From the Film Vault

From the Film Vault Blog

Program Notes: The Candidate (1972)

The Candidate movie poster

The Candidate is a detailed depiction of a campaign for a seat in the U.S. Senate. Here’s what’s amazing: it was made 40 years ago. And it’s like in all that time nothing has changed!!!

New on DVD: The Women on the 6th Floor (2010)

The Women on the 6th Floor movie poster

The premise of The Women on the 6th Floor is so unoriginal it practically creaks. But the acting is so deftly executed that rather than grousing at its predictability you’ll find yourself sighing with pleasure.

Program Notes: Rashomon (1950)

Rashomon movie poster

Rashomon, the unexpected hit that introduced Western audiences to Japanese films, screens as part of the Movies That Matter series presenting essential masterpieces of world cinema.

Program Notes: The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)

The People vs. Larry Flynt movie poster

The People vs. Larry Flynt is a pretty wonderful film about a pretty despicable character. In the hands of director Milos Forman, it's funny, thought-provoking, outrageous and, against all expectations, truly touching.

Program Notes: Wag the Dog (1997)

Wag the Wog movie poster

The moral of Wag the Dog is that show biz and politics have become one and the same. Content is irrelevant; all that matters is if you can divert the audience long enough to collect their money (or their votes).