Don't forget there are two held-over shows of SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS in Portland this holiday weekend:
SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS @
HOLLYWOOD THEATRE
December 25 and 26 @ 2pm
4122 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR
(503) 281-4215
www.hollywoodtheatre.org
Take a break from the holiday hustle and watch SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS with us. Enjoy!
Dec 23, 2010
Season's Greetings to SMILE friends and fans!
To all our comrades:
What a year! With the change in the economy and the purchasing focus of most documentary outlets, even the best of docs have had a difficult time getting out to the public. And while we press forward to bring SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS to greater audiences through self-distribution at your local indie theaters, it takes a lot of persistence to keep things moving forward. Thank you to our dedicated friends and fans for spreading the word about screenings of SMILE in your neighborhood!!!! Stay tuned for many more in 2011!
In 2010, SMILE won a Special Jury Prize at Michael Moore's film festival in Traverse City, Michigan. Michael then set out to work with the documentary filmmakers on creating a "Doc Night" in which theatrical docs would be screened in multiple theaters with commentary by Michael Moore. That program never got off the ground in 2010 but we hope it will gather new wings and energy for programming in 2011.
It's imperative that good docs be shown to audiences who are willing to gather in darkened rooms to see them. Good docs elicit good conversation; a give and take in viewpoints and a discussion over issues relevant to our times. The magic of movies that move us doesn't flower in the same way when we watch docs on TV at home alone. Good movies are meant to germinate thought and even a call to action, as well as entertain. And yes, docs must ENTERTAIN. Afterall, if people want a lecture, they can go to class. Or if they have a political agenda, they can go to a political rally. But when doc filmmakers ask people to sharing 90 minutes of their time in a darkened theater, we believe the film must also entertain. We are delighted that SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS is among those thought-provoking docs that also dares to entertain. Smile!
Thank you to all who have shared a darkened room with us in 2010. May there be many many more in 2011!
Best wishes for the New Year to all our friends and fans.
The SMILE Team
What a year! With the change in the economy and the purchasing focus of most documentary outlets, even the best of docs have had a difficult time getting out to the public. And while we press forward to bring SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS to greater audiences through self-distribution at your local indie theaters, it takes a lot of persistence to keep things moving forward. Thank you to our dedicated friends and fans for spreading the word about screenings of SMILE in your neighborhood!!!! Stay tuned for many more in 2011!
In 2010, SMILE won a Special Jury Prize at Michael Moore's film festival in Traverse City, Michigan. Michael then set out to work with the documentary filmmakers on creating a "Doc Night" in which theatrical docs would be screened in multiple theaters with commentary by Michael Moore. That program never got off the ground in 2010 but we hope it will gather new wings and energy for programming in 2011.
It's imperative that good docs be shown to audiences who are willing to gather in darkened rooms to see them. Good docs elicit good conversation; a give and take in viewpoints and a discussion over issues relevant to our times. The magic of movies that move us doesn't flower in the same way when we watch docs on TV at home alone. Good movies are meant to germinate thought and even a call to action, as well as entertain. And yes, docs must ENTERTAIN. Afterall, if people want a lecture, they can go to class. Or if they have a political agenda, they can go to a political rally. But when doc filmmakers ask people to sharing 90 minutes of their time in a darkened theater, we believe the film must also entertain. We are delighted that SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS is among those thought-provoking docs that also dares to entertain. Smile!
Thank you to all who have shared a darkened room with us in 2010. May there be many many more in 2011!
Best wishes for the New Year to all our friends and fans.
The SMILE Team
Dec 21, 2010
SMILE held over in Portland!
Woohoo! Happy Holidays from the SMILE TEAM!
Although our opening Q&A via Skype didn't turn out due to technical difficulties at the theater, SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS: The Up With People Story will be carried over for two more shows in Portland on Christmas Day and on December 26. Both shows are at 2pm. Tickets on sale now. Come for the entertainment. We hope to see you there!
SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS @
HOLLYWOOD THEATRE
December 25 and 26 @ 2pm
4122 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR
(503) 281-4215
www.hollywoodtheatre.org
Although our opening Q&A via Skype didn't turn out due to technical difficulties at the theater, SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS: The Up With People Story will be carried over for two more shows in Portland on Christmas Day and on December 26. Both shows are at 2pm. Tickets on sale now. Come for the entertainment. We hope to see you there!
SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS @
HOLLYWOOD THEATRE
December 25 and 26 @ 2pm
4122 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR
(503) 281-4215
www.hollywoodtheatre.org
Dec 16, 2010
SMILE TIL IT HURTS OPENS IN PORTLAND THIS FRIDAY 12/17
Hello all!
This is a reminder that SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS: The Up With People Story opens in Portland, Oregon at the Hollywood Theatre this Friday, December 17. The theater will beam with frivolity and joy! Watching the moving stories about Up With People is a great break from the holiday shopping. The 5pm show on Friday, December 17 and Sunday matinee at 2:25pm will be followed by a Q&A with the director! Tickets on sale now.
SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS @
HOLLYWOOD THEATRE
4122 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR
(503) 281-4215
www.hollywoodtheatre.org
Friday, December 17 @ 5pm**Q&A to follow with the director
Saturday, December 18 @ 12:00 noon and 2:25pm
Sunday, December 19 @ 12:00 noon and 2:25pm**Q&A to follow with the director
Screenings will be held December 24-26 through the holidays.
Please send this post t o everywhere you can think of and tell friends and family about the opportunity to see SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS in Portland.
Happy Days from the SMILE Team
This is a reminder that SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS: The Up With People Story opens in Portland, Oregon at the Hollywood Theatre this Friday, December 17. The theater will beam with frivolity and joy! Watching the moving stories about Up With People is a great break from the holiday shopping. The 5pm show on Friday, December 17 and Sunday matinee at 2:25pm will be followed by a Q&A with the director! Tickets on sale now.
SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS @
HOLLYWOOD THEATRE
4122 NE Sandy Blvd
Portland, OR
(503) 281-4215
www.hollywoodtheatre.org
Friday, December 17 @ 5pm**Q&A to follow with the director
Saturday, December 18 @ 12:00 noon and 2:25pm
Sunday, December 19 @ 12:00 noon and 2:25pm**Q&A to follow with the director
Screenings will be held December 24-26 through the holidays.
Please send this post t o everywhere you can think of and tell friends and family about the opportunity to see SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS in Portland.
Happy Days from the SMILE Team
Dec 13, 2010
SMILE for the Holidays in Portland!
Seasons greetings! SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS: The Up With People Story will open for the holidays in Portland, Oregon at the Hollywood Theatre. Come enjoy an entertaining film that documents the fascinating and surprising history of Up With People. It's a great way to celebrate the season! Screenings will be held on the weekends starting December 17 through the holidays. Tickets on sale now.
SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS @
HOLLYWOOD THEATRE
4122 Northeast Sandy Boulevard
Portland, OR 97212-5336
(503) 281-4215
www.hollywoodtheatre.org
December 17-19
December 24-26
Help us fill the house by posting this everywhere you can think of and tell friends and family about the opportunity to see SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS in Portland.
Happy Days from the SMILE Team
SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS @
HOLLYWOOD THEATRE
4122 Northeast Sandy Boulevard
Portland, OR 97212-5336
(503) 281-4215
www.hollywoodtheatre.org
December 17-19
December 24-26
Help us fill the house by posting this everywhere you can think of and tell friends and family about the opportunity to see SMILE 'TIL IT HURTS in Portland.
Happy Days from the SMILE Team
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