Past RL Cinema Series

Presented by movie aficionado Alex Motter

Series XIII: Barbra Streisand, the original multi-hyphenate

The next series of the Roosevelt Library Cinema Series will focus not on a group of actresses like my first series did but instead on a singular actress, arguably the most singular actress in modern Hollywood: Barbra Streisand. The original multi-hyphenate, Barbra continued to enchant generations with not only her on-screen presence but also her innate talent as a director and producer. The selected films showcase Barbra's prowess in all three arenas and span a quarter century of her illustrious career. For those who have read or are considering tackling Barbra's tome of a memoir My Name is Barbra, each film selected for this series is a chapter in the book, allowing for a unique pairing experience. The highlights from the memoir's section on the film as well as supplementary research will be presented before each screening to provide context to Barbra's career at that time.

Series XII: Lusciously Lensed: Cinematic Utilization of Color

For the next RL Cinema Series, we will be exploring an integral component of the filmmaking process that has served as both a box office draw and source of creative expression since George Melies first utilized it in 1902’s A Trip to the Moon: color photography. Cinematic color has been such a consistent fascination, in fact, that for the previously screened film 1948’s Rope Hitchcock intentionally chose to shoot in color for the first time as a means to draw in audiences. Some of the films including Three Colors: Blue from Krzysztof Kieślowski’s Three Colors trilogy isolate specific hues to reflect thematic ideas, while others like Todd Haynes’ Carol mutate or artificially restrict a broader color palette to underscore the social pressures hindering its main characters. Across continents, languages, identities, and almost half a century of film history, this next series explores the color theory and practical filmmaking techniques which have left indelible marks upon millions of viewers.

Series XI: Cinematography

After focusing on the career of actresses, the next Roosevelt Library film series will focus on the art of cinematography. From notable names in the genre like Michael Ballhaus and Roger Deakins to films spanning all genres and filmmaking styles, the range and variation amongst this lineup will offer an interesting option for everyone. Look forward to the same premiere features as the previous iteration, along with some feedback-driven modifications to ensure the greatest possible viewing experience. Film is ultimately a byproduct of innovation in photography, and this series seeks to capture the allure of films as composed images."

Series X: Oscar Winning Actresses

Series I to IX

Poetry - Notable Painters - Fashion - Cuisine - Oscar Winners - Composers - 2019 Oscars - Contemporary Westerns

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PARKING AT THE ROOSEVELT LIBRARY

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HISTORY OF THE ROOSEVELT LIBRARY

In 1929 the library opened as the Roosevelt Park Branch Library, San Antonio’s South side library, and in 1968 it closed. The building is located across from the Roosevelt Park which marks the beginning of the Mission Reach Ecosystem Restoration and Recreation Project, an eight mile stretch of the San Antonio River that has received designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, the building’s architect was John Marriott who also designed the Carnegie Library in Delaware, Ohio. Leland Stone purchased the building in 2013 and, as heralded by SA2020, it is a “new kind of gathering space.”