December 2008
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A Conversation with John Turturro at 92Y
Most people may be quick to imitate the unforgettable character of “Jesus”, from The Big Lebowski when they think of John Turturro, however his creative successes go above and beyond the eccentric bowler in tight pants. For one night only, Turturro talks to NY1s Budd Mishkin about working with the Coen Brothers, his emmy award acting roles as well as his career as a Writer and...
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"It's a Wonderful Life" at IFC Center
Frank Capra might be best remembered for his unshakeable confidence in the triumph of the human spirit, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t have his doubts. The darker side of Capra was never so devastating or haunting than in It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), in which a suicidal small-town businessman (James Stewart) is magically offered a chance to see what the world would have been like if he had...
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"Hoppity Goes to Town" Comes to Film Forum
The indelible magic of Max Fleischer’s animated gem, Hoppity Goes to Town (1941), will grace the big-screen once again at Film Forum from December 24 to January 1. Recalling the triumphant idealism of Frank Capra, the film focuses on a community of insects living under fear of Manhattan’s rapid expansion. When Hoppity, a naively romantic grasshopper, returns home, he finds that not only is his...
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Preston Sturges: Subversive Screwball
From December 24 to January 1, Film Forum will be hosting Essential Sturges, a series comprised of 10 of the director’s best-loved films, including several early films, rarely screened, which he scripted for other directors. In addition to this overview of the director’s career, Blank Screen NYC will provide daily updates as the series progresses. The full schedule is available on Film Forum’s...