The List of Adrian Messenger
Let There Be Light: The Films of John Huston
December 19, 2014 - January 11, 2015
This deft, elusive whodunit takes place in postwar Britain, but its logic of concealment, mystery, and deception suggests a 19th-century detective story. With guest appearances by Tony Curtis, Frank Sinatra, Robert Mitchum, and Burt Lancaster.
This deft, elusive whodunit takes place in postwar Britain, yet its logic of concealment, mystery, and deception is arguably closer to a 19th-century detective story than a World War II suspense thriller. As a retired intelligence officer enlisted to track down a killer who adopts a new disguise for each of his victims, George C. Scott is plunged into a fog-drenched world of fox hunts, country houses, and hidden bombs. Familiar movie-star faces—including Tony Curtis, Frank Sinatra, Robert Mitchum, and Burt Lancaster—keep popping up on the fringes of the movie hidden behind heavy makeup, until a final round of unmaskings gives up the game.
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World Premiere of Ava DuVernay’s 14th Will Close the 64th New York Film Festival
Film at Lincoln Center announces Ava DuVernay’s 14th as the Closing Night selection of the 64th New York Film Festival, making its world premiere at Alice Tully Hall on Friday, October 9, with DuVernay and film participants in attendance.
Miroirs No. 3 Director Christian Petzold on His Haunting New Film
On the latest episode of FLC Luminaries, our video series that spotlights talent at all levels of the filmmaking process who uplift the art and craft of cinema, Miroirs No. 3 director discusses his haunting, beautifully crafted new film.
Film at Lincoln Center Launches Fundraiser Auction in Celebration of Marilyn Monroe Centennial
FLC is partnering with Piper-Heidsieck Champagne for a one-night-only special event featuring an archival 35mm print of Howard Hawks’s classic, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Click here to read more about the event. This special fundraiser auction features Marilyn Monroe-themed art, memorabilia, and an exclusive trip to Champagne, France, featuring a behind-the-scenes Piper-Heidsieck experience.
