of Muslim punks in Buffalo. His new “un-orthodox” house mates (including skaters, gays, and a riot grrrl in a burqa) soon introduce him to Taqwacore- a hardcore, Muslim punk rock scene that only exists out west. As the seasons change, Taqwacore influences the house more and more. The living room becomes a mosque during the day, while it continues to host punk parties at night. Ultimately, Yusef is influenced by Taqwacore too, as he begins to challenge his own faith and ideologies. Interlaced with music from the real life Taqwacore scene, the film deals with the complexities of being young and Muslim in modern-day America. Film debut at 2010 Sundance and SXSW film festivals. This will be the first screening in South Carolina. Drama. 76 mins. Not Rated
