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Show 0 tThc Page A7 Qlhncs-3- October 18, 2001 itbcpmhnit 1 Film society flick kicks off theme for festival by complex social world A veteran actor himself, Director De Sica knew it would be difficult for the trained actor to forget his technique and become the man on the street. He chose teaching them just enough to serve the purposes of the scene being shot. Throughout the filming, De Sica referenced the work of Charlie Chaplin' the tension between tragedy and comedy, the poetic gestural language The original New York Twits review spt ke of the story and structure of Bicycle ThieF as whut might have been used by Chaplin to make one of his "great, wistful i.ww7TnrnTT'-wi- Jaa Simone festival coordinator Moab Film Festival I The Film Society Fluk for October is the preface to the opening of the 7th Annual Moab Film Festival the follow ing w eek. On Thursday, Oct. 25 the Moab community will have an opportunity to view the Fiftieth Anniversary Release of Vittorio De Sicas The Bicycle Thief." Originally released in 1948, it is widely considered one of the greatest films of all time and, to have changed the face of cinema. As the Moab Film Festivals 41 films are screened from Oct. 31 through Nov. 4, audiences may be inspired to speculate about the e impact of these brand new works on the future of cinema. One of the festival films that may especially spark such specu- The Fiftieth Anniversary Release of Vittorio De Sica's The Bicycle Thief" will serve as the Canyonlands Film Societys prelude to this years Moab film is Octobers Film Society Flick, Film Festival. The at 7.30 p m. Oct. 25 at Star Hall. shown in a new time-slaward-winnin- g ot A wan- ing illusions. He expresses those for the viewer with such digital effects as overlay and irregular speeds of the DV camera. Memory of Water is an ambitious film that juxtaposes elements from narrative film and ; the result is the cine-poem- unique. Similarly, Bicycle Thief, described by LIFE Magazine as a masterpiece of pathos and the recipient of an Academy Award as well as the New York Film Critics Prize for Best Film and Italys equivalent of the Oscar,'' was unique for its time. Director De Sica is quoted as saying that his idea was to the cinema. His co- scene from Memory of Water," one of the 41 entries to be screened dur- and edited by Keiichi Ogata, w ho studied film and architecture, and has made films in Tokyo and London. Ogata describes his process as an attempt to explore the threshold between architectural urban spaces and the inner lives of the people inhabiting them. His work has been presented at ders through time that passes beyond understanding and through disordered urban space, beginning to think about memory that lies outside consciousness. Ogata says he was seeking a reality beneath the flowing images. He says the various landscapes of the city are for him, just flow- sound investment. " Jim Carlson. aUDIBEL Choose f FREE Hearing Test, Service BC-HI- A Batteries Red Rock Hearing Centers Montu.dk) Medical Clinic Monticello Blue Mountain. Chiropractic, Blanding 264 South 1st East West Center 1 1 Arches Dental Clinic. Moab 570 West 400 North To make an appointment, call toll Ircc Bicycle ThieF w ill m reen at Star Hall Thursday Oct 25 at a Memory of Water was conceived, directed, photographed where, she follows him. She f ... I 66-440-60X0 films. lation comes from Japan. cine-poem- ... r.on-actor- long-rang- architectural symposiums and art exhibits, as well as film festivals. Ogata thinks ofMemory of Water as A transition point from his earlier work in and documentary film, to dramatic, narrative film. In Memory of Water, a young woman named Eri says goodbye to her man Akira and leaves their apartment for good. Akira says nothing and never turns to face her. When Eri changes her mind and comes back, Akira is on his way walking somewhere. Wondering Its time to make a ing the 7th Annual Moab Film Festival, which begins Oct 31. Memory of new 7:30 stait time. Tickets for the 7th Annua! Moab Film Festival will be sold, with substane tial locals and discounts. A Day Pass for each full screening day of the festival will be given away to the three members of the audience w ith the lucky numbers! early-purchas- Need Printing? Stop by for prices THE TIMES-1NDEPENDE- NT 35 E. CENTER 259-75- 25 Water will be screened at the Slickrock Cinema Friday, Nov. 2, during the p.m. block and Saturday, 1 Nov. 3 during the m block. a 7-- 9 9-- 1 Our Heartfelt Thanks . .. order for the many folks who sincere letter of gratitude responded to the La Sal sawmill fire so quickly and selflessly on Saturday morning, Oct. 6 and for the endless days and nights thereafter. The La Sal Volunteer Fire Department responded quickly and has is in A been on site every moment since, a committed, focused and professional team. Members from both communities in Old and New La Sal are truly great neighbors and we appreciate how eagerly you responded to assist in evacuating the planer shed, mill buildings, move and operate equipment in the middle of the night Saturday. Also to supply food and drink and other support. In the very worst of it, we knew that absolutely everything was being done that could be. As the wind worsened and the fire threatened the mill buildings, San Juan County Emergency Response Teams to include Blanding, Monticello, Montezuma Creek, and Bluff responded and the buildings were saved. Thank you to the Fire Departments from Moab, Paradox and Dove Creek for responding also. Thank you to Tom Brown, Inc. for the manpower and respirators that were given. Thank you to LeGrand Johnson, Sonderegger, Knutson, Monticello Plumbing & Heating and Ron Blank Companies for the assistance and equipment. Rick Bailey, as San Juan County Administrator, your position is certainly well filled. You are so professional and knowledgeable to deal with that it would take the devil himself to have any complaints about your performance and cooperation. When the fire became too large for local control a professional Class II Team was called in. The fire fighters did a remarkable job of working together in terms of delegation, coordination, professionalism, and keeping cost to a minimum, Last but not least, and possible foremost we need to thank our employees for being there. They put forth their best efforts for many days and nights of help. What could have been a catastrophe ending with lives lost or severe injuries, concluded with no lives lost, no injuries and that in itself bespeaks of the tremendous and consistent effort of all involved, We apologize for anyone not recognized in this article. You all were heroes. Thank you Fred and Brenda Stocks, Timber Products, Inc., La Sal, Utah e, , llaboration with screenwriter Cesare Zavattini was said to have given the world two of the most significant films of postwar Moab City Planning Commission (12 years) Chairman Moab City Board of Adjustments (7 years) Millcreek Parkway Citizens' Advisory Committee (4 years) Grand County Special Service Recreation District (2 years) 1987-199- 7 KZMU Moab Public Radio (5 years) Founding Board Member American Planning Association Utah Citizen Planner of the Year 1991 Moab Area Partnership for Seniors (Senior Civic Center & Assisted Care Facilities) Moab City Capital Improvement Committee Moab City Impact Fee Advisory Committee Community Development Housing Needs Committee Moab Lodging Association Founding Board Member Moab Center for Higher Education Advisory Committee Grand County Special Service Water District Board of Directors Moab Rotary Club (14 years) Post President and Secretary "Working to improve our community" I would appreciate your support and vote. 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