This week is the Boston Independent Film Festival. I think the schedule is in the Phoenix, and online at
http://www.iffboston.org/2008/index.phpThe tickets are only $2-$5 for unknown features, $9 for movies starring known actors according to the Phoenix. Online lists them differently and I'm not sure which is more accurate. Please come out and support independent film if you get a chance.
Where I Plan to BeThurs (at Somerville Theatre)
Medicine for Melancholy 7:15PM
This engaging, lyrical film follows the relationship of two African-American twenty-somethings, in the wake of a one-night stand, against the background of the indie scene in San Francisco.
Meadowlark 10:30PM
An autobiographical documentary that follows Taylor Greeson, who at the age of twelve was ordained with priesthood in the Mormon faith, lost his virginity to an older man, and endured his brother's death by stabbing.
FridayVery Young Girls 9:15PM
Harrowing account of girls (average age 13) involved in the New York sex trade industry.
Nerdcore Rising 11:59PM
Investigates the often-amusing genre of Nerdcore Hip-Hop. Includes interviews with MC Frontalot, artist/producer Prince Paul, Jello Biafra, comedian Brian Posehn, Tycho and Gabe of Penny Arcade, and Weird Al Yankovic.
SaturdayI have no idea, there are SO MANY awesome movies on Saturday
SundayPhoebe in Wonderland 7:30PM
A young girl (Elle Fanning) with behavioral issues is mentored by a teacher (Patricia Clarkson) who casts her in a school production of "Alice in Wonderland." <---- want to see if she is better than sister
Also, MC Frontalot and Prince Paul in concert Sunday at Mantra
PS If you talk (not whisper, TALK) in theaters, don't even bother replying. Unless you want me to know, so that I can hate you.
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