“The White Ribbon,” a black-and-white film set in an obscure German farming village before the start of World War I, opens Feb. 26 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. Directed by Michael Haneke, “The White Ribbon” tells the story of a village population that operates on the same notions of class, hierarchy and […]
The independent film “Into Temptation,” directed by Omaha native Patrick Coyle, opens Feb. 12 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. “Into Temptation” is a story of a jaded Catholic priest (played by Jeremy Sisto) who finds redemption in a very unlikely place. The priest has become complacent in his vocation until Linda, a […]
Featuring tour-de-force performances from Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson and Samantha Morton, “The Messenger” opens Jan. 29 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. The directorial debut for Oren Moverman, “The Messenger” is a nuanced drama about the home-front readjustment for decorated Iraq War hero Will Montgomery (played by Foster). Having survived a roadside blast, […]
Three UNL programs — including the department of Textiles, Clothing and Design, the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, and the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues — received grants from the Cooper Foundation in December. Textiles, Clothing and Design received $3,000 to support the exhibition “The Black Ocean: Europe-Africa-America” by French artist William Wilson. […]
An epic historical drama on the 208 A.D. battle that heralded the end of the Han Dynasty is opening Jan. 8 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. Directed by action-cinema master John Woo, “Red Cliff” opens as power-hungry prime minister turned general Cao Cao (played by Zhang Fengyi) seeks permission from the Han […]
The strained relationship of a mother who abandoned her son is featured in “Trucker,” a film opening Nov. 20 at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. “Trucker” features Michelle Monaghan as Diane Ford, a successful independent truck driver. Ford is leading a care-free life of one night stands and all-night drinking with Runner (Nathan […]
A movie talk at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center will feature a UNL professor talking about the influences of Coco Chanel. The talk, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 15, will be led by Rhonda Garelick, professor of English and performing arts. She is also author of “Rising Star,” winner of the Kayden Award for outstanding […]
The third biennial VisionMaker Film Festival is Oct. 30 to Nov. 5 with screenings at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center and Sheldon Art Museum. The VisionMaker Film Festival showcases Native-produced audio, film and video projects that often don’t get the spotlight they deserve in a crowded entertainment market. The theme, “Elder Voices, Youth […]
Souls are on the trading block at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center. In the surreal comedy “Cold Souls,” playing Oct. 16 to 29, souls can be extracted and traded as commodities. The film presents Paul Giamatti as himself, agonizing over his interpretations of the character Uncle Vanya. Paralyzed by anxiety, Giamatti stumbles upon […]
The Oct. 17 Husker football game with Texas Tech will be shown on the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center’s 40-foot big screen. Game time is 2:30 p.m. The Ross will show all Husker football home games broadcast on network television. All showings are family friendly and free and open to the public. For more […]
