On its 40th anniversary, the Biograph Theatre, or perhaps something akin to its reanimated spirit, will serve up a pair of highly acclaimed films as a double feature.
In other words, the James River Film Society will present “Breathless” — a 50th anniversary restoration 35mm print, no less — and “Lonely Are the Brave” at the VCU Grace Street Theater on Saturday, February 11, 2012.
“Breathless” (1960): B&W. Directed by Jean-Luc Godard. Cast: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean Seberg. Note: An opportunistic thief on the run becomes irresistible to a pretty American journalism student in Paris. Uh-oh, the guy is dangerous. How long can it last?
“Lonely Are the Brave” (1962): B&W. Directed by David Miller. Cast: Kirk Douglas, Gena Rowlands, Walter Matthau. Note: To help his friend, a free-spirited cowboy flings himself recklessly at the hobbling effects of modernity … then tries desperately to escape.
“Breathless,” based on a story by François Truffaut, did much to set the French New Wave in motion. “Lonely Are the Brave,” with its screenplay by blacklisted writer Dalton Trumbo, was an apt American reaction to the artsy European films of that time.
For the JRFS, this special event will kickoff a three (or more) part series titled The Golden Age of Repertory Cinema. It will also serve as a fundraiser for the volunteer run nonprofit and an opportunity to officially launch its campaign to establish a small storefront cinema in downtown Richmond.
Soon more information on the event will be available, including the scoop on the post-screening party, plenty of background on Richmond’s Biograph (1972-87) and the essential how-to-buy-advance-tickets details.
Please note: Only 225 seats will be occupied once the light hits the screen. So, if you want to be there that night, mark your calendars. And, when the advance tickets become available, be smart — don’t wait.
The JRFS’s Biograph 40th Anniversary Celebration Facebook event page is here.
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Great films! I have enjoyed them both!
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