Go see GOODBYE SOLO tomorrow

Ramin Bahrani's brilliant 'Goodbye Solo' opens tomorrow in New York and Chicago. If you are near either one of those cities, or know anyone who is, please go/tell them to go. Immediately! Roger Ebert calls the film "A masterwork" and says "Ramin Bahrani is the new great American director." In the New York Times, A.O. Scott calls Goodbye Solo "Wonderful, moving and mysterious. An almost perfect film." Go to www.goodbyesolomovie.com for all the press, links to buy tickets and details on Q&As in New York this weekend with Ramin and lead actor Souleymane Sy Savane. The freakin' New York Times said you have to!!!!

Strike A Pose

This fall, Roadside Attractions will take you behind-the-scenes of Vogue and into the world of its legendary editor Anna Wintour. RJ Cutler's new film The September Issue recently won the Cinematography Award at the Sundance Film Festival and is a fast-paced and fabulous look into the fashion world that you can't get anywhere else. Here's indieWIRE's take on the deal. We will keep you posted as more details about the fall release are nailed down.

United States of Terra

In what's shaping up to be one of our biggest releases ever, Roadside, along with our good chums at Lionsgate, will release the 3D animated adventure Battle for Terra on May 1st nationwide. The film premiered as a Gala Presentation at the Toronto International Film Festival and features a phenomenal voicecast including (but not limited to) Evan Rachel Wood, Luke Wilson and Justin Long. Terra offers a new twist on the alien invasion movie as a peaceful civilization is threatened when humans attempt to take over their planet after exhausting the Earth's resources. Here's Variety's take on the deal. Once again, Battle for Terra will be everywhere (including the third dimension) on May 1st.

I.O.U.S.A. To Air On CNN

Tune into CNN this weekend to catch the Oscar shortlisted documentary I.O.U.S.A. The film will be shown in an slightly shortened version and be broadcast alongside a CNN panel of experts discussing the current state of the US economy. Here are the broadcast times. But check your local listings/DVR schedule thing, because CNN does have a tendency to replay things a few times:

Saturday, January 10th @ 2 pm EST
Sunday, January 11th @ 3 pm EST

Ramin on the Road

If you live in/near Boston, Atlanta, Austin, Seattle, Los Angeles or Chicago, you can soon check out Ramin Bahrani's amazing 'Chop Shop' for FREE! Ramin will be at these screenings in person to provide As to your Qs and just maybe to show a couple clips from his newest film (and upcoming Roadside release) 'Goodbye Solo.' 'Chop Shop' was recently nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards (for Best Director and Best Cinematography) and was named by Roger Ebert as one of the best films of 2008. The screenings are all free, as are the cocktails and music, but you do have to RSVP here. And they are first-come, first-served, so be sure to be prompt (plus, it's just polite).

I.O.U.S.A. Makes Oscar Shortlist

Congratulations to Pat and Christine and everyone involved with I.O.U.S.A.! The film was just named one of 15 finalists for the Academy Award for Best Documentary. The nominations will be announced on January 22nd. Here's the full list:

“At the Death House Door”
“The Betrayal (Nerakhoon)”
“Blessed Is the Match: The Life and Death of Hannah Senesh”
“Encounters at the End of the World”
“Fuel”
“The Garden”
“Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts”
“I.O.U.S.A.”
“In a Dream”
“Made in America”
“Man on Wire”
“Pray the Devil Back to Hell”
“Standard Operating Procedure”
“They Killed Sister Dorothy”
“Trouble the Water”

Roadside Goes 'Solo'

Hey gang, I'm am beyond excited to let you know that Roadside Attractions will be releasing Ramin Bahrani's Goodbye Solo next Spring across America. The film recently won the FIPRESCI Critics' Prize at the Venice Film Festival and has gotten rave reviews from critics worldwide. Here are a couple, so you know I'm not just spinning you:

The New York Times
Roger Ebert
The Los Angeles Times
Variety
The Hollywood Reporter
Screen International

Bahrani won the Someone To Watch award at this year's Independent Spirit Awards and has received international acclaim for his previous features Man Push Cart and Chop Shop. We can't wait for all of you to see the film. Keep an eye on our official Roadside site for the latest cities/theaters, which will be posted as soon as they are confirmed.

Get Lucky This Friday!

Neil Burger's 'The Lucky Ones' hits theaters nationwide this Friday! The film stars Rachel McAdams, Tim Robbins and Michael Pena and recently had its world premiere as part of the Toronto International Film Festival. Here's what Roger Ebert had to say from the fest about 'The Lucky Ones.' Be sure to check it out this weekend (you can DVR the debate). Here's the trailer:

Fiscal Fitness

After tonight's amazing, nationwide screening and discussion with Warren Buffett, I.O.U.S.A. opens tomorrow in select cities. The Sundance sensation explains, in plain English, America's looming financial crisis and what the National Debt means to you (and me). The reviews are starting to come in and have been great so far. Here are The Los Angeles Times and Roger Ebert weighing in on the film. Click here to see where the film is playing. The theater listing will be constantly updated as new bookings come in.

Deja View

Roadside is thrilled to be opening the latest film from Bernard Shakey (aka Neil F-ing Young!) this Friday, July 25th. CSNY: Deja Vu , the closing night film at Sundance this year, follows Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young as they take their music and politics on a controversial tour of the United States. You can find the theater listings on the film's official site. If your city is not listed, never fear! In a first for Roadside, the film will also be available via Video On Demand from your local cable operator. Look in your OnDemand menu for all the details.