The Cleveland Worldwide Movie Pageant kicks off Wednesday night time in Playhouse Sq. and continues in particular person till April 2, when the viewing strikes on-line for an additional week with CIFF Streams.
With greater than 100 feature-length movies and practically 200 shorts, the pageant provides loads of selection. Right here’s a sampling of movies with Ohio or Ukrainian connections, as CIFF partnered this yr with Ukraine’s Odessa Movie Pageant to supply a number of of the county’s movies.
Movies with Ohio hyperlinks
“We’re the Troopers”
Discover the historical past of Toledo’s career ladies’s soccer group with the documentary “We’re the Troopers,” premiering at CIFF. Former gamers and supporters share their experiences with the group, which began in 1971 and was put up on the market in 1980.
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“It is a actually enjoyable and entertaining documentary with some critical notes to it,” stated Mallory Martin, inventive director for CIFF.
One of many critical notes is how little the gamers had been paid.
“It’s loopy,” Martin stated. “Years in the past, these ladies had been paid $25 per week.”
Screening March 25, 4:50 p.m., KeyBank State Theatre, and on-line with CIFF Streams
“Pre Fab!”
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This was taken on the Abbey Highway crosswalk for the documentary “Pre Fab!”
Parma native Todd Thompson directs this doc concerning the origins of the Beatles. “Pre Fab!” facilities on Colin Hanton, a drummer with the Quarry Males, John Lennon’s Nineteen Fifties skiffle group, which later developed into the Beatles.
Within the movie’s trailer, Hanton laughs whereas recalling his father saying to him “that might have been you.”
“Colin is a personality,” Martin stated. “Him and his spouse collectively are hilarious.”
A number of members of the manufacturing group are also from Ohio.
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Screening March 26, 2:40 p.m. KeyBank State Theatre, and on-line with CIFF Streams
“Citizen Sleuth”
“Citizen Sleuth” is a doc wanting on the ethics of true-crime podcasting.
An novice, true-crime podcaster got down to examine the loss of life of a girl from Marietta, Ohio, and struck a chord with listeners of her Mile Marker 181 podcast. “Citizen Sleuth” follows Emily Nestor and her investigation in addition to the moral points that emerged making a true-crime podcast.
“It’s an incredible examination into an enormous a part of our tradition,” Martin stated.
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The documentary can be produced by Northeast Ohio natives Chris Kasick and Tyler Davidson.
Screening March 26, 9:50 p.m., and March 26, 7:25 p.m., Mimi Ohio Theatre
“Meals and Nation”
Will Harris of White Oak Pastures as seen in “Meals and Nation.”
This documentary examines the U.S. meals trade, hit notably arduous in the course of the pandemic, via discussions with eating places homeowners and farmers, together with Bob and Lee Jones of Huron.
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“A whole lot of these kind of grassroots entities had been taken benefit of by bigger conglomerates,” Martin stated.
“Meals and Nation” premiered at Sundance.
Screening March 31, 2:30 p.m., KeyBank State Theatre, and on-line with CIFF Streams
Ukrainian cinema
“Mavka: The Forest Music”
“Mavka: The Forest Music” trailer
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The forest dwelling Mavka needs to guard her residence and in addition her love, nonetheless the 2 come into battle on this animated youngsters’s story. Introduced in English, Ukraine’s “Mavka: The Forest Music” is stuffed with journey.
“To have the ability to provide one thing that comes from the nation that’s lighthearted and uplifting is absolutely nice,” Martin stated.
Screening March 25, 12 p.m., Allen Theatre, and on-line with CIFF Streams.
“Pamfir”
Pamfir by Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk – Official Trailer
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Comply with a father’s suspenseful journey to offer for his household in Western Ukraine regardless of main challenges. “Pamfir” is a dramatic thriller in Ukrainian with English subtitles directed by Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk.
“It is truly one in all my favourite movies in our pageant this yr,” Martin stated. “It is a debut filmmaker, who, particularly after you watch the movie, it is simply superb that that is his first movie that he is made.”
Screening March 25, 10 p.m., and March 28, 2:25 p.m., Higher Allen
“20 Days in Mariupol”
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Evgeniy Maloletka seems in “20 Days in Mariupol” by Mstyslav Chernov.
Related Press on-the-ground footage from the start days of the struggle paperwork the devastation in Ukraine. “20 Days in Mariupol” is a compilation of reporting from journalists decided to indicate the world what was taking place.
“It’s a movie that everyone must see proper now to remind us all, you realize, what is going on over there,” Martin stated.
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Screening March 26, 7:35 p.m., KeyBank State Theatre
“A Rising Fury”
“A Rising Fury” trailer
“A Rising Fury” reveals Ukrainian resistance to Russian forces over a number of years previous Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
“This movie specifically actually taught me loads concerning the issues and the complexities of this struggle and the place issues first began,” Martin stated.
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One of many administrators, Lesya Kalynska, can be coming to the pageant.
Screening March 24, 5 p.m., KeyBank State Theatre and on-line with CIFF Streams
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ben Lively and the Guardians battle Baltimore for the best record in the American League.
Here are the starting lineups for Thursday’s game between the Guardians and Orioles.
Where: Progressive Field, 6:40 p.m. ET.
TV/radio: Bally Sports Great Lakes, WTAM 1100 AM, WMMS 100.7 FM, WARF 1350 AM (Spanish) and the Guardians Radio Network will carry the game.
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Teams: Guardians (65-42) vs. Orioles (65-44).
Starting pitchers: RHP Ben Lively (9-6, 3.44) vs. LHP Trevor Rogers (2-9, 4.53).
GUARDIANS
LF Steven Kwan.
CF Lane Thomas.
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3B José Ramírez.
1B Josh Naylor.
DH David Fry.
RF Jhonkensy Noel.
2B Tyler Freeman.
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C Bo Naylor
SS Brayan Rocchio.
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An Ohio-based restaurant chain that once boasted multiple Columbus locations, and more than 10 throughout the state, is preparing to shutter all of its eateries outside of the Cleveland area.
According to statement posted to its social media accounts earlier this week by owner Matt Fish, Melt Bar & Grilled will close its Akron and Mentor locations on Aug. 11 and Aug. 25,
The announcement comes after Melt was sued by Easton Town Center—where one of its locations once operated—and after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
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The eatery, known for its indulgent grilled cheeses, at one point operated two Columbus storefronts, one in the Short North and the other at Easton. Both of these restaurants are now closed.
“This decision was very difficult to make on a personal and professional level. Operating multiple locations is unfortunately not sustainable for the immediate or long-term future,” Fish’s statement reads. “This difficult decision was made to ensure Melt Bar & Grilled will continue and succeed with a much smaller footprint.”
Fish also announced Melt’s Lakewood location will be undergoing renovations between Sept. 2-9.
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Following the closures, Melt’s only remaining locations are in Cleveland, where the concept began. They operate one location in Lakewood, and two other stores on the campus of Case Western Reserve University and Progressive Field.
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