SUN MAY 7, 2023 2:00 PM THE MALTESE FALCON $8.00 (member) ; $13.00 (general admission) Aero Theatre | 60 minute lecture by author Kimberly Truhler before the film Book signing with Kimberly Truhler for her new book Film Noir Style: The Killer 1940s prior to the screening at 1:00pm at the Aero Theatre, in partnership with the Larry Edmunds Bookshop ‘Film Noir Style’ Series. Part I: “Before the War 1940-1941” Checking Event Status... *This is an RSVP which means first come first served. This RSVP does not guarantee a seat. Not a Member? Join Today. Already a Member? Be sure you are logged in to your account. Your RSVP is being held for 1 minute, please select the quantity and fill out your contact info to complete the RSVP First Name Last Name Email Quantity Subscribe to our newsletter FINISH
ABOUT THE EVENT: Part I of four-part series: “Before the War 1940-1941.” Prior to the screening, Kimberly Truhler will present and discuss the historical context, the cinematic influences that contributed to the style of the film noir genre, and the style and impact of three movies from this period – THE MALTESE FALCON, I WAKE UP SCREAMING, and THE SHANGHAI GESTURE. ABOUT THE FILM: Hard-boiled San Francisco detective Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart) becomes entangled in the lives of three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar and their quest for a priceless 16th century statuette known as the Maltese Falcon. FORMAT: 35mm DISTRIBUTOR: Park Circus COUNTRY: USA