Film Series on Iconic Film Directors: Francis Coppola & Robert Altman

Film Series on Two Iconic Directors: Robert Altman and Francis Ford Coppola

We will watch the following films:

Vincent & Theo – Robert Altman (1990) Tuesday, January 7, 5:30 – 8 pm

Aug 23, 2005 – A masterful, sensitive portrait of Vincent Van Gogh (Tim Roth) and his brother Theo (Paul Rhys), based on letters written by the painter to his art-dealer brother is a beautiful story of love and compassion between two brothers. 105 min.

Rumble Fish – France Ford Coppola (1983) Tuesday, January 14, 5:30 – 8 pm

From a novel by S. E. Hinton, this film takes place during a summer vacation. Mickey Rourke plays a former teen-aged tough who is idolized by his younger brother Matt Dillon. While Mickey would like to leave his wild days behind, Matt wants to reactive his brother’s street gang. 95 min.

Gosford Park – Robert Altman (2001) Tuesday, January 21, 5:30 – 8 pm

A unique film mosaic with an outstanding ensemble cast. Set in the 1930’s, “Gosford Park” brings a group of pretentious rich and famous together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect. 131min.

Bram Stoker Dracula – Francis Ford Coppola (1992) Tuesday, January 28, 5:30 – 8 pm

A tragically epic romantic horror adaptation from the source material of Bram Stoker’s classic vampire story Dracula.  With Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder. 155 min.