FILM/SNEAK PEEK : IF YOU'VE GOT THE TIME ...Although what American Cinematheque's latest film series may lack in quality it definitely makes up for in quantity. ``The Really Long Film Series,'' playing weekends Dec. 5-20, offers up some of the longest films ever made. The bill includes an archival 35mm print of Joseph Mankiewicz's ``Cleopatra,'' starring Elizabeth Taylor Noun 1. Elizabeth Taylor - United States film actress (born in England) who was a childhood star; as an adult she often co-starred with Richard Burton (born in 1932) Taylor and Richard Burton Noun 1. Richard Burton - English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890) Burton, Sir Richard Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burton 2. ; a rare 35mm print of Hans-Jurgen Syberberg's seven-hour ``Our Hitler: A Film From Germany''; the Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. premiere of the complete version of Manoel De Oliveira's ``The Satin Slipper''; and the 1985 Holocaust Holocaust (hŏl`əkôst', hō`lə–), name given to the period of persecution and extermination of European Jews by Nazi Germany. documentary ``Shoah.'' Unfortunately, Andy Warhol's 25-hour epic ``Four Stars'' was unavailable. American Cinematheque The American Cinematheque is an independent, non-profit cultural organization in Los Angeles dedicated exclusively to the public presentation of the Moving Image in all its forms. It is considered among the premier organizations of its kind in America. recommends bringing a pillow and blanket and says coffee and snacks will be served during breaks. All screenings will be at Raleigh Studios' Charlie Chaplin Theater, 5300 Melrose Ave. in Hollywood. For schedule and ticket information, call Showtixx at (818) 789-8499. Awards update The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says 44 nations have submitted entries for Oscar consideration in its best foreign language film category, up from 39 last year. Four countries are in the running for the first time: the Democratic Republic of Congo, Luxembourg, South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. and Ukraine. The 70th annual Academy Awards won't be handed out until March 23, but one Florida teen-ager may be packing her bags already in preparation. The academy says Melissa Anne Douso of Tallahassee has been chosen as the only high school reporter credentialed for the big event. The Oscars are just one in a flurry Flurry A drastic volume increase in a specific security. of awards shows slated for December through March. The Screen Actors Guild recently advised that submissions of nominees for its awards must be turned in by 5 p.m. Dec. 3. Nominations may be submitted by the actors themselves or by their agents, publicists, managers or producers. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: An archival 35mm print of ``Cleopatra,'' with Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, will be screened as part of American Cinematheque's ``Really Long Film Series'' |
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