BumbleBeeDave
03-14-2005, 01:49 PM
Could we Upstate cyclists POSSIBLY have it any better? . . . If you live in the Capital Region area, here are some movies that are showing around here in the coming weeks that deal with our favorite activity! . . . Well, our ALMOST favorite activity, at least! . . . ;)
BBDave
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At the albany Public Library, 161 Washinton AVe, Albany, at 6:30 pm sponsored by the NY Bicycling Coalition. The poster doesn't say anything about admission fee, but I wouldn't be surprised if they want a buck or two . . .
3/17 breaking away . . . This Oscar winning light-hearted “coming-of-age” drama centers on an adolescent’s complete immersion by the culture of bicycle racing. His
dreams, and the courage of his buddies, are measured against the realities of a race that becomes the focus of the entire town. The race pits
the well equipped University sponsored “haves”, against the resource-less “have-nots”. The fi lm contains great bike racing photography.
3/31 double feature: red light go / we are the traffi c . . . • For most bike messengers making a living is dangerous enough, but there is a tight-knit community that ride for more
than their weekly paycheck. These messengers compete in street races called Alleycats. Speeding through busy streets
without rules or sanction from the city, they ride without insurance and sometimes without brakes. These competitors risk
their lives for seemingly meager prizes and the respect of their fellow riders.
• Ted White’s 1999 documentary traces the unique Critical Mass bike movement. The movie explores the ideas of
reclaiming public space, commercial-free cultural events, and rethinking traditional models of political demonstration.
4/21 rad . . . A drama about BMX racing and who has the fastest bike. This is a “morality play” which raises the issues of: must you
cheat to win, should the hero miss his SAT tests to compete in “the big race”, and can good conquer evil. It has a stunt
enhanced story line.
5/5 double feature: return of the scorchers / widdershins . . . • Made by bicycle activist Ted White to show the superiority of the bicycle to the automobile, with scenes from all over the world
I• Interviews in public capture more than just a discussion of SUV’s. Optimistic in the human power of the bicycle and
pertinent in this violent political climate, Widdershins refl ects on the connections between the shape of our world and our vehicles
5/19 fi nali: 2 seconds . . . Very much a European movie. A champion mountain bike racer hesitates at the start gate – she loses the race and is
bounced off the team. Forced into retirement, she meets a cantankerous Italian bike shop owner and former champion.
Together they explore both love and the defi nition of victory. In French with English Subtitles.
also, on Monday, April 11, at 6:45 pm at the Spectrum 8 Theaters at 290 Delaware Ave, in Albany, is "The Tour, Baby" . . . Armed with only a digital video camera, his passion for cycling, and a beat up Avis rental van he called home for a month, Scott Coady filmed an adventure of a lifetime. Experience first-hand the excitement and drama of the world's most difficult and grueling sporting event. Along the way, Scott captured exclusive "behind the scenes" events and interviews with Lance Armstrong, Robin Williams, Jean Marie Leblanc, Phil Liggett, Paul Sherwen, crazed tour fans, US Postal team riders in the team bus and in their hotel rooms, up close and personal scenes with the podium babes and the battle up Mt. Ventoux!!
BBDave
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At the albany Public Library, 161 Washinton AVe, Albany, at 6:30 pm sponsored by the NY Bicycling Coalition. The poster doesn't say anything about admission fee, but I wouldn't be surprised if they want a buck or two . . .
3/17 breaking away . . . This Oscar winning light-hearted “coming-of-age” drama centers on an adolescent’s complete immersion by the culture of bicycle racing. His
dreams, and the courage of his buddies, are measured against the realities of a race that becomes the focus of the entire town. The race pits
the well equipped University sponsored “haves”, against the resource-less “have-nots”. The fi lm contains great bike racing photography.
3/31 double feature: red light go / we are the traffi c . . . • For most bike messengers making a living is dangerous enough, but there is a tight-knit community that ride for more
than their weekly paycheck. These messengers compete in street races called Alleycats. Speeding through busy streets
without rules or sanction from the city, they ride without insurance and sometimes without brakes. These competitors risk
their lives for seemingly meager prizes and the respect of their fellow riders.
• Ted White’s 1999 documentary traces the unique Critical Mass bike movement. The movie explores the ideas of
reclaiming public space, commercial-free cultural events, and rethinking traditional models of political demonstration.
4/21 rad . . . A drama about BMX racing and who has the fastest bike. This is a “morality play” which raises the issues of: must you
cheat to win, should the hero miss his SAT tests to compete in “the big race”, and can good conquer evil. It has a stunt
enhanced story line.
5/5 double feature: return of the scorchers / widdershins . . . • Made by bicycle activist Ted White to show the superiority of the bicycle to the automobile, with scenes from all over the world
I• Interviews in public capture more than just a discussion of SUV’s. Optimistic in the human power of the bicycle and
pertinent in this violent political climate, Widdershins refl ects on the connections between the shape of our world and our vehicles
5/19 fi nali: 2 seconds . . . Very much a European movie. A champion mountain bike racer hesitates at the start gate – she loses the race and is
bounced off the team. Forced into retirement, she meets a cantankerous Italian bike shop owner and former champion.
Together they explore both love and the defi nition of victory. In French with English Subtitles.
also, on Monday, April 11, at 6:45 pm at the Spectrum 8 Theaters at 290 Delaware Ave, in Albany, is "The Tour, Baby" . . . Armed with only a digital video camera, his passion for cycling, and a beat up Avis rental van he called home for a month, Scott Coady filmed an adventure of a lifetime. Experience first-hand the excitement and drama of the world's most difficult and grueling sporting event. Along the way, Scott captured exclusive "behind the scenes" events and interviews with Lance Armstrong, Robin Williams, Jean Marie Leblanc, Phil Liggett, Paul Sherwen, crazed tour fans, US Postal team riders in the team bus and in their hotel rooms, up close and personal scenes with the podium babes and the battle up Mt. Ventoux!!