Shea Presents: CINEMASTORM!

Friday, May 19, 2023, 7:30 pm until 11:00 pm
HEIST NIGHT! Beer. Flicks. Trivia. Free Admission!!

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE (1996) - Directed by Brian DePalma. A masterpiece of action & suspense—with iconic set pieces and meticulous directorial flourishes, the film is a testament to DePalma’s one-of-a-kind cinematic ingenuity. Featuring a brilliant screenplay by Robert Towne & David Koepp, an incredible score by Danny Elfman, and unforgettable stunts and camera work at every turn. With dazzling performances from Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Jean Reno, and Vanessa Redgrave, the film is a flawless exhibit of neo-Hitchcockian thrills.

INSIDE MAN (2006) - Directed by Spike Lee. A riveting cinematic gem that grabs you by the collar and won’t let go. With masterful direction by Spike Lee and an ensemble cast that exudes sheer charm, this heist thriller is a tour de force wherein Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, and Jodie Foster play a mesmerizing chess game with a mysterious bank vault. The intricate screenplay keeps the audience guessing, while Terence Blanchard's big, jazz-inspired score sets an unforgettable mood. Inside Man is a triumph of tension—and a modern classic.

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Exciting News for A Happening IV: Leviathan

Cloudgaze and Eggtooth Productions are thrilled to announce that we have received a generous grant from the Markham-Nathan Fund for Social Justice to support our 2024 Immersive Arts Festival, “A Happening IV: Leviathan.”

This festival will transform the Shea Theater into an exploration of theme, hosting installations, music, theatrical performances, and movement pieces, featuring the collective contributions of over 30 local artists. Audiences will experience otherworldly environments and narratives inspired by folklore, fairy tales, horror motifs, American literature, and the mythos of the Old Testament, all of which delve into the central question guiding the festival: "What does it mean to encounter something greater than yourself and to be consumed by it?" Through this theme, we explore how a community reemerges and imagines itself after destruction and transformation.

With the support of the Markham-Nathan Fund, we are excited to create an event that complicates perspectives and fosters meaningful dialogue. We are grateful for this partnership and for the work of the Markham-Nathan Fund for Social Justice.

Thanks to the Mass Cultural Council for their vital support this year.We'd also like to thank the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts for their support in the form of a Flexible Funding grant. We couldn't do this work without you!