Taylor Hackford’s 1982 An Officer and a Gentleman
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“Rarely does a film come along with so many finely drawn characters to care about.”
- Variety
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
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The Prince of Egypt (1998)
In this animated retelling of the Book of Exodus, Egyptian Prince Moses (Brenda Chapman), upon discovering his roots as a Jewish slave, embarks on a quest to free his people from bondage. When his plea is denied by his brother Rameses (Steve Hickner), the new pharaoh, a series of horrific plagues strike Egypt.
The Prince of Egypt (1998)
In this animated retelling of the Book of Exodus, Egyptian Prince Moses (Brenda Chapman), upon discovering his roots as a Jewish slave, embarks on a quest to free his people from bondage. When his plea is denied by his brother Rameses (Steve Hickner), the new pharaoh, a series of horrific plagues strike Egypt.
Roland Joffé 1984 The Killing Fields
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“This is one of the quietest ‘war’ movies ever made; yet, it’s an indelible portrait of the excitement, horror, and confusion with which journalists experience war.”
- Vogue
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Jonathan Demme’s 1987 Swimming to Cambodia
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“The rendering of nightmare as black comedy is a peculiarly American art form, and Gray at times achieves the mastery of artists like Mark Twain, William Burroughs, and Hunter Thompson.”
- Chicago Reader
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Park Chan-wook’s 2016 The Handmaiden
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“The Handmaiden is just pure cinema, a dizzying, disturbing fable of love and betrayal that piles on luxurious imagery, while never losing track of its story’s human core.”
- The Atlantic
South Korean with English subtitles.
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Rudy (1993)
Rudy Ruettiger (Sean Astin) wants to play football at the University of Notre Dame, but has neither the money for tuition nor the grades to qualify for a scholarship. Rudy redoubles his efforts to get out of the steel mill where his father works when his best friend (Christopher Reed) dies in an accident there. Overcoming his dyslexia thanks to his friend and tutor, D-Bob (Jon Favreau), Rudy gains admission to Notre Dame and begins to fight his way onto the school's fabled football team.
Arthur Hiller’s 1964 The Americanization of Emily
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“Has something important to say about war and the way it is glorified by some in our culture, courtesy of Paddy Chayefsky... dialogue is bristling with caustic observations of war, rare for a film of that era.”
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)
Arrogant young Emperor Kuzco is transformed into a llama by his power-hungry advisor -- the devious diva Yzma. Stranded in the jungle, Kuzco's only chance to get back home and reclaim the high life rests with a good-hearted peasant named Pacha. Together, they must return Kuzco to the throne before Yzma tracks them down and finishes him off.
The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)
Arrogant young Emperor Kuzco is transformed into a llama by his power-hungry advisor -- the devious diva Yzma. Stranded in the jungle, Kuzco's only chance to get back home and reclaim the high life rests with a good-hearted peasant named Pacha. Together, they must return Kuzco to the throne before Yzma tracks them down and finishes him off.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) (Extended Edition)
The culmination of nearly 10 years' work and conclusion to Peter Jackson's epic trilogy based on the timeless J.R.R. Tolkien classic, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" presents the final confrontation between the forces of good and evil fighting for control of the future of Middle-earth. Hobbits Frodo and Sam reach Mordor in their quest to destroy the `one ring', while Aragorn leads the forces of good against Sauron's evil army at the stone city of Minas Tirith. Extended Edition. 4h 23m. Rated PG-13.
Arthur Hiller’s 1964 The Americanization of Emily
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“Has something important to say about war and the way it is glorified by some in our culture, courtesy of Paddy Chayefsky... dialogue is bristling with caustic observations of war, rare for a film of that era.”
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Groundhog Day (1993)
A cynical TV weatherman finds himself reliving the same day over and over again when he goes on location to the small town of Punxsutawney to film a report about their annual Groundhog Day. His predicament drives him to distraction, until he sees a way of turning the situation to his advantage.
Francis Coppola’s 1979 Apocalypse Now
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“Some ultimate and flawless perfection may have been missed. But as a noble use of the medium and as a timeless expression of a national anguish, it towers over anything that has been attempted by an American film maker in a very long time.”
- Los Angeles Times
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Speed Racer (2008)
Born into a family business of race cars, Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) is one of the track's hot stars. Sitting at the wheel of his Mach 5, he consistently deflates the competition. When Speed turns down an offer from the head of Royalton Industries, he uncovers a secret. Powerful moguls fix the races to boost profits. Hoping to beat the executive, Speed enters the same arduous cross-country race that killed his brother.
Speed Racer (2008)
Born into a family business of race cars, Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) is one of the track's hot stars. Sitting at the wheel of his Mach 5, he consistently deflates the competition. When Speed turns down an offer from the head of Royalton Industries, he uncovers a secret. Powerful moguls fix the races to boost profits. Hoping to beat the executive, Speed enters the same arduous cross-country race that killed his brother.
American Graffiti (1973)
On the last day of summer vacation in 1962, friends Curt (Richard Dreyfuss), Steve (Ronny Howard), Terry (Charles Martin Smith) and John (Paul Le Mat) cruise the streets of small-town California while a mysterious disc jockey (Wolfman Jack) spins classic rock'n'roll tunes. It's the last night before their grown-up lives begin, and Steve's high-school sweetheart, a hot-to-trot blonde, a bratty adolescent and a disappearing angel in a Thunderbird provide all the excitement they can handle.
Francis Coppola’s 1979 Apocalypse Now
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“Some ultimate and flawless perfection may have been missed. But as a noble use of the medium and as a timeless expression of a national anguish, it towers over anything that has been attempted by an American film maker in a very long time.”
- Los Angeles Times
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Eames: The Architect and the Painter (2011)
From 1941 to 1978, this husband-and-wife team brought unique talents to their partnership. He was an architect by training, she was a painter and sculptor. Together they are considered America’s most important and influential designers, whose work helped, literally, shape the second half of the 20th century and remains culturally vital and commercially popular today. They are, perhaps, best remembered for their mid-century modern furniture, built from novel materials like molded plywood, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, bent metal wire and aluminum – offering consumers beautiful, functional, yet inexpensive products. Revered for their designs and fascinating as individuals, Charles and Ray have risen to iconic status in American culture. But their influence on significant events and movements in American life – from the development of modernism, to the rise of the computer age – has been less widely understood. Charles and Ray Eames are now profiled as part of American Masters. A film by Jason Cohn and Bill Jersey. Narrated by James Franco.
Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 Dr. Strangelove
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“Age has not withered that final queasy nightmare of the mushroom clouds, set to Vera Lynn's hopeful We'll Meet Again - underscoring how the certainties of the second world war ceased to hold their meaning in the nuclear age.”
-Guardian
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Cars (2006)
In a world where the towns are peopled with cars, and even the bugs are mini motors, a young ambitious racing car called Lightning McQueen is a star. On his way to an important event he has to stop in the little town of Radiator Springs after he accidentally damages the road and is forced to repair it. He finds living in a community oddly endearing, making true friends and beginning to realise there's more in life than winning. A Pixar animation.
Cars (2006)
In a world where the towns are peopled with cars, and even the bugs are mini motors, a young ambitious racing car called Lightning McQueen is a star. On his way to an important event he has to stop in the little town of Radiator Springs after he accidentally damages the road and is forced to repair it. He finds living in a community oddly endearing, making true friends and beginning to realise there's more in life than winning. A Pixar animation.
Baby Driver (2017)
Baby, a music-loving orphan also happens to be the prodigiously talented go-to getaway driver for heist mastermind Doc. With the perfect soundtrack picked out for each and every job, Baby ensures Doc's violent, bank-robbing cronies, including Buddy, Bats and Darling, get in and out of Dodge before it's too late. He's not in it for the long haul though, hoping to nail one last job before riding off into the sunset with beautiful diner waitress Debora. Easier said than done.
Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 Dr. Strangelove
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“Age has not withered that final queasy nightmare of the mushroom clouds, set to Vera Lynn's hopeful We'll Meet Again - underscoring how the certainties of the second world war ceased to hold their meaning in the nuclear age.”
-Guardian
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Loving (2016)
Interracial couple Richard and Mildred Loving fell in love and were married in 1958. They grew up in Central Point, a small town in Virginia that was more integrated than surrounding areas in the American South. Yet it was the state of Virginia, where they were making their home and starting a family, that first jailed and then banished them. Richard and Mildred relocated with their children to the inner city of Washington, D.C., but the family ultimately tries to find a way back to Virginia.
Documentary Double Feature
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
John Ford’s 2002 John Ford Goes to War
“John Ford’s place in the Pantheon is safe and secure. Thurman’s documentary on Ford’s wartime exploits and propaganda film open up a side of the great filmmaker usually overlooked by his classic features. Both film and filmmaker are essential to the art of film.”
- Marc Eliot
George Stevens’ 1994 From D-Day to Berlin
“Stevens’ personal films document his involvement in the liberation of France and the Allied March into Berlin. An incredible bit of filmmaking from a director who mostly made commercial features 1954’s Shane.”
- Marc Eliot
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Cars 2 (2011)
Racecar Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and his tow-truck buddy, Mater (Larry the Cable Guy), have had their share of adventures together but nothing like what they experience when they head overseas for the first-ever World Grand Prix. While Lightning has his eye on the road to the championship, Mater takes a detour to international espionage when he meets British master spy Finn McMissile (Michael Caine) and stunning spy-in-training Holley Shiftwell (Emily Mortimer).
Documentary Double Feature
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
John Ford’s 2002 John Ford Goes to War
“John Ford’s place in the Pantheon is safe and secure. Thurman’s documentary on Ford’s wartime exploits and propaganda film open up a side of the great filmmaker usually overlooked by his classic features. Both film and filmmaker are essential to the art of film.”
- Marc Eliot
George Stevens’ 1994 From D-Day to Berlin
“Stevens’ personal films document his involvement in the liberation of France and the Allied March into Berlin. An incredible bit of filmmaking from a director who mostly made commercial features 1954’s Shane.”
- Marc Eliot
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
The Princess Bride (1987)
A fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. He must find her after a long separation and save her. They must battle the evils of the mythical kingdom of Florin to be reunited with each other. Based on the William Goldman novel "The Princess Bride" which earned its own loyal audience.
Radioactive (2019)
After the death of her beloved husband, Marie Curie's commitment to science remains strong as she tries to explain previously unknown radioactive elements. But it soon becomes terrifyingly evident that her work could lead to applications in medicine that could save thousands of lives -- or applications in warfare that could destroy them by the billions.
Jonathan Glazer’s 2023 The Zone of Interest
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“The scenario that Glazer creates and the performances of his lead players serve as a portal, challenging viewers to morph from spectators to participants, grappling with the enduring truth that we’re all capable of knowing evil when we see it.”
-Washington Post
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Cars 3 (2017)
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast cars, the legendary Lighting McQueen finds himself pushed out of the sport that he loves. Hoping to get back in the game, he turns to Cruz Ramirez, an eager young technician who has her own plans for winning. With inspiration from the Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns, No. 95 prepares to compete on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage.
Cars 3 (2017)
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast cars, the legendary Lighting McQueen finds himself pushed out of the sport that he loves. Hoping to get back in the game, he turns to Cruz Ramirez, an eager young technician who has her own plans for winning. With inspiration from the Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns, No. 95 prepares to compete on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage.
The Fast and the Furious (2001)
Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) enjoys the adrenaline of street car racing and his fans treat him like a rock star. After a blazing encounter with the ruthless Johnny Tran, Dom decides to take Brian (Paul Walker), a newcomer to street racing, under his wing. Dom's sister Mia sees something she likes in Brian, too. Trouble is, neither of them realize he's an undercover cop, and Dominic and his rival Johnny Tran are both the prime suspects in a case involving dirty money and big-rig hijacking.
Jonathan Glazer’s 2023 The Zone of Interest
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“The scenario that Glazer creates and the performances of his lead players serve as a portal, challenging viewers to morph from spectators to participants, grappling with the enduring truth that we’re all capable of knowing evil when we see it.”
-Washington Post
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Ford v Ferarri (2019)
American automotive designer Carroll Shelby and fearless British race car driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary vehicle for the Ford Motor Co. Together, they plan to compete against the race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.
Robert Altman’s 1970 M*A*S*H
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“As a savage comedy about man's rebellion in the face of death it has rarely been bettered.”
- Empire Magazine
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Robert Altman’s 1970 M*A*S*H
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“As a savage comedy about man's rebellion in the face of death it has rarely been bettered.”
- Empire Magazine
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Richard Marquand’s 1981 Eye of the Needle
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“Alfred Hitchcock could have worked miracles with this story's mixture of love, suspicion and intrigue; as it is, the director is Richard Marquand, and he does much more than a creditable job. His film is suspenseful all the way.”
-New York Times
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Richard Marquand’s 1981 Eye of the Needle
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“Alfred Hitchcock could have worked miracles with this story's mixture of love, suspicion and intrigue; as it is, the director is Richard Marquand, and he does much more than a creditable job. His film is suspenseful all the way.”
-New York Times
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Oliver Stone’s 1989 Born on the Fourth of July
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“A score from John Williams and aggressive direction from Oliver Stone make this the pre-eminent Vietnam War movie.”
- Times (UK)
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Oliver Stone’s 1989 Born on the Fourth of July
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“A score from John Williams and aggressive direction from Oliver Stone make this the pre-eminent Vietnam War movie.”
- Times (UK)
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Ang Lee’s 2007 Lust Caution
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“For his sheer muscular verve and ambition, Lee deserves a standing ovation.”
- Guardian
Rated NC-17
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Ang Lee’s 2007 Lust Caution
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“For his sheer muscular verve and ambition, Lee deserves a standing ovation.”
- Guardian
Rated NC-17
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Blake Edwards’ 1959 Operation Petticoat
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“Blake Edwards directs with his customary wit, breeziness, and acute sense of pacing.”
- Chicago Reader
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Blake Edwards’ 1959 Operation Petticoat
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“Blake Edwards directs with his customary wit, breeziness, and acute sense of pacing.”
- Chicago Reader
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Wojnarowicz (2020)
This one-hour-and-forty-five-minute documentary takes its title from a homophobic doodle David found on the streets of New York, which he incorporated into a painting of the same name. It makes insightful use of David’s tape recordings, videos, Super 8 films, and other ephemera, which McKim spent years researching in the Downtown Collection of New York University’s Fales Library & Special Collections.
Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski (2018)
From Producer Leonardo DiCaprio comes a Netflix original documentary film about Stanislaw Szukalski, an eccentric artist and self proclaimed genius from Poland. After gaining fame leading up to WW2 he fell into obscurity only to be re-discovered late in life. He’s one of the greatest artists you’ve never heard of.
John Ford’s 1945 They Were Expendable
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“Quite clearly, the making of this picture was a labor of understanding and love on the part of the men who produced it, from John Ford, the director, on down. Most of those who worked on it were active or recent Navy personnel. “
-The New York Times
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
George Roy Hill’s 1969 "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" Encore Presentation
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“An all-time classic…A whimsical Western that superbly blends action, humor and the power of myth making.”
-Journal and Courier
Part of a new cycle of Marc Eliot’s Art of Film, based on the American New Wave, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid is an exceptional entry into the Western genre, so integral to the American film canon. Guest curator of film Marc Eliot has recorded pre- and post- talks for a deeper dive into the film.
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) (Extended Edition)
The surviving members of the Fellowship have split into three groups. Frodo and Sam face many perils on their continuing quest to save Middle-earth by destroying the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom. Merry and Pippin escape from the Orcs and must convince the Ents to join the battle against evil. Extended Edition. 3h 43m. Rated PG-13.
The Wild Robot (2024)
Shipwrecked on a deserted island, a robot named Roz must learn to adapt to its new surroundings. Building relationships with the native animals, Roz soon develops a parental bond with an orphaned gosling.
The Wild Robot (2024)
Shipwrecked on a deserted island, a robot named Roz must learn to adapt to its new surroundings. Building relationships with the native animals, Roz soon develops a parental bond with an orphaned gosling.
George Roy Hill’s 1969 "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" Encore Presentation
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“An all-time classic…A whimsical Western that superbly blends action, humor and the power of myth making.”
-Journal and Courier
Part of a new cycle of Marc Eliot’s Art of Film, based on the American New Wave, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid is an exceptional entry into the Western genre, so integral to the American film canon. Guest curator of film Marc Eliot has recorded pre- and post- talks for a deeper dive into the film.
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
1776 (1972)
The nation's fathers harmonize their way through the founding of America in this musical adapted from a popular Broadway show. Colonial representatives gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin (Howard da Silva) and John Adams (William Daniels) charge Thomas Jefferson (Ken Howard) with the work of writing a statement announcing the new country's emancipation from British rule.
Roman Polanski’s 1974’s "Chinatown"
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“In its total recapturing of a past, in its plot, its vivid characterizations, its carefully calculated and accelerating pace, its whole demonstration of a medium mastered, Chinatown reminds you again that motion pictures are larger, not smaller than life.”
-Los Angeles Times
Part of a new cycle of Marc Eliot’s Art of Film, based on the American New Wave, Chinatown is a potent story based on the real history of California’s “water wars.” Guest curator of film Marc Eliot has recorded pre- and post- talks for a deeper dive into the film.
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) (Extended Edition)
The future of civilization rests in the fate of the One Ring, which has been lost for centuries. Powerful forces are unrelenting in their search for it. But fate has placed it in the hands of a young Hobbit named Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood), who inherits the Ring and steps into legend. A daunting task lies ahead for Frodo when he becomes the Ringbearer - to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom where it was forged. Extended Edition. 3h 28m. Rated PG-13.
Rango (2011)
A chameleon (Johnny Depp) who has lived as a sheltered family pet finds himself in the grip of an identity crisis. Rango wonders how to stand out when it is his nature to blend in. When he accidentally winds up in a frontier town called Dirt, he takes the first step on a transformational journey as the town's new sheriff. Though at first Rango only role-plays, a series of thrilling situations and outrageous encounters forces him to become a real hero.
Rango (2011)
A chameleon (Johnny Depp) who has lived as a sheltered family pet finds himself in the grip of an identity crisis. Rango wonders how to stand out when it is his nature to blend in. When he accidentally winds up in a frontier town called Dirt, he takes the first step on a transformational journey as the town's new sheriff. Though at first Rango only role-plays, a series of thrilling situations and outrageous encounters forces him to become a real hero.
Roman Polanski’s 1974’s "Chinatown"
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“In its total recapturing of a past, in its plot, its vivid characterizations, its carefully calculated and accelerating pace, its whole demonstration of a medium mastered, Chinatown reminds you again that motion pictures are larger, not smaller than life.”
-Los Angeles Times
Part of a new cycle of Marc Eliot’s Art of Film, based on the American New Wave, Chinatown is a potent story based on the real history of California’s “water wars.” Guest curator of film Marc Eliot has recorded pre- and post- talks for a deeper dive into the film.
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict (2015)
A portrait of a patron of the arts extraordinaire who transformed a modest fortune and impeccable taste into one of the premiere collections of twentieth century art.
Michael Mann’s 1992 "The Last of the Mohicans"
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“Daniel Day-Lewis proves once again that he is one of those chameleons who can play absolutely anything with complete conviction.”
-Los Angeles Times
Part of a new cycle of Marc Eliot’s Art of Film, based on the American New Wave, The Last of the Mohicans is a breathless romantic adventure, with breakneck action. Guest curator of film Marc Eliot has recorded pre- and post- talks for a deeper dive into the film.
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
La La Land (2016)
Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and Mia (Emma Stone) are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love. But as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.
Muppets from Space (1999)
With enormous enthusiasm and unsinkable optimism, daredevil Gonzo steps into his first starring role in "Muppets From Space," a hilarious extraterrestrial adventure about the search for Gonzo's past. On a quest with buddy Rizzo to find his real family, Gonzo discovers that his long-lost relatives are actually aliens from a distant planet.
Muppets from Space (1999)
With enormous enthusiasm and unsinkable optimism, daredevil Gonzo steps into his first starring role in "Muppets From Space," a hilarious extraterrestrial adventure about the search for Gonzo's past. On a quest with buddy Rizzo to find his real family, Gonzo discovers that his long-lost relatives are actually aliens from a distant planet.
Michael Mann’s 1992 "The Last of the Mohicans"
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“Daniel Day-Lewis proves once again that he is one of those chameleons who can play absolutely anything with complete conviction.”
-Los Angeles Times
Part of a new cycle of Marc Eliot’s Art of Film, based on the American New Wave, The Last of the Mohicans is a breathless romantic adventure, with breakneck action. Guest curator of film Marc Eliot has recorded pre- and post- talks for a deeper dive into the film.
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
Life is a struggle for single father Chris Gardner. Evicted from their apartment, he and his young son find themselves alone with no place to go. Even though Chris eventually lands a job as an intern at a prestigious brokerage firm, the position pays no money. The pair must live in shelters and endure many hardships, but Chris refuses to give in to despair as he struggles to create a better life for himself and his son.
Alan Parker’s 1978 "Midnight Express"
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“Midnight Express is a sordid and ostensibly true story about a young American busted for smuggling hash in Turkey and his subsequent harsh imprisonment and later escape.”
-Variety
Part of a new cycle of Marc Eliot’s Art of Film, based on the American New Wave, Midnight Express is a terrifying rumination on imprisonment. Guest curator of film Marc Eliot has recorded pre- and post- talks for a deeper dive into the film.
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it's Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence - who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all his good deeds over the years. Rated PG.
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it's Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence - who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all his good deeds over the years. Rated PG.
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all - and it's Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence - who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn't been for all his good deeds over the years. Rated PG.
The Muppet Christmas Carol (Members Only)
Join us for an exclusive Museum Members only showing of The Muppet Christmas Carol! The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Other Muppets -- Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear and Sam the Eagle -- weave in and out of the story, while Scrooge receives visits from spirits of three Christmases -- past, present and future. They show him the error of his self-serving ways, but the miserable old man seems to be past any hope of redemption and happiness.
Alan Parker’s 1978 "Midnight Express"
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“Midnight Express is a sordid and ostensibly true story about a young American busted for smuggling hash in Turkey and his subsequent harsh imprisonment and later escape.”
-Variety
Part of a new cycle of Marc Eliot’s Art of Film, based on the American New Wave, Midnight Express is a terrifying rumination on imprisonment. Guest curator of film Marc Eliot has recorded pre- and post- talks for a deeper dive into the film.
Sponsored by Kathy and Harry Puterbaugh, Drs. Darrel and Jane Gumm, Nancy Snowden, Film Society
A Christmas Story (1983)
Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a "Red Ryder air rifle." Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. Rated PG.
A Christmas Story (1983)
Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, this beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a "Red Ryder air rifle." Frequently at odds with his cranky dad (Darren McGavin) but comforted by his doting mother (Melinda Dillon), Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas Day with his glasses and his hopes intact. Rated PG.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark's employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs. Rated PG-13.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark's employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs. Rated PG-13.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark's employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs. Rated PG-13.