Mary Riepma Ross Film Theater
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Hixson-Lied College of Fine & Performing Arts


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On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, throughout the Fall and Spring Semesters, the small auditorium is reserved for screenings of films for the UNL Film Studies Program classes. These evening screenings are open and free to the public. Schedules are available at the MRRMAC ticket counter.

Show times are subject to change. Some of our films are not rated. Discretion is advised. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT
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A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT
Fri, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 17
Directed By: Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Runtime: 2 hours, 14 minutes
MPAA Rating: R, for violence and sexuality
Country: France
Distributor: Warner Independent
Release Date: November 26, 2004

Showtimes
Fri 4:30, 7:15, & 10 p.m.
Sat 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, & 10 p.m.
Sun 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, & 10 p.m.
Mon 4:30, 7:15, & 10 p.m.
Tue 4:30 & 9:50 p.m.
Wed 4:30 & 9:50 p.m.
Thu 6:15 p.m.

Synopsis
From the director and star of "Amelie" (Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Audrey Tautou) comes a very different love story: A VERY LONG ENGAGEMENT, based on the acclaimed novel by Sebastien Japrisot. Screenplay adaptation by Jean-Pierre Jeunet & Guillaume Laurant.

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VERA DRAKE
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VERA DRAKE
Fri, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 17
Directed By: Mike Leigh
Runtime: 2 hours, 5 minutes
MPAA Rating: R, for depiction of strong thematic material
Country: United Kingdom
Distributor: Fine Line Features
Release Date: October 10, 2004

Showtimes
Fri 4:45, 7:20, & 9:55 p.m.
Sat 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, & 9:55 p.m.
Sun 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, & 9:55 p.m.
Mon 4:45, 7:20, & 9:55 p.m.
Tue 7:15 p.m.
Wed 7:15 p.m.
Thu 4:45, 7:20, & 9:55 p.m.

Synopsis
In its limited way, perfect. The title character in Mike Leigh’s new movie is a middle-aged cleaning lady (Imelda Staunton) who races through her London working-class neighborhood singing to herself. The time is 1950, and though the dark and depressed city still suffers from wartime austerities Vera...
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SPECIAL EVENTS
MOVIE TALK!
MOVIE TALK!
Sunday, February 6, 2005, 4:30 pm

It's MOVIE TALK!  Do you enjoy discussing the films you see with other knowledgeable movie buffs?
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PURE SWEET HELL BY BRIAN VERNOR AND WILLIE BULLION
PURE SWEET HELL BY BRIAN VERNOR AND WILLIE BULLION
Friday, February 11, at 7:00 p.m.

Pure Sweet Hell, a documentary by Brian Vernor and Willie Bullion, explores the passion, pain, and pleasure of cyclocross racing, while providing an intimate view of the kinship and clashes that comprise this unique “discipline” of cycling.
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FILMMAKER RODNEY EVANS VISITS THE ROSS
FILMMAKER RODNEY EVANS VISITS THE ROSS
Tuesday, February 22, 2005

Filmmaker Rodney Evans, director of BROTHER TO BROTHER, will be appearing at a screening of his film for a question and answer session with the audience on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at 7:30 p.m.  A reception will follow.

ALLOY ORCHESTRA
ALLOY ORCHESTRA
Wednesday, March 23, 2005

The ALLOY ORCHESTRA is a three man musical ensemble, writing and performing live accompaniment to classic silent films. Working with an outrageous assemblage of peculiar objects, they thrash and grind soulful music from unlikely sources.
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PREMIERE GALA CELEBRATION OF PETER RIEGERT’S AND GERALD SHAPIRO’S KING OF THE CORNER
PREMIERE GALA CELEBRATION OF PETER RIEGERT’S AND GERALD SHAPIRO’S KING OF THE CORNER
Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Peter Riegert and Gerald Shapiro will be present to discuss their film with the audience.
A reception will follow in the UNL Visitors Center’s Great Hall.
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COMING SOON
2.18 - 3.3   BAD EDUCATION
2.18 - 3.3   BROTHER TO BROTHER
3.4 - 3.17   THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
3.4 - 3.17   KING OF THE CORNER
3.18 - 3.31   HOME OF THE BRAVE



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