John Schlesinger’s 1976 "Marathon Man"
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“...yet everything else here — the gritty supporting players, the conspiracy theories and the Central Park finale — marks the pinnacle of 1970s paranoia thrillers, as Hoffman’s Jewish graduate student is sucked into a shadowy world of postwar spooks.”
-Times (UK)
Part of a new cycle of Marc Eliot’s Art of Film, based on the American New Wave, Marathon Man boasts a brilliant script, with twists and turns all the way up to the end. 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
John Schlesinger’s 1976 "Marathon Man"
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“...yet everything else here — the gritty supporting players, the conspiracy theories and the Central Park finale — marks the pinnacle of 1970s paranoia thrillers, as Hoffman’s Jewish graduate student is sucked into a shadowy world of postwar spooks.”
-Times (UK)
Part of a new cycle of Marc Eliot’s Art of Film, based on the American New Wave, Marathon Man boasts a brilliant script, with twists and turns all the way up to the end. 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
Doctor Zhivago (1965)
During the Russian Revolution, Yuri Zhivago (Omar Sharif), is a young doctor who has been raised by his aunt and uncle following his father's suicide. Yuri falls in love with beautiful Lara Guishar (Julie Christie), who has been having an affair with her mother's lover, Victor Komarovsky (Rod Steiger), an unscrupulous businessman. Yuri, however, ends up marrying his cousin, Tonya (Geraldine Chaplin). But when he and Lara meet again years later, the spark of love reignites.
White Christmas (1954)
Singers Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) and Phil Davis (Danny Kaye) join sister act Betty (Rosemary Clooney) and Judy Haynes (Vera-Ellen) to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont. There, they run into Gen. Waverly (Dean Jagger), the boys' commander in World War II, who, they learn, is having financial difficulties; his quaint country inn is failing. So what's the foursome to do but plan a yuletide miracle: a fun-filled musical extravaganza that's sure to put Waverly and his business in the black!
White Christmas (1954)
Singers Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) and Phil Davis (Danny Kaye) join sister act Betty (Rosemary Clooney) and Judy Haynes (Vera-Ellen) to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont. There, they run into Gen. Waverly (Dean Jagger), the boys' commander in World War II, who, they learn, is having financial difficulties; his quaint country inn is failing. So what's the foursome to do but plan a yuletide miracle: a fun-filled musical extravaganza that's sure to put Waverly and his business in the black!
White Christmas (1954)
Singers Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) and Phil Davis (Danny Kaye) join sister act Betty (Rosemary Clooney) and Judy Haynes (Vera-Ellen) to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont. There, they run into Gen. Waverly (Dean Jagger), the boys' commander in World War II, who, they learn, is having financial difficulties; his quaint country inn is failing. So what's the foursome to do but plan a yuletide miracle: a fun-filled musical extravaganza that's sure to put Waverly and his business in the black!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977)
Emmet and Ma Otter are very poor, but they are very happy and talented singers. Christmas is around the corner, and they both want to get the other a very special present. The prize in the talent show is $50. Both Emmet and Ma get a song ready for the competition; Emmet forms a jug band, and Ma practices alone, to vie with the Riverbottom Gang.
Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (1977)
Emmet and Ma Otter are very poor, but they are very happy and talented singers. Christmas is around the corner, and they both want to get the other a very special present. The prize in the talent show is $50. Both Emmet and Ma get a song ready for the competition; Emmet forms a jug band, and Ma practices alone, to vie with the Riverbottom Gang.
George (2022)
George Manias has operated a shoe shine shop for 78 years, ever since surviving the Nazi occupation of Crete from 10-14 years old. Today, at 93, the loss of his sister Angela haunts him as he struggles to decide whether to retire, and whether he can bear to visit Crete again without Angela by his side. A celebration of quiet consistency, humility and effort, "George" is a story about appreciating the people we have before they're gone.
George (2022)
George Manias has operated a shoe shine shop for 78 years, ever since surviving the Nazi occupation of Crete from 10-14 years old. Today, at 93, the loss of his sister Angela haunts him as he struggles to decide whether to retire, and whether he can bear to visit Crete again without Angela by his side. A celebration of quiet consistency, humility and effort, "George" is a story about appreciating the people we have before they're gone.
Savior for Sale (2021)
In November 15, 2017, the painting Salvator Mundi, attributed to Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), was sold for an unprecedented $450 million. An examination of the dirty secrets of the art world and the surprising story of how a work of art is capable of upsetting both personal and geopolitical interests.
Brewster’s Millions: Christmas (2024)
Brewster’s Millions: Christmas follows Morgan Brewster's quest to inherit her uncle's fortune before Christmas. Amid holiday chaos, she discovers love, faith, and family's importance through giving.
Brewster’s Millions: Christmas (2024)
Brewster’s Millions: Christmas follows Morgan Brewster's quest to inherit her uncle's fortune before Christmas. Amid holiday chaos, she discovers love, faith, and family's importance through giving.
Brewster’s Millions: Christmas (2024)
Brewster’s Millions: Christmas follows Morgan Brewster's quest to inherit her uncle's fortune before Christmas. Amid holiday chaos, she discovers love, faith, and family's importance through giving.
Brewster’s Millions: Christmas (2024)
Brewster’s Millions: Christmas follows Morgan Brewster's quest to inherit her uncle's fortune before Christmas. Amid holiday chaos, she discovers love, faith, and family's importance through giving.
George Roy Hill’s 1969 "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"
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 Sound of Music (1965)
A tuneful, heartwarming story, it is based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world's best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. Julie Andrews plays the role of Maria, the tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey who becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home.
Paddington 2 (2017)
Settled in with the Brown family, Paddington the bear is a popular member of the community who spreads joy and marmalade wherever he goes. One fine day, he spots a pop-up book in an antique shop -- the perfect present for his beloved aunt's 100th birthday. When a thief steals the prized book, Paddington embarks on an epic quest to unmask the culprit before Aunt Lucy's big celebration.
Paddington 2 (2017)
Settled in with the Brown family, Paddington the bear is a popular member of the community who spreads joy and marmalade wherever he goes. One fine day, he spots a pop-up book in an antique shop -- the perfect present for his beloved aunt's 100th birthday. When a thief steals the prized book, Paddington embarks on an epic quest to unmask the culprit before Aunt Lucy's big celebration.
George Roy Hill’s 1969 "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"
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
Brian de Palma’s 1984 “Body Double”
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“Body Double is an exhilarating exercise in pure filmmaking, a thriller in the Hitchcock tradition in which there's no particular point except that the hero is flawed, weak, and in terrible danger -- and we identify with him completely.”
-Chicago Sun-Times
Part of a new cycle of Marc Eliot’s Art of Film, based on the American New Wave, Body Double is a neo-erotic thriller appropriate only for mature audiences. 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
Muppet Treasure Island (1996)
A reworking of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale in which the Muppets take to the high seas in search of buried treasure. Young Jim Hawkins is given a treasure map by a mysterious sailor and sets sail with his friends the Great Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat. Among the crew is the mutinous seadog Long John Silver, who has his own plans for the loot.
Brian de Palma’s 1984 “Body Double”
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“Body Double is an exhilarating exercise in pure filmmaking, a thriller in the Hitchcock tradition in which there's no particular point except that the hero is flawed, weak, and in terrible danger -- and we identify with him completely.”
-Chicago Sun-Times
Part of a new cycle of Marc Eliot’s Art of Film, based on the American New Wave, Body Double is a neo-erotic thriller appropriate only for mature audiences. 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
Michael Cimino’s 1985 "Year of the Dragon"
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“The bottom line: Year of the Dragon is a first-rate cops vs the mob melodrama that restores Michael Cimino's reputation as a gifted filmmaker.”
-Associated Press
Part of a new cycle of Marc Eliot’s Art of Film, based on the American New Wave, Year of the Dragon is a thrill ride all the way through. 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
Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
Deadpool's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help safeguard the multiverse. He soon unites with his would-be pal, Wolverine, to complete the mission and save his world from an existential threat.
Inside Out 2 (2024)
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust have been running a successful operation by all accounts. However, when Anxiety shows up, they aren't sure how to feel.
Inside Out 2 (2024)
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust have been running a successful operation by all accounts. However, when Anxiety shows up, they aren't sure how to feel.
Michael Cimino’s 1985 "Year of the Dragon"
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“The bottom line: Year of the Dragon is a first-rate cops vs the mob melodrama that restores Michael Cimino's reputation as a gifted filmmaker.”
-Associated Press
Part of a new cycle of Marc Eliot’s Art of Film, based on the American New Wave, Year of the Dragon is a thrill ride all the way through. 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
Alien: Romulus (2024)
Space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life-form in the universe while scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station.
Sam Peckinpah’s 1972 "The Getaway"
“An entertaining film that is only made better with some McQueen action”
- Newell Todd
Part of a new cycle of Marc Eliot’s Art of Film, based on the American New Wave, The Getaway is a must-see entry in Steve McQueen’s filmography. 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 Great Muppet Caper (1981)
In the second live-action Muppets film, intrepid journalists Kermit, Fozzie and Gonzo snag an assignment reporting on a British jewel heist. Arriving in England, the trio settles in at the raucous Happiness Hotel and seeks out socialite Lady Holiday, the victim of the theft. Soon Miss Piggy appears,intending to work for Lady Holiday, but she ends up being framed by the aristocrat's scheming brother, Nicky. Kermit and company work to clear Piggy's name.
Sam Peckinpah’s 1972 "The Getaway"
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“An entertaining film that is only made better with some McQueen action”
- Newell Todd
Part of a new cycle of Marc Eliot’s Art of Film, based on the American New Wave, The Getaway is a must-see entry in Steve McQueen’s filmography. 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
Bernini (2018)
Sixty masterpieces housed at the Villa Borghese museum in Rome tell the story of the revolutionary genius of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, one of the most influential exponents of Baroque art.
Sidney Lumet’s 1976 "Network"
Marc Eliot’s Art of Film
“This tale of a failing network that feeds on the mental breakdown of one of its anchors, cannibalising itself for ratings, feels as savagely relevant now as it did when it was released nearly 40 years ago.”
-Times (UK)
Part of a new cycle of Marc Eliot’s Art of Film, based on the American New Wave, Network is a mind-bending black comedy. 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 Adventurer (1917)
One truism of film restoration is that the best-loved titles are almost always in the worst shape. Negatives wear out from overuse, old prints are duped to create new ones, and image (and sound) quality are lost with every new analog generation. That’s long been the case with Charles Chaplin’s Mutual shorts, a series of 12 two-reel comedies that Chaplin made in 1916 and 1917. Considered by many to be Chaplin’s funniest, most formally accomplished work, the Mutual shorts have nearly been loved to death after over a century in constant circulation.
MoMA’s new restoration of The Adventurer, the final and, for many, finest of the Mutuals, comes as a revelation. Assembled from seven different sources, almost all from the domestic A negative, often combining elements within a given shot, the MoMA restoration has a clarity and grain structure missing from the film for generations, and has been fitted with remade intertitles that match samples from original prints of other Mutual films. The film now looks—almost eerily—very much as it did when it first appeared on American screens.
The restoration was supervised by Peter Williamson, MoMA’s Film Conservation Manager, and Dave Kehr, Curator, Department of Film, and was carried out at Metropolis Post in New York City. We are especially grateful to Metropolis for their amazing work despite the COVID shutdowns.
Presented by Sid and Flo Banwart
Featuring LIVE piano accompaniment with Dr. Joshua Russell
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As a special treat, the evening will also feature two classic Charlie Chaplin silent films, The Rink (1916) and The Vagabond (1916), both accompanied by live piano music. Please note that these bonus films are not associated with The Museum of Modern Art.
The Book of Life (2014)
In the Mexican town of San Angel, Manolo (Diego Luna), Maria (Zoë Saldana) and Joaquin (Channing Tatum) have been friends ever since childhood. Although their lives have taken different paths -- Maria was sent to Europe, Joaquin joined the military, and Manolo studied to become a bullfighter -- one thing remains the same: Manolo and Joaquin both want to marry Maria. Little does the trio know that battling husband-and-wife deities have made a high-stakes wager on the love triangle's outcome.