Dial M for Murder (1954) 70th Anniversary (2D & 3D)
Alfred Hitchcock's first collaboration with the luminous Grace Kelly was this adaptation of Frederick Knott's Broadway hit about a money-hungry London socialite/tennis champion (Ray Milland) who thinks he can murder his way out of debt. The target is his unwary wife (Kelly), who has renewed an old friendship with an American writer (Robert Cummings). But nothing goes as planned. DIAL M FOR MURDER has been remade and revamped multiple times, most notably in 1998 with Michael Douglas, Gwyneth Paltrow and Viggo Mortensen as A PERFECT MURDER. But Hitchcock's version still crackles, with Milland visibly relishing his despicable duties and Kelly demonstrating genuine star quality (notice how her wardrobe gets darker and drabber as the complications continue to pile up). Keep an eye on that inspector, too, and watch how he smoothly steals every scene: It's the wonderful John Williams, who won a Tony for best featured actor for his performance in the Broadway version, and who would go on to keep a wary eye on Kelly as the insurance agent in TO CATCH A THIEF the following year. 5/3 (3D, $9), 5/4 (2D $7), 5/7 (3D, $9), 5/8 (2D, $7), 5/9 (2D, $7). Alfred Hitchcock Made a 3D Movie, and Nobody Came Read the full article on Collider https://collider.com/alfred-hitchcock-dial-m-for-murder-3d/
Sabrina (1954) 70th Anniversary
Screen legends Humphrey Bogart and William Holden are the mega-rich Larrabee brothers of Long Island, New York. Bogie's all work; Holden's all playboy. They have little in common... except that they've both taken notice of a beautiful, sophisticated young woman, possessing a delightful zest for living, suddenly in their midst - Sabrina Fairchild (Audrey Hepburn). Could this really be the daughter of the Larrabee family's chauffeur, whom both brothers had largely ignored as she was growing up? It is...but now, after a stint in Paris, Sabrina has blossomed into a captivatingly glamorous woman of the world. And the fuse is lit for some family fireworks as both brothers fall under the spell of Sabrina and her irresistible charms. "With its humorous script and its stars' immense charm, Sabrina remains a resonant romantic gem....CERTIFIED 89% FRESH"-RottenTomatoes May 3 thru 8 & 9, $7 tickets on sale now
Macbeth: Ralph Fiennes & Indira Varma
Tony and BAFTA Award winner Ralph Fiennes star in a brand-new ‘full-voltage visceral ’ production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Filmed live at Dock X, a custom-built theatre space in London, this critically acclaimed staging of Macbeth ‘that quickens the pulse, then goes for the jugular’ will be unmissable on the big screen. Directed by Simon Godwin with set and costume design by, this is a cinematic and ‘beautifully staged’ production that brings ‘Shakespeare’s tragedy pulsing into the present day’. Macbeth is coming. A couple corrupted by their relentless lust for power have blood on their hands. Witness the gripping tale of greed, murder, deception, and superstition in cinemas for a limited time only. Once you cross the line, you can never turn back. ‘'Macbeth contains sequences of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.' Thursday, May 2, 7 PM, Sunday, May 5, 12:55 PM. Tickets $18.50, $16 seniors 60+ Tickets on sale now.
Dr. Strangelove, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) 60th Anniversary
GENTLEMEN, YOU CAN'T FIGHT IN HERE! THIS IS THE WAR ROOM. There may be no funnier or darker comedy than Stanley Kubrick’s DR. STRANGELOVE OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB. Everything you need to know about the film is right there in the name. It’s absurd and serious, funny and terrifying, light and extremely dark. It’s…well…strange. Adapted from the book Red Alert, a dead-serious political thriller, Kubrick decided to make this story of a crazed American general’s (played in the film to absolute perfection by Sterling Hayden) unauthorized order of dropping a nuclear bomb. We see how his actions affect the men on the ordered plane, which include a very early performance by James Earl Jones and a brief but brilliant Slim Pickens. In Washington, the President (Peter Sellers) and his military commanders, including the infamous German expatriate Dr. Strangelove (Peter Sellers, again) and good ol’ boy General Buck Turgidson (an atypically hilarious George C. Scott), have to figure out how to stop the plane before it’s too late. And, back on the base, General Ripper, the one who started it all, confides in a horrified captain (Peter Sellers, AGAIN!) of his insane reasons behind his action. Sounds funny, right? Sellers pulls off one of the great cinematic acting achievements of all time with a miraculous triple performance. Kubrick’s deft and intelligent touch allows the comedy to overflow even as the end of the world creeps closer and closer. He doesn’t change the plot of Red Alert as much as slant the viewpoint in order to accentuate the true ridiculousness of it all. The Cold War was in full swing when DR. STRANGELOVE was released, so its themes should be less resonant today than they were in 1964. But they’re not. We still live in a world of war and killing and military strikes predicated on fear. There are still those in our armed forces who mentally crack and kill people. The point of Kubrick’s comedy isn’t to sit back and morbidly laugh at the elements of military-led worldwide destruction, but instead analyze the ludicrous nature of it all. You just have to have the right point of view. (R.J. LaForce) May 3 thru 6 & 8 $7, tickets on sale now
Uncle Buck 35th Anniversary
John Candy stars in this John Hughes comedy as an idle, good-natured bachelor who's left in charge of his nephew and nieces during a family crisis. Unaccustomed to suburban life, fun-loving Uncle Buck soon charms his younger relatives Miles and Maizy with his hefty cooking and his new way of doing the laundry. But his carefree style doesn't impress everyone, including Tia (Jean Kelly), his rebellious teenage niece, and Chanice (Amy Madigan), his impatient girlfriend. Uncle Buck is the last person you'd think of to watch the kids. But with a little luck and a lot of love, he manages to surprise everyone in this heartwarming family comedy. May 4, 5 7 thru 9. Tickets $7 on sale now.
Resistance: They Fought Back
Special Presentation for Holocaust Memorial Day, May 5. For decades, the world believed that Jews faced their fate passively during the Holocaust, much like sheep to the slaughter. This ambitious and groundbreaking film unveils a different story, shedding light on the heroic stories of Jews who actively resisted their oppressors. They engaged in over 60 armed uprisings in ghettos, 25 within concentration and slave labor camps, numbered in the thousands among partisan units in the forests of Europe, and joined in non-violent resistance campaigns against the Nazis. Resistance: They Fought Back travels to Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Israel, and the U.S. to illuminate the forgotten, and largely unknown, stories of Jewish resistance during the Holocaust — and honors the fighters' soulful bravery and leadership. Through interviews with historians, survivors, and their families, the film belies a long-held myth and shines a new light on a lost chapter of history. Showing Sunday, May 5, Tickets $10
National Theatre Live: Nye
★★★★★ 'Michael Sheen is perfect in this surefire hit' -The i ★★★★ 'A mighty, moving piece of theatre' -Financial Times ★★★★ 'Sheen burns with genuine passion' -Times ★★★★ 'Valiant and valuable affirmation of the NHS' -Telegraph Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state and created the NHS. Confronted with death, Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Churchill. Written by Tim Price and directed by Rufus Norris (Small Island), this epic new Welsh fantasia will be broadcast live from the National Theatre. Saturday, May 25 at 10:30 AM and Wednesday, May 29 at 7 PM. Premium Event tickets are $18.50, $16 for seniors 60+, on sale April 1. This program is not recommended for pre-teenagers.
Exhibition on Screen: My National Gallery
The National Gallery of London is one of the world's greatest art galleries. It is full of masterpieces, an endless resource of history, an endless source of stories. But whose stories are told? Which art has the most impact and on whom? The power of great art lies in its ability to communicate with anyone, no matter their art historical knowledge, their background, their beliefs.This film gives voice to those who work at the gallery - from cleaner to curator, security guard to director - who identify the one artwork that means the most to them and why. An assortment of people from all walks of life who have a strong connection to the gallery make surprising choices of both well-known and lesser-known artworks. Finally, some well-known celebrities explain what they head for when they visit the gallery. Sunday, June 9, 12:55 PM and Wednesday, June 12, 7 PM. Tickets $13, $11 for 60+
100 Summits: Bulgers In A Season
LOCAL PREMIERE! One Night Only In 100 Summits: Bulgers in a Season, 20 year old Andrew Okerlund sets out to climb each of Washington’s tallest peaks in a single season. Over the course of 85 days, Andrew would climb over 188 thousand vertical feat, nearly 7 times the height of Mt. Everest. Traveling some of the most rugged terrain in the state, while navigating the hazards of wildfire, rockslides, glacier crossings, and technical rock climbing, 100 Summits truly depicts an adventure of a lifetime for Andrew, and the cast of intrepid partners who would join him along the way. Special premiere with cast and team on Saturday, June 1 at 8 PM. Tickets are $7, on sale now!