KLRU Q Saturday at the Movies – 4/27

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KLRU-Q’s Saturday Night at the Movies presents a full-length feature film every Saturday night, plus extra content that gives the evening an exciting spin. Each film explores the work of legendary actors and actresses through many important films from their careers. Here is a peek of what this Saturday has in store:

7:00 – Just Seen ItEpisode #202
Just Seen It is the review show where film school graduates and working entertainment professionals review the newest in theaters, on TV and cable as well as offer industry interviews.

7:30 – On StoryExplosive Action!
The writers behind Wanted, The Bourne Ultimatum, Con Air, and Snitch discuss how they use action scenes to further the plot, convey tension, and build toward a satisfying climax. Followed by Lucas Martell’s animated short film, Pigeon: Impossible, about a trained CIA agent faced with an unexpected sudden threat to national security.

8:00 – Hollywood Stars Film PackageShake Hands With The Devil
A medical professor (James Cagney) recruits a U.S. student (Don Murray) for the Irish Republican Army in 1921 Dublin. Cast: James Cagney, Don Murray.

9:55 – Return To Alcatraz
The prison island of Alcatraz is one of the country’s most complicated, terrifying and mysterious landmarks. “The Rock” was the notorious spot where the government put “the worst of the worst” prisoners, infamous criminals such as Machine Gun Kelly and Al Capone. Although it was closed in 1963, the island still holds the public’s imagination, becoming the destination site for thousands of tourists and the setting for feature films (The Rock, Escape from Alcatraz) and television series (Alcatraz). Return To Alcatraz is a wide-ranging documentary that traces the roots of the “Battle of Alcatraz” in 1946 – when the military was called in to crush a prison riot – as well as portraits of those who served time there. The program reveals the compelling story of convicted atomic spy Morton Sobell; the true, frightening tale of Robert Stroud – the “Birdman of Alcatraz”; and the real-life account of the 1962 “Escape from Alcatraz.”

KLRU Q Saturday at the Movies – 4/20

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KLRU-Q’s Saturday Night at the Movies presents a full-length feature film every Saturday night, plus extra content that gives the evening an exciting spin. Each film explores the work of legendary actors and actresses through many important films from their careers. Here is a peek of what this Saturday has in store:

7:00 – Just Seen ItEpisode #201
Just Seen It is the review show where film school graduates and working entertainment professionals review the newest in theaters, on TV and cable as well as offer industry interviews.

7:30 -On Story – “A Conversation With Chris Carter, Creator of The X-Files
Legendary television writer Chris Carter reveals the secret behind the creation and success of The X-Files and how he stirred audiences using the power of mythology. Lost and Prometheus writer, Damon Lindelof, speaks with Carter on how his use of the paranormal and search for the truth have become staples of popular culture. Followed by Todd Somodevilla and Marysia Makowska’s surreal short film, Sea Pavilion, about a picnic outing by an abandoned seaside dwelling, that ends up encompassing more than just sand dunes and forgotten memories.

8:00 - Hollywood Stars Film PackagePlanet of The Apes
An astronaut (Charlton Heston) goes by time warp to a future planet ruled by smart apes who keep humans as slaves. Cast: Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter.

9:55 - Hollywood Stars Film PackageHound Of The Baskervilles
When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, Sherlock Holmes (Peter Cushing) is hired to investigate. Cast: Peter Cushing, Andre Morell, Christopher Lee.

11:25 – Loreena Mckennitt: No Journey’s End
No Journey’s End is a visually stunning record of Loreena McKennitt’s journey to the sources of her musical and spiritual roots. It follows McKennitt from her native Canada to the breathtaking landscapes and Celtic traditions of Ireland, and from the exotic rhythms of Morocco to echoes of Spain’s rich medieval past. This intimate and unforgettable portrait features her haunting voice and melodies in recorded songs and live performances from her acclaimed albums The Visit and The Mask And Mirror, including the songs “The Lady Of Shalott,” “The Bonny Swans” and “Santiago.”

KLRU Q Saturday at the Movies – 4/13

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KLRU-Q’s Saturday Night at the Movies presents a full-length feature film every Saturday night, plus extra content that gives the evening an exciting spin. Each film explores the work of legendary actors and actresses through many important films from their careers. Here is a peek of what this Saturday has in store:

7:00 – Just Seen ItEpisode#113
A Hypnotic Thriller, Answering for Past Sins, “Die Hard” in the White House, Upside Down Interview, and an Alien Invasion: We review the new psychological thriller from director Danny Boyle – Trance, and Robert Redford’s new drama – The Company You Keep. We interview Jim Sturgess and Kirsten Dunst about their new fantastical thriller, Upside Down, and review The Host, from writer Stephanie Meyer – plus our DVD pick of the week!

7:30 – On StorySuspense
Suspenseful storytelling is discussed by the creative minds behind The Usual Suspects, The Silence Of The Lambs, The Big Easy, and Lethal Weapon. Featuring Shane Black, Ted Tally, Daniel Petrie, Jr. and Christopher McQuarrie. Film: Unawakening by Jack Daniel Stanley

8:00 – What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?
A Hollywood child-star has-been (Bette Davis) torments her famous sister (Joan Crawford), now in a wheelchair. Cast: Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Victor Buono.

10:15 - Drive-In Movie Memories
Drive-In Movie Memories  is a film celebration of drive in movie theaters, one of America’s greatest symbols of youth, freedom and the automobile. What started as the business venture an auto parts dealer to make some easy money accidentally became a magical place where romance, fun and a sense of community flourished. The centerpiece of Drive-In Movie Memories is a vast collection of historical photos and footage from the mid ’30s until today, including clips from classic drive-in movies of all genres: westerns, romance, horror, and the teenage beach party movies of the ’60s. Interviews with film critic Leonard Maltin and other film historians add context while stories from B-movie actors, including Beverly Garland, the “queen” of B-movies, provide entertaining “insider” views of the era in its heyday.

 

Q Night at the Movies for April

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KLRU Q Night at the Movies spotlights a classic film on select Saturday nights at 8 p.m. This month’s feature films will be:

4/6 – Four Weddings And A Funeral
The intermittent romance between a charming Englishman (Hugh Grant) and a beautiful American woman (Andie MacDowell) who always seem to run into each other at weddings. Cast: Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas.

4/13 – What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?
A Hollywood child-star has-been (Bette Davis) torments her famous sister (Joan Crawford), now in a wheelchair. Cast: Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Victor Buono.

4/20 – Hound Of The Baskervilles
When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, Sherlock Holmes (Peter Cushing) is hired to investigate. Cast: Peter Cushing, Andre Morell, Christopher Lee.

Planet Of The Apes
An astronaut (Charlton Heston) goes by time warp to a future planet ruled by smart apes who keep humans as slaves. Cast: Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter.

4/27 – Shake Hands With The Devil
A medical professor (James Cagney) recruits a U.S. student (Don Murray) for the Irish Republican Army in 1921 Dublin. Cast: James Cagney, Don Murray.

KLRU Q Saturday at the Movies – 4/6

KLRU Q - Night at the Movies

KLRU-Q’s Saturday Night at the Movies presents a full-length feature film every Saturday night, plus extra content that gives the evening an exciting spin. Each film explores the work of legendary actors and actresses through many important films from their careers. Here is a peek of what this Saturday has in store:

7:00 – Just Seen ItEpisode #112
Vegas Magic, A 911 Call, A Family Tree and Politics as Usual: We review The Incredible Burt Wonderstone with Steve Carell and Jim Carrey. Discuss The Call with Halle Berry and The Place Beyond The Pines with Ryan Gosling. Then go to D.C. for the Netflix political drama – House of Cards starring Kevin Spacey.

7:30 – On Story  - Buck Henry: A Hollywood Story
From The Graduate and Catch-22 to “Saturday Night Live” and “Get Smart,” iconic comedic and distinctly American writer, director, and actor Buck Henry recalls his long and storied career in Hollywood. Followed by the heartwarming story of a failed ukulele player and her talking puppet dog, The Ballad of Friday and June by writer/director Tate English.

8:00 – Four Weddings And A Funeral
The intermittent romance between a charming Englishman (Hugh Grant) and a beautiful American woman (Andie MacDowell) who always seem to run into each other at weddings. Cast: Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas.

10:00 – Tina Fey: The Mark Twain Prize
The 13th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor goes to . . . Tina Fey! Multiple Grammy, Golden Globe and Writers’ Guild award–winner for her work as actor, writer and producer for “30 Rock,” “Saturday Night Live” and more, Fey is toasted/roasted by an A-list class of comedic talent, including former Twain Prize winners Steve Martin and Lorne Michaels, along with Steve Carell, Jimmy Fallon, Jon Hamm, Jennifer Hudson, Jane Krakowski, Seth Meyers, Tracy Morgan, Fred Armisen, Amy Poehler and Betty White.

11:30 – Loreena Mckennitt: A Moveable Musical Feast
Loreena Mckennitt: A Moveable Musical Feast follows Canadian singer/composer Loreena McKennitt as she embarks on her 2007 An Ancient Muse tour. The performance documentary offers a rare backstage look at one of contemporary music’s most interesting live acts. Candid behind-the-scenes interviews with McKennitt, her band, crew and colleagues reveal the rigors of touring. McKennitt and her fellow travellers entertain viewers with stories of how they “raise a small village” each night they perform, discuss the joys and challenges of their nomadic life on the road, and explain the creative relationships they share with one another, the music and the audience. A Moveable Musical Feast features previously unreleased musical performances of “Never-Ending Road (Amhran Duit)” and “The Gates of Istanbul.”

KLRU Q Saturday at the Movies – 3/30

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KLRU-Q’s Saturday Night at the Movies presents a full-length feature film every Saturday night, plus extra content that gives the evening an exciting spin. Each film explores the work of legendary actors and actresses through many important films from their careers. Here is a peek of what this Saturday has in store:

7:00 – Just Seen It Episode #111
JUST SEEN IT is the review show where film school graduates and working entertainment professionals review the newest in theaters, on TV and cable as well as offer industry interviews.

7:30 – On StoryBased on a True Story
The challenges of making true life stories compelling on the screen are discussed by THE FIGHTER’s Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Scott Silver, Academy Award-nominated scribe Nicholas Kazan (REVERSAL OF FORTUNE, AT CLOSE RANGE), Pamela Gray (CONVICTION), Academy Award-winner Ron Howard and the team behind APOLLO 13. Followed by OVERNIGHT STAY, directed by Daniela Sherer.

8:00 - Hollywood Stars Film Package ”Eight Men Out
Disgruntled Chicago White Sox players stand trial for allegedly throwing the 1919 World Series for mobster Arnold Rothstein. Cast: John Cusack, Clifton James, Michael Lerner.

10:01 – Jews And Baseball: An American Love Story
Narrated by Dustin Hoffman, JEWS AND BASEBALL: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY explores the connection between Jewish Americans and America’s national pastime. The feature- length documentary tells a story of immigration, assimilation, bigotry, heroism, the passing on of traditions and the shattering of stereotypes. JEWS AND BASEBALL interweaves powerful personal and historical stories with an extraordinary collection of rare archival footage and photos, and a musical score ranging from Benny Goodman to Yo-Yo Ma to Rush.

KLRU Q Saturday at the Movies – 3/23

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KLRU-Q’s Saturday Night at the Movies presents a full-length feature film every Saturday night, plus extra content that gives the evening an exciting spin. Each film explores the work of legendary actors and actresses through many important films from their careers. Here is a peek of what this Saturday has in store:

7:00 – Just Seen ItEpisode #110
JUST SEEN IT is the review show where film school graduates and working entertainment professionals review the newest in theaters, on TV and cable as well as offer industry interviews.

7:30 – On StoryReflecting Reality
Reflecting the real world in film is discussed by the creative minds behind JARHEAD, THE COMPANY MEN, CAST AWAY and FALLING DOWN. Featuring John Wells, William Broyles, Jr., and Herschel Weingrod. Film: Martha by Katja Straub.

8:00 – Hollywood Stars Film PackageThe Spirit Of St. Louis
Charles Lindbergh (James Stewart) attempts to become the first man to fly nonstop across the Atlantic to Paris in 1927. Cast: James Stewart, Patricia Smith, Murray Hamilton.

 

KLRU Q Saturday at the Movies – 3/16

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KLRU-Q’s Saturday Night at the Movies presents a full-length feature film every Saturday night, plus extra content that gives the evening an exciting spin. Each film explores the work of legendary actors and actresses through many important films from their careers. Here is a peek of what this Saturday has in store:

7:30 – Just Seen ItEpisode #104
Check out our top entertainment picks of 2012! And we look at two foreign films – Tabu- the black and white drama from Portugal, and the French language Amour, nominated for an Academy award for best picture in 2012. And we do a quick review of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s new action thriller, The Last Stand.

7:30 - Just Seen It ”Episode #105
Its time for our Oscar special – we discuss who we think SHOULD win and who we think WILL win for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor and Actress.

8:30 – Hollywood Stars Film PackageTwo For The Road
Trips across Europe show changes in a couple’s (Audrey Hepburn, Albert Finney) first 10 years of marriage. Cast: Audrey Hepburn, Albert Finney, Eleanor Bron.

10:25 – Janson Movie Star PackageAudrey Hepburn Remembered
Audrey Hepburn was one of movies’ best-loved stars, blessed with beauty, talent, an elegant sophistication, and an enduring aura of youthful innocence. As Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF she spoke for the world’s suffering children and families, earning affection and admiration from around the globe. Clips capture her commenting on her career, and the family and friendships that were her priority.

 

 

 

 

 

KLRU Q Saturday at the Movies – 3/9

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KLRU-Q’s Saturday Night at the Movies presents a full-length feature film every Saturday night, plus extra content that gives the evening an exciting spin. Each film explores the work of legendary actors and actresses through many important films from their careers. Here is a peek of what this Saturday has in store:

7:00 – Just Seen It Episode #108 
Just Seen It is the review show where film school graduates and working entertainment professionals review the newest in theaters, on TV and cable as well as offer industry interviews.

7:30 - Celebration of Classic MGM Film Musicals
Celebrate 75 years of MGM musicals as star musicians and singers from the classical and musical theatre worlds re-create the sounds of the golden age of Hollywood.

9:00 – Hollywood Stars Film PackageTop Hat
Dale Tremont (Ginger Rogers) is attracted to dancer (Fred Astaire) but in a case of mistaken identity believes he is her best friend’s husband. Cast: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Lucille Ball.

 

 

KLRU Q Saturday at the Movies – 3/2

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KLRU-Q’s Saturday Night at the Movies presents a full-length feature film every Saturday night, plus extra content that gives the evening an exciting spin. Each film explores the work of legendary actors and actresses through many important films from their careers. Here is a peek of what this Saturday has in store:

7:00 – Just Seen It Episode #107
John McClane, Bad Medicine and Witches: Bruce Willis returns as John McClane in A Good Day To Die Hard, Steven Soderbergh’s suspense thriller, Side Effects, and the bewitching teen romance drama Beautiful Creatures plus our DVD pick of the week.

7:30 – On Story  Academy Award Winners 
Academy Award winning films are discussed by the creative minds behind APOLLO 13, SCHINDLER’S LIST, and A BEAUTIFUL MIND. Featuring Ron Howard and Steve Zaillian.

8:00 pm – Hollywood Stars Film Package Suspicion
Alfred Hitchcock directed this thriller about a woman (Joan Fontaine) who suspects that her husband (Cedric Hardwicke) is plotting to murder her. Cast: Cary Grant, Joan Fontaine, Nigel Bruce, May Whitty, Cedric Hardwicke, Leo G. Carroll.

9:45 - Cary Grant: The Leading Man
With a winning combination of comic style and leading-man charisma, Cary Grant was the essence of a star. But the suave exterior concealed a complex individual. Family photos, archival footage and film clips vividly convey Grant’s journey from lonely working-class beginnings to the peak of Hollywood royalty. The episode includes his first starring role in She Done Him Wrong and his discovery by Mae West.