Ron and Betty Manolio started decorating their lawn with eggshells
back in 1957. Now it’s become a tradition the people of Lyndhurst look
forward to every year. Originally, the Manolios just put the
hand-painted eggs on small wooden stakes in the shape of a cross. Over
time, the display has evolved into something far more complex,
requiring countless hours of work. The decorations have gotten national
attention, and one couple even visited the house on their honeymoon.
Christopher Noice’s documentary, Eggshelland, traces the display’s history and follows the Manolios as they put
together an Easter display (despite the rain and snow, preparations
commence some 100 days before Easter). A fascinating look at what’s
admittedly a strange spring ritual, the film shows at 7 p.m. Friday,
April 17, and Saturday, April 18, at the Cedar Lee Theatre (2163 Lee
Rd., 216.321.5411).
Extreme sports enthusiasts, rejoice! The wild and crazy 33rd
annual Banff Mountain Film Festival makes its way into town this
week, coming to the Allen Theatre (1407 Euclid Ave., 216.241.6000) for
screenings at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18. On
Friday, the action-sports-oriented film fest will include Red
Gold, a film about a mine that threatens the largest remaining
sockeye salmon run; The Sharp End, a short about climbers who
visit a variety of destinations in search of the perfect climb; and
Under the Influence, a film about a group of daredevil skiers
and snowboarders. Saturday highlights include the mountain-biking film
Seasons; the BASE jumping film Journey to the Center; and
If You’re Not Falling, a movie about the exploits of notorious
rock climber Sonnie Trotter. There’s an opening night reception that
starts at 6 p.m. on Friday, and Saturday’s “High Altitude Party” starts
at 6 p.m. with live music and prizes. And yes, alcoholic beverages will
be served to enhance the “oohs and aahs.” Tickets: $30-$40. Find more
info at theedgefilms.com.
Battle of the Films, a program of indie shorts
and music videos, comes to the Cedar Lee Theatre at 7 p.m. Sunday,
April 19. Tickets: $8.50. For more info, go to myspace.com/battleofthefilms.
Hi-Def Hitch, the Cedar Lee Theatre’s series of
high-definition screenings of Hitchcock films, continues this weekend
with showings of The Trouble with Harry and Vertigo, a
Saturday afternoon double feature starting at 2 p.m. on April 18.
Tickets: $8.
This article appears in Apr 15-21, 2009.
