POET BIO-DRAMA: Dylan story “I’m Not There” at WVSU Capitol Center Theater
Cate Blanchett as Bob Dylan in “I’m Not There.” – Columbia Pictures
“Sometimes I think this whole world is one big prison yard. Some of us are prisoners, the rest of us are guards.” – Bob Dylan, “George Jackson“
Let me key you in on the latest about the West Virginia International Film Festival, mentioned on this poetry blog because, hey, isn’t Dylan one of the greatest poets around? On an important level, some of us think so, to be ambiguous about it.
I know the film fest is mentioned elsewhere and all, but I love Dylan’s music, always have. One time Neruda said if he could meet one U.S. poet, he would want it to be Dylan.
Those of the Bob Dylan persuasion would enjoy the bio-drama “I’m Not There” tonight and Friday and Saturday.
See schedule in the intercepted e-mail below:
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Dear WVIFF Patrons,
WVIFF has some great films this weekend and next, and we wanted to let you know about them. Tickets are $7 for adults and FREE to WVSU students with valid IDs.
The schedule is as follows:
The Darjeeling Limited
2007 Adventure comedy - USA 91 min Rated R (language)
Visit foxsearchlight.com/thedarjeelinglimited for additional information.
Thursday, Jan. 10 at 6:30 PM
Friday, Jan. 11 at 9 PM
Saturday, Jan. 12 at 6:30 PM
This latest film by Wes Anderson (The Royal Tanenbaums, and Rushmore) stars Own Wilson, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, Amara Karan, Natalie Poetman, Bill Murray, Irfan Khan, and Anjelica Huston. The synopsis involves a journey across India by three American brothers who have not spoken to each other for a year.
I’m Not There
2007 Bio-Drama - USA / Germany 135 min Rated R (language, some sexuality and nudity)
Visit Imnotthere-movie.com for additional information
Thursday, Jan. 10 at 8:30 PM
Friday, Jan. 11 at 6:30 PM
Saturday, Jan. 12 at 8:30 PM
“The strangest thing about Todd Haynes’ new movie isn’t that he cast six actors to play the various faces and phases of Bob Dylan. It’s that he needed only six.” Ty Burr - Boston Globe
The six actors which star in I’m Not There are: Cate Blanchett, Richard Gere, Heath Ledger, Christian Bale, Michelle Williams, Julianne Moore, Ben Whishaw and Marcus Carl Franklin.
Lars and the Real Girl
2007 Comic Drama - USA 106 min Rated PG-13 (some sex-related content)
Visit larsandtherealgirl-themovie.com for additional information.
Thursday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 PM
Friday, Jan. 18 at 9:00 PM
Saturday, Jan. 19 at 6:30 PM
Starring: Ryan Gosling (nominated for Best Actor, 2008 Golden Globe), Patricia Clarkson, Emily Mortimer, Kelli Garner, and Paul Schneider Directed by: Craig Gillespie
“At a time when romantic comedies seem to have exhausted unique ideas, along comes Lars, an original, amusing and heartfelt tale sharply written by Nancy Oliver (Six Feet Under).” Claudia Puig - USA Today.
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
2007 Bio-Drama - USA 160 min. Rated R (some strong violence and brief sexual references)
Visit jessejamesmovie.warerbros.com for additional information.
Thursday, Jan. 17 at 8:30 PM
Friday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 PM
Saturday, Jan. 19 at 8:30 PM
Andrew Dominik’s film stars Brad Pitt, Casey Afflect (nominated Best Supporting Actor, 2008 Golden Globe), Zooey Deschanel, Mary-Louise Parker, Sam Rockwell, and Paul Schneider.
The location of the screenings are at the WVSU Capitol Center Theater located at 123 Summers Street in Charleston, WV. The Box Office phone number is 304/342-6522.
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Another thing I always liked about Dylan — he admired Woody Guthrie, shared with him what some call “the American spirit.” Which reminds me: How about these lyrics?
I Ain’t Got No Home In This World Anymore
Woody Guthrie
Well i ain’t got no home i’m just ramblin’ round
Just a ramblin’ worker, go from town to town
Police make it hard wherever i may go
I ain’t got no home in this world anymore.
All my brothers an’ my sisters have stranded on this road
That’s a hard ol’ dusty road that a million feet have trod
Rich men took our home an’ they drove us from our door
Man can’t feel at home in this world anymore.
Well as i look around me it’s funny an’ plain to see
This wicked cruel world is a funny ol’ place to be
The gamblin’ man is rich lord, the workin’ man is poor
Can’t fit his home in this world anymore.
