The Grandmaster - Film Screening
Join us for an immersive cinematic experience as we present a screening of The Grandmaster at the esteemed Blak Box Theater in Joshua Tree, California. Rated PG-13
Event Description
We are overjoyed to announce the first screening of the Cultural Center’s Hi-Desert Film Institute at the Blak Box Theater in Joshua Tree, CA as we begin with Wong Kar Wai’s, The Grandmaster, on Sunday, Jan 5th 2025 at 4pm. The Grandmaster is a critically acclaimed 2013 film that delivers a unique blend of action, drama, and history that captivates from beginning to end. This movie tells the story of martial-arts master Ip Man, the man who trained Bruce Lee. It is set in the tumultuous Republican era that followed the fall of China’s last dynasty, a time of chaos, division and war that was also the golden age of Chinese martial arts.
This 2013 release was originally presented by Martin Scorsese. “Wong Kar Wai has turned martial arts into a modern dance,” said Scorsese of the film. “Every movement hit with precision, every emotion drenched with underlying honor. The Grandmaster, arranged with both elegance and fury, left me mesmerized.” The film’s score includes music from Sergio Leone’s Once Upon a Time in America as a tribute to Leone and Ennio Morricone. 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, bottles 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!
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
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