The Films 2007
By film name: [A-E] [F-H] [I-M] [N-T] [U-Z] or by date.
Film Categories
- C — Competition Films: The George Sidney Independent Film Competition official selections. Awards will be presented to outstanding films in a variety of categories on Saturday, March 10. These films are also eligible for Audience Awards.
- SP — Special Presentation Films: Movies on a variety of topics from past to present with introductions by special guest speakers.
- CL - Classic films: Older films in a different genre almost every evening of the Festival.
- WP — Wendy’s Picks: Sneak previews of brand-new, cutting-edge films, these are also eligible for Audience Awards.
- RC — Red Carpet Event films.
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First and Ten (2006) USA SPONSORED BY COAST NATIONAL BANK Based on a true story, Suzanne Fiske is told she’s not allowed in the Santa Barbara Youth Football League because of her gender. She tackles the Federal District Court for two years and scores a touchdown for girls nationwide, changing youth football forever. Q & A with Director, Jody Nelson. Drama. C The Palm Theatre Friday, March 9 5:30pm 10 min. |
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First Ascent (2006) SPONSORED BY VAS ENTERTAINMENT Directed by Peter Mortimer with Nick Rosen, First Ascent focuses on climbing’s modern-day pioneers and their quests to make first ascents of the most astounding unclimbed rock formations and mountains in the world. Armed with a fleet of new high-definition cameras, the filmmakers visit the last unexplored realms of the vertical world in order to deliver you a climbing film like you have never seen. Documentary. Warning: Contains coarse language. WP The Palm Theatre Friday, March 9 7:30pm 88 min. |
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Fiddler on the Roof (1971) USA/Yugoslavia, SING A-LONG SPONSORED BY DOC'S KARAOKE BAR & GRILL AND THE MOVIE EXPERIENCE Norman Jewison’s film version of the popular musical is based on the stories of Shalom Aleichem and takes place in pre-revolutionary Russia. It centers on the life of Tevye (Topol), a milkman who is trying to keep his family’s traditions in place while marrying off his three older daughters. The movie is strongly allegorical and the resulting film is a stunning work of art. The music is excellent (it won Oscars for the scoring and the sound), with plenty of familiar songs such as “Sunrise, Sunset” and “If I Were a Rich Man,” which you’ll be singing along to as you watch the bouncing ball! Nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Director (Norman Jewison) and Best Picture. Musical/Drama. The Movie Experience introduction to the film at 7:00pm CL The Fremont Theatre Tuesday, March 6 7:30pm 181 min. |
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For the Love of Dolly (2005) USA SPONSORED BY ROBERT HALL WINERY For the Love of Dolly vividly illuminates the Dolly Parton fan phenomenon by focusing on the human stories of five of the entertainer’s most devoted followers. Interviews mixed with scenes from everyday life show how Dolly’s simple message of self-acceptance transforms their lives and inspires them to quasi-religious acts of devotion. “Filmmaker Tai Uhlmann pulls off a tricky balancing act in For the Love of Dolly…the doc offers a mostly sympathetic but never condescending view of the devoted zealots who occasionally blur the line between stalking and stargazing.” Variety Documentary. WP The Palm Theatre Saturday, March 3 3:30pm 56 min. |
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From Russia with Love (1963) USA SPONSORED BY KARLEN DESIGN The quintessential James… In the quintessential Bond … Sean Connery, bringing the enemy to its knees — some fun when you consider the enemy is a beautiful blonde soviet agent. 007 has more than a license to kill, he’s got a license to slay audiences everywhere. And what better year to enjoy James Bond than 2-007? Take a ride on the Orient Express with James, M. Q. Moneypenny and the deadly agents from SMERSH in the sexiest, most thrilling spy chase on rails. Special guest speaker Danny Biederman, spy-gadget collector and author of The Best of Bond...James Bond, will add new dimension to this spy classic with behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the movie. A must-see event for everyone who’s ever invested their passion in Bond. Spy thriller. SP The Palm Theatre Friday, March 2 8:00pm 110 min. |
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Gabriel Over the White House (1933) USA SPONSORED BY GARDEN STREET INN Popular SLOIFF guest speaker and film critic for the San Francisco Chronicle, Mick LaSalle will introduce this little-known gem of a movie. An expert on pre-Hayes Code films, this is one of Mick’s favorites. Newly inaugurated President Judson Hammond (Walter Huston) is content to live out the next four years exercising a hands-off approach and leaving the problems of Depression America to local authorities. But after a miraculous recovery from an auto accident, Hammond is ready to take on every social ill, and neither Congress, gangsters nor the nations of the world dare to stop him. Comedy. Introduction by Mick LaSalle. SP The Palm Theatre Saturday, March 10 12:00pm 86 min. |
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Gordo (2006) USA/Mexico - World Premiere SPONSORED BY UNVISION AND AMTRAK Gordo is the story of a Mexican immigrant who leaves his family and widely popular taco stand for Watsonville, CA, to carve out a slice of the American Dream. Jorge ‘Gordo’ Fuentes Gordo lands a job at the local franchise of Cinco de Taco, and appalled at how the fast-food restaurant makes tacos, Gordo begins to sneak in his own ingredients and prepare tacos the way he did in Mexico. Within a few weeks, business triples at his restaurant, setting off a chain of comedic events. Comedy. Q & A with director Vince Navarro and actor, Primo Gonzales. C The Palm Theatre Friday, March 9 1:00pm 26 min. View Trailer |
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Hero of the Game (2006) USA SPONSORED BY SLO BLUES BASEBALL Undefeated schoolyard handball giant, John Wexler, holds a dreadful reign over the courts, conquering every opponent with his signature power-shot move. With this move, he hits the ball so far that no one can reach it before the ball bounces twice and goes dead. Technically, the only way to beat John Wexler is to perform a move called, “the black magic.” That is the only way to become hero of the game. Comedy. Q & A with Director, Jody Nelson. C The Palm Theatre Saturday, March 10 2:30pm 4 min. |
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Hollywood Dreams (2006) USA SPONSORED BY SAN LUIS OBISPO LITTLE THEATRE & INSOMNIAC VIDEO The newest film from independent film director/writer/producer Henry Jaglom (Eating, Can She Bake a Cherry Pie), Hollywood Dreams is a satiric look at stardom in the movie industry. Young actress Margie Chizek (Tanna Frederick) has arrived in Los Angeles obsessed with her life-long dream of becoming a movie star. After a series of comical struggles, she literally bumps into a self-styled "major producer/manager" (Zack Norman), who along with his partner (David Proval, Sopranos) takes her under his wing and into his Hollywood Hills home. When she falls in love with her new roommate, a promising young actor played by Justin Kirk (Angels in America), their relationship threatens her goal of becoming famous. Filmmaker Henry Jaglom and Tanna Frederick will be in attendance for a Q & A after the screening. Comedy. WARNING: Contains coarse language and sexual references. C The Palm Theatre Friday, March 9 8:00pm 100 min. View Trailer |
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How to Train Your Pet (2006) USA - World Premiere SPONSORED BY CENTRAL COAST MAGAZINE A 1950’s educational film spoof that teaches women across the world how to train their men using the secrets of professional dog trainers. Men — heel! Shot in San Luis Obispo. Comedy. Q & A with Director, Ann Finnegan. C The Palm Theatre Monday, March 5 8:00pm 8 min. |
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