NYC Weekend Highlights: The Unknown, João César Monteiro, Robert Downey Sr. & More
NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly compilation of repertory options.
Brooklyn Center for Theatre ResearchMy Dylan-scored version of Tod Browning’s The Unknown has one final screening on Saturday.
Museum of Modern ArtA comprehensive João César Monteiro retrospective commences (check out our exclusive trailer launch).
Japan SocietyIn what might be the finest series of the year, Japanese educator and critic Shiguéhiko Hasumi has curated Another History of the Movie in America and Japan, showcasing films by Naruse, Ford, Robert Aldrich, and more.
Roxy CinemaThe second Downtown Festival concludes with Oasis: First Night Live at Knebworth Park, alongside a screening of Andrei Rublev in 35mm.
Anthology Film ArchivesA new 35mm print of Robert Downey Sr.’s Greaser’s Palace begins its run; a Monika Truet retrospective is ongoing.
Film ForumJohn Schlesinger’s Darling and Zhang Yimou’s Ju Dou (watch our exclusive trailer launch) are showing in new restorations; Sherlock Jr. will screen on Sunday morning.
Museum of the Moving ImageCat People and Onibaba are featured in a series on hexes, with Diary of a Lost Girl screening in 35mm this Sunday.
Paris TheaterCanyon Passage and a print of A Woman is a Woman will screen on Saturday and Sunday morning, respectively.
IFC CenterJacob’s Ladder continues in a new restoration; A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Exorcist, Ringu, and Practical Magic will show late.
MetrographPoetry, Touch of Evil, The Red Balloon, and Escape from Alcatraz are being screened on 35mm; Memories of a Vietnamese Cinema and a Youssef Chahine series will start while The Coming of Age, a Mary Stephen program, The Rule of Murch, a Don Siegel retrospective, and Happy Together are still running.
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NYC Weekend Highlights: The Unknown, João César Monteiro, Robert Downey Sr. & More
NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly summary of repertory events. Brooklyn Center for Theatre Research will have one last showing on Saturday of my Dylan-scored version of Tod Browning's The Unknown. Museum of Modern Art is starting a full retrospective of João César Monteiro (check out our exclusive trailer premiere). Japan Society presents what might be the finest series of the year, featuring Japanese educator and critic Shiguéhiko.