All tours begin in the morning and last 1.5 hours.
Saturday, Feb 6 at 11:30am Tuesday, Feb 23 at 10:30am
ADMISSION:
$5 ~13 and up
$2 ~ children 2-12 years
Free for kids under 2 and all Tampa Theatre members.
Benefits Tampa Theatre's continuing restoration and operations.
Reservations are not required for individuals or small groups. However, for groups over 10, reservations are requested but not required. Call (813) 274-8286 or email gargoyles@tampatheatre.org with the details of your group.
At A Glance: In 1962, a British college professor struggles to find meaning in his life after the death of his long-time partner in this romantic tale of love interrupted.
“Colin Firth's finest performance to date." - Kansas City Star
“We're always looking for those performances that truly define an actor, where we can sit back and simply watch the talent soar. For Colin Firth, A Single Man is that film.” - LA Times
“[A] deeply moving, career-defining performance as a ‘60s gay man struggling with death and isolation.” - New York Post
"Firth is magnificent." - Times Picayune
Set in Los Angeles in 1962, at the height of the Cuban missile crisis, A Single Man is the story of George Falconer, a 52-year-old British college professor (Colin Firth) who is struggling to find meaning to his life after the death of his long time partner, Jim (Matthew Goode). George dwells on the past and cannot see his future as we follow him through a single day, where a series of encounters ultimately lead him to decide if there is a meaning to life after Jim. George is consoled by his closest friend Charley (Julianne Moore), a 48 year old beauty who is wrestling with her own questions about the future. A young student of George’s, Kenny (Nicholas Hoult), who is coming to terms with his true nature, stalks George as he feels in him a kindred spirit. A Single Man is a romantic tale of love interrupted, the isolation that is an inherent part of the human condition, and ultimately the importance of the seemingly smaller moments in life.
Writer: Tom Ford, Christopher Isherwood, David Scearce
Cast: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Nicholas Hoult, Matthew Goode
R/2009/1:41/drama
Fun Trivia: This is designer Tom Ford’s directorial debut.
Colin Firth talks about making A Single Man:
New Trailer:
THE PRIVATE LIVES OF PIPPA LEE
Opens Friday, February 12th
At A Glance: After Pippa Lee and her much older husband move to a suburban retirement community, she finds herself on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
“Miller has created a witty satire about society and relationships that is both funny and heartbreaking, delivered by a first-rate cast.” – Toronto Star
From all outward appearances, Pippa Lee (Robin Wright Penn) leads a charmed existence. She is the devoted wife of an accomplished publisher (Alan Arkin) thirty years her senior, the proud mother of two grown children, and a trusted friend and confidant to all who cross her path. But as Pippa dutifully follows her husband to a new life in a staid Connecticut retirement community, her idyllic world and the persona she has built over the course of her marriage is put to the ultimate test. By turns wry, humorous, and moving, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee is about the many lives hidden behind a single name. Based on the novel by Rebecca Miller (daughter of Arthur Miller) who also directed Personal Velocity.
Cast: Robin Wright Penn, Mike Binder, Alan Arkin, Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves
R/2009/1:38/romantic drama
SERAPHINE
Opens Friday, February 19th
At A Glance: A bio-pic based on the life of French painter Seraphine de Senlis who, at the age of 41, began painting at the instigation of her guardian angel.
“One of the loveliest and most somber fables of a lonely artist's ecstasy.” – The New Yorker
"Exceptional...refuses to capitulate to the ordinary and the expected...the long French tradition of thoughtful, intelligent films of quality for adults is alive and well here, and that is reason to rejoice." - Los Angeles Times
Set in 1905, Seraphine is the true story of Seraphine de Senlis (Yolande Moreau), a simple and profoundly devout housekeeper who, at the age of 41, taught herself to paint and created brilliantly colorful canvases at the urging of her guardian angel. The film is a testament to the mysteries of creativity and the resilience of one woman's spirit.
Seraphine won seven Cesars (the French equivalent of an Academy Award), including Best Picture and Best Actress.
Unrated/2008/2:05/historical drama & biography/French with English subtitles
THE LOSS OF A TEARDROP DIAMOND
Opens Friday, February 26th
At A Glance: A new drama set in the 1920s based on a rediscovered original screenplay by Tennessee Williams.
“An undiscovered gem. A wonderful performance from Bryce Dallas Howard." - Jeffrey Lyons, KNBC
Headstrong young heiress Fisher Willow (Bryce Dallas Howard) chafes under the constraints of proper Southern society, so she rebels by asking Jimmy (Chris Evans), the poor but handsome son of her father's caretaker to escort her to the major social events of the season. The relationship is purely a business arrangement at the outset, with Fisher paying for Jimmy's time, but when she discovers that she really loves him, she finds it impossible to re-write the rules and earn the affection she tried to buy.
Cast: Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Evans, Will Patton, Ann-Margret, Ellen Burstyn
PG-13/2009/1:48/drama
ART & COPY
One Show Only on Wednesday, March 3rd at 7:30pm
At A Glance: A documentary that reveals the stories behind and the personal odysseys of some of the most influential advertising visionaries of our time and their campaigns, including Apple’s ipod, and Nike’s “Just Do It.”
"Art & Copy offers an intriguing -- some might say frightening -- glimpse into the world that has prompted a generation of Americans to religiously tune into the Super Bowl just to watch those short movies that sell product." - Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Art & Copy is a powerful new film about advertising and inspiration. Directed by Doug Pray (Surfwise, Scratch, Hype!), it reveals the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising creatives of our time -- people who've profoundly impacted our culture, yet are virtually unknown outside their industry, including:
Lee Clow (Apple Computer 1984, and today's iPod)
Dan Wieden ("Just Do It")
Phyllis K. Robinson (who invented the "me generation" with Clairol)
Hal Riney (who helped President Reagan get re-elected)
George Lois (who saved MTV and launched Tommy Hilfiger overnight)
Exploding forth from advertising's "creative revolution" of the 1960s, these artists and writers all brought a surprisingly rebellious spirit to their work, grabbed the attention of millions, and truly moved them. Don't miss this dynamic exploration of art, commerce, and human emotion, showing one night only.
Official Site: www.artandcopyfilm.com Director: Doug Pray Writers: Gregory Beuchamp, Kirk Souder, Timothy J. Sexton Cast: George Lois, Mary Wells, Dan Wieden, Lee Clow, Hal Riney
Not rated/2009/1:29/documentary
Tampa Theatre's Oscar® Classics series is now in full swing. You'll be treated to another Oscar-winning® film each Sunday from now until the Oscars®--the best in comedy, drama, romance, musicals and more. Then, on Sunday, March 7th, you can join us on the red carpet for Oscar Night® America - Tampa Bay, our own live broadcast of the 82nd Annual Academy Awards®. (Full event details here.) The full Oscar® Classics schedule is below. See you at Tampa Theatre!
SOMEWHERE IN TIME Sunday, February 14th at 3:00 pm
At A Glance: A time-spanning romance about a playwright who travels back to 1912 to find the actress he loves.
“A charming, witty, passionate romantic drama about a love transcending space and time, Somewhere In Time is an old-fashioned film in the best sense of that term.” – Variety
Playwright Richard Collier (Christopher Reeve) visits a posh hotel on Mackinac Island where he is mysteriously drawn to the photo of an actress (Jane Seymour) who had performed there in 1912. Obsessed with the mesmerizing actress Elise, Richard uses self-hypnosis to travel back in time to meet her. Unfortunately, even the slightest reminder of Richard's modern time can jar him from his seemingly real existence in the past, so his wonderful love affair is constantly just a step from being stolen away. Can true love defeat the power of time?
Nominated for 1 ACADEMY AWARD®: Best Costume Design (Okay, so it’s an Oscar® nomination and not a win, but what better film to curl up with your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day than a tearjerker about timeless romance?)
Director: Jeannot Szwarc Writer: Richard Matheson Cast: Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, Christopher Plummer
PG/1980/1:43/romantic drama
Fun Trivia: The man Richard runs into as he is leaving the bathroom after shaving is Somewhere In Time author and screenwriter Richard Matheson.
Memorable line: “Come back to me.” – Elise McKenna
TITANIC
Sunday, February 21st at 3:00 pm
Help us make certain everyone’s heart goes on, not just Rose’s. In honor of American Heart Month, Sunday, February 21st is Go Red Day at Tampa Theatre. When you come see Titanic, proudly wear your red in support of the Go Red For Women movement that celebrates the energy, passion and power women have to band together to wipe out heart disease and stroke. For more information about Go Red For Women, pick up a brochure in the lobby on Go Red Day or visit www.goredforwomen.org.
At A Glance: Star-crossed lovers on an enormous, poorly made boat meet an iceberg.
“A lush and terrifying spectacle of romantic doom.” – Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
Lavish sets and amazing special effects bring one of history’s most tragic events to life. Rose (Kate Winslet), a daughter of privilege, is about to marry an arrogant but wealthy suitor (Billy Zane) when she falls in love with Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio), a poor, carefree artist. When the “unsinkable” ship strikes an iceberg, Jack and Rose have only each other to cling to as the world falls apart around them. Director James Cameron spared no expense bringing his simple yet powerful love story to life, building a 90% scale model of the ship, fussing over the tiniest details, and ultimately spending some 200 million dollars on a film that grossed over 1.8 billion dollars worldwide and launched the careers of DiCaprio and Winslet who played the tragic lovers.
Winner of 11 ACADEMY AWARDS®: Best Picture ~ Best Director (James Cameron) ~ Best Music, Original Song ~ Best Music, Original Dramatic Score (James Horner) ~ Best Art Direction-Set Decoration ~ Best Cinematography ~ Best Sound ~ Best Costume Design ~ Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing ~ Best Effects, Visual Effects ~ Best Film Editing
Director: James Cameron
Writer: James Cameron
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Bill Paxton, Gloria Stuart
PG-13/1997/3:14/drama
Fun Trivia: James Cameron didn’t want a “song” in his film. Composer James Horner secretly arranged with lyricist Will Jennings and singer Céline Dion to write "My Heart Will Go On" and record a demo tape, which he then presented to Cameron. The song won an Oscar.
Memorable line: “Why can’t I be like you, Jack? Just head out for the horizon whenever I feel like it.” – Rose DeWitt Bukater
CHICAGO Sunday, February 28th at 3:00 pm
At A Glance: Two women vie for the spotlight after crimes of passion land them both on Chicago’s Murderess Row, where they often burst into song.
“Not since the 1972 Cabaret has there been a movie musical this stirring, intelligent and exciting.” – Desson Thomson, Washington Post
Everyone loves a legend--but in 1920’s Chicago, there's only room for one. When nightclub sensation Velma Kelly shoots her philandering husband, she hires Billy Flynn, Chicago’s slickest lawyer, and becomes the center of the town’s most notorious murder case—until starlet Roxie Hart arrives on the scene. Roxie also winds up in prison after a crime of passion, and is intent on turning her crime into celebrity headlines with the help of Velma’s lawyer. The two women will stop at nothing to outdo each other in their obsessive pursuit of fame, because in Chicago, with the right song and dance, you can get away with murder.
Winner of 6 ACADEMY AWARDS®: Best Picture ~ Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Catherine Zeta-Jones) ~ Best Art Direction-Set Decoration ~ Best Costume Design ~ Best Editing ~ Best Sound
Director: Rob Marshall Writer: Bill Condon, Bob Fosse, Fred Ebb Cast: Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Taye Diggs, John C. Reilly, Queen Latifah
PG-13/2002/1:53/musical comedy
Fun Trivia: Chicago was adapted from a 1975 musical play directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse, whose other credits include the films Cabaret (1972) and All That Jazz (1979).
Memorable line: “I don't mean to toot my own horn, but if Jesus Christ lived in Chicago today, and he had come to me and he had five thousand dollars, let's just say things would have turned out differently.” – Billy Flynn
Folk-rock duo (and identical twins) Tegan and Sara first burst onto the Canadian music scene as teenagers in 1998, when they earned the highest score in history at Calgary's "Garage Warz" competition. Their quick rise didn't stop, for their melodic acoustics and charming stage personas led to a slew of dates with Sarah McLachlan's Lilith Fair that same year and a record deal with Neil Young's Vapor Records in April 2000.
Since then the twins have released 6 albums and toured with Neil Young, Rufus Wainwright, The Pretenders, Ben Folds, The Killers, Cake, Gogol Bordello, Hot Hot Heat, Ryan Adams, Death Cab for Cutie, and Weezer, in addition to earning critical accolades from Rolling Stone, Alternative Press and ROCKRGRL magazines. Their songs have been featured on Grey’s Anatomy, One Tree Hill, Ghost Whisperer and The Hills among others. Catch this intimate and exuberant indie pop act on the rise, only at Tampa Theatre. http://www.teganandsara.com
HOW TO ORDER TICKETS - PLEASE NOTE AS OF 2/4/10 TICKETS ARE VERY LIMITED. PLEASE CHECK AVAILABILITY ON TICKETMASTER
1. In person at the Tampa Theatre box office, Monday - Friday from 10am to 5pm, excluding holidays. You may call the box office at 813-274-8286 during these hours FOR INFORMATION ONLY
Admission benefits Tampa Theatre's continuing restoration and operations. $5 for patrons 13 and up, $2 for children 2-12 years, children under 2 and all Tampa Theatre Members receive free admission.
The tours last approximately 1.5 hours.
Reservations are not required for individuals or small groups. However, for groups over 10, reservations are requested but not required. Call (813) 274-8286 or email gargoyles@tampatheatre.org with the details of your group.
Join us for an entertaining balcony-to-backstage tour of Tampa Theatre, where art, mythology, and history are interwoven through one of America's best-preserved examples of grand movie palace architecture. Built in 1926, the lavishly ornate Theatre is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a Tampa City Landmark.
CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS 
A SINGLE MAN
THE PRIVATE LIVES OF PIPPA LEE
SERAPHINE
THE LOSS OF A TEARDROP DIAMOND 
Memorable line: “Come back to me.” – Elise McKenna
Memorable line: “Why can’t I be like you, Jack? Just head out for the horizon whenever I feel like it.” – Rose DeWitt Bukater
Memorable line: “I don't mean to toot my own horn, but if Jesus Christ lived in Chicago today, and he had come to me and he had five thousand dollars, let's just say things would have turned out differently.” – Billy Flynn
TEGAN AND SARA