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After a full season of big, flashy films large on hype but small on substance, the folks at pop-up film series Family Movie Night have a refreshing antidote to your holiday, cinematic hangover. Their presentation of Sabbatical brings a mighty little indie sleeper to The Texas Theatre (231 West Jefferson Blvd.) at 7 p.m. Sunday. The Brandon Colvin-directed film is one of the most-praised undistributed films of 2014, earning lots of love for its tale of a pessimistic professor on an academic sabbatical to care for his sick mother and finish his book on Soren Kierkegaard. The professor’s return to his rural hometown stirs up lots of unresolved feelings with old friends and family. The sparse cinematography, muted color palette, and careful use of sound set the tone for this contemplative little gem, starring the simmering Robert Longstreet in the central role. To purchase tickets for $10, visit indiegogo.com.
Sun., Jan. 4, 7 p.m., 2015
