Coming up: French Film Festival

Our highly anticipated French Film Festival is rapidly approaching. The opening ceremony is just a few days away, happening on July 30. We'll be showing the film Hello Goodbye and serving an assortment of traditional French pastries and other traditional French culinary pleasures, such as wine, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, lobster bisque, nicoise sald, potato souffle, and for dessert, profiteroles.

Over the course of the festival we'll be showing the films Grown Ups, Dernier Maquis, Jean de la Fontaine, L'Heure Zero, Welcome, Le Chant des Mariees, Dans la Vie, Captaine Achab, and L'emmerdeu. And we'll also be following Cinema Paradiso tradition with our monthly kid's event FAB! Films for Kids, which will feature the beautiful classic french film The Red Balloon, and will be completely FREE! Our monthly Cafe Cinematheque brunch will also have a french touch, featuring the film Kings & Queens, and serving traditional French pastries.

On August 2nd, join us for the Festival's closing night, when we'll show the film L'emmerdeu, and have an assortment of delicious chocolates, baguettes, cheeses, pates, crudites, cold cuts, and a chocolate fountain accompanied by fruits and cakes.

And if you like all of these events you might be interested in purchasing a French Film Festival Fast Pass, which will grant you access to all the films and parties, as well as free Perrier water throughout the festival, and a special identification card. If you become a member, this pass would cost you only $55, and the most basic membership we offer costs $70 yearly, so if you become a member, this Fast Pass practically pays for itself!

Tell all your friends and come and enjoy French culture at Cinema Paradiso!

Calling All Francophiles: Bastille Day Celebration

A la Carte Entertainment & Dedicasse productions present :

Bastille Day Celebration
Sunday, July 12 at 7PM at Cinema Paradiso,
Home of the French Film Festival.

A complete evening of entertainment including :

-The Musical Revue "Parlez-vous Français" by Frederic Strouck
A live performance in French with English subtitles
The extraordinary immigration story of a french teacher leaving eveything to go and live his american dream.
The story is told using more than 50 hit songs that mainly turn out to be originally french
(Somewhere beyond the sea, My way, Where do I began, What now my love,...)

-A french Gourmet Buffet by Croissan'Time Catering
With complimentary french wine, beer, juices & soft drinks.

-Live music, dancing, and many surprises...

All of this for an all inclusive ticket price of $50.00.
LIMITED SEATING
Call NOW for reservations : (954) 565.0628

With the support of :
-Alliance Française de Miami & Fort Lauderdale
-Royal Palms resort
-Revodition
-St Tropez Bistro
-Croissan'Time
-Dish network
-France Amerique
-France Today

General Admission $50 | FLIFF Members $47

Coming Up: Cafe Cinematheque

Join us on Sunday, July 12, for our newest monthly tradition at Cinema Paradiso! Twice a month we meet with film expert Shelly Isaacs for food, film, and rare insite into the world of World Cinema. Along with Cafe Cinematheque International, the evening version "Senses of Cinema" is become a Cinema Paradiso favorite.

About Cafe Cinematheque International
Doors open at 10:00am for Brunch and Coffee - A discussion with program host Shelly Isaacs follows the film.

This month's film

Viva Laldjerie

(2004 / Algeria / Nadir Mokneche)
This is a story of old and young in Algeria told through a mother and daughter hiding out in a hotel from local terrorists. We follow pretty Goucem (Lubna Azabal), 27, through the urban landscape of modern-day Algiers as she attempts to assert her own version of a liberated lifestyle. She battles daily with the conflict of a new Algiers; pitting traditional life against the rapidly modernizing city. Goucem is contrasted by her more traditional mother, Papicha played by Biyouna who is an ex-singer longing for her cabaret and for an Algeria of days gone by. Fifi (Nadia Kaci), the women's neighbor at the hotel, adds more color to this story as an energetic prostitute who keeps herself busy with wealthy men twenty- four hours a day.

At 10am join us for brunch, inspired by the film. Algeria Is Located In Northern Africa On The Mediterranean Sea, The Land Of Couscous, Dates, Figs, Olives, Spices Such As Cumin & Coriander And The Famous Sahara Dessert. However, With The French Invasion In 1830, Baguettes And Cauliglower Gratin Are Still Presnt In Its Cuisine. Come And Enjoy Some Chlada Fakya (Fruit Medley), Algerian Cooked Carrot Salad, Cucumber and yogurt soup, Saffron and Raisin Couscous with Fresh Mint, and other surprises.

A post film discussion will be facilitated by Shelly Issacs, who teaches foreign language film appreciation from cultural and historical perspectives, at Florida International University, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

General admission is $10, FLIFF Members $8.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!

Today we did our monthly FAB event for kids, showing the movie "AMERICAN TAIL", followed by free hot dogs & burgers for all the children. Celebrating 4TH OF JULY, was such a joy with all the families that came!!! Hoping to see you all next 1st saturday of the month (AUGUST) @ 10:00 a.m. with a great free movie.

CINEMA A LA MODE TOTAL SUCCESS!!!

The first Cinema a la Mode, took place on Wednesday, July 1st @ 6pm @ Cinema Paradiso with an incredible and supportive crowd attending, members, general public, friends and volunteers making it a very special & fun night. The whole idea of this cooking class is not only to show how a recipe is down but mainly for the public to interact directly with the chef and be part of a culinary experience. this time around the host/chef Michelle prepared spinach crepes, zucchini crepes, cheese crepes, and chocolate/strawberry crepes with the help of audience members. So much fun that even prizes were given away through out the course of the nigh. A taste of France on our own stage filmed by Neil Hecker from channel 2. And what better to end this event followed by the screening of "CHOCOLAT". Thank you all for your love and see you next month to learn how to make paella and see a movie from Spain.

AWESOME SUNDAY NIGHT WITH 1ST CP ROCKS!!!

EVEN BEFORE 9PM, THERE WERE MUSIC LOVERS IN THE COURTYARD ENJOYING THE RECORD SWAP, THEN MORE AND MORE PEOPLE SATRING SHOWING UP AND ENJOYED THE MOVIE LUST FOR LIFE, AND THEN THE CROWD GOT EVEN MORE PUMPED WITH THE AMAZING PERFORMANCES OF NO CLASS ACTION, ROCKING THE STAGE OF CINEMA PARADISO STAGE, FOLLOWED BY BAND NO. 12 & CLOSING THE NIGHT WITH THE SHAKERS. EVERYBOBY REALLY LOVED CINEMA PARADISO AND WE WANT TO THANK MARK POLLACK FROM NEW ART SCHOOL FOR PUTTUNG TOGETHER THIS GREAT EVENT. HOPEFULLY WE WILL SEE EVEN MORE PEOPLE FOR JULY'S 2ND CP ROCKS!!!!

ONLY ONE DAY LEFT FOR CP ROCKS: "CAN I SAY"

CINEMA PARADISO IS GETTING READY TO DO THE FIRST RECORD SWAP/MOVIE & BANDS NIGHT ON SUNDAY 6/28/09. THANKS TO THE HELP OF MARK POLLACK, FROM NEW ART SCHOOL, PUBLIC FROM ALL AGES WILL BE ABLE TO ENJOY A FREE EVENT. STARTING @ 9PM WITH THE RECORD SWAP, THEN GO INTO THE MOVIE THEATER, SEE THE MOVIE: 'LUST FOR LIFE" ON IGGY POP, THEN ROCK THE NIGHT WITH THESE 3 GREAT BANDS: NO CLASS ACTION, BAND No. 12, THE SHAKERS. WE REALLY WANT TO MAKE THIS A MONTHLY EVENT!!!

MAY THE KING OF POP LIVE FOREVER!!!

A true legend has died @ the age of 50, in Los Angeles, CA after a cardiac arrest. However, I will always remember Michael Jackson as the greatest pop entertainer of the world, with the best selling album of all times, "THRILLER", listening to the "BAD", album, listening to all his awesome songs growing up, wow he was amazing and will always be. Then the song "MAN IN THE MIRROR", a real message in the song and video. The moonwalk, even when he was in the JACKSON 5, I remember watching the cartoons. So I definitely grew up with the music, life and moves of Michael Jackson, an icon for all generations!!!

CP ROCKS PRESENTS: "CAN I SAY" SUNDAY 6/28/09 @ 9PM

CP ROCKS PRESENTS: "CAN I SAY-SUNDAY", at Cinema Paradiso, a night for music & movie lovers, featuring a RECORD SWAP, screening the documentary of IGGY POP: "LUST FOR LIFE", and special live band performances by: NO CLASS ACTION, BAND NO. 12 & THE SHAKERS. No more lazy sundays, not knowing what to do nor wondering what do to with your vinyls, come and join us rock & roll style at no charge at all.

Rocky Horror Picture Show and Repo! The Genetic Opera

Our popular double feature is back. Every month, cult classics Repo! The Genetic Opera and Rocky Horror Picture Show play back-to-back at Cinema Paradiso, while live performers bring to life the action playing on the screen. The next screeing of these audience favorites will take place on Friday, June 26. Repo! will play at 10:00 pm, followed by Rocky Horror at 11:55 pm. Come enjoy a late-night adult show that incorporates the mystique of the movies and the excitement of live theater!















Friday, June 26
10:00 pm-Repo! The Genetic Opera
11:55 pm-Rocky Horror Picture Show
All Seats $5.00

CINEMA A LA MODE

TO KICK OFF THE MONTH OF JULY, WE ARE HAVING A COOKING CLASS FOLLOWED BY A MOVIE. AND SINCE AT THE END OF THE MONTH IS THE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL @ CINEMA PARADISO WHAT BETTER WAY TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE CREPES THEN SEE THE MOVIE " CHOCOLAT" WHERE: 503 SE 6TH ST, FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301. 954-760-9898
WWW.FLIFF.COM
ONLY 5$ FOR MEMBERS, 7$ STUDENTS/SENIORS, 9$ GENERAL ADMISSION.
ALL STARTS WITH A HAPPY HOUR FROM 5-6PM 2X1 ALL DRINKS
6:00 PM COOKING CLASS WITH OUR CHEF MICHELLE
7:00 PM MOVIE: CHOCOLAT