Based on the novel by Boris Vian, this film depicts the romantic challenges faced by Colin (Romain Duris) and Chloé (Audrey Tautou). Director Michael Gondry (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) manages to re-create the surrealist props and scenery of Vian’s novel while remaining true to the story. A visual tour de force, the film combines digital special effects, stop-motion animation, and stunt work to create a fantasy-like atmosphere against the backdrop of a post-war Paris revitalized by jazz music and intellectuals (like ‘Jean-Sol Partre’). Michel Gondry, Blu-ray, 112 min, France/Belgium, 2014 (French) Presented as part of The Tournées Festival.

Arrête ou je continue (If you don’t, I will) Having played opposite each other half a dozen times, seasoned actors Emmanuelle Devos and Mathieu Amalric bring their special chemistry and characteristic comic timing to the roles of Pomme and Pierre, a bickering couple on the brink of breaking up after many years together. Can Pomme’s defiant return to nature bring her back in tune with herself and perhaps even salvage their relationship? Presented as part of the Tournées Film Festival

The Tory Folliard Gallery is pleased to announce the representation of two Wisconsin artists, Katie Musolff and Andy Fletcher. Their debut exhibition includes paintings from Musolff’s River Journal Series and Fletcher’s plein air landscapes.

Saturday, February 13 | 2:00–4:00 Two of Wisconsin’s most respected and lively artists—Tom Bamberger and Tom Uttech—will go head-to-head in a discussion over Carl von Marr’s masterpiece, The Flagellants. This pair of luminaries will air out their opposing opinions about this historical painting. Join us in the galleries to discover who finds it to be a masterfully-executed and meaningful allegory and who finds it to be an over-told, academic epic. Or perhaps something in between. In celebration of Carl von Marr’s February 14 birthday and in recognition of the museum’s founding legacy, this Carl von Marr-inspired afternoon is a great outing for Valentine’s Day weekend. Join us for what is sure to be a rapturous debate followed by birthday cake! Special thanks to the Melitta S. and Joan M. Pick Charitable Trust for the ongoing support of MOWA.

“Favorites from the Big Band Era.” Dick Strauss and His Many Happy Returns Orchestra will be spreading stardust memories during a special Valentine program sponsored by the School Sisters of St. Francis at St. Joseph Center (Greenfield Ave. at 27th St.) in Milwaukee, on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Write checks to School Sisters of St. Francis, c/o Donna O’Loughlin; 1501 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215. Advance purchase recommended as seating is limited. Contact: doloughlin@sssf.org or 414-385-5272.