Silver Screenings, a monthly matinee and luncheon program for senior citizens hosted by The Robinson Film Center, presents Alfred Hitchcock's haunting tale of deception, Vertigo--a masterful exploration of fantasy and anxiety. The film ranks with Rear Window as one of the director's most closely studied films for its psychological complexity, while the obsession of its protagonist--John "Scottie" Ferguson (James Stewart)--can also be seen to parallel that of Hitchcock's own fascination with the icy-blonde leading lady he re-created at the center of so many of his films. Ferguson is a retired detective, his career ended by the onset of a paralyzing fear of heights. An old friend, the wealthy Gavin Elster (Tom Helmore), hires Ferguson to follow his wife (Kim Novak), whom, he explains, has grown obsessed with an ancestor of hers. The assignment, however, draws Ferguson out of his comfortable role as observer and into a complex web of intrigue, mingled with the detective's own fantasies and fears. Stewart gives an exceptional performance as the disintegrating detective, while Novak, who was left largely undirected by Hitchcock, conveys a subtle and powerful psychological journey.

Admission to Silver Screenings is $5.75 for admission to the film, $14 for admission to the film as well as a seated luncheon afterwards.  Senior groups are welcome.  RSVP is required to attend the luncheon.  To RSVP or purchase tickets, call (318) 459-4122.

By popular demand, we have added an evening screening at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, March 16.  Regular admission prices apply to the evening screening.

The Louisiana Film Festival - Student Division, an annual co-presentation of The Robinson Film Center and Centenary College, will be held March 26 & 27 at The Robinson Film Center, located at 617 Texas Street in Downtown Shreveport.  Over the course of two days, we'll screen over 30 short films created by K-12 filmmakers from across the United States.  These films - which are always highly unique, imaginative and entertaining -  range from documentaries to action films, sci-fi to animation.  In addition to the student filmmakers' work, we'll also screen the work of guest filmmaker Sean Donnelly, a professional animator and director whose work can be seen at his website, www.bottlenecknyc.com.  Donnelly will also host a workshop for young filmmakers.  A full schedule of festival events will be posted here soon.

All screenings, showcases and workshops are free to attend.  For more information, contact festival organizers Alexandyr Kent or Dr. Michelle Glaros:

Dr. Michelle Glaros
(318) 869-5264
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Alexandyr Kent
(318) 459-4123
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Whether you know it or not, you've seen Sean Donnelly's work - and probably lots of it.  From the animated intro to a Jimmy Buffet live performance DVD to promo animations for Nickelodeon, MTV, MSN.com and others, his resume in commercial animation is a mile long.  He's also directed his own films, including the critically-acclaimed documentary I Think We're Alone Now.  See his reel here.  Sean's knowledge of animation and filmmaking will be a great resource for any young, apiring filmmakers out there to benefit from.

The new documentary film Still Bill is an intimate portrait of soul legend Bill Withers, best known for his classics “Ain’t No Sunshine,” “Lean On Me,” “Lovely Day,” “Grandma’s Hands,” and “Just the Two of Us.” With his soulful delivery and warm, heartfelt sincerity, Withers has written the songs that have – and always will – resonate deeply within the fabric of our times.

Filmmakers Damani Baker and Alex Vlack follow Withers and offer a unique and rare look inside the world of this fascinating man. Through concert footage, journeys to his birthplace, interviews with music legends, his family and closest friends, Still Bill presents the story of an artist who has written some of the most beloved songs in our time and who truly understands the heart and soul of a man.

ABOUT GUEST HOST ERIC JENKINS:
Eric Jenkins is the host of "Soul Review," a weekly radio show featuring classic soul and R&B which can be heard each Wednesday Night from 9-10PM Eastern time over the Red River Radio network of stations (KDAQ 89.9 FM - Shreveport, Louisiana, KLSA 90.7 FM - Alexandria, Louisiana, KBSA 90.9 FM - Eldorado, Arkansas, & KLDN 88.9 FM - Lufkin-Nacogdoches, Texas) and online at redriverradio.org.  He is also an accomplished writer, whose biographical look inside the lives of professional wrestling stars, Dead Too Soon, will be published in 2010.  Visit Eric's website here.

4/18 - 3:00 PM

Silver Screenings, a monthly matinee and luncheon program for senior citizens hosted by The Robinson Film Center, presents the delightfully entertaining 1950s musical Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, starring Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe.  A romantic comedy peppered throughout with memorable song-and-dance numbers, including "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend," the film was directed by Howard Hawks and is commonly regarded as one of the greatest musicals of the 1950s.   Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) and her friend Dorothy Shaw (Jane Russell) are a pair of showgirls, Dorothy the sassy one looking for true love, Lorelei the blonde hoping to marry a millionaire, with her sights set on Gus Esmond, a wealthy nerd stuck under his father's thumb.

Admission to Silver Screenings is $5.75 for admission to the film, $14 for admission to the film as well as a seated luncheon afterwards.  Senior groups are welcome.  RSVP is required to attend the luncheon.  To RSVP or purchase tickets, call (318) 459-4122.