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May
25
Thu
Ciné-Club de l’Alliance: Je ne suis pas un salaud
May 25 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Ciné-Club de l'Alliance: Je ne suis pas un salaud @ French Cultural Center | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

A DECENT MAN (2015)

111 minutes | French with English subtitles | Drama

About the Film

Director: Emmanuel Finkiel
Actors: Nicolas Duvauchelle, Mélanie Thierry, Driss Ramdi

After he is violently attacked in the street, Eddie wrongly identifies Ahmed, an ideal suspect whom he’d noticed a few days before the attack. While the legal machine gets underway with Ahmed, Eddie attempts to win back his wife and son through a new job. But Eddie soon becomes aware of the seriousness of his accusation and he’ll do anything to establish the truth, even if it means he risks losing everything.

PRAISE

Nicolas Duvauchelle was nominated for Best Actor at the 2017 César Awards and 2017 Lumière Awards for his performance in the film.

A Decent Man (Je ne suis pas un salaud) is a dark and brooding portrait of contemporary malaise…

– Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Review

Finkiel incisively builds his lead characters, subtly developing relationships along with alienation, resentment and racism to paint a picture of an average Joe whose weaknesses are distressingly commonplace.

– Jay Weissberg, Variety

About the Director

Emmanuel Finkiel was born on October 30, 1961 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France. He is a director and writer, known for Voyages (1999), Je ne suis pas un salaud (2015) and Nulle part terre promise (2008).


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Aug
10
Thu
Legal Sea Foods’ Michele Chiarlo Piedmont Wine Dinner
Aug 10 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

On August 10, Legal Sea Foods in Park Square will host a wine dinner with selections from Michele Chiarlo’s extensive portfolio of Piedmont wines.

A Piedmont staple, Michele Chiarlo and his family have been making wine in the region since 1956. Cultivating over 110 hectares of vineyards across the Piedmont landscape, Michele now works alongside his two sons, Stefano and Alberto, to ensure that the rigorous quality expected of Chiarlo wines is properly maintained, as they expand their operations across the Italian countryside. With great respect for the terroirs and vines that make the tradition of Italian wine possible, the Chiarlos continue to make quality, artisanal wine firmly rooted in the traditions and history of the Piedmont region, distinguishing the family as one of Piedmont’s most honored winemakers.

Legal Sea Foods will team up with Michele Chiarlo’s North American brand ambassador, Adam Verona, to host an exclusive four-plus-course dinner featuring signature cuisine paired with his selections from the Chiarlo family’s collection of Piedmont wines.

The menu will be presented as follows in Park Square’s 10,000 bottle wine cellar:

HORS D’OEUVRES
Salmon* Tartare, Jalapeño Emulsion, Jicama Sticks
Octopus, Mediterranean Olives, Preserved Lemon, Grilled Crostini
Oysters* on the Half Shell, Caviar*, Sake Yuzu Vinaigrette, Lemon Drops
Michele Chiarlo “Le Marne” Gavi, 2015 

FIRST COURSE 
Pan-Seared Halibut Cheeks
crispy pancetta, potato gnocchi, roasted tomato sauce
Michele Chiarlo “Le Orme” Barbera d’Asti, 2014
Michele Chiarlo “La Court” Barbera d’Asti Superiore, Nizza, 2013 

SECOND COURSE
Braised Cornish Hen
wild mushroom ravioli, rainbow chard, truffle shavings
Michele Chiarlo “Il Principe” Nebbiolo d’Alba, Langhe, 2014 
Michele Chiarlo “Reyna” Barbaresco, 2014 

MAIN COURSE 
Bone-In Ribeye “Bistecca Fiorentina”
roasted yukon gold potatoes, heirloom tomato salad
Michele Chiarlo “Tortoniano” Barolo, 2011 
Michele Chiarlo “Cerequio” Barolo, 2013 

DESSERT
Key Lime Pie
zabaglione sauce, whipped cream rosette
Michele Chiarlo “Nivole” Moscato d’Asti, 2016 


Reservation required by calling 617.530.9397 or emailing wineevents@legalseafoods.com.
$110 per person (excludes tax & gratuity).

Oct
12
Thu
Ciné-Club de l’Alliance: Elle (2016)
Oct 12 @ 6:15 pm

Join the French Cultural Center for their first Ciné-Club de l’Alliance of the fall as they screen the critically acclaimed thriller, Elle by Paul Verhoeven.


Isabelle Huppert puts in a Golden Globe worthy performance as Michèle Leblanc. Michèle seems indestructible. Head of a successful video game company, she brings the same ruthless attitude to her love life as to business. Being attacked in her home by an unknown assailant changes Michèle’s life forever. When she resolutely tracks the man down, they are both drawn into a curious and thrilling game-a game that may, at any moment, spiral out of control.

Jan
15
Mon
Chowda Day at Legal Sea Foods
Jan 15 all-day
Chowda Day at Legal Sea Foods @ Legal Sea Foods | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

In honor of National Soup Month, Legal Sea Foods is declaring a “Legal” Holiday, Chowda Day!  Come in and get a cup of New England Clam Chowder for $1 (with purchase of an entrée) because their chowder is #1.

One cup of chowder per entrée.  No substitutions.

Jul
25
Wed
Comedy Party at Cafeteria Boston
Jul 25 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Comedy Party at Cafeteria Boston @ Cafeteria Boston | Boston | Massachusetts | United States

The Hottest Standup Comedy Showcase Comes to Cafeteria on Newbury

 

The last Wednesday of every month at Cafeteria features an unforgettable experience combining the most talented local and national comedians, including previous winners of the Boston Comedy Festival, acts that have been on Conan, Jimmy Kimmel, Late Night with Steven Colbert, Comedy Central, Sirius XM and more.

Not only is this show completely free – you can enjoy free drink samples from our sponsors* (that’s right – free alcohol!), $5 burgers, and a custom drink menu full of cocktails available exclusively during the show – if it seems too good to be true, Cafeteria invites you to come see for yourself

Doors open at 7pm, the show begins at 8pm – previous shows have packed to capacity, so while this event is not ticketed, we do recommend arriving early to reserve a seat.


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