Resonance Goes to the Movies!
Actress Scarlett Johansson from a scene in Under the Skin.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Resonance announces a new partnership with the Hollywood Theatre to present Under the Skin as part of their Feminist March screening series.
PORTLAND, OR — As part of the ongoing mission to create powerful programs that promote meaningful social change, Resonance announces an exciting partnership with the historic Hollywood Theatre. Music and film lovers are invited to a special screening of the highly-acclaimed science fiction masterpiece, Under the Skin. This not-to-be-missed event is scheduled for Monday, March 25, at 7:00 PM at the iconic Hollywood Theatre.
Resonance Ensemble is no stranger to film. The Resonance Ensemble Access Project (REAP), launched during the pandemic, has brought their award-winning programming to audiences around the world.
“Through the power of film, we have shared music videos, documentaries, interviews, and other impactful stories with listeners everywhere—which has been particularly important for underrepresented artists,” says Artistic Director Dr. Katherine FitzGibbon. “This collaboration with Hollywood Theatre is a natural progression of our love for impactful storytelling. We are excited to continue to support local filmmakers and film lovers here in Portland.”
All funds raised for Resonance Ensemble during the screening will go directly to supporting the REAP Initiative. Head to the Resonance website to learn more about this important project.
Music video produced by Resonance Ensemble and Oh! Creative Productions.
"We are very excited to partner with Resonance Ensemble in showing Under the Skin for Feminist March this year," says Anthony Hudson, Community Programmer at the Hollywood Theatre. "Like Barbie and Poor Things did in 2023, 2013's Under the Skin similarly analyzes the construction of femininity and horrors of being human—but with the added fun of trapping men in an abyss to eat them, and all set to an incredible, unsettling score by Mica Levi. Honing in on the sonic qualities of the film with Resonance Ensemble adds a new and exciting dimension to this screening."
The facade of the historic Hollywood Theatre
“When Hollywood Theatre suggested we pick a film for their Feminist March series, Under the Skin was at the forefront of my mind,” says co-curator and Resonance staff member Kimberly Osberg. “Not only because it’s a great—if devastating—film, but also because of the fantastic score. The use of sound [and music] to tell this story is revolutionary, and fans of both visual and sonic mediums are going to have a blast.”
About the Film
Loosely adapted from the book of the same name, Jonathan Glazer’s 2013 film Under the Skin follows an alien (Scarlett Johansson) in disguise as a human woman in Scotland—hunting men for prey. Built around a killer performance by Johansson and an unforgettably eerie score by nonbinary composer Mica Levi (JACKIE, ZOLA), Under the Skin reflects the horrors of humanity with sleek style and cosmic creepiness.
This screening may not be suitable for all audiences. For content warnings and parental guidance, visit this link.
Tickets for Under the Skin are available now at hollywoodtheatre.org.
Note to Journalists: Resonance Ensemble’s Katherine FitzGibbon and Hollywood Theatre’s Anthony Hudson are available for print, online, and broadcast interviews. If you would like more information or would like to schedule an interview, please contact Liz Bacon Brownson at liz@resonancechoral.org or by calling (503) 427-8701.
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