Bay Area Film Society

Project Nim-TONIGHT!

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:34:55 +0000

Join us tonight at StageNorth for Project Nim (poster above). This film looks pretty intriguing. It chronicles the story of Nim, a chimpanzee that researchers separated from its mother at birth and raised like a human child. Project Nim explores the incredible story of inter-species communication, but also the ultimate failure of the experiment (in the trailer one interviewee mentions 37 stitches…). Needless to say, I think it gets a little weird, but the film looks really well done. The screening will begin at 7:30 pm. See you there.

And while you’re there, get your tickets for The Big Night on March 10. It’s a great film featuring Tony Shalhoub, Marc Anthony, and Stanley Tucci, then a private dinner at the Good Thyme. $25 per person or $45 for a couple. Seats are limited, so reserve your tickets today.

Project Nim-Official Trailer

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:54:09 +0000

This is the official trailer for our next film: Project Nim. It’s the story of a chimpanzee that was taken from its mother and raised as a human child during the 1970′s. The concept was a little whacky to say the least, even for the ’70′s, but the film is an award winning look at a truly compelling story. We’ll be showing it at StageNorth on February 22 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss it.

Drive-Thursday, Feb 2, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:23:28 +0000

“We Were Here” Discussion-Maggie Kazel

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:15:05 +0000

Just wanted to let everyone know that we have just confirmed that Maggie Kazel will be coming to Washburn to facilitate a discussion after We Were Here on Wednesday, January 25. The film, co-sponsored by PFLAG, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at StageNorth (check out more information about the film in our previous post) and then Maggie will lead a discussion in the theatre immediately after the film.

Maggie is a pretty incredible lady and she has a long history working with HIV and AIDS. She began her work in the field as a nursing assistant when the pandemic reached Minneapolis in the 1980′s, and then served with the Minnesota American Indian AIDS Task Force in prevention for youth. She has helped with the Quilt Project, and started three initiatives in the Upper Midwest: Nanaandawi’ikwe (Healing Doctor Woman), h.y.p.e. (healthy youth protection education) and Northland HIV Care Provider Network. Maggie also managed Together for Youth, the GLBT support group for youth in the Duluth area.

This is shaping up to be one of our best events of the year and we want to make sure everybody knows about it, so please to pass the word along. Tell someone. Tell everyone. And we’ll see you all at the movies.

We Were Here.

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:00:37 +0000

This film looks incredible. Simple as that. And I’m not the only one who thinks so. We Were Here has gotten the attention of a lot of people, and for good reason. “Of all the cinematic explorations of the AIDS crisis, not one is more heartbreaking and inspiring than WE WERE HERE… The humility, wisdom and cumulative sorrow expressed lend the film a glow of spirituality and infuse it with grace,” says Stephen Holden of the New York Times. The film was an official selection for the Sundance Film Festival and the International Film Festival in Berlin. And now thanks to the Bay Area Film Society and PFLAG, it’s coming to little old Washburn, Wisconsin. Don’t miss it. January 25 at 7:30 p.m. Learn more about the film and watch the trailer here.

P.S. Don’t forget to reserve your tickets for the Bay Area Film Society’s special event, The Big Night, on March 10, 2012. A great film and a private dinner at the Good Thyme. Tickets are on sale now and seats are limited. Don’t miss out. Send us an e-mail or call (715) 373-5565 to make your reservation. See you at the movies.

The Last Mountain-Official Trailer

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:21:33 +0000

Join us this Sunday, January 8 at StageNorth for a screening of the Last Mountain at 6 p.m. and a discussion after the film.

The Last Mountain.

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:41:28 +0000

BAFS Poster for the Last Mountain

The next BAFS film is coming up soon. This Sunday, January 8, at 6 p.m. join us for The Last Mountain at StageNorth and a discussion immediately following the film. This is going to be a good one, folks. Don’t miss it. You can find out more about the film and watch the trailer here.

Wayne’s World, Wayne’s World. Party Time! Excellent!

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:25:18 +0000

Wayne’s World Fest Tonight! StageNorth @ 7 p.m. In the words of Wayne Campbell, “I’m givin’ you a no-honk guarantee.” It’s going to be awesome. Prepare to Rock.

Wanye’s World Fest

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:52:54 +0000

Can you really afford to miss this? December 30 @ StageNorth. Costumes. Trivia. Party-ing. Oh yeah and we’re showing Wayne’s World. I’ll just assume we’ll see you there.

Website Redesign

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:28:31 +0000

Sorry for the inconvenience, but the Bay Area Film Society website is currently undergoing a re-design. Please check back soon to see our rockin’ new site. It’s going to be awesome. Really awesome. Just trust me, okay? See you soon. … Continue reading →