Just a quick reminder to all the classic film lovers out there that this weekend Film Forum continues its celebration of Universal Studios. Forget the beach and curl up with some of these treasures from the Universal vault:
Indulge in soapy romance with two Douglas Sirk classics (both starring delectable Rock Hudson) with Written on the Wind (1956) and Magnificent Obsession (1954).
Enjoy a double date with two of Hollywood's most iconic leading ladies—Audrey Hepburn and Doris Day—when the Forum presents Charade (1963) and Pillow Talk (1959).
Or, skip brunch and spend the afternoon with the cuddliest pork belly (sorry, Miss Piggy) to ever hit the silver screen: Babe (1995). While this heroic ham doesn't come with a complimentary mimosa, this little piggy does star in an even more audacious and adorable sequel Babe: Pig in the City (1998), which, unfortunately, is not part of Film Forum's line-up, but is available for you to complete a porcine film festival at home.
For anyone who's not squeezing into the megaplex to see The Dark Knight Rises, don't forget that Film Forum's Universal Studios tribute continues, and this weekend is a doozy!
It's got something for everyone: Deadly animals courtesy of Jaws (1975) and The Birds (1963); Belly-laughs with My Man Godfrey (1936) and The Bank Dick (1940); Rootin' tootin' cowboys (and girls) with Winchester '73 (1950) and Destry Rides Again (1939); Old Man River-singin' in Show Boat (1936);
Film Noir with Scarlet Street (1945), Russian Roulette with The Deer Hunter (1978); and lots of Roman innuendo with Spartacus (1960). I could go into Film Forum tomorrow and not come out until late Sunday.
Does Film Fourm have showers...?
Film Forum is throwing a heck of a party for Universal Studios' 100th birthday! From this Friday, 7/13 until Aug 9th, New York City's premiere revival house will be showing some of the best films from Universal Studios' storied history, starting with two of the studio's most legendary films Dracula and Frankenstein (1931). We here at Film Gab will give you periodic recommendations for when our favorites are playing, so stay tuned to Film Gab! Carl Laemmle would want you to.
