Manito
Winner, Special Grand Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festival

"Manito" chronicles the life of a family in Washington Heights, a vibrant Latino community still living under the legacy of an era shadowed by drugs and violence. Manny (Leo Manaya) is the salutatorian of his high school class, about to escape that same legacy that had forced his older brother Junior Moreno (rising star Frankie G.) to spend time in prison. With gritty, luminescent cinematography and unflinching portrayals of characters that embody the heart and soul of the neighborhood, writer/director Eric Eason brings us an electrifying feature debut in the finest tradition of independent filmmaking. For more info, check Filmmovement.com U.S., 2002, 77 mins. Showtimes: Nightly at 6:30 & 8:00. Sat/Sun/Wed matinees at 2:00pm .

"A low-budget wonder: rough and gritty " -- Edward Guthmann, SF Chronicle

WiseGirls

At Santolino's Restaurant, there's something even scarier than undercooked scampi on the menu.murder! Raychel (Mariah Carey), Meg (Mira Sorvino) and Kate (Melora Walters) are three waitresses who forge an unbreakable friendship when they find themselves involved in organized crime. Through back room deals at the "family-run" Italian restaurant, the women discover that survival is going to depend on much more than just service with a smile! Directed by by David Anspaugh Starring Mira Sorvino, Mariah Carey, and Melora Walters USA. 35mm. Color. 96 mins. Showtimes: Nightly at 9:30. Sat/Sun/Wed matinees at 4:00pm

"Odd, entertaining and authentic " -- Mick LaSalle, SF Chronicle

"Truly a woman's gangster movie." -- Jeffrey Anderson, SF Examiner

Friday, June 20 - Sunday, June 22

Asian Films

Up the Yin-Yang

Asian Films up the Yin-Yang brings Asian pop-culture to the Bay Area. If you come join us, you may catch a musical from Thailand, a horror flick from Hong Kong, or even a teenage comedy, Korean style. As opposed to festivals screening strictly arthouse films, ASYY is only interested in films that are fun to watch. We don’t want people leaving the theater wondering if they get it. There should only be two reactions to watching any film we show. Love it or hate it. Check: www.scratchpictures for complete schedule.
Films:
Just One Look 2002 Hong Kong, 100 min.
Wild Zero 2000 Japan, 99 min.
Ping Pong 2002 Japan, 114 min.
Guns and Talks 2001 South Korea, 123 min.
Monrak Transistor 2002 Thailand, 115 min.
Three 2002 South Korea/ Thailand /Hong Kong, 125 min.

Schedule:

Friday 6/20

Guns and Talks 123mins 4:30pm
Wild Zero 99 mins 7pm
Ping Pong 114 mins 9pm

Saturday 6/21

Three 125 mins 1:30pm Just One Look 100 mins 4:15pm
Monrak Transistor 115 mins 6:15pm
Guns and Talks 123 mins 8:45pm
Wild Zero 99 mins 11:15pm

Sunday 6/22

Ping Pong 114 mins 2pm
Monrak Transistor 115 mins 4:30pm
Just One Look 100 mins 7pm
Three 125 mins 9pm

Monday, June 23 - Wednesday, June 25

The Hip Hop Film Fest events this summer are fund-raisers to benefit the Hunters Point Youth Park Foundation and to continue the legacy that Aunt Bea left behind. For award-winning filmmaker, Kevin Epps (Straight Outta Hunters Point) the loss of this extraordinary woman is personal. Epps was directly affected by her positive influence and empowerment. In this impoverished community the "park" served as a safe haven away from the streets and broadened Epps' childhood horizons. Due to severe budget cuts and the absence of summer schools and youth jobs, a violent and bloody summer is in the making. In an effort to prevent what could possibly be a crisis in Hunters Point, Epps is committed to raising funds and providing outlets for youth energy and creativity. For COMPLETE FILM DESCRIPTIONS AND MORE INFO, hop into hiphopfilmfest.com.

Monday June 23rd - Opening Night!
Straight Outta Hunters Point - 6:00 p.m
Resistencia: Hip Hop In Columbia - 7:45 p.m
Battlesounds - 9:30 p.m

Tuesday, June 24th
Cubamor - 6:00 pm
Open Transport with short
keepintime - 8:00pm
World Famous with short
what's up fat lip - 9:30

Wednesday, June 25th
The Freshest Kids - 2:00pm
Youth Media Program - 4:00pm
Hooked! - 6:00pm
Straight Outta Hunters Point - 8:00 p.m
Super Hip Hop Shorts Program - 9:30pm

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Thursday, June 26.... ONE NIGHT ONLY

Punk band The Gits re-release two studio albums and produce documentary film about murdered singer, Mia Zapata and the band as the murderer awaits trail in Seattle. After 10 years, the Gits are re-mixing, re-mastering and re-releasing the two albums with 20 bonus tracks. The first albums, “Frenching the Bully” will be released on Broken Rekids June 7th. “Enter… the Conquering Chicken” is scheduled for release October 7. The Gits are also collaborating with filmmakers, Karri O’Kane and Jessy Bender to produce a documentary film (shot on 16 mm) about Mia Zapata and the artistic and social legacy of The Gits. The film, still a work in progress, will preview at The Roxie June 26th as a special fundraiser for the film. SHOWTIMES: 8 & 10pm

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Friday, June 27 - Tuesday, July 8

One Year Anniversary!

Rivers and Tides
Andy Goldsworthy Working With Time

One year ago on June 26, the Roxie Cinema and Northern California discovered RIVERS AND TIDES: ANDY GOLDSWORTHY WORKING WITH TIME. Since that time, the movie has won the German equivalent of an Academy Award for both Best Documentary and Best Cinematography, while multitudes of critics from around the nation have jumped on the bandwagon. But it was the initial, overwhelming reception here in the Bay Area that insured the movie would go on to be experience by hundreds of thousands in theaters all over the United States. This one-year anniversary performance is a tribute your enlightened embrace.
(Free popcorn and drinks EVERY SHOW, FRIDAY, JUNE 27!)
"Rivers and Tides is a sublime study of the artist Andy Goldsworthy, but it has served an equally worthy purpose as a life preserver for the endangered Roxie Cinema." - Michael Fox, SF Bay Guardian. "The movie is breathtaking. It allows your mind to wander into speculative corners. It lingers long after the images leave the screen. It's called "Rivers and Tides," and both rivers and tides do appear. Also leaves, meadows, walls, sticks, trees and rocks....Riedelsheimer always allows you time to consider, time to see what you've seen. He's made a wonderful movie; I hope you get to see it. Puh-leeeze." -- Jon Carroll, SF Chronicle. ".Anyone who has seen Goldsworthy's impressive wall piece "Stone River" (2001), near Stanford University's Cantor Center of Visual Arts, will want the illuminating background that "Rivers and Tides" provides " - Kenneth Baker, SF Chronicle. "When a Goldsworthy piece comes together -- like a serpentine, stitched- together trail of leaves that changes form as it meanders down a cool river -- it's magical, profound in its simplicity" - Edward Guthmann, SF Chronicle. Director, Cinematographer, Editor: Thomas Riedelsheimer. Music: Fred Frith. In Color. 35 mm. 90 minutes. 1.66 :1. Not Rated. Dolby SR. 2001. Germany For more info, log onto riversandtides.org
Showtimes: Nightly at 7:00 and 9:00. Additional Sat, Sun and Wed matinees at 2:00 & 4:30