BSFI Free Movies Continue into Fall at BSPAC
Last updated 9/12/2024 at 8:16am
As the summer is winding down and cooling off, we’re continuing to present free movies every other Wednesday, at the refreshingly air-conditioned Performing Arts Center theater. The audiences include many regulars who come back every two weeks, excited to see the next feature film selected by the BSFI.
On September 11, we screened Tampopo, the 1985 Japanese comedy classic and first “Ramen Western” movie on record. The bi-weekly screenings will run from through December of 2024.
The schedule of screenings is updated and posted regularly on the BSFI website: http://www.borregospringsfilminstitute.org.
Here’s what’s up next on our calendar:
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7pm – Rear Window – 1954 – PG – 1h 50m
Directed by the “master of suspense” Alfred Hitchcock, Rear Window, is a classic thriller that stands as one of the most celebrated films in cinema history. Considered by many to be one of Hitchcock’s best, the film is set almost entirely in a single apartment.
It stars James Stewart as L.B. Jeffries, a photographer confined to a wheelchair, who becomes obsessed with watching his neighbors through his rear window. His voyeurism leads him to suspect that one of them may have committed murder. Praised for the film’s exploration of themes like voyeurism, morality, and human curiosity, critics have lauded Hitchcock’s direction, noting how he masterfully manipulates the audience’s perspective, making them complicit in Jeffries’ surveillance.
The film also stars Grace Kelly as Lisa Fremont in one of her most memorable performances.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7pm – El vampiro negro – 1953 – Not Rated – 1h 30m
El vampiro negro, directed by Román Viñoly Barreto in 1953, is an Argentine film noir that serves as a reimagining of Fritz Lang’s seminal 1931 classic M. Set in a shadowy, urban environment, the film tells the story of a serial child murderer, portrayed by Nathán Pinzón, and the community’s efforts to bring him to justice.
The film stands out for its moody atmosphere, stark cinematography, and the way it blends elements of horror with social commentary.
Unlike its predecessor, this film places greater emphasis on the female characters, particularly the mother of one of the victims, played by Olga Zubarry, who delivers a powerful performance that adds emotional depth to the narrative. Critically, the film has been praised for its haunting visual style, which heightens the tension and foreboding.
El vampiro negro is considered a significant work in Argentine cinema, reflecting the country’s ability to adapt and reinterpret international film trends with a unique local flavor, making it a standout example of Latin American film noir. In Spanish with subtitles.
