The American Cinematheque in association with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and UCLA Film & Television Archives presents... |
Directed By Billy Wilder January 19-February 2, 2000 | |
This tribute to Billy Wilder takes place at three Los Angeles venues including the Egyptian Theatre. Films will not overlap. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in the Samuel Goldwyn Theater:
The UCLA Film & Television Archive - James Bridges Theater presents: "WRITTEN BY BILLY WILDER": Friday, January 14 - 7:30 PMMIDNIGHT (1939) - dir. Mitchell Leisen NINOTCHKA (1939) - dir. Ernst Lubitsch Saturday, January 15 - 7:30 PM ARISE MY LOVE (1940) - dir. Mitchell Leisen HOLD BACK THE DAWN (1941) - dir. Mitchell Leisen Sunday, January 16 - 7:00 PMACE IN THE HOLE (1951) - dir. Billy Wilder SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959) - dir. Billy Wilder Sunday, January 23 - 2:00 PMBLUEBEARD'S EIGHTH WIFE (1938) - dir. Ernst Lubitsch BALL OF FIRE (1941) - dir. Howard Hawks Thursday, January 27 - 7:30 PMDOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944) - dir. Billy Wilder A FOREIGN AFFAIR (1948) - dir. Billy Wilder Sunday, January 30 - 7:00 PMTHE LOST WEEKEND (1945) - dir. Billy Wilder SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950) - dir. Billy Wilder UCLA Admission: $6 general; $4 students (with I.D.) and Seniors. Screening schedule: Call (310) 206-FILM Parking and other info.: Call (310) 206-8013
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Rare 35 mm. Print!! FIVE GRAVES TO CAIRO, 1943, Universal, 96 min. A heady atmosphere of suspense and pulp romance permeates a Sahara waystation as Franchot Tone attempts to outsmart Nazi Field Marshal Rommel (the incomparable Erich von Stroheim.) With Akim Tamiroff and Anne Baxter as wily hotel proprietors.
Thursday, January 20 - 7:00 PM Double-Feature - Actor Richard Erdman In-Person!!STALAG 17, 1953, Paramount, 120 min. Earthy humor, pathos and high-octane tension vie for first place in one of Wilder's most popular and perfectly realized films. Oscar-winner William Holden, a sergeant with mercenary instincts, is gradually suspected by fellow WW2 POW's of being a traitor. Director Otto Preminger co-stars as the camp's Prussian commandant. With Don Taylor, Robert Strauss, Richard Erdman. New 35 mm. Print!! THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS, 1957, Warner Bros., 138min. Much-underrated and surprisingly suspenseful bio-pic of aviation pioneer Charles Lindbergh, as he attempts to cross the Atlantic single-handed. In one of his signature roles, James Stewart perfectly captures the loneliness and uncertainty of Lindbergh as he leaps into the unknown. Discussion between films with STALAG 17 co-star Richard Erdman.
Friday, January 21 - 7:00 PM  SABRINA, 1954, Paramount, 113 min. Chauffer's
daughter Audrey Hepburn blooms from ugly duckling to fashion queen, as she tries to choose
between wealthy, middle-aged Humphrey Bogart (at his sexy, smokey best) and cocky
lover-boy William Holden, a Wilder favorite.
Saturday, January 22 - 7:00 PM Double Feature - Brand New 35 mm. Prints!!LOVE IN THE AFTERNOON, 1957, Warner Bros. 130 min Wilder pays tribute to his mentor Ernst Lubitsch (and collaborates with co-writer I.A.L. Diamond for the first time) in this effervescent and bittersweet comedy of Gary Cooper courting Parisian waif Audrey Hepburn. With Maurice Chevalier as Hepburn's private-detective father. WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION, 1957, MGM/UA, 114 min. Accused murderer Tyrone Power (in his final film) is defended by ailing barrister Charles Laughton in Wilder's dark, delightful courtroom nailbiter. Marlene Dietrich as Power's duplicitous spouse helps supply one of the most insanely out-of-left-field twists in any mystery.
Wednesday, January 26 - 8:00 PM THE APARTMENT, 1960, MGM/UA, 125 min. Jack Lemmon ingratiates himself with his corporate colleagues by lending out his apartment for their extra-marital affairs -- but his promotion plans backfire when he falls head-over-heels for boss Fred MacMurray's new gal-pal Shirley MacLaine. Oscar-winner for Best Picture, Screenplay (with I.A.L. Diamond) and - of course - Best Director. Discussion following with actor Jack Lemmon.
Friday, January 28 - 7:00 PM Double-Feature!!KISS ME, STUPID, 1964, MGM/UA, 126 min. Hilarious, still-brutal satire of what it takes to get ahead in entertainment, as womanizing nightclub singer Dean Martin agrees to record some of unknown songsmith Ray Walston's tunes -- if he gets to bed Walston's foxy wife, Kim Novak! So sharp you could cut your hand on it. New 35 mm. Print!! ONE, TWO, THREE, 1961, MGM/UA, 108 min. Wilder has a field day with the mega-global-corporate ad world, as James Cagney, the conservative head of Coca-Cola's West Berlin branch, goes ballistic when he finds out visiting boss's daughter Pamela Tiffin has gotten hitched to Commie activist Horst Bucholz.
Saturday, January 29 - 7:00 PM Double-Feature!!THE FORTUNE COOKIE, 1966, MGM/UA, 125 min. In a career filled with savage, unforgiving comedies, this may be Wilder's darkest (and funniest): hapless cameraman Jack Lemmon is injured during a football match, then latched onto by shyster Walter Matthau, who wants to milk the situation for all its worth. THE PRIVATE LIFE OF SHERLOCK HOLMES, 1970, MGM/UA, 125 min. Poignant, magnificent blend of rueful romance and adventure, as Wilder examines the relationship between Holmes (Robert Stephens) and Watson (Colin Blakely), as they try to unravel a mystery threatening Queen Victoria. Arguably Wilder's last great masterpiece.
Wednesday, February 2 - 7:00 PM Wilder with a Twist of Lemmon - Double-Feature!!IRMA LA DOUCE, 1963, MGM/UA, 146 min. Overworked (and undersexed) Parisian cop Jack Lemmon holds down a dozen jobs - just so he can keep hooker girlfriend Shirley MacLaine from sleeping with any other men! Watch for wonderful supporting work from veterans Lou Jacobi and Herschel Bernardi, in this sweet, saucy, Impressionist-inspired comedy. New 35 mm Print! AVANTI!, 1972, MGM/UA, 144 min. Another overlooked Wilder gem: uptight millionaire Jack Lemmon gets his eyes opened (and more) when he travels to Italy to collect his late father's corpse - and finds himself falling for the lovely daughter (Juliet Mills) of his dad's Italian mistress. |
