(Andre De Toth, US 1953, 88 min., 35mm). Vincent Price plays the menacing Professor Henry Jarrod in a role that would solidify his reputation as the creepiest man in Hollywood. With everything from cancan girls to rubber paddleballs to Charles Bronson’s noggin finding their way into the audience, House of Wax takes full advantage of the novel stereoscopic process.
(Frank Capra, US 1946, 129 min., 35mm)
Capra’s masterpiece is not only the quintessential Christmas movie but one of the greatest films ever made. The simple story of George Bailey (James Stewart), a man who dreams big but ultimately decides to stay in his hometown of Bedford Falls, seems more profound with each successive viewing.
(Brian Henson, US 1992, 85 min., 35mm)
As Ebenezer Scrooge, Michael Caine is a rare but classy human presence in this otherwise all Muppet retelling of Charles Dickens’s classic. Kermit and Miss Piggy are the Cratchits, and Fozzie Bear is (who else?) Mr. Fozziewig. This delightful family film manages to be lovingly faithful to the spirits of both Dickens and Jim Henson. Fresh popcorn, candy and soft drinks will be on sale in the lobby.
(Brian Henson, US 1992, 85 min., 35mm)
As Ebenezer Scrooge, Michael Caine is a rare but classy human presence in this otherwise all Muppet retelling of Charles Dickens’s classic. Kermit and Miss Piggy are the Cratchits, and Fozzie Bear is (who else?) Mr. Fozziewig. This delightful family film manages to be lovingly faithful to the spirits of both Dickens and Jim Henson. Fresh popcorn, candy and soft drinks will be on sale in the lobby.
(Charles Walters, US 1950, 109 min., 35mm).
In her last completed film for MGM, Judy Garland plays a New England farm owner who allows a traveling troupe of actors to put on a show in her barn. Her romance with the show’s director (Gene Kelly) is complicated by his engagement to the leading lady (Gloria DeHaven). Judy sings “Get Happy,” and plenty of comic shenanigans are provided by Phil Silvers, Marjorie Main, and Eddie Bracken.
