What A Series: 69

The Northwest Film Forum's ambitious 69 will run from January until December of 2009. The series consists of a collection of screenings of films from the titular year including Funeral Procession of Roses, They Shoot Horses Don't They? and Paint Your Wagon. The thoughtfulness, breadth and duration of the compilation is unmatched by any other programming I have seen. To allow an entire year to ruminate on a single time period, idea and sentiment is refreshing, stable and demonstrates a commitment I hope to encounter in other schedules.