Cinema Minima

Cinema Minima Cinema Explosion with The Cinema Culture & 3 Minute Movies Invitation

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:59:00 -0400

Cinema Minima Cinema Explosion with The Cinema Culture & 3 Minute Movies Invitation

In June, Cinema Minima features guest curation from The Cinema...

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:10:00 -0400

In June, Cinema Minima features guest curation from The Cinema Culture and 3 Minute Movies in an all-out Cinema Explosion. The show will open up with a 33 min presentation of 3 minute movies made for the annual 3MM program. Then Cinema Culture will present the off kilter knee slapping feature film “The Funny Things You Do” by Jason Ogawa. Following is a live performance by Th’ Tarnation Boys performing music from the film.

Cinema Minima Cinema Explosion
Curated by The Cinema Culture and 3 Minute Movies
Sunday, June 3
Cole’s Bar, 2338 N. Milwaukee
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About the curators:

The Cinema Culture promotes and exhibits the work of film and video artist through tours, special events, and exclusive shows. TCC was founded by Amir George in 2007. TCC has collaborated with several film clubs and organizations including Chicago Filmmakers, and CIMM Fest. The Cinema Culture exists to create an outlet for film and video makers outside of the normal festival circuit. This year TCC will be premiering a locally based program “Avant Garde Remixed” at the NXNE Film & Music festival in Toronto as well as embarking on two bi-coastal experimental video tours through November.

3 Minute Movies (3MM) was created to act as a hub for filmmakers and like-minded individuals to produce short films, screen their creations, and connect with other artists. 3MM is about the participants involved, not the audience. 3MM is not a film festival. 3MM is a collective consisting of Chris Batte, Tara Zanzig and Neil Potter. They believe filmmaking is an collaborative endeavor. to swim against the current of its nature is a fool’s errand. working with a partner takes you in new directions, teaches you things along the way, produces better results, and let’s be honest here, it lessens the load. 3MM’s intention is to bring together folks from different worlds and disciplines. it’s for pros. it’s for amateurs. it’s for students. it’s for chemical engineers who have long admired Kubrick and are inspired to go shoot something. it’s for all of us. Every other month they assign a theme for filmmakers to create a 3 minute film about. 3MM screens their movies at Rodan in Wicker Park.

About the Feature Film:

The Funny Things You Do: Red-blooded redheads are hard up for cash. Each day they must roam the surreal American back country in search of funds and fun. Their story unfolds, deconstructs, and crumbles in Holler County, U.S.A.
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Director Jason S. Ogawa is a Japanese American experimental artist. His fascination with video recording began with skateboard movies shot on VHS. This curiosity was encouraged throughout his career in Chicago Public Schools. Jason earned a BFA in Moving Image from the University of Illinois at Chicago. In the same year, he also completed his first feature-length movie, “The Funny Things You Do.” His artwork is often intertwined with Chicago’s underground music community. He performs in the sword metal band Galdron. Jason lives, works, records, and performs in Chicago.

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Cinema Minima is an Anysquared Project.
While at Cole’s check out the current Art@Cole’s Exhibit.

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(Ah Vhs …) It would be a mistake to miss tonight! A Case...

Sun, 06 May 2012 13:02:32 -0400

(Ah Vhs …) It would be a mistake to miss tonight!

A Case for Star Trek TNG 6pm - 11pm! May 6th! Cole’s Bar!

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Resistance is Futile! The Best of Both Worlds Pt.1 and...

Sat, 05 May 2012 09:51:06 -0400

Resistance is Futile!

The Best of Both Worlds Pt.1 and 2 8pm - 10pm May 6th! Cole’s Bar!

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Come lose some altitude control! Cause and Effect 10pm!...

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:28:58 -0400

Come lose some altitude control!

Cause and Effect 10pm! Cole’s Bar! May 6th!

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“Your Honor, a courtroom is a crucible; in it we burn away...

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:49:54 -0400

“Your Honor, a courtroom is a crucible; in it we burn away irrelevancies until we are left with a pure product: the truth, for all time.”

The Measure of a Man 7pm! Cole’s Bar! May 6!

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A Ha! Come see how it all ‘borg’an! Where no man has...

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:03:39 -0400

A Ha! Come see how it all ‘borg’an!

Where no man has gone before 6pm! May 6th! Cole’s Bar!

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It’s Friday! Time to get Feeeeerengi! A Case for Star Trek...

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:01:54 -0400

It’s Friday! Time to get Feeeeerengi!

A Case for Star Trek TNG 6pm - 11pm! May 6th! Cole’s Bar!

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Set your phasers for fun! A Case for Star Trek TNG at...

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:31:00 -0400

Set your phasers for fun! A Case for Star Trek TNG at Cole’s Bar! May 6th! 6pm to 11!

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Cinema Minima hosts a special event: A Case for Star Trek TNG.

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:33:00 -0400

Sunday, May 6
from 6-11pm
at Cole’s Bar, 2338 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

Schedule:
• Where No Man has Gone Before (6 pm - 7pm)
• The Measure of a Man (7 pm - 8 pm)
• Best of Both Worlds Part 1 & 2 (8 pm - 10 pm)
• Cause and Effect (10 pm -11 pm)

Join us as we explore the possibilities: A Case for Star Trek TNG features selections from the series. In times like these, we’ve decided to look to Star Trek TNG as example of a possible future where we move past greed, partisan politics and the Rick Santoriums, to a reality where humans are motivated by the pursuit of knowledge and not profit (unless you are a Ferengi).

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Where No Man has Gone Before (6 pm - 7 pm)
When a specialist in propulsion makes modifications to the Enterprise’s warp drive that send it 2.7 million light years out of the galaxy, then an impossibly unreturnable 1 billion light years in the other direction, it is his assistant, a mysterious alien, and Wesley Crusher that must bring it back home. This is very important episode in regards to the star trek universe since it introduces the Borg as the orveraching nemesis of the federation but it also shows Humans true place within the vast cosmos.

The Measure of a Man (7 pm - 8 pm)
The Enterprise must defend Data’s status when Starfleet demands his reassignment for study. This episode is a great example of Star Trek’s ability to tell a suspenseful character driven drama. With Data’s fate hanging in the balance, Capt. Picard and Com. Riker struggle to define the unique quality that designates life.

Best of Both Worlds Part 1 & 2 (8 pm - 10 pm)
The Borg begin an invasion of Federation space much sooner than was expected. With the Enterprise unable to affect them, the Borg capture Captain Picard and turn him into one of their own. With Captain Picard assimilated by the Borg, the enemy is able to totally vanquish a Starfleet/Klingon armada at Wolf 359, leaving Riker in command of the Enterprise and forced to go one on one with his former captain. This is Star Trek at its finest, with epic space battles, characters being forced to deal with inner demons, and the crew of enterprise forced in to battle with the Capt. Picard at the helm of the borg as they set their sights for earth.

Cause and Effect (10 pm -11 pm)
The destruction of the Enterprise near a distortion in the space-time continuum causes a temporal causality loop to form, trapping the ship and crew in time and forcing them to relive the events that led to their deaths. Star Trek has a lot of bottle episodes that happen but have not impact on the overall series, this episode is great example of a bottle episode.

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Also, check out our Art@Cole’s exhibit.

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THIS SUN, April 1, Cinema Minima’s Independent Film Night...

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:23:51 -0400

Photo 1 - Darlene & Amirah

Photo 2 - Armando & Scott

Photo 3 - Deb & Gail

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THIS SUN, April 1, Cinema Minima’s Independent Film Night features selections from the Rainbow Roots Project and full-length film Antonia’s Line.

The Rainbow Roots Project
Sunday, April 1st
8pm
Cole’s, 2338 N. Milwaukee

The Rainbow Roots Projects was founded to document the individual histories of Chicago-area LGBT couples. Rainbow Roots is dedicated to sharing the love, laughter, and legacies of LGBT families with the world. The project uses photography, The Rainbow Roots Blog, social media, and a series of mini-documentaries to share the stories and traditions both familiar and unique. http://www.rainbowroots.com

Some of the stories from the Rainbow Roots Project:

Photo 1 - Darlene & Amirah: After over 20 years together and raising two children, Darlene & Amirah are ready to share their laughter and their wisdom. This former carpenter and chef now spend their time being actively involved with their church and caring for their new grandson, Douglas and their god-daughter, Anya.

Photo 2 - Armando & Scott: This cosmopolitan pair brings into the 21st century. After meeting on MySpace being drawn together by a psychic’s prophecy and the strength of their Catholic faith, Armando & Scott now own a home, just celebrated their 4th anniversary, and use their free time to mentor struggling teens in their community.

Photo 3 - Deb & Gail: Together 16 years and counting, this writer and former nurse have gone from hardcore activists to supermoms. Though no stranger to adversity, their bond only grows deeper. Deb & Gail share stories of good times and bad and the connection between them that runs through it all.

Antonia’s Line (trailer, 1995, 102 min., by Marleen Gorris)

Cole is donating 15% percentage of the bar to the Rainbow Roots Project, so drink up! Admission is always free at Coles.
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While at Cole’s check out the current Art@Cole’s Exhibit:

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AnySquared Project’s Cinema Minima Independent Film Night...

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:35:00 -0400

AnySquared Project’s Cinema Minima
Independent Film Night features
selections from the Rainbow Roots Project
and film Antonia’s Line.

The Rainbow Roots Project
Sunday, April 1st
8pm
Cole’s, 2338 N. Milwaukee

Antonia’s Line (trailer, 1995, 102 min., by Marleen Gorris)

Cole is donating 15% percentage of the bar
to the Rainbow Roots Project, so drink up!
Admission is always free at Coles.
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Cinema Minima is an AnySquared Project http://anysquared.com.
While at Cole’s check out the current Art@Cole’s Exhibit:

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April's Cinema Minima Screening is a documentary by the Rainbow Roots Project.

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:54:16 -0500

April's Cinema Minima Screening is a documentary by the Rainbow Roots Project.

Tonight is screening of Barton Fink at Cinema Minima's Monthly Movie Night at Cole's.

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:27:33 -0500

8pm: Pre-Movie Trivia with Tucker (join the fun and win prizes!). 8:30pm: Barton Fink (Trailer). Coles Bar, 2338 N. Milwaukee. Cinema Minima is an AnySquared Project anysquared.com. While at Cole’s check out the current Art@Cole’s Exhibit: BodyShop

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Sunday, March 4 is the screening of “Barton Fink”Pre-Movie...

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:21:00 -0500

Sunday, March 4 is the screening of “Barton Fink”
Pre-Movie Trivia w/Tucker (prizes!) at 8pm 
Movie at 8:30pm
Coles Bar, 2338 N. Milwaukee.

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Cinema Minima is an AnySquared Project anysquared.com
While at Cole’s check out the current Art@Cole’s Exhibit: BodyShop

AnySquared Projects’ monthly film series, Cinema Minima presents “Barton Fink” with Pre-Movie Trivia with Tucker (join the fun, and play Chicago’s only live pre-movie wacky game show and win prizes!).

Barton Fink (1991, 116 min., Joel & Ethan Coen): Playwright Barton Fink is recruited to Hollywood to write a script for a wrestling picture. With writers block in a melting hotel room, Barton has no idea what he has gotten into.

Cinema Minima/The Cinema Culture Screening featured in Timeout

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:13:00 -0500

Cinema Minima/The Cinema Culture Screening featured in Timeout

This weekend… 5 filmmakers… short...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:26:57 -0500

Amir George

Amanda Daniels

David Madry

Andy Cahill

Nelson Carvajal

This weekend… 5 filmmakers… short films…

Cinema Mimima hosts Independent Film Night
featuring The Cinema Culture

Sunday, February 5, 8:30pm
Cole’s Bar, 2338 N Milwaukee

The Cinema Culture is a grassroots advocacy group that promotes and exhibits the work of new and established filmmakers. The programs are curated by film and video maker Amir George. For the past three years Cinema Culture has curated Seen & Heard Music Video Showcase which highlights music videos from local and national indie music talent. Cinema Culture has recently took refuge in a artist run mansion in Hyde Park (S.H.O.P) for some of their upcoming film programs. TCC seeks to screen work innovative and entertaining for niche and mass audiences.
http://cinemaculture.tumblr.com

Filmmakers:

Amir George is a film and video maker, and programmer of the Cinema Culture. Amir created the Cinema Culture with the desire to promote and exhibit work from underground and yet to be known filmmakers as well as his own. Amir’s short films, music video work, and experimental videos have played in film festivals and special programs abroad. His most recent short feature film Mind of Delilah about a budding collage artist preparing for her first exhibition is currently making its run on the film festival circuit.

Amanda Daniels is a Chicago based / Ohio born filmmaker. Her films Aersol de Amore and Burning Tale of Desire have screened at film festivals throughout the country throughout 2010. Amanda and her sister Stephanie Daniels write, direct, and produce the films.

David Madry is a filmmaker from Germany. He briefly visited Chicago a few years back when The Cinema Culture presented his work in a small showcase. David continues to live and make work in Germany.

Andy Cahill is an animator from Rhode Island. Currently based in New York after completing his MFA at The Art Institute of Chicago. HIs animated short films have screened SXSW and Chicago International Film Festival.

Nelson Carvajal is a Chicago based content creator whose work is healthy mix of appropriated mixed media and experimental video. Carvajal helped launch Cinefile, a niche online networking platform for independent filmmakers. Nelson continues to be an influential figure in the growing DIY film community.

On thefirst Sunday of each month, Cinema Minima, a monthly film series, invites you to explore a menagerie of themes and experiences through film. Aspiring to present an atmosphere to enjoy good films with good friends (and good drinks), Cinema Minima wants to be your favorite way to end a Sunday!

Projected from DVD. Admission is free.

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Suntimes Article: Cinema Minima and our Pre-Movie Trivia!

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:30:31 -0500

Suntimes Article: Cinema Minima and our Pre-Movie Trivia!

Cinema Mimima hosts Independent Film Night featuring The Cinema...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:49:00 -0500

Amir George

Amanda Daniels

David Madry

Andy Cahill

Nelson Carvajal

Cinema Mimima hosts Independent Film Night
featuring The Cinema Culture

February 5, 8:30pm
Cole’s Bar, 2338 N Milwaukee

The Cinema Culture is a grassroots advocacy group that promotes and exhibits the work of new and established filmmakers. The programs are curated by film and video maker Amir George. For the past three years Cinema Culture has curated Seen & Heard Music Video Showcase which highlights music videos from local and national indie music talent. Cinema Culture has recently took refuge in a artist run mansion in Hyde Park (S.H.O.P) for some of their upcoming film programs. TCC seeks to screen work innovative and entertaining for niche and mass audiences.
http://cinemaculture.tumblr.com

Filmmakers:

Amir George is a film and video maker, and programmer of the Cinema Culture. Amir created the Cinema Culture with the desire to promote and exhibit work from underground and yet to be known filmmakers as well as his own. Amir’s short films, music video work, and experimental videos have played in film festivals and special programs abroad. His most recent short feature film Mind of Delilah about a budding collage artist preparing for her first exhibition is currently making its run on the film festival circuit.

Amanda Daniels is a Chicago based / Ohio born filmmaker. Her films Aersol de Amore and Burning Tale of Desire have screened at film festivals throughout the country throughout 2010. Amanda and her sister Stephanie Daniels write, direct, and produce the films.

David Madry is a filmmaker from Germany. He briefly visited Chicago a few years back when The Cinema Culture presented his work in a small showcase. David continues to live and make work in Germany.

Andy Cahill is an animator from Rhode Island. Currently based in New York after completing his MFA at The Art Institute of Chicago. HIs animated short films have screened SXSW and Chicago International Film Festival.

Nelson Carvajal is a Chicago based content creator whose work is healthy mix of appropriated mixed media and experimental video. Carvajal helped launch Cinefile, a niche online networking platform for independent filmmakers. Nelson continues to be an influential figure in the growing DIY film community.

On thefirst Sunday of each month, Cinema Minima, a monthly film series, invites you to explore a menagerie of themes and experiences through film. Aspiring to present an atmosphere to enjoy good films with good friends (and good drinks), Cinema Minima wants to be your favorite way to end a Sunday!

Projected from DVD. Admission is free.

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THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 1! Join us for AnySquared’s first...

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:23:00 -0500

THIS SUNDAY JANUARY 1!

Join us for AnySquared’s first Cinema Minima of the year
featuring “12 MONKEYS” at 8:30pm!

Come early (8pm) and play pre-movie Trivia with Tucker.

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