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Film Tue Apr 20 2010
Premiere of Experimental Film Kick
Kick, a short film by Chicago-based experimental filmmaker Clara Alcott, premieres on Tuesday, May 11, at the Chopin Theatre. A science fiction melodrama with a feminine kick, the film deals with two women who, despite being strangers, have the same therapist, a mutual anxiety about technology, and a psychic connection. Kick is inspired by the Hollywood melodramas of Douglas Sirk and features a vibrant color palette in the style of 1950s technicolor films. Marc Riordan composed the contemporary electronic score and Todd Carter (of the laptop group TV Pow!) provided the experimental sound design. The film stars Sarah Weis, Jeff Norman, and Clara Alcott.
The screening of Kick will be preceded by a series of short works reflecting the film's themes. On the program are works by Sarah Weis and Arturo Cubacub, Chris Hefner, Yony Leyser, Lilli Carre, Catie Olsen, Laura Klein, and The Pretty Things. The whole affair begins at 8pm and admission is $5. A reception follows the screening in the Chopin Lounge. Miss all this and you'll probably kick yourself.
Chopin Theatre | 1543 West Division
