Winter/Spring Film Series

Sweet Smell of Sucess
Friday, March 18 | 8 pm
Museum Auditorium

Tony Curtis, one of the last of the classic Hollywood stars, died last year, and we wanted to celebrate his rakish charm. Although Curtis's teenage fans did not care for his portrayal of the morally flexible Sidney Falco in Sweet Smell of Success, this superb film has not dated—quite the opposite. In the era of 24-hour news, Success seems more prophetic than ever and was praised recently by Entertainment Weekly as “Quite simply one of the greatest New York movies—and movies, period—ever made.”

Sweet Smell of Success
(1957) Directed by Alexander Mackendrick. Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Martin Milner. (96 min.)

“I love this dirty town.” Icy-hearted gossip columnist J. J. Hunsecker (Lancaster) dispatches fawning press agent Sidney Falco (Curtis) to do his dirty work. Arguably Curtis’s greatest dramatic performance, Success boasts dialogue by Clifford Odets and jazz by Chico Hamilton. “The film is a masterpiece, intelligent Hollywood cinema at its best” (The Guardian).

Upcoming
Friday, March 25: The Creative Life series begins with the UCLA restoration print of The Red Shoes.

Tickets
$3.50 Museum members, students, Cinema Inc. and Galaxy Cinema members
$5 All others

Winter/Spring Film Series Pass
Valid for 10 admissions
$35 ($25 Museum members, students, Cinema Inc. and Galaxy Cinema members)
Please note that film series passes must be exchanged for individual film tickets at the Box Office.

Tickets are available online, by phone at (919) 715-5923, and in person at the Museum Box Office. Many films sell out, so be sure to get your tickets soon.

See you at the movies!

Upcoming

30 Americans
Opens March 19 | Ticketed

Featuring 75 works of art, this sweeping exhibition by some of the best contemporary artists explores how a previous generation of African American artists influenced artists working today. Discussions, jazz performances, and other happenings complement the 30 Americans experience. Tickets available now.

East in the Evening

Down-Home Carolina
Friday, March 18 | 5:30 pm
East Building
Free

In March we embrace the sounds of the South with a down-home gathering featuring local bluegrass band Southern Line. Grab a partner and dance along to the lively, virtuosic sounds of traditional bluegrass music. Arrive early and enjoy classic southern comfort food and a glass of wine or microbrew from our cash bar.

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