On Tuesday, September 29th at 7:30 pm, the BFS screens the powerful documentary, Amy.
The Bozeman Film Society continues its 2015-2016 season in the heart of downtown Bozeman this October with 2 more top-rated Indie films! Bringing the best newly released indie, foreign, documentary and art house films to Bozeman since 1978, the BFS is proud to continue its mission at the historic Ellen Theatre and wish to thank the many generous business sponsors and enthusiastic audiences who make a BFS movie night the place to be! On Tuesday, September 29th at 7:30 pm, the BFS screens the powerful documentary, Amy. Despite just two albums to her name, Amy Winehouse is one of the biggest music icons in British history. With a voice oft described as a combination of Billy Holiday, Dinah Washington and Sarah Vaughan, Amy Winehouse was a pop star with soul; a once in two generational musical talent whose appeal crossed cultural and demographic boundaries. But while her music made her a star, her chaotic personal life stole headlines. As riveting as it is sad, Amy is a powerfully honest look at the twisted relationship between art and celebrity—and the lethal spiral of addiction. Film critic Christy Lemire calls the film; “A mesmerizing yet devastating look at a singular talent.” Rated R, Rotten Tomatoes gives it a 97% rating. The film runs 125 minutes. Wednesday, October 7th brings acclaimed film, The End of the Tour – the story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter (and novelist) David Lipsky (Jesse Eisenberg) and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace (Jason Segel), which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace’s groundbreaking epic novel, Infinite Jest. As the days go on, a tenuous yet intense relationship seems to develop between journalist and subject. The two men bob and weave around each other, sharing laughs and also possibly revealing hidden frailties – but it’s never clear how truthful they are being with each other. Ironically, the interview was never published, and five days of audio tapes were packed away in Lipsky’s closet. The two men did not meet again. The film is based on Lipsky’s critically acclaimed memoir about this unforgettable encounter, written following Wallace’s 2008 suicide. Both Segel and Eisenberg reveal great depths of emotion in their performances and the film is directed with humor and tenderness by Sundance vet James Ponsoldt from Pulitzer- Prize winner Donald Margulies’ insightful and heartbreaking screenplay. 92% Rotten Tomatoes. Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times the film “ A brilliant slice of life.” Rated R, the film runs 105 minutes. Tickets are $8.75/General; $8.50/Seniors & Students (plus fees) and may be purchased by calling the Ellen box office at 585-5885, online at www.theellentheatre.com or by visiting the Ellen’s box office Wednesday – Saturday between 1 & 3 pm, or two hours before the screening. Doors open one hour before the screening with wine/beer and concessions available in the lobby. BFS pass holders and sponsors can reserve seats by visiting or calling the Ellen Theatre box office at 585-5885. BFS Membership passes are available in the Ellen Theatre lobby before all BFS shows and online at www.bozemanfilmsociety.org . Visit our website for detailed information on levels and benefits of a Bronze, Silver or Gold level Membership—and “Keep ‘Em Flickering!” •
