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Short Cuts Young Friends of Film Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 7pm With Matthew Modine, Lori Singer & Annie Ross in person! “Some films can lay claim to being the best thing around in a week, a month, a year. Robert Altman’s Short Cuts is closer to being one of the all-time bests, among the finest American films since the advent of sound.”—Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune Fifteen years since its release, many lesser imitations and ensemble films have come and gone, but Short Cuts remains the standard. Based on the writings of Raymond Carver, it masterfully interweaves stories of disconnection and discontent between several L.A.-based characters: a pool cleaner dealing with the frustration of his wife’s job as a sex-phone operator, a doctor struggling with the infidelity of his wife, a philandering cop tyrannically ruling his family, and a news anchorman grappling with his wife over their child’s hospitalization. Boasting an all-star cast including Tim Robbins, Julianne Moore, Jack Lemmon, Tom Waits, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Matthew Modine, Lili Taylor, Robert Downey, Jr. and Annie Ross, among many others, the film garnered several ensemble acting awards, opened the 31st New York Film Festival and won the Golden Lion at Venice. Star Matthew Modine and actress and jazz great Annie Ross will answer questions after the screening. A post-film party with an open bar and hors d’oeuvres will follow the event. Young Friends of Film members receive one complimentary ticket. Admission for regular members and the public is $25. On the filmlinc blog: Discover the 10 best things about Short Cuts and get a chance to win a Criterion DVD of the film! Short Cuts Robert Altman, USA, 1993; 187m Young Friends of Film [YFF] is a membership program designed for film enthusiasts aged 21–40 to see New York Film Festival and New Directors/New Films classics. YFF members get a complimentary ticket to six screenings per year with noteworthy guest speakers followed by great parties. In addition to all the benefits of a dual Film Society membership, YFF members receive one pair of complimentary tickets per month to select Walter Reade Theater series as well as invitations to sneak preview screenings of new films. Join Young Friends of Film online now. For information about becoming a Young Friends of Film member, call 212-875-5630.

Buy Tickets Thu Dec 4: 7 Admission: $25 public $25 FS members Please note: there is a $2.50 service charge per ticket ordered online and cash only transactions at the box office. No passes ~ no vouchers accepted to this event. YFF Membership YFF Special Events