Upcoming Events

Thursday, November 4th - Moonlight Cabana Party

Following the 7:15pm screening of"SEDUCING CHARLIE BARKER", join us overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at FLIFF2010's Official Host Hotel the Fort Lauderdale Beach Courtyard Marriot as we host our ocean view "Moonlight Cabana" party.

Featuring the “Journey Around the Islands Show”
presented by Polynesian Proud Productions.

Full menu includes (TBA) and your first drink is on the house!

Friday, November 5th - CLAIRE BLOOM LUNCHEON AT THE W

Join us for an exclusive and intimate luncheon in honor of our Lifetime Achievement honoree Claire Bloom on Friday, November 5, 11:30am at The W Hotel overlooking fabulous Fort Lauderdale Beach.

VIP tickets at Ms. Bloom's table are $100, all other tickets are $75. Tickets include includes parking, luncheon and all beverages (wine, soft drinks, coffee, tea).

Friday, November 5th - A Taste of Haiti

Experience some savoir faire with a taste of Haitian Creole cuisine with Picklese (spicy vinegar based coleslaw) & Diriak Pwa (rice and beans) served in the courtyard.

FREE with ticket!

Saturday, November 6th - Claire Bloom: Lifetime Achievement in Acting

Claire Bloom will receive the Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday, November 6, prior to the film, LIMELIGHT, in which she co-stars.

Prior to the film meet Lifetime Achievement honoree Claire Bloom. At a Wine & Cheese Reception featuring an array of international gourmet cheeses, fresh baked breads, whole wheat crackers with high end dips and grapes.

Free for ticket holders to the film.

Sunday, November 7th - BENEATH THE BLUE

Special Guests: David Keith, Christine Adams, Leah Eneas, Michael D. Sellers

After the Sunday afternoon movie enjoy a sampling of pigeon peas & rice a real staple of Bahamian cooking served in the courtyard. FREE with Ticket

The Friday morning screening is for school groups. If you are with a school, please email Rob Davis for more info at robdavisfilmguy@gmail.com

Director Michael D. Sellers, actor David Keith, actress Christine Adams and actress Leah Eneas will be on hand to talk to your students about filmmaking and dolphins.

Sunday, November 7th - CASINO JACK (Film and Wrap Party)

Following the 5:15pm screening of "CASINO JACK"
join castmembers of the film for a very special Wrap Party hosted by

Allied Kitchen & Bath
At their magnificent Showroom for Hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, soft drinks.

Allied Kitchen & Bath
616 West Oakland Park Blvd

Ticket includes the film and Wrap Party

General Admission $30 | FLiFF Members $25 | Free with Fast Pass

For more information please go to https://www.fliff.com/

FLIFF OPENING NIGHT FILM & GALA

Edward Country of Origin: USA
Year: 2010
Language: English
Genre: Comedy
Interest: American Indie
Running Time: 89 min
Format: HDCAM
Director: Edward Burns
Producer(s): Edward Burns, Aaron Lubin, William Rexer
Writer(s): Edward Burns
Cinematographer: William Rexer
Editor: Janet Gaynor
Cast: Matt Bush, Kerry Bishe, Edward Burns, Anna Wood, Max Baker

Burns (THE BROTHERS MCMULLEN, SHE’S THE ONE) crafted his most comical film to date with the sweet, often surprising charmer, NICE GUY JOHNNY.

Johnny, a sports-talk jock on a small west coast AM radio station is devoted to his fiancé’ Claire. She calls all the shots, including convincing Johnny that his gig blabbing to rabid listeners is a dead end road with no security, future and all the things she wants in life –and she sure he wants too – even if he’s not so sure himself. Claire has arranged for Johnny to fly back to NY, where they both have their roots, and meet with her Dad. Dad in return will arrange an interview with a local manufacturer who has an opening for a bright, young, energetic executive-in-training.

With pangs of hesitancy, Johnny flies off solo to The Big Apple repeating a silent mantra that this is all for the best. In NY he is picked up by his Uncle Terry (Burns), a lovable rogue/screw-up/womanizer who has lots of plans for Johnny to cram into his very brief trip. Johnny did not sign on for any of this, but is conscripted into Uncle Terry’s evolving weekend, which eventually leads to the alluring Brooke.

With a dead-on zingers and complications, NICE GUY JOHNNY is a laugh-a-minute blast where Burns’ clever script is supported beautifully by his totally believable cast. Johnny played by Matt Bush (ADVENTURELAND) is the helpless ping pong ball paddled back ‘n forth between Claire, Terry, Claire’s Dad and Johnny’s own hesitation. Kerry Bishe (SCRUBS) is the sweet, sexy, disarming Brooke – set comfortably on the summer sands of The Hamptons. Burns’ Uncle Terry is hysterical – landing feet down in embarrassing situations and delivering his implausible lines brilliantly, as if he thought them up himself…wait a minute…

The perfect Opener for our 25th Anniversary!

• General Admission Film and Party $75
• FLiFF Members Film and Party $60
• General Admission Film Only $10
• Students and Seniors Film Only $8
• FLiFF Members Film Only $6
• Broward College Students Film Only $3
• Director, Producer, and Fast Pass holders FREE

FLiFF2010 Pre-Festival Events

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

It's official...we are just weeks away from the kick off of the 25th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. We are planning an event so large it just won't fit into the confines of the festival's October 22 - November 11 dates.

Beginning with the Poster Unveiling Party on September 14 and running right up until FLiFF's Opening Night, we have a series of Pre-Fest events to get you ready for the biggest FLiFF ever.

Join us on Tuesday, September 14 from 6pm to 8pm for our annual festival kick-off party and unveiling of this year's poster artwork.

This year the party moves to the heart of Fort Lauderdale to the Himmarshee Grill. The party will include passed hors d'oeuvres plus, each guests receives their first drink FREE.

This year's artist, famed photographer Peter Langone will be onhand as we unveil the poster that will be the face of this year's festival. Plus, we will give you your first glimpse of the films and events that will make this the most special FLIFF ever!

Tickets

$15 General Admission / $10 FLIFF Members

This Week at Cinema Paradiso

Leonard Cohen: SONGS FROM THE ROAD

“When legend Cohen takes to the stage, it’s no less than a cultural event of Biblical dimensions.”- The Independent

In 2008, following the celebration of his 40th year as a Columbia recording artist and coinciding with his induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Leonard Cohen thrilled his fans by announcing his first tour dates in 15 years. Cohen went on to play the most prestigious and beautiful venues in virtually every corner of the globe, mesmerizing and charming audiences with performances that were hailed as some of the best of his career.

SONGS FROM THE ROAD, a dozen of Cohen’s most famous songs from that world tour, can now be seen at Cinema Paradiso. Treat yourself to the best of Cohen’s performances at auditoriums, arenas, and stadiums from Tel Aviv to London to the California desert, all filmed in stunning high-definition.

The Girl Who Played with Fire

In the highly anticipated second installment of the Millennium Trilogy…
Lisbeth Salander is a wanted woman. A researcher and a Millennium journalist about to expose the truth about the sex trade in Sweden are brutally murdered, and Salander’s prints are on the weapon. Her history of unpredictable and vengeful behavior makes her an official danger to society – but no-one can find her anywhere.

"Relentless suspense! Holds you in a viselike grip. Noomi Rapace is spectacular." – Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Forty years ago, Harriet Vanger disappeared from a family gathering on the island owned and inhabited by the powerful Vanger clan. Her body was never found, yet her beloved uncle is convinced it was murder and that the killer is a member of his own tightly knit but dysfunctional family. He employs disgraced financial journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Michael Nyqvist) and the tattooed and troubled but resourceful computer hacker Lisbeth Salander (Noomi Rapace) to investigate.

“A mind-bending and mesmerizing thriller that takes its time unlocking one mystery only to uncover another, all to chilling and immensely satisfying effect.” –Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times

“4 Stars! Lisbeth is as compelling as any movie character in recent memory.” –Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Reggae Music & Technology Expo and Reggae Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony 2010

Reggae Music & Technology Expo 2010 will attract internationals in today’s music industry thereby be one of the most publicized worldwide events in Reggae Business.

We hope to have every aspect of the industry represented including the top technological innovators, artists, DJs, producers, radio and video programmers, retailers, distributors, audio manufacturers and many more.

Friday, September 10 & Saturday, September 11, 2010
5pm to 11pm Friday, 11am to 11pm Saturday

Labor Day Weekend Comedy-A-Thon

Get ready for a Labor-Day Weekend of side-splitting laughter with Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival's Exclusive screenings of South Florida's own "Porky's" and the Comedy-A-Thon at Cinema Paradiso. FLIFF has packed some of their favorite funny films into a two day event.

Porky's $7 ($5 FLIFF Members) Includes post film party catered by Chez Porky's

All Other Films $3 (FLIFF Members $1)

Weekend Pass GOOD 4 ALL Sunday and Monday films: $10 FLIFF Members/ $15 Non-Members

Sunday, September 5, Comedy Montage Day 1 - The Ground Breakers: Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, Laurel and Hardy, Abbot and Costello, the Three Stooges and many more!

12:45 p.m. - The Palm Beach Story/ 2:15 p.m. - It Happened One Night/ 4:00 p.m. - The Thin Man/ 6:15 p.m. - A Night At The Opera / 7:55 p.m. - His Girl Friday/ 9:30 p.m. - Dr. Strangelove/ 10:00 p.m. - This Is Spinal Tap/ 11:00 p.m. Raising Arizona

Monday, September 6, Comedy Montage Day 2- The Comedians and Their Films: Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Albert Brooks, Carl Reiner, Bill Murray, plus the great comedy teams like the Marx Brothers, Martin and Lewis, Hope and Crosby, The Coen Brothers and Monty Python!

10:15 a.m. - Some Like It Hot/ 12:15 p.m. - What's Up Doc/ 1:50 p.m. - M*A*S*H*/ 3:50 p.m. - Young Frankenstein/ 5:50 p.m. - Manhattan/ 7:35 p.m. - A Fish Called Wanda/ 9:30 p.m. Monty Python & The Holy Grail

FLIFF & The Brazilian Film Fest of Miami

A Week of Brazilian Cinema

Saturday, August 14, 2010 - Friday, August 20, 2010

FLIFF and the Brazilian Film Festival of Miami team up to present a week of Brazilian films at Cinema Paradiso.

In its 14th year, the Brazilian Film Fest of Miami is known as the largest film festival solely dedicated to Brazilian films abroad, is the pioneer of the Inffinito Festival Circuit, and annually hosts the most recent productions for the largest competition of Brazilian films outside of the country.

Saturday, August 14

Paulista @ 4:30 p.m. & Romance @ 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 15

Paulista @ 1:30 p.m., Alice's House @ 4:45 p.m., Beyond Ipanema @ 6:30 p.m. & The Story of Me @ 8:00 p.m.

Monday, August 16

Alice's House @ 6:00 p.m. & Playing @ 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 17

Paulista @ 6:00 p.m. & Queen of Brazil @ 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 18

Little Book of Love @ 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 19

Beyond Ipanema @ 6:00 p.m. & The Man Who Bottled Clouds @ 8:00 p.m.

Friday, August 20

The Big Family: The Movie

1st Annual Cinema Paradiso Surf Fest

The 1st Annual Cinema Paradiso Surf Fest is just on the horizon. Cathch the wave August 27-29th at Cinema Paradiso. Over three awesome days of classic and new surf films will be presented and the cost is just $5 a film. Come in your baggies or bikinis and get two tickets for the price of one. The Surf Fest is brought to you by the same team that brings you the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, The Perrier French Film Festival, Festa Italia, The Beach Fest, Cinema A La Mode and Numerous other cinematic events.

Schedule

Friday, August 27: Films begin at 6 p.m.

Saturday, August 28: Films all day beginning at 10 A.M.

Sunday, August 29: Films all day and evening.

Films:

The Endless Summer

Slippery When Wet

Surf Crazy

Barefoot Aventure

Surfing Hollow Days

Waterlogged

Peel: The Peru Project

Surfin Shorts