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Of course there is a full schedule of first-run films and special events at The Moviehouse in Millerton, N.Y. But there are also screenings planned for the winter months at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in downtown Great Barrington, Mass.
The Golden Age of MGM musicals began about 1935 with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in “Top Hat” and ended around 1958 with Vincente Minnelli’s “Gigi.” Covering this cornucopia of treasures is beyond the scope of this column. Fortunately, MGM did it for me in this 1974 film celebrating its 50th
The partners behind the Bridging Divides, Healing Communities Youth Film Challenge announced three winning short films highlighting divisions and inequities in society, and how young people are tackling these challenges in their families, schools and communities.
Start a new holiday tradition by streaming Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods,” starring local favorite actress Meryl Streep. Photo courtesy IMDB
Stephen Sondheim died last week at age 91. He transformed the American musical. Ranking his musicals seems futile; they are all so different and almost all so good. Some of his best-known work, such as “Follies” and “Company,” is poorly suited for film adaptation, but two of his finest shows have had successful movie versions.
A silent film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, “The Lodger,” will be performed with live music by Donald Sosin and Joanna Seaton on Saturday, Nov. 20. Photo courtesy IMDB
Halloween is over but for some cinema fans, it’s always the season for horror films and thrillers.
The Korean survival drama “Squid Game” has broken all viewership records on Netflix — but reviewer Ed Ferman gives a higher rating to other foreign series. Image from IMDB
‘Squid Game’
The Koreans excel at subtle art-house horror films, notably the Oscar-winning “Parasite.”
Ed Ferman writes the streaming column for our Compass arts and entertainment supplement (see this week’s column on Page B1). He and I generally agree on which streaming services we like; and as the holiday season lumbers slowly toward us, keep in mind that streaming subscriptions can be expensive, especially if you have a lot of them.
If you are looking to get into the Halloween spirit and learn about the history of horror film, this is your year to hit up big-screen October showings in the Tristate region. Between these four events, you can get the full range of horror film history and genres.
It’s Alive: The Horror Film Is Born
The Brits undeniably produce the finest cop shows. My five favorites are below, but I know there are many more candidates. If you send me your choices (with comment if you like), I will include them in a future column.
‘Happy Valley’
The new Bridging Divides, Healing Communities Youth Film Challenge is giving young local storytellers the opportunity to make their voices heard, and compete for $3,500 in cash prizes and the chance to have their films screened at local theaters.
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