Film Streams
Located in North Downtown
“American Teacher”
TWO NIGHTS ONLY! From directors Vanessa Roth and Brian McGinn. Through facts, interviews and shadowing the lives of four teachers, this 2011 documentary attempts to tell the collective story of the 3.2 million teachers in American. A post-show discussion will be moderated by UNO’s Dr. Nancy Edick and features Nebraska State Senator Brenda Council and [...]
“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”
Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell are showgirls courting men of all shapes and sizes. This 1953 film is perhaps most famous for Monroe’s iconic performance of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.” And yes, the trailer refers to the gals as gold diggers. Directed by Howard Hawks. Part of Film Streams World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film [...]
Sunday, Feb. 26th and Tuesday, Feb. 28th
“Fantastic Mr. Fox”
A classic children’s novel adapted to the big screen by Wes Anderson and featuring voice talent from the likes of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, Owen Wilson and others? Yes. Please. Part of Film Streams’ Forever Young Family & Children’s Series. More info
Saturday, Feb. 18th-Thursday, March 1st
“World on a Wire”
Part of Film Streams’ World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film Preservation series, “World on a Wire” is an epic 1973 sci-fi flick by Rainer Werner Fassbinder that highlights paranoia brought on by the pains of a virtual reality-obsessed future. Two days only: Sunday, February 19th and Tuesday, February 21st. More info
“The Leopard”
Now with a new 35mm print, 1963′s “The Leopard” follows the life a a nobel Sicilian family in the mid-19th century, directed by Luchino Visconti. Part of Film Streams’ World Cinema Revivals: A Celebration of Film Preservation series. Two nights only: Sunday, February 12th at 5:45 p.m. and Tuesday, February 14th at 7:10 p.m. More info
Wagner’s “Götterdämmerung”
Since it’s highly unlikely that you’re making it to Manhattan to see The Metropolitan Opera‘s latest production of the climax of Wagner’s “The Ring” cycle (“Götterdämmerung”), watching it live and in HD at an art house theater right here in Omaha is a viable and respectable Plan B. More on “Götterdämmerung” More on Richard Wagner Film Streams [...]
“Oscar Shorts!”
As in years past, Film Streams will screen the batch of short films currently nominated for Academy Awards, including best Animated, best Live-Action and best Documentary. Each category will have its own feature length program and like in previous years, ballots will be available to the audience to pick their favorite shorts and see how their picks fare against [...]
Friday, Feb. 10th-Thursday, March 1st
“Miss Representation”
ONE NIGHT ONLY — SOLD OUT! Director Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s documentary about the limiting and, well, oftentimes misrepresentative portrayals of women in mainstream media. The post-show discussion will be moderated by Ellie Archer (Women’s Fund of Omaha) and features Nebraska State Senator Tanya Cook, Girls Inc. executive director Roberta Wilhelm and marketing strategist/former Miss Nebraska/Omaha [...]
“Oscar Shorts!” returning to Film Streams
As in years past, Film Streams will screen the batch of short films currently nominated for Academy Awards, including best Animated, best Live-Action and best Documentary. Each category will have its own feature length program, according to a press release, opening Friday, February 10th. This is Film Streams’ fifth year in a row offering ”Oscar Shorts!,” [...]
February Student Night
Film Streams once again hosts Student Night, where on the first Monday of every month, those with a valid college ID can watch any film FREE. FEBRUARY CHOICES: Norwegian Wood The Artist
Monday, February 6th
This is an archived event.
Film Streams in North Downtown
various
FREE (w/ student ID)
