films

In association with Emerging Pictures, a New York-based film company, the Brooks screens award-winning independent films every month in the Dorothy K. Hohenberg Auditorium.  The Brushmark is open for dinner every Thursday night featuring tapas; seasonal entrees by Chefs Wally Joe and Andrew Adams; wine and specialty cocktails; and indoor and outdoor seating from 5-9 pm. Call 901.544.6225 for reservations.

Auditorium sound system provided by Ninth Wave Audio/Video Design, generously sponsored by The Jeniam Foundation.

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VIP FILM PASS Available For Brooks Members Only $35 for a year of free films! This little VIP Film Pass is available to members for $35, which entitles the user to a year of free film admission.  No more standing in line, just flash your card like a true VIP and enter the theater.  You will also enjoy a 20% discount in the Brushmark Restaurant the night of a movie, and receive an invitation to a yearly VIP preview party.  Call (901)544-6208 for full details.   PURCHASE VIP PASS

Thursday, February 11  |  7 pm Who Does She Think She Is?  Directed by Pamela Tanner Boll In this modern world, women often feel the need to choose between mothering and working; between their child’s well-being and their own.  This documentary by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Pamela Tanner Boll (producer, Born Into Brothels) features five fierce women who refuse to choose.  The film also explores the dichotomy between the age-old legacy of women worshipped as muses, while most people can’t even name a handful of female artists.   Critical Response “Five female artists explore the competing demands of muse and family in [this] engaging documentary about the struggle to create art while nurturing life.” - Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times   External Links Official site IMDb page Trailer   Tickets $5 for members; $7 for non-members; free with VIP Film Pass Call 901.544.6208 or click here to purchase.

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Saturday, February 20 | 2 pm Sunday,  February 21  | 4pm Oscar Nominated Shorts Presented by the On Location: Memphis Film Festival, this is your chance to see the Academy Award nominees for the Best Live Action and Best Animated Short Film categories.  Catch it while you can!   Tickets $5 for Brooks members; $8 for non-members. Tickets available at the door before each screening.

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Thursday, February 25  | 7 pm Reel to Real: Craig Brewer Presents  The second installment of this monthly film series will feature director Craig Brewer (Hustle and Flow, Black Snake Moan) who will present one of his favorite films, and be on hand to discuss his selection.    Brewer’s first feature film (Poor and Hungry, 2000) won the Discovery Award at the Hollywood Film Festival, among others.  His 2005 breakout film Hustle and Flow won the Audience Award at Sundance, picked up an Oscar for Best Original Song for a Motion Picture, and its leading actor Terrence Howard was nominated for his performance.  Brewer's most recent projects include MTV's $5 Cover and FX's Terriers.   External Links IMDB page MTV article Follow him on Twitter MyBrewTube's YouTube channel   Tickets $6 for members; $8 for non-members; Free with VIP Film Pass Call 901.544.6208 or click here to purchase.