Join us for an immersive cinematic experience as we present a rare screening of ENO at the esteemed Blak Box Theater in Joshua Tree, California in Dolby 7.1 surround sound. Rated PG.
Event Description
This screening is part of the series of Sunday afternoon immersive film screenings by the Cultural Center’s Hi-Desert Film Institute at the Blak Box Theater in Joshua Tree, CA. Doors (and bar) open at 3:30pm with a brief film discussion at 3:45pm, which is followed by the screening at 4pm. The screening is Sunday, March 30, 2025. This film is rated PG.
Summary:
Critical Accliam: Eno is a 2024 musicaldocumentary film produced and directed by Gary Hustwit. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2024.[2] The film uses a computer program to select footage and edit the film so that a different version is shown each time it is screened. The film draws from 30 hours of interviews with Brian Eno and 500 hours of footage from Eno’s archive, including footage of David Bowie, US, and many more artists produced by Brian Eno.
About Brian Eno: (from author Glenn Kenny on Roger Ebert.com) ~ "Among other things, Brian Eno is a pioneer in what’s called “generative art.” His work in the field began when he was an art-rock star, playing in the band Roxy Music. While he made lots of skronky sounds on early synths with those fellas, his first instrument, as he says in this engaging documentary, was the reel-to-reel tape recorder. Futzing around with it, the ever-curious Eno came to understand you could do a lot more than just make recordings with it. He started ping-ponging the inputs and outputs of two side-by-side tape machines, which could create a long delay within the sound itself; these experiments formed the basis for his collaborations with guitarist Robert Fripp on the seminal 1973 album “No Pussyfooting.” Fripp dubbed these techniques “Frippertronics,” and he’s been using them — and their digital variations — ever since. But they’re only Frippertronics when Fripp is involved. Eno on his own used them to create Discreet Music, a pioneering work in what’s been called “Ambient” or even “New Age” music. Eno’s subsequent work in generative art extended into visuals as well, including a piece of software titled “77 Million Paintings,” which, over the course of time, will produce just that."
Trailer here
About the Film Screenings: Our program of screenings is curated and presented by Matthew Caron, a film critic and reporter at the former Vice, and by Patricia Vernhes , the newly appointed programming director of the Hi-Desert Cultural Center. These Sunday 4pm film events are a part of the Institute’s upcoming film courses in our efforts to help preserve the history and art of filmmaking as well as technologies and skill sets that lay the foundation to its continuous evolution. The screening offers a perfect opportunity for film enthusiasts to come together and appreciate the art of filmmaking.
Venue: Blak Box Theater
The Blak Box Theater, situated amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Joshua Tree, California, adds an extra layer of charm to the screening experience. Known for its state-of-the-art audio-visual setup, the theater ensures an unmatched experience.
Cash/Credit bar serving wine, beer, bottled water, and non-alcoholic beverages. No outside beverages of any kind permitted.
Mark your calendars for a memorable evening of cinema and camaraderie. We look forward to welcoming you!
Date & Time
Sun, Mar 30, 2025 3:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Venue Details
Blak Box Theater
61231 29 Palms Highway Joshua Tree, California 92252
Hi-Desert Cultural Center
With its multi-venue performing and visual arts centers located in Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley, California, the Hi-Desert Cultural Center (HDCC) has been serving as the regional performing and visual arts organization and arts agency for the Joshua Tree National Park region for more than half a century. The Cultural Center owns and operates its own performance venues and facilities and produces award-winning community and professional live theater, concerts, art exhibits and galleries, festivals, the Joshua Tree Philharmonic symphony orchestra, a master chorus, an extensive educational arts and technology program for youth and adults, and more. The Cultural Center is the largest and oldest non-profit performing and visual arts organization in the region and is recognized as an organization of artistic excellence by the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn more at:www.jtarts.org
