Thursday, December 19, 2019
HOLIDAY/CLOSING PARTY CELEBRATION
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
Celebrate The Mini! Come on out to bid a fun farewell to our current location, and cheers to an exciting future!
Sunday, December 15, 2019
The Anniversary Show
The Third Man (1949) Directed by Carol Reed
Doors 7:00 PM / Start 7:30 PM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
“Pulp novelist Holly Martins travels to shadowy, postwar Vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, black-market opportunist Harry Lime—and thus begins this legendary tale of love, deception, and murder. Thanks to brilliant performances by Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, and Orson Welles; Anton Karas's evocative zither score; Graham Greene’s razor-sharp dialogue; and Robert Krasker’s dramatic use of light and shadow, The Third Man, directed by the inimitable Carol Reed, only grows in stature as the years pass.” - Criterion (104 min)
Free with $5 suggested donation
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Lil’s + Lils - Films for Kids
Doors 10:30 AM / Start 11:00 AM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
Enjoy a selection of short films for children. The screening includes animated films from all over the world that are either in English or without dialogue. Arrive early to enjoy free Lil’s Bagels and free coffee from Iris BookCafe. Fun for all ages! (30 min)
Free with $5 suggested donation
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Animalia 2: Cats and Birds and Bears - Oh My!
Curated by Terri Sarris and C. Jacqueline Wood
Doors 7:00 PM / Start 7:30 PM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
Animals have inspired filmmakers since film’s earliest history. A horse is the most iconic image of Edward Muybridge’s proto-cinematic serial photography of the 1870’s and a mouse – Mickey - one of the most beloved and recognizable animated animals of all time. Animalia 2 presents a selection of short experimental and animated films about animals! (60 min)
Showing Work by Martha Colburn, Cecelia Condit, Lynn Tomlinson, Catherine Chalmers, Jonathan Rattner, Seth Keal, and Demelza Kooij!
Free with $5 suggested donation
Thursday, December 5, 2019
By Les Blank - Two Films
Presented by Peter Van Hyning
Doors 7:00 PM / Start 7:30 PM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
An uncompromisingly independent filmmaker, Les Blank made documentaries for nearly fifty years, elegantly disappearing with his camera into cultural spots rarely seen on-screen—mostly on the peripheries of the United States, but also occasionally abroad. Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers (1980) is more than just a nonfiction lark. Blank’s highly personal film is an ode to the “stinking rose,” a loving tribute both to a food that unites the most disparate of cuisines and to the East Bay, California, community that appears on-screen. In Gap-Toothed Women (1987), Blank breezily questions our commonly accepted standards of beauty with this paean to women with extra-wide dental spaces. (81 min)
Free with $5 suggested donation
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Allegro Non Troppo (1976) Bruno Bozzetto
Presented by Colleen Houston
Doors 7:00 PM / Start 7:30 PM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
Italian animator Bruno Bozzetto grew up loving Disney cartoons to such an extent that even his 1977 feature-length parody of Fantasia, Allegro Non Troppo, is more affectionate than savage. Bozzetto's economy-sized Fantasia strings together colorful studies of loneliness, loss, and social absurdity with a coarse, doodling line that wouldn't be out of place in Mad magazine. The film is firmly of its decade, favoring trippy spectacle over storytelling, but Bozzetto's stream-of-consciousness vignettes are wittier and more smartly conceived than most '70s light-shows. (85 min)
Free with $5 suggested donation
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Sohrab Hura's Pati (2010), Sweet Life (2017) and The Lost Head & The Bird (2018)
Presented by the Cincinnati Art Museum, courtesy of Sohrab Hura and Experimenter Gallery, Kolkata, India
Doors 7:00 PM / Start 7:30 PM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
A rare presentation of experimental shorts by Sohrab Hura, whose photographs are currently on view at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Pati reflects on life in a rural Indian village; Sweet Life explores the artist's relationship with his own mother through her mental illness; The Lost Head & The Bird is a phantasmagoric plunge into contemporary Indian society's chaotic landscape of violence, image, fact and fiction. (60 min)
Free with $5 suggested donation
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Lil’s + Lils - Films for Kids
Doors 10:30 AM / Start 11:00 AM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
Enjoy a selection of short films for children. The screening includes animated films from all over the world that are either in English or without dialogue. Arrive early to enjoy free Lil’s Bagels and free coffee from Iris BookCafe. Fun for all ages! (30 min)
Free with $5 suggested donation
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Robert Beatty: Video Works 2010-2019
Co-Presented with No Response
Doors 7:00 PM / Start 7:30 PM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
Robert Beatty is an artist and musician based in Lexington, Kentucky. His multi-disciplinary work in the fields of drawing, digital art, sculpture, video, graphic design, and sound use outmoded technology and emulation of obsolete techniques to yield organic and otherworldly results. Beatty emerged from the mid 2000's American noise music underground to become one of the most sought-after figures in contemporary album art. In addition to his music and graphic art, Beatty has quietly created dozens of moving-image works: music videos for compositions by himself and others, elements of his art installations, videos made collaboratively as part of the Resonant Hole collective he co-founded, and stand-alone pieces. (60 min)
Free with $5 suggested donation
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Pickpocket (1959) Directed by Robert Bresson
Presented by Walter E. Langsam
Doors 7:00 PM / Start 7:30 PM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
This incomparable story of crime and redemption from the French master Robert Bresson follows Michel, a young pickpocket who spends his days working the streets, subway cars, and train stations of Paris. As his compulsive pursuit of the thrill of stealing grows, however, so does his fear that his luck is about to run out. A cornerstone of the career of this most economical and profoundly spiritual of filmmakers, Pickpocket is an elegantly crafted, tautly choreographed study of humanity in all its mischief and grace, the work of a director at the height of his powers. - Criterion (76 min)
Walter E. Langsam is a retired architectural historian and historic-preservation consultant, who specialized in the historic architecture and architects of the Cincinnati area. He taught for 30 years at the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) and also at OLLI, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. He is the author of Great Houses of the Queen City, with photographs by Alice Weston, and has contributed to various other books and videos on local architecture, as well as giving numerous lectures and tours. He has long considered film the major distinctive art form of the 20th century, and Robert Bresson the most significant director, from both a cinematic and a spiritual standpoint.
Free with $5 suggested donation
Saturday, November 9, 2019
The Anniversary Show (Screening)
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Directed by Wes Anderson
Doors 4:30 PM / Start 5:00 PM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
FREE - PLEASE RSVP
https://fantasticmrfox10th.eventbrite.com
Fantastic Mr. Fox, based on the classic book by Roald Dahl, tells a story about wild animals, underground tunnels, explosions, flames, burning things, a brilliantly clever fox, and three of the meanest, nastiest, ugliest farmers you'll ever know. Featuring the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Eric Anderson, Willem Dafoe, and Michael Gambon. (97 min)
Thursday, November 7, 2019
History in the First Person: The Video Diaries of Nelson Sullivan
Presented by Michael Sweeny
Doors 7:00 PM / Start 7:30 PM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
Called the father of vlogging, Nelson Sullivan was a fixture of New York City’s gay scene during the 1980s. Using then cutting edge VHS and Hi8 technology to obsessively document every aspect of his life -- the parties, subway rides, drag shows and visits to friends’ apartments -- Sullivan crafted, week by week, incident by incident, a video diary of astounding breadth and intimacy. The hundreds of hours of footage he logged provide an indelible snapshot of the city’s LGBTQ+ community at a moment of political and artistic ferment and devastating collective tragedy. Many who appear, including John Sex and Keith Haring, died during the AIDS epidemic while others, such as RuPaul, Lady Bunny and Michael Alig, would go on to achieve fame and infamy. (90 min)
Free with $5 suggested donation
Thursday, October 31, 2019
The Descent (2005) Directed by Neil Marshall
Presented by Ann Driscoll
Doors 7:00 PM / Start 7:30 PM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
A British nail-biter about a spelunking trip gone way off the rails, The Descent (2005, Neil Marshall) follows an all-female ensemble as they do battle with darkness, claustrophobia, and maybe a force even worse deep within the bowels of an Appalachian cave. With its deft interplay of light and shadow and tone of survivalist realism, The Descent synthesizes the best of the horror canon (Alien, Deliverance) with more contemporary elements: no-holds-barred gore and tough, gutsy female characters. (99 min)
Free with $5 suggested donation
ADAPTATION (Book Club/Movie Group) - Fall 2019
The Ring (Book 1) Written by Koji Suzuki
Ringu (1998) Directed by Hideo Nakata
Part Two: Film Screening
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Doors 6:00 PM / Start 6:30 PM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
Adaptation, presented in collaboration with the Mercantile Library, considers books and the movies they inspire. Prepare to get scared as we dive into Koji Suzuki's 1991 novel The Ring. This terrifying tome, originally titled Ringu, follows reporter Kazuyuki Asakawa on his quest to uncover the mystery behind four gruesome deaths in Tokyo — including that of his niece. The investigation leads him to an unmarked videotape with disturbing footage that could seal his own fate.
The 1998 Japanese film adaptation of the same name, directed by Hideo Nakata, achieved critical and commercial success, paving the way for several remakes and stylistic copycats. Join us to discuss these two influential works of modern horror and learn about the surprising backstory that inspired the novel.
Discussions facilitated by Mini volunteers Lillian Currens and Michael Sweeny.
Cost: $5 members / $10 non-members (May be purchased in advance at mercantilelibrary.com or at the door)
Thursday, October 24, 2019
The Anniversary Show - Screening
Vincent Price Double Feature: House on Haunted Hill (1959) Directed by William Castle / The Tingler (1959) Directed by William Castle
Doors 7:00 PM / Start 7:30 PM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
FREE. PLEASE RSVP. LIMITED SEATING. - https://vincentprice60th.eventbrite.com
In William Castle’s House on Haunted Hill, rich oddball Frederick Loren (Vincent Price) has a proposal for five guests at a possibly haunted mansion: Show up, survive a night filled with scares and receive $10,000 each. The guest of honor is Loren's estranged wife, Annabelle (Carol Ohmart), who, with her secret lover, Dr. Trent (Alan Marshal), has concocted her own scheme to scare Loren's associate, Nora Manning (Carolyn Craig), into shooting the potentially crazy millionaire. But more spooks and shocks throw a wrench into the plan. (75 min)
In The Tingler, Dr. Warren Chapin (Vincent Price) has made a surprising discovery -- the spine-chilling sensation that people get when scared is due to a parasite that he dubs the "tingler." Chapin concludes that in extreme circumstances, prolonged fear can cause the creature to damage a person's spine and even cause death if the victim can't scream, a theory that Oliver Higgins (Philip Coolidge) uses to deadly effect on his wife (Judith Evelyn). Soon the tingler that killed the woman is on the loose. (82 min)
ADAPTATION (Book Club/Movie Group) - Fall 2019
The Ring (Book 1) Written by Koji Suzuki
Ringu (1998) Directed by Hideo Nakata
Part One: Book Discussion
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ The Mercantile Library - 414 Walnut St. #1100, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Part Two: Film Screening
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Doors 6:00 PM / Start 6:30 PM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
Adaptation, presented in collaboration with the Mercantile Library, considers books and the movies they inspire. Prepare to get scared as we dive into Koji Suzuki's 1991 novel The Ring. This terrifying tome, originally titled Ringu, follows reporter Kazuyuki Asakawa on his quest to uncover the mystery behind four gruesome deaths in Tokyo — including that of his niece. The investigation leads him to an unmarked videotape with disturbing footage that could seal his own fate.
The 1998 Japanese film adaptation of the same name, directed by Hideo Nakata, achieved critical and commercial success, paving the way for several remakes and stylistic copycats. Join us to discuss these two influential works of modern horror and learn about the surprising backstory that inspired the novel.
Discussions facilitated by Mini volunteers Lillian Currens and Michael Sweeny.
Cost: $5 members / $10 non-members (May be purchased in advance at mercantilelibrary.com or at the door)
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Lil’s + Lils - Films for Kids
Doors 10:30 AM / Start 11:00 AM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
Enjoy a selection of short films for children. The screening includes animated films from all over the world that are either in English or without dialogue. Arrive early to enjoy free Lil’s Bagels and free coffee from Iris BookCafe. Fun for all ages! (30 min)
Free with $5 suggested donation
** PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION - @ The Mercantile Library - 414 Walnut St. #1100, Cincinnati, OH 45202 **
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
MEGALODEMOCRAT : The Public Art of Rafael Lozano‑Hemmer (2018) Directed by Benjamin Duffield
Presented by Annie Dell’Aria
Doors 7:00 PM / Start 7:30 PM @ The Mercantile Library - 414 Walnut St. #1100, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer is one of the most acclaimed artists working today, but his pieces wouldn’t exist without public participation. MEGALODEMOCRAT explores Rafael’s quest to stage a democratic takeover of urban space. Shot over 10 years in 30 cities around the world, the film provides intimate access to his large-scale interactive creations in locations such as Trafalgar Square in London, the Vancouver Olympics and New York’s Park Avenue Tunnel, culminating in a piece that crosses the US-Mexico border. In our increasingly isolated lives, MEGALODEMOCRAT serves as an antidote to alienation: Rafael’s work is a rallying point for a screened-in urban population, longing to connect. His art doesn’t discriminate, and all who participate are given a voice. With that voice comes a sense of hope. This film will be introduced by art historian Annie Dell'Aria and include a post-screening discussion of the role of new media in contemporary public art. (94 min)
Free with $5 suggested donation
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Cinci Cinema Click #3
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ MOTR (1345 Main St.)
A simple gathering of local filmmakers looking to meet other cinematographers, producers, motion-artists, and anything in-between. Cinci Cinema Click invites filmmakers of all stages (from living room to full-scale production) to organically learn from one another, share resources, and just hang out.
Please note - location has changed to MOTR! FYI - Arrive Early! HAPPY HOUR drink deals 4-7pm!
** SCREENING HAS BEEN MOVED TO MOTR
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
bombASSbabes (2018 - Present)
Video Series by Biz Young
Doors 7:00 PM / Start 7:30 PM @ MOTR (1345 Main St.)
bombASSbabes, directed by local filmmaker/designer Biz Young, is a collection of short films celebrating the creative womxn of Cincinnati. Each video explores the hobbies, skills, and enthusiasms of local creative energy. The entire series will be screened, celebrating all the incredible and brilliant bomb-ass babes who have been featured so far. (60 min)
Free with $5 suggested donation
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Lil’s + Lils - Films for Kids
Doors 10:30 AM / Start 11:00 AM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St
Enjoy a selection of short films for children. The screening includes animated films from all over the world that are either in English or without dialogue. Arrive early to enjoy free Lil’s Bagels and free coffee from Iris BookCafe. Fun for all ages! (30 min)
Free with $5 suggested donation
Thursday September 19, 2019
Exploring the Restless Earth: Bert Van Bork and the Academic Film
Curated by Adam Williams
Doors 7:00 PM / Start 7:30 PM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
Discover the maverick auteur of the academic film! For 30 years Bert Van Bork smuggled an idiosyncratic vision into seemingly prosaic films intended for classroom. Within the confines of the small gauge film frame he captured the stark drama of the natural world, from microscopic organisms to immense volcanic eruptions. Four of Van Bork’s awe-inspiring expressionistic educational shorts for Encyclopedia Britannica Films will be screened the way they were intended — in glorious 16mm! (75 min)
The films: A Boy Creates (1971), Erosion and Weathering: Looking at the Land (1976), Protists: Form, Function, and Ecology (1986), Heartbeat of a Volcano (1970)
Free with $5 suggested donation
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Open Screen #7 (Like open mic night but with movies...)
Doors 7:00 PM / Start 7:30 PM @ The Mini - 1329 Main St.
Join us as we host our seventh “Open Screen” event, highlighting work by local film and video makers. The program will include a mix of short films from varying genres. All filmmakers will be in attendance! (80 min)
Free with $5 suggested donation
Showing the work of:
Matt Gilliam
Molly Katkin & Friends!
Andy Marko
InquisInc
Joseph Porter
Mark Neeley
Joshua Kruer
Molly Pattison and Andrew Wood
