This link has been circulating around the web, and I’ve already forwarded it to a few members: it’s a mock trailer for a certain well-known horror film, brilliantly re-edited to look like a heartwarming romantic comedy. It’s hilarious, but also more than a little satirical, and not far off from some trailers that horribly misrepresent what they’re promoting...
Hello Everyone, Trying to get back to normal for our Chlotrudis Monday Night at the Movies this week, although it is a holiday for some… Columbus Day. So why don’t you come joing us at the Kendall Square Theatre for the 7:20 p.m. show of MIRRORMASK. Director Dave McKean and screenwriter Neil Gaiman made their names on the Sandman comic book in the 1980’s. Now they...
Hello Everyone, This is a big week, between some exciting new releases, Film Festivals and other exciting upcoming events, any Chlotrudis member will have a host of film possibilties to choose from. For the Chlotrudis Monday Night at the Movies this week, we’ve got a movie planned that’s sure to please everyone. Join us for the 7:15 pm screening of CAPOTE at the...
“I like to make films about regular people, with everyday flaws. I try to avoid escapism by creating characters who aren’t always pleasant people.” — Gary Burns Writer-director Gary Burns combines a wry sense of humour with an observational style to craft his films. In the past seven years, Burns has made three feature films and an handful of shorts. His most recent...
by Beth Curran A highlight for me at this year’s Provincetown International Film Festival was meeting producer Amy Robinson, who took part in the fest for the first time in support of her latest film, GAME 6. At a panel discussion later in the weekend, Amy generously mentioned Chlotrudis, interrupting her panel time to invite me to tell those in attendance more about...
Nominations for the 25th annual Chlotrudis Awards were finalized by the film group’s nominating committee this past weekend, ahead of its March 17th awards ceremony, sure to be a special occasion as Chlotrudis marks a big anniversary. Films featuring unique takes on dance came away with the largest haul of nominations among the 34 films selected, with the...
On Sunday March 17th, the Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film welcomes back poly-hypenate director Don McKellar to help celebrate the society’s 25th Anniversary Chlotrudis Awards at the historic Brattle Theatre. In addition, the society looks back on a favorite film, MARION BRIDGE, with director Wiebke von Carolsfeld (also returning) and the film’s composer...
The Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film celebrated its anniversary year at the 25th Chlotrudis Awards, held at the Brattle Theater this past Sunday. The big winner of the night was Hirokazu Kore-eda’s SHOPLIFTERS which won 4 Trudies, for Best Movie, Best Ensemble, Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Screenplay. In addition, Chlotrudis made two special...
The Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film is pleased to announce it will be presenting actress Robin Weigert with the group’s Career So Far award March 17th during the 25th Anniversary Chlotrudis Awards at the historic Brattle Theatre. The show begins at 5 pm, and tickets are $20 ($15 for Chlotrudis and Brattle members), and can be purchased online at the...
If you’re reading this, then you already know that the Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film has taken a great leap into the 21st century with a new website that hauls us out of the 90’s! We’re hoping that you find this page much more user-friendly and intuitive. Not to mention appealing and useful. We plan on adding new features and keeping this site up-to...