Author: Casey Engelbrecht

Our Programmer’s Picks: Alabama Films

To add to your quarantine viewing agenda: from tiny indies to mammoth blockbusters, check out this diverse list of films shot in Alabama (partially or in entirety). INTERPLANETARY (2008) Narrative Directed By Chance Shirley Watch via Amazon Prime Video Synopsis: A motley assortment of men and

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Our Programmer’s Hulu Picks (Part 2)

We promised another round of Hulu suggestions for your home viewing during this time of uncertainty and here it is, along with numerous links to additional related content. We miss you and can’t wait to see you soon, in the meantime here you go. Please

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Resources for Filmmakers Regarding COVID-19

On March 12, 2020, Sidewalk made the difficult decision to temporarily close the cinema doors for the safety of its employees and the public. This is a difficult time for not only non-profits and independent cinemas, but also for filmmakers and individuals within the entertainment

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Our Programmer’s Netflix Picks

We will miss seeing everyone at the Sidewalk Cinema for the next two weeks and wanted to pass along themed programming selections. Should you be in quarantine or simply spending more time at home/secluded because of the current situation, we hope that these suggestions are

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Women In Film Week

Women In Film Week puts the spotlight on female filmmakers. In this inaugural year, we are focusing specifically on female directors and writers. As is reflected in the 2020 Academy Award Best Director nominations, there exist clear barriers for women in the film industry. Such

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Valentine’s Day at the Sidewalk Cinema

Valentine’s sure is a divisive day. Love it or hate it, most don’t land between, plus it can clearly be circumstantial.   We wanted to do something for folks who fall on both sides of the Valentine’s coin and, either way, we definitely wanted to

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12 Films of Christmas

The 12 Days Of Christmas Sidewalk line-up is about as diverse as holiday line-ups get, from the brilliant to the… well, bad. After all, ‘tis the season to celebrate all things great and small. From one of the most skillfully nuanced masterpieces of the century

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Sidewalk’s Thanksgiving + Black Friday Series 2019

Ready to get out of the house (with or without your family) this Thanksgiving? Throw on your stretchy pants and come to Sidewalk Film Center +Cinema! We’re celebrating the holiday all weekend long with drink specials, free screenings, and more! Here is a little more

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Announcing a new program: Book + Film Club!

Coming in 2019 – Book + Film Club! A club for adults where you can geek out over your favorite films and explore new books and movies with like-minded folks. We’ll host a kick-off, where you meet everybody and pick up your book at the

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