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FILM: Tale of Two Hepburns
Date:
Mon, Apr 22, 2013
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Type:
Adult Programs
Mondays at 6:30 pm: April 22 & 29, and May 6 & 13
Katharine and Audrey. Two names as important to American cinema as Holly and Wood. In appreciation of these outstanding (unrelated) Hepburns, the Grandview Library presents two each of their career-defining films. From whimsy to terror and one of the definitive romantic comedy/dramas of any era, these talented & lovely ladies are at the top of their game.
Katharine and Audrey. Two names as important to American cinema as Holly and Wood. In appreciation of these outstanding (unrelated) Hepburns, the Grandview Library presents two each of their career-defining films. From whimsy to terror and one of the definitive romantic comedy/dramas of any era, these talented & lovely ladies are at the top of their game.
4/22: The Philadelphia Story (1940). Romantic comedy starring Katharine, Cary Grant & James Stewart. Oscar: six nominations, with two wins: Best Actor (Stewart) and Best Adapted Screenplay.
4/29: Wait Until Dark (1967). A recently blinded woman is terrorized by criminals. Oscar: Audrey nominated for Best Actress; lost to Katharine (Guess Who's Coming to Dinner)
5/6: Woman of the Year (1942). Romantic comedy about a marriage between rival reporters. Co-starring Spencer Tracy. Oscar: Best Actress nomination (Katharine), Best Original Screenplay winner.
5/13: Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961). Romantic comedy about a New York’s socialite interest in a new neighbor. Oscar: Best Actress nomination (Audrey) and two wins: Best Score and Best Original Song (“Moon River”)
Shown in large-screen digital projection. Free popcorn.
4/29: Wait Until Dark (1967). A recently blinded woman is terrorized by criminals. Oscar: Audrey nominated for Best Actress; lost to Katharine (Guess Who's Coming to Dinner)
5/6: Woman of the Year (1942). Romantic comedy about a marriage between rival reporters. Co-starring Spencer Tracy. Oscar: Best Actress nomination (Katharine), Best Original Screenplay winner.
5/13: Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961). Romantic comedy about a New York’s socialite interest in a new neighbor. Oscar: Best Actress nomination (Audrey) and two wins: Best Score and Best Original Song (“Moon River”)
Shown in large-screen digital projection. Free popcorn.
COMING UP: Mondays at 6:30 pm (6/17 starts at 6 pm):
- Powell and Pressburger (June)
- Song & Dance Men (July 8 - August 12)
- Noired to Death (September 30 - November 18, except October 28)
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