Arthouse movie listings for February 3-9, 2010

Compiled by Michael Leaverton and Hiya Swanhuyser. To submit a listing, e-mail film@sfweekly.com.

Artists' Television Access. "Return from Gaza and Lebanon": Films by activists who have visited embattled areas. Thu., Feb. 4, 8 p.m. $6. "Summertime Movie": Short films by musicians and their friends. Fri., Feb. 5, 8 p.m. $6. 500 Years Later: Documentary by Owen 'Alik Shahadah. Tue., Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. $6. 992 Valencia (at 21st St.), 824-3890, www.atasite.org.

Castro Theatre. Brazil and 12 Monkeys: Terry Gilliam double feature. Wed., Feb. 3, 1:55, 4:30 & 7 p.m. $7.50-$10. Coraline: Animated children's film. Beware Dakota Fanning's annoying voice! Thu., Feb. 4, 3:15 & 7 p.m. $7.50-$10. It's Complicated: Middle-aged sauce with Streep and Baldwin. Fri., Feb. 5, 2, 4:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $7.50-$10. Gone with the Wind: Best racist movie ever. Sun., Feb. 7, 2 & 7 p.m. 429 Castro (at Market), 621-6120, www.thecastrotheatre.com.

Chinatown Branch Library. The Founding of a Republic: Film about China stars Zhang Ziyi, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and many others. Sat., Feb. 6, 2:30 p.m. 1135 Powell (at Jackson), 355-2888, www.sfpl.org.

Femina Potens. "Open Eyes: Queer Film Friday": Local film series; screenings are followed by wine and vegan cookie receptions including question and answer sessions with the filmmakers. Also features a visual open mike: Submit short (five minutes or less) films or video pieces at 7:30 p.m. First Friday of every month. 2199 Market (at Sanchez), 864-1558, www.feminapotens.org.

Main Library, Koret Auditorium. The Black Rock: Filmmaker Kevin Epps screens and discusses his film. Sat., Feb. 6, 2 p.m. 100 Larkin (at Grove), 557-4595, www.sfpl.org.

Mechanics' Institute Library. CinemaLit Film Series: "Reel Criminals — The Heist": John Huston's The Asphalt Jungle. Fri., Feb. 5, 6 p.m. 57 Post (at Market), 393-0100, www.milibrary.org.

Oddball Films. "Roaring '20s and Quirky '30s": Jazz Age rarities from the archive. RSVP to info@oddballfilm.com. Fri., Feb. 5, 8:30 p.m. $10. "The Art of Film": "Avant-garde, independent, and experimental films from the archive." RSVP to info@oddballfilm.com. Sat., Feb. 6, 8:30 p.m. $10. 275 Capp (at Mission), 558-8117, www.oddballfilm.com.

Park Branch Library. Rare Film Clips of Women Rock and Soul Performers: Presented by Richie Unterberger. Wed., Feb. 3, 7 p.m. free. 1833 Page (at Cole), 355-5656, www.sfpl.org.

Red Vic Movie House. Mr. Hulot's Holiday: A restored print of the Jacques Tati classic. Wed., Feb. 3, 2, 7:15 & 9:15 p.m.; Thu., Feb. 4, 2, 7:15 & 9:15 p.m. Pirate Radio: Pirate radio in 1960s England. Fri., Feb. 5, 7 & 9:25 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 6, 2, 7 & 9:25 p.m. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory: The nutty 1971 original. Sun., Feb. 7, 2, 4:15, 7:15 & 9:25 p.m.; Mon., Feb. 8, 7:15 & 9:25 p.m. Sita Sings the Blues: Nina Paley's animation classic. Tue., Feb. 9, 7:15 & 9:15 p.m.; Wed., Feb. 10, 2, 7:15 & 9:15 p.m.; Thu., Feb. 11, 7:15 & 9:15 p.m. $6-$9. 1727 Haight (at Cole), 668-3994, www.redvicmoviehouse.com.

Roxie Theater. Watercolors: David Oliveras' gay high school love story. Through Feb. 4, 5:45 p.m. $6-$9.75. La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet: Frederick Wiseman's ballet doc. Through Feb. 3, 6 p.m. $5-$9.75. Misconceptions: Ron Satlof's pregnancy comedy. Through Feb. 4, 8 p.m. $6-$9.75. Inglourious Basterds: Quentin Tarantino's war pic. Through Feb. 3, 9 p.m. $5-$9.75. Murder in Fashion: "The Andrew Cunanan Story," directed by Ben Waller. Through Feb. 4, 9:50 p.m. $6-$9.75. SF Indiefest: Independent film and video. See more in Night and Day. Feb. 4-18. $10-$11. 3117 16th St. (at Valencia), 863-1087, www.roxie.com.

The Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio. Lady and the Tramp: February's film of the month. Mondays, Wednesdays-Sundays, 1 & 4 p.m. Continues through Feb. 27. 104 Montgomery (at Banks), 345-6800, www.waltdisney.org.

Theatre 39 at Pier 39. San Francisco Ocean Film Festival: More than 50 films screen over five days. Feb. 3-7. $12. www.oceanfilmfest.org. 2 Beach (at Embarcadero), 433-3939, www.theatre39-sf.com.

VIZ Cinema. Oh! My Buddha: Tomorowo Taguchi's comedy about sex and Bob Dylan. Through Feb. 4. $8-$10. The Tiger and the Fish: Love story by Isshin Inudo. Feb. 5-18. $8-$10. 1746 Post (at Webster), 525-8600, www.newpeopleworld.com.

Vogue Theatre. Mostly British Film Festival: The fest taps Australia with Heath Ledger's Candy. See more in Night and Day. Feb. 4-11. $12.50. www.mostlybritish.org. 3290 Sacramento (at Presidio) (3290 Sacramento), 346-2288, www.voguesf.com.

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. "Jacques Tati: Genius of French Comedy": Traffic by Tati. Thu., Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. 701 Mission (at Third St.), 978-2787, www.ybca.org.

 
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