To this curator team (and the whole organization, really), there is nothing more exhilarating than the buzz of a show night: the cascade of applause, the hustle and bustle behind the curtain, and the excited chatter with patrons after the show. We missed that, just as we are sure you did. Thank you for your patience as we worked through programming challenges and safety protocols. Read More
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I had planned to do a discussion of Emma on Tuesday night, just like we did during the before-times. The movie, the latest in the delightfully steady flow of remakes based on Jane Austen’s novels, is a very worthy retelling of the tale of the upper class, small-town matchmaker who needs to learn a lesson in humility.Read More
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Myrna Loy and William Powell made marriage look fun – and acting look easy. So easy, in fact, that neither performer ever won an Academy Award.Read More
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Well, this year has been very interesting, hasn’t it? And by “interesting,” I mean boring as hell and scary as hell at the same time. No movies at The Music Hall and no discussions afterward; along with the coronavirus and some political unpleasantness, it sounds like a recipe for depression.Read More
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From Jane Austen to J.K. Rowling, many famous writers have had their novels transformed into movie hits. But for a classic film noir fan like me, nobody spins a sordid tale into cinematic gold like James M. Cain.Read More
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Welcome back, we really missed you! It’s hard to believe we’ve been working on our reopening plans and safety protocols since March! But we want to make sure that everyone who passes through our doors feels comfortable and safe doing so, from the artists and authors to our volunteers, staff, and you. Read More
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