HAROLD and MAUDE Valentines Day screening @ the Long Beach Cinematheque.

Once again we choose this wonderful film as our pick to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re an avid fan or a first-timer, there are very few finer films to enjoy on Tuesday February 14, 2012 – 9:30PM

Hal Ashby’s beloved Harold and Maude famously transcends multiple genres and emerge as one of the finest works of American cinema. At once a hilarious comedy, a tender romantic drama, a provocative and inspiring existential examination, and a reason to hit your local used record score – just try not to dig up an old Cat Stevens record after seeing this film – Harold and Maude is a celebrated work of art, and has been honored with accolades
such as:
* #45 – AFI’s 100 Years, 100 Laughs
* #69 – AFI’s 100 Years, 100 Passions
* #89 – AFI’s 100 Years, 100 Cheers
* #9 – AFI’s Top 10 Romantic Comedies
* #4 – Entertainment Weekly’s Top 50 Cult Classics
* Best Actor Nominee – But Cort – Golden Globes
* Best Actress Nominee – Ruth Gordon – Golden Globes

Art Theatre of Long Beach – 2025 E. 4th St. Long Beach, 90814


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Harold and Maude Trailer from Jesse Goldsmith on Vimeo.

TONIGHT @ CINEFAMILY SARAH SILVERMAN PRESENTS: Where's Poppa?

Comedy Death Ray Series:
Where's Poppa?

presented by Sarah Silverman

According to tonight's host, Sarah Silverman, "I chose Where's Poppa? because I saw it once, and it blew my mind." We can vouch for the virtues of Carl Reiner's 1970 jet black comedy, which is an absolute classic of crass, loud, tush-baring tastelessness. George Segal stars as a schlamazel dying to throw his nutty, senile mom (Ruth Gordon, perfect as always) off a proverbial train. Matters are complicated when he meets the woman of his dreams, played to WASPy perfection by Trish Van Devere. Says Sarah: "It's so hardcore and silly, and funny in a way that I think is emerging now. I was surprised it existed then. Also, I only saw it once, and to be honest I fell asleep at the end. It wasn't the movie's fault, it just happens when I watch movies in bed. So it will be nice to know how one of my favorite movies ends." Come find out how it ends (and begins) tonight-- you haven't lived until you've seen Ruth Gordon wack a gorilla-suited George Segal in his hairy, hairy balls.
Dir. Carl Reiner, 1970, 35mm, 82 min.

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