A New Leaf

Elaine May, 1971
102 minutes

A spoiled and self-absorbed man who has squandered his inheritance, Henry Graham (Walter Matthau) is desperate to find a way to maintain his lavish lifestyle. Henry sees an opportunity when he meets Henrietta Lowell (Elaine May), an awkward and bookish heiress. Though Henry courts Henrietta, he has no intention of remaining with her, and he develops a surprisingly sinister scheme. As Henry attempts to execute his plan, he finds that seeing it through may not be as easy as he had thought.

My Favorite Year

Richard Benjamin, 1982
92 minutes

Fledgling comic writer Benjy Stone (Mark Linn-Baker) can't believe his luck when his childhood hero, the swashbuckling matinee idol Alan Swann (Peter O'Toole), gets booked to appear on his variety show. But when Swann arrives, he fails to live up to his silver screen image.
PG, 93 minutes

To Catch a Thief

Alfred Hitchcock, 1955
106 minutes

Notorious cat burglar John Robie (Cary Grant) has long since retired to tend vineyards on the French Riviera. When a series of robberies is committed in his style, John must clear his name. Armed with a list of people who own the most expensive jewels currently in the area, John begins following the first owner, young Francie (Grace Kelly). When her jewels are stolen, Francie suspects John, destroying their tentative romance. John goes on the lam to catch the thief and clear his own name.

Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday

Jacques Tati, France, 1953
 87 minutes, French with English subtitles
 
Monsieur Hulot, Jacques Tati’s endearing clown, takes a holiday at a seaside resort, where his presence provokes one catastrophe after another. Tati’s masterpiece of gentle slapstick is a series of effortlessly well-choreographed sight gags involving dogs, boats, and firecrackers; it was the first entry in the Hulot series and the film that launched its maker to international stardom.

Roman Holiday

William Wyler, 1953
 
Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann’s regal identity and bets his editor he can get an exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.

Kids Flicks: ¡Hola Cine!

Runtime: 66 min. | Recommended Ages: 9+

You’ve asked if we could screen more Spanish-language films. Our answer? ¡Sí, claro! Our annual program delivers the best Latinx stories from around the world--not just in Spanish, but also English and even Portuguese, celebrating the many Latinx cultures, histories, identities, and languages.

FULL SCHEDULE

Kid Flicks Two

Runtime: 68 min. | Recommended Ages: 8-13

Kid Flicks Two is full of journeys big and small, from a young artist’s river-bound trek to school and a passerby’s neighborhood stroll to the search for a loving home and or the path to understanding between friends.

FULL SCHEDULE

Kid Flicks One

Runtime: 49 min. | Recommended Ages: 5 to 10

Let your imagination take the wheel with Kid Flicks One. Whether dreaming up the fantastical, like a cat the size of a house, or the practical, like finding a summer romance for a beloved teacher, these shorts are sure to surprise and delight.

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Book Signing with Howard Sherman

Join us for a book signing and reception with artist Howard Sherman from 5-6:30 pm. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine in the Modern Shop and greet the artist.

This lavishly illustrated monograph covering Howard Sherman’s art career features over one hundred color reproductions along with essays by Andrea Karnes, Chief Curator, Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; David Cohen, Publisher and Editor of artcritical; and art historian and curator Alex Bacon. The volume is beautifully designed by Michael Motley.