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MAY DAILY FILM PROGRAM SPONSORED BY Dates, times, and films are subject to change. For updated information, visit michtheater.org. LIMITED ENGAGEMENT! PLAYS MAY 1 & 2 MY LIFE AS A ZUCCHINI After his mother’s sudden death, Zucchini is befriended by a police officer, Raymond, who accompanies him to his new foster home, filled with other orphans his age. At first he struggles to find his place but with Raymond’s help and his newfound friends, Zucchini eventually learns to trust and love, as he searches for a new family of his own. Featuring the voices of WILL FORTE, AMY SEDARIS, NICK OFFERMAN, and ELLEN PAGE. Stop-Motion Animation. 70 minutes. PG-13. LIMITED ENGAGEMENT! PLAYS MAY 3 & 4 LAND OF MINE In the aftermath of World War II, a group of surrendered German soldiers are ordered by Allied forces to remove their own landmines from the coast of Denmark. Directed by MARTIN ZANDVLIET, Land of Mine made its world premiere at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. In German, Danish, and English with English subtitles. Drama. 110 minutes. R. HOUNDS OF LOVE NORMAN THE DINNER THEIR FINEST MY LIFE AS ZUCCHINI OPENS MAY 5 THEIR FINEST In 1940, the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home as the nation is bowed down by war. Realizing their films could use “a woman’s touch,” the ministry hires Catrin Cole (GEMMA ARTERTON) as a scriptwriter in charge of writing the female dialogue. Catrin’s natural flair quickly gets her noticed by cynical, witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (SAM CLAFLIN). As bombs are dropping all around them, Catrin, Buckley and their colorful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation. Comedy/ Romance. 110 minutes. R. OPENS MAY 5 THE DINNER Tensions rise when Stan Lohman (RICHARD GERE), a popular congressman running for governor, invites his estranged younger brother Paul (STEVE COOGAN) and his wife Claire (LAURA LINNEY) to join him and his wife Katelyn (REBECCA HALL) for dinner. Their 16-year- old sons are friends who have have committed a horrible crime and shocked the country. While their sons’ identities have not yet been discovered, their parents must now decide what action to take. Based on the novel by HERMAN KOCH. Drama. 120 minutes. R. OPENS MAY 12 NORMAN: THE MODERATE RISE AND TRAGIC FALL OF A NEW YORK FIXER Persistent wheeler-dealer Norman (RICHARD GERE) falls in love with an Israeli politician (LIOR ASHKENAZI) on the rise. When the politician is elected prime minister, Norman rises in esteem with the New York Jewish community, even though his social connections might only be a sham. Drama. 118 minutes. R. OPENS MAY 12 HOUNDS OF LOVE In suburban Perth during the mid 1980s, people are unaware that women are disappearing at the hands of serial killer couple John and Evelyn White. After an innocent lapse in judgment, Vicki Maloney is randomly abducted by the disturbed couple. With her murder imminent, Vicki realizes she must find a way to drive a wedge between Evelyn and John if she is to survive. Drama. 110 minutes. NR. LIMITED ENGAGEMENT! PLAYS MAY 14-16 RISK Cornered in a tiny building for half a decade, JULIAN ASSANGE is undeterred even as the legal jeopardy he faces threatens to undermine the organization he leads and fracture the movement he inspired. Capturing this story with unprecedented access, director LAURA POITRAS finds herself caught between the motives and contradictions of Assange and his inner circle. Documentary. 87 minutes. NR. OPENS MAY 19 THE LOVERS The Lovers is a refreshing, funny look at love, fidelity, and family, starring DEBRA WINGER and TRACY LETTS as a long-married and completely dispassionate husband and wife. Both are in the midst of serious affairs and are increasingly committed to their new partners. But on the brink of officially calling it quits, a spark between them suddenly and unexpectedly reignites, leading them into an impulsive romance that forces them to navigate the hilarious complications of “cheating” on their respective lovers. A mixture of humor and powerful emotion, the story is a uniquely honest take on modern marriage. Drama. 94 minutes. R. OPENS MAY 24 FRANTZ Set in Germany and France in the immediate aftermath of the First World War, Frantz recalls the mourning period that follows great national tragedies through the eyes of Anna (PAULA BEER), a bereft young German woman whose fiancé, Frantz, was killed during trench warfare, and Adrien (PIERRE NINEY), a French veteran of the war who shows up mysteriously in her town, placing flowers on Frantz’s grave. Presented in French and German with English subtitles. Drama. 114 minutes. PG-13. LIMITED ENGAGEMENT! PLAYS MAY 30 & 31 JEREMIAH TOWER: THE LAST MAGNIFICENT JEREMIAH TOWER, one of the most controversial and influential figures in the history of American gastronomy, began his career at the renowned Chez Panisse in Berkeley in 1972, becoming a pioneering figure in the emerging California cuisine movement. Featuring interviews with MARIO BATALI, ANTHONY BOURDAIN, RUTH REICHL and MARTHA STEWART, this delicious documentary tells the story of the rise and fall of America’s first celebrity chef.
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MAYDAILY FILM PROGRAM
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Dates, times, and films are subject to change. For updated information, visit michtheater.org.
LIMITED ENGAGEMENT! PLAYS MAY 1 & 2
MY LIFE AS A ZUCCHINI After his mother’s sudden death, Zucchini is befriended by a police officer, Raymond, who accompanies him to his new foster home, filled with other orphans his age. At first he struggles to find his place but with Raymond’s help and his newfound friends, Zucchini eventually learns to trust and love, as he searches for a new family of his own. Featuring the voices of WILL FORTE, AMY SEDARIS, NICK OFFERMAN, and ELLEN PAGE. Stop-Motion Animation. 70 minutes. PG-13.
LIMITED ENGAGEMENT! PLAYS MAY 3 & 4
LAND OF MINE In the aftermath of World War II, a group of surrendered German soldiers are ordered by Allied forces to remove their own landmines from the coast of Denmark. Directed by MARTIN ZANDVLIET, Land of Mine made its world premiere at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. In German, Danish, and English with English subtitles. Drama. 110 minutes. R.
HOUNDS OF LOVENORMANTHE DINNERTHEIR FINESTMY LIFE AS ZUCCHINI
OPENS MAY 5
THEIR FINEST In 1940, the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home as the nation is bowed down by war. Realizing their films could use “a woman’s touch,” the ministry hires Catrin Cole (GEMMA ARTERTON) as a scriptwriter in charge of writing the female dialogue. Catrin’s natural flair quickly gets her noticed by cynical, witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (SAM CLAFLIN). As bombs are dropping all around them, Catrin, Buckley and their colorful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation. Comedy/Romance. 110 minutes. R.
OPENS MAY 5
THE DINNER Tensions rise when Stan Lohman (RICHARD GERE), a popular congressman running for governor, invites his estranged younger brother Paul (STEVE COOGAN) and his wife Claire (LAURA LINNEY) to join him and his wife Katelyn (REBECCA HALL) for dinner. Their 16-year-old sons are friends who have have committed a horrible crime and shocked the country. While their sons’ identities have not yet been discovered, their parents must now decide what action to take. Based on the novel by HERMAN KOCH. Drama. 120 minutes. R.
OPENS MAY 12
NORMAN: THE MODERATE RISE AND TRAGIC FALL OF A NEW YORK FIXER Persistent wheeler-dealer Norman (RICHARD GERE) falls in love with an Israeli politician (LIOR ASHKENAZI) on the rise. When the politician is elected prime minister, Norman rises in esteem with the New York Jewish community, even though his social connections might only be a sham. Drama. 118 minutes. R.
OPENS MAY 12
HOUNDS OF LOVE In suburban Perth during the mid 1980s, people are unaware that women are disappearing at the hands of serial killer couple John and Evelyn White. After an innocent lapse in judgment, Vicki Maloney is randomly abducted by the disturbed couple. With her murder imminent, Vicki realizes she must find a way to drive a wedge between Evelyn and John if she is to survive. Drama. 110 minutes. NR.
LIMITED ENGAGEMENT! PLAYS MAY 14-16
RISK Cornered in a tiny building for half a decade, JULIAN ASSANGE is undeterred even as the legal jeopardy he faces threatens to undermine the organization he leads and fracture the movement he inspired. Capturing this story with unprecedented access, director LAURA POITRAS finds herself caught between the motives and contradictions of Assange and his inner circle. Documentary. 87 minutes. NR.
OPENS MAY 19
THE LOVERS The Lovers is a refreshing, funny look at love, fidelity, and family, starring DEBRA WINGER and TRACY LETTS as a long-married and completely dispassionate husband and wife. Both are in the midst of serious affairs and are increasingly committed to their new partners. But on the brink of officially calling it quits, a spark between them suddenly and unexpectedly reignites, leading them into an impulsive romance that forces them to navigate the hilarious complications of “cheating” on their respective lovers. A mixture of humor and powerful emotion, the story is a uniquely honest take on modern marriage. Drama. 94 minutes. R.
OPENS MAY 24
FRANTZ Set in Germany and France in the immediate aftermath of the First World War, Frantz recalls the mourning period that follows great national tragedies through the eyes of Anna (PAULA BEER), a bereft young German woman whose fiancé, Frantz, was killed during trench warfare, and Adrien (PIERRE NINEY), a French veteran of the war who shows up mysteriously in her town, placing flowers on Frantz’s grave. Presented in French and German with English subtitles. Drama. 114 minutes. PG-13.
LIMITED ENGAGEMENT! PLAYS MAY 30 & 31
JEREMIAH TOWER: THE LAST MAGNIFICENT JEREMIAH TOWER, one of the most controversial and influential figures in the history of American gastronomy, began his career at the renowned Chez Panisse in Berkeley in 1972, becoming a pioneering figure in the emerging California cuisine movement. Featuring interviews with MARIO BATALI, ANTHONY BOURDAIN, RUTH REICHL and MARTHA STEWART, this delicious documentary tells the story of the rise and fall of America’s first celebrity chef.
A SOLO ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH
DAVID GRAY
MAY 22
NOT JUST FOR KIDS
CONCLUDES WITH
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES
LIVE!
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FILM EVENTS
CINETOPIA PRESENTS CINEMA REVOLUTION CONTINUES WITH HARLAN COUNTY USA ON MAY 1
MORE INFORMATION ON OUR PREMIUM MEMBER ENHANCEMENT
PASSES ARE NOW ON SALE FOR CINETOPIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
MEMBER TICKETS GO ON SALE MAY 9
* Not a Michigan Theater-sponsored film. Special ticket prices may apply.1Special ticket prices apply2 Tickets available at ticketmaster.com
MAY 8–11 THE ANN ARBOR JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL The Jewish Film Festival brings the global Jewish experience to the Ann Arbor community through the medium of film. Screenings will take place Monday—Thursday at 2 PM, 5 PM and 8 PM.
OPENING APRIL 21
COLOSSALA new comedic sci-fi film starring ANNE HATHAWAY and JASON SUDEIKIS.
LIVE EVENT HIGHLIGHT
LIVE EVENTS
REVOLUTIONINDEPENDENT FILMS THAT DEFINED A GENRE
CINEMAcinetopiaF I L M F E S T I V A L
VISIT MICHTHEATER.ORG/CINEMA-REVOLUTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
May 1 | 7:00 PM Harlan County U.S.A. (1976)dir. Barbara Kopple
May 8 | 7:00 PM The Brother from Another Planet (1984) dir. John Sayles
May 15 | 7:00 PM A Room With A View (1985)dir. James Ivory
May 22 | 7:00 PM My Own Private Idaho (1991) dir. Gus Van Sant
May 29 | 7:00 PM The Player (1992)dir. Robert Altman
SUNDAY, MAY 21 7:00 PM NT LIVE: HEDDA GABLER Tony Award-winning director Ivo van Hove returns to National Theatre Live screens with a modern production of Ibsen’s masterpiece. Hedda and Tesman have just returned from their honeymoon and the relationship is already in trouble.
THURSDAY, MAY 25 7:00 PMBig Hearts For Seniors presentsA NEW COLOR: THE ART OF BEING EDYTHE BOOTH* This documentary follows Boone, a Bay Area social justice muralist, as she creates change through art.
OPENING MAY 19
THE LOVERSStarring DEBRA WINGER and TRACY LETTS
Sponsored by
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES LIVE!
SUN., MAY 7 1:30 PM
Based on Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved novels, this heartwarming musical follows
vivacious orphan Anne on her unlikely journey to find the family she’s always wanted.
FRI., MAY 12 & SAT., MAY 13 8:30 PMThe Ark presentsVULFPECK2
SATURDAY, MAY 13 4:30 PMThe Ark presentsVULFPECK–KIDS SHOW2 This hour-long show introduces children to modular funk. FRIDAY, MAY 19 6:30 PMWILD KRATTS LIVE!2The wildly popular PBS KIDS television show, Wild Kratts, is coming to the live stage! Martin and Chris “come to real life” in a classically Wild Kratts story.
SUNDAY, MAY 21 2:00 PMAnn Arbor Concert Band presentsSPRING POTPOURRI For more information, visit aaband.org
MONDAY, MAY 22 8:00 PMLive Nation presentsDAVID GRAY2
PREMIUM MEMBER ENHANCEMENTThe opening of the Annex Cinema has helped us to better understand how to accommodate our guests when we have more, but smaller, theaters after the State re-opens later this year. As a result, we are making every Tuesday a Premium Member Day, instead of the first Monday and first Thursday. This will mean four days (occasionally five) per month, instead of the two we’ve had in the past.
Beginning on May 2, Premium Members can receive up to two tickets to one film each Tuesday. This will spread the benefit over more nights and result in less congestion each night. We hope that you enjoy this new enhancement. Please feel free to let us know!
MEMBERS ONLY SCREENING FOR CINETOPIA
The 6th Annual Cinetopia Film Festival is coming up June 1-11 and we have a special Members Only screening of the film The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin on Michigan Theater on Wed. May 24 at 7:30 pm. No RSVP necessary.
MAY DAY = FREE POPCORN DAYTo celebrate Membership Month, all members will
receive a free small popcorn on May 1.
Local Day of Giving | Tues., May 9thFor one day only, your gift to the State and
Michigan Project will be matched dollar for dollar by a generous donor. Help support the State Theatre renovation and improvements to the
Michigan Theater by sponsoring a seat at the State Theatre or another gift. Double your impact!
Special thanks this month to
SEASON FINALE!
