Central Denver Public Library, 14th Ave. Pkwy. & Broadway, presents: Newman’s Own: Paul Newman Film Series, films and group discussion, hosted by Walter Chaw, screened Tuesdays, 6-9p.m., in the Level B2 Conference Center: Feb. 10, Sweet Bird of Youth (1962), an aspiring actor returns home with a head full of schemes and trouble; 17, Hud (1963), adapted from Larry McMurtry’s novel of the evolution of American West from pioneer ethics to modern greed; 24, Cool Hand Luke (1967), classic portrayal of a petulant rebel on a chain gang in the circa 1940s’ South; March 3, The Hudsucker Proxy (1994), a corporate executive (Newman) promotes an incompetent mailroom clerk to president in order to manipulate stock prices. Info: 720-865-1205 or www.denverlibrary.org/fresh.
Denver Film Society, at StarzFilm Center in the Tivoli, 900 Auraria Pkwy., presents: Feb. 6-12, Eden, The Secrets, Man on Wire; 13-19, Cherry Blossoms, Who Does She Think She Is?, Trouble the Water; 20-26, Moscow, Belgium; 27-March 5, Donkey Punch. Tattered Cover Free Classic, a free film-and-discussion series hosted by film critic Howie Movshovitz – held first Saturday at 7p.m.: Feb. 7, Daddy Nostalgia. RMPBS Community Cinema: Feb. 25, Arusi Persian Wedding, Iranian-American filmmaker Marjan Tehrani chronicles her brother’s traditional Persian wedding to an American wife. Free reception at 6 p.m. (RSVP: ann@denverfilm.org.) Cine Club screens a new French film followed by a pastry reception and discussion, led by the Alliance Française. Feb. 18, Lutins du Court-métrage (Leprechauns of the short film), some of the best French short movies of 2008, with English subtitles. Saturday Kids First Movie Nickelodeon offers a different kid flick every Saturday at 10:30a.m., for just a nickel. Feb. 7, Adventures of Renny Fox; 14, Igor; 21, Tugger; 28, Strawberry Shortcake. Info:www.denverfilm.org or call 303-820-3456.
Landmark Theatres, at the Chez Artiste (2800 S. Colorado Blvd.), the Esquire (590 Downing St.) the Mayan (110 Broadway) and at the Greenwood Village (5415 Landmark Place) theatres, present: Opens Feb. 6: he’s just not that into you, romantic comedy about young couples navigating relationships. Feb. 13, The International, a thriller in which an Interpol agent (Clive Owen) and an assistant DA (Naomi Watts) bring a powerful bank to justice. Also, Best Animated Short Films 2009, and Best Live Action Short Films 2009, includes all five Oscar-nominated film in each category. Midnight Madness at the Esquire: Feb. 6 & 7, Chocolate, Denver premiere, a young autistic girl becomes martial arts fighter; 13-14, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind; 20-21, Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade. For full schedule, call 303-352-1992 or visit: www.landmarktheatres.com.
Mizel Arts & Culture Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., presents: BNY Mellon Wealth Management Denver Jewish Film Festival continues through Feb. 14 in the Shwayder Theatre, screening award-winning films from around the world, including Max Minsky and Me, The Little Traitor, Hey Hey It’s Esther Blueburger and Looking for Roots, Finding Flowers. Grand Finale on Feb. 14 includes screening of Lemon Tree, dessert reception and music by Klesmer V’od. Get tickets at the box office, 303-316-6360, or online http://maccjcc.org.
