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These Flicks Are Reel Cinema
Hamilton County Bicentennial Library Director David Clapp presents an international sampling of cinema in his ongoing “Flick’s Café” series featuring 1950’s films. Clapp believes that films of that decade are “more direct in their presentation of new ideas.”
Film art in its second century still contends with basically divergent perspectives, even as its technological and stylistic maturation make possible the realization of ever more imaginative visions. How can a filmgoer appreciate the value of a film when most films bring such impressive visuality to theaters?
Clapp believes it’s important for folks to pay attention to film detail in order to develop a more complex understanding of their own reality. He also believes that writer/directors create better films. Clapp brings his own artist’s sensitivity to select films for his series. Consequently, those who attend these films not only enjoy a relaxed presentation, but they also find the time for discussion of those films’ qualities.
The next film in this series is Early Summer by Japanese director Yasujiro Ozu. Upcoming films include Federico Fellini’s famous La Strada and Ingmar Bergman’s Wild Strawberries. All of these directors more »
