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Show August 2011 DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE B2 Film Society caters to community Coverage reaches all sub communities Salt Lake City D Film Festival August 18-21 www.saltlakecityfilmfestival.com FEATURING: Silver Tongues (top) Surrogate Valentine (middle) Everyday Sunshine: The Story of FishBone (bottom) AND MORE as a filmmaking mecca, I always felt that the diversity of films shown there were seriously lacking. Growing up in sweltering St. George, the lone local theater chain showed a narrow selection of films that never came close to quenching my thirst for independent and arthouse cinema. The film community was as dry as the desert that surrounded it. It came as no surprise that when I first moved up to Salt Lake City to come to the U, I found myself lapping up flicks at the Broadway Center Cinema and Tower Theatre with abandon. Finding the Salt Lake Film Society was like finding an oasis. During my first weekend in Salt Lake City, I spent an entire Saturday at the Broadway watching a slew of films. It was as if I needed to catch up on something I had been missing out on all my life. At first, I felt that the Film Society was established especially for the cinema-obsessed like me, but after speaking with Executive Director Tori Baker, it became clear that the Society's vision is far greater and more inclusive than merely catering to a certain demographic. The Salt Lake Film Society, which celebrates its loth anniversary this year, is exactly what it sounds like—a society and community. The Society's mission has evolved Staff Writer from mere presentation to engaging with the community through film. "When you are a nonprofit, you are owned by the community," Baker said. "The community is your board of directors." With this awareness in mind, the Film Society has created multiple programs, each aimed at serving a film-related need in Salt Lake City. It has started initiatives that provide screenings for low-income families and foster children, and one that aims to provide a voice for the gay community through cinema. The Society not only seeks to provide opportunities for moviegoers, but chances for filmmakers to network as well, Baker said. Such initiatives include the Utah Screenwriter's Project and the Utah Digital Directors Project. The Utah Screenwriter's Project should be of special interest to university students, Baker said. As a writer, I can certainly see why. Which screenplay-dreaming See FILM Page B5 BRE V IE S JULIAN GOMEZ/ CINEMA* PUB The Daily Utah Chronicle Brewvies Cinema Pub (top), located at 677 South 200 West, provides a unique experience by offering a full menu during film showings. espite Southern Utah's status BRIDESMAIDS 230 1030 BAD TEACHER 1230 530 800 HORRIBLE BOSSES 1200 230 500 1000 INFO CITY WEEKLY 800 3555500 I : r, ,,lit-cT 1c:Co7::::7 il The Broadway Centre Cinema (bottom), is located at 111 East 300 South. Indie to mainstream, movies a plenty Tamsen Maloy STAFF WRITER Movie theaters abound in today's world of instant entertainment. It's easy to get lost in the maze of mega-theaters and booming Hollywood voices, but in a world of big theaters, names and movies, Salt Lake City holds a collection of unique theaters, each offering a different kind of film experience. The Independent Experience: Broadway Centre Cinemas is home to independent, foreign and festival-winning films and documentaries. Tucked away in an inconspicuous building on Broadway in Salt Lake City, this theater provides a unique experience. Rather than a typical lobby inside, there is a lounge area with couches and small tables surrounded by curtains. Like most theaters, the walls are bedecked with posters of upcoming films. However, chances are most people have never heard of the films because of their nonHollywood status. Besides the unique scenery and posters, the concession stand is another spotlight at the Broadway. Alongside the typical candy and popcorn, it has foreign chocolates, including the reputable Kinder brand, and pizza from the Pie Pizzeria. Broadway Centre Cinemas is the place to go if you are looking for a low-key, yet fascinating experience. The theater is located at iii E. Broadway. The Screening-and-a-Rental Experience: The Tower Theatre is one of those city landmarks that leaves an imprint on your memory because of its simplicity and idiosyncrasy. The Tower is a one-cinema theater, screening only one of two or three movies at a time. These films are typically independent. At times there are special late-night screenings of classic films such as the recent screening of "The Godfather: Part II." Besides housing a theater, the Tower also rents movies. For $3.50 per rental, you get the movie for three days. And these aren't average Hollywood movies—those interested in rehashing "Transformers" before seeing the latest release need not visit the Tower. However, if your taste involves foreign films, documentaries and featured classics, the Tower Video might be just the place to satiate that hankering for something different or old. See THEATERS Page B5 ereiNfitilell THE' CitiNTAIN SUNCREST MOUNTAIN RACE September 10th 2011 Challenging road and mountain trails Food, baths, bounce houses... 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