Tuesday Nights at the Movies

(1937 / 92 min)

 

Starring Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray, a nightclub singer and a trumpeter navigate the ups and downs of their careers and romance, in this remake of the stage hit Burlesque. Directed by Mitchell Leisen, the film explores love, ambition, and redemption.

 

(2007 / 95 min)

 

In Italian with English Subtitles. This award winning Italian thriller, directed by Andrea Molaioli, unravels the mystery behind the murder of a young woman found near a picturesque lake. As Detective Sanzio investigates, dark secrets and tensions within the seemingly peaceful community are revealed.

 

(105 min)

 

This selection of classic comedy shorts, presented by Secret Cinema, celebrates the timeless appeal of vintage comedy. Featuring Laurel and Hardy, the Three Stooges, George Burns and Gracie Allen, and animated classics from Tex Avery, Chuck Jones, and Betty Boop.

 

(1971 / 112 min)

 

A brutal British gangster film directed by Mike Hodges, Get Carter stars Michael Caine as Jack Carter, a mobster who returns to his hometown to investigate his brother's suspicious death. The film’s stark portrayal of violence and corruption, set against the bleak industrial backdrop of Newcastle, has cemented its place as a classic of British cinema.

 

(1961 / 101 min)

 

This British New Wave drama, directed by Tony Richardson, tells the story of Jo, a working-class teenager in industrial Manchester grappling with societal alienation. Featuring groundbreaking depictions of race and sexuality as well as empathy with society’s outcasts, A Taste of Honey is a benchmark work of British kitchen sink realism.

 

(2009 / 104 min)

 

This indie dramedy explores the quirks and secrets of an idiosyncratic Bronx family. Andy Garcia stars as Vince Rizzo, a corrections officer who dreams of becoming an actor. Also featuring Alan Arkin and Ezra Miller. City Island is exploration of a dysfunctional but loving family directed by Raymond De Felitta.

 

(1998 / 121 min)

 

In this Mid-Western Gothic directed by Sam Raimi, three friends stumble upon a crashed plane filled with cash in the snow-covered Minnesota wilderness. Their decision to keep the money leads to paranoia, betrayal, and moral unraveling. Starring Bill Paxton and Billy Bob Thornton, the film is a chilling exploration of greed and its consequences.

 

(1966 / 102 min)

 

In French with English Subtitles. Claude Lelouch’s romantic masterpiece chronicles the love story between a widowed script supervisor (Anouk Aimée) and a widowed race car driver (Jean- Louis Trintignant). Known for its dreamy cinematography and iconic score, the film captures the beauty and complications of new beginnings. The film won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

 

(1985 / 117 min)

 

James Ivory’s adaptation of E.M. Forster’s novel stars Helena Bonham Carter as a young woman torn between social conventions and her desires during a visit to Florence. Featuring sumptuous visuals and an ensemble cast which includes Julian Sands and Maggie Smith, the film is a lush and witty period drama about love and personal freedom.

 

(1991 / 130 min)

 

Ridley Scott’s iconic road movie stars Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon as two friends whose weekend getaway spirals into a fugitive journey. With its mix of humor, heart, and rebellion, Thelma & Louise celebrates friendship, liberation, and justice, while its bold feminist themes and unforgettable ending cement its place as a cultural landmark.