Kiki’s Delivery Service is an animated family favorite from the beloved Japanese production house Studio Ghibli. Young Kiki, a witch-in-training, leaves home to find her role serving a new city with her special gifts. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. (Rated G / 1h 55m)
Led by Dan Pallotta, whose record-breaking TED Talk on the subject has inspired leading philanthropists and changemakers, this feature-length documentary directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal exposes the dark side of philanthropy and introduces a radical new way of giving. In a powerful call to action, Uncharitable demands that charities be freed from the traditional sackcloth-and-ashes constraints, so that […]
Widely regarded as one of the best movies of all time, “Casablanca” is a romantic drama set during World War II. Rick (Humphrey Bogart) is an American expat and café owner caught between his love for Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) and supporting the cause of her husband Victor (Paul Henreid), a Nazi resistance leader. The film was nominated […]
Judy Holliday, Broderick Crawford, and William Holden star in this classic comedy-drama from 1950 by George Cukor. The story follows wealthy junkyard tycoon Harry Brock’s (Crawford) travels to Washington to lobby Congress. Brock hires journalist Paul Verrall (Holden) to teach his girlfriend Billie Dawn (Holliday) D.C. etiquette, and his plans go awry. The film was nominated for five Oscars, with Holliday winning Best Actress. (PG, […]
A group of college-age friends toe the line between adolescence and adulthood in 1950s Baltimore in Diner. Starring Steve Guttenberg, Daniel Stern, Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon, Timothy Daly, and Ellen Barkin, the film is celebrated for its performances and understated direction by Barry Levinson. (R, 1h 50min.)
Audrey Hepburn plays the titular role in the romantic comedy-drama “Sabrina,” by celebrated director Billy Wilder. Returning from studying abroad, Sabrina catches the attention of her longtime crush David (William Holden). David’s brother Linus (Humphrey Bogart) worries the romance will interfere with a pre-planned family business-related union. (PG, 1h 53min.)
George Cukor’s classic comedy “The Philadelphia Story” stars Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart in a romantic romp about marriage and high society. The film marked Katharine Hepburn’s box office breakthrough, and earned two Oscars – Best Actor (Stewart) and Best Adapted Screenplay. (Not rated, 1h 52min.) Following last year’s success, the Mahaiwe will continue its […]
Gillian Anderson (“Sex Education”), Vanessa Kirby (“The Crown”), and Ben Foster (“Lone Survivor”) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece. As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski. From visionary director Benedict Andrews, this acclaimed […]
“The Maltese Falcon” stars Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor in a detective drama centered around a mysterious prized falcon statuette. Highly acclaimed upon its release and since considered a classic, the film noir was one of the first 25 movies selected by the Library of Congress in its National Film Registry. (Not rated, 1h 41min.) Following […]
George Lucas’ directorial debut features an ensemble cast led by Richard Dreyfuss and Ron Howard in a coming-of-age tale set in early ‘60s California. (Rated PG, 1h 50min.) Following last year’s success, the Mahaiwe will continue its “100 Years of Movies” series with film director and educator Deborah Reinisch. Reinisch will introduce each film with a […]
Sci-fi family favorite ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ is the story of a boy who befriends a lovable alien he dubs E.T. The Steven Spielberg-helmed film became a cultural phenomenon upon its release and has been cherished since. (Rated PG, 2h.) Following last year’s success, the Mahaiwe will continue its “100 Years of Movies” series with film director and educator Deborah […]
Cult classic comedy The Big Lebowski is the story of two men with the same name from opposite ends of cultural and financial spectrums caught in the middle of a high stakes mystery. From filmmaking brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, the movie stars a range of talent including Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, John […]
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