(Martin Scorsese, US 1977, 164 min.)

Scorsese’s homage to such musical melodramas as A Star is Born tells of the stormy romance of hotheaded jazz saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Doyle (Robert DeNiro) and pop singer Francine Evans. As Francine’s star ascends, the lovers’ relationship begins a downward spiral. Combining big-budget production numbers and elaborate set design with DeNiro and Scorsese’s trademarked improvisatory style, New York, New York is a singularly striking artistic achievement. The uncut version, complete with the “Happy Endings” musical number, will be shown.