The Western has been the major defining genre of the film industry, using the expanse of the American frontier—the border between civilization and wilderness —as the backdrop for indelible morality tales. In choosing six of the absolute best, made by big name directors both in America and abroad, we’ve also chosen films that defy the simplicity of White Hat vs. Black Hat: almost all of these movies generated controversy on their release, and their complex heroes and villains, portrayed by the finest actors of their time, have become enduring film archetypes. Read More
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The 2018-2019 season of Met at The Music Hall has classic big-name productions, world-famous singers, and a Hitchcock-inspired new opera by a wunderkind composer. All are even more special when viewed on the big screen in our Historic Theater!Read More
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While most people start talking about the Academy Awards in January, here at The Music Hall, we start in September during the Telluride by the Sea Film Festival. Over three days we get a sneak peek at the movies that often turn out to be award show front-runners, including this season’s award show darling, The Shape of Water. After the jam-packed weekend, curator Bill Pence and I keep an eye out for the other movies that will end up on the “Best Of” lists. Over the last couple of months, we’ve been riveted by Dunkirk, charmed by Lady Bird, and captivated by Loving Vincent, to name a few.Read More
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“What makes the Telluride Film Festival unique is we aren’t just seeking the brand new films that are going to win the Oscar for Best Picture or Foreign Film…” ~ Bill PenceRead More
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