From the Film Vault
Program Notes: In America (2002)
In America (2002) is a movie that worms its way into your heart and takes up residence. It moves audiences in profound ways. It feels authentic. It ought to. Many of the scenes were lifted directly from the lives of director Jim Sheridan and his daughters.
Movie Quiz: Comic Book Heroes
Sometimes it seems that everything playing at the megaplex was inspired by a comic book superhero. For today’s quiz you need to match the comic book superhero with the various actors who have played him/her on screen...
Program Notes: Green Card (1990)
Australian director Peter Weir is recognized for many things. Comedy is not among them. 1990's Green Card, in fact, is Weir's only true comedy in a career that spans more than 40 years. But it's a highly satisfying one.
A Tribute to Cliff Robertson
Good looking, versatile and almost impossible to pigeon hole, Cliff Robertson was the kind of actor who left himself behind when he slipped into a role.
Program Notes: Avalon (1990)
Avalon is a movie about becoming an American.
It’s also about losing, little by little, the connections to their previous lives that informed the original generation of immigrants.
