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Experience Alfred Hitchcock's THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY on the BIG SCREEN in the Historic Camelot Theatre!“What is drama but life with the dull bits cut out.” - Alfred Hitchcock
Experience the timeless brilliance of Director Alfred Hitchcock with a year-long retrospective at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Celebrating his unparalleled legacy, each first Friday of the month will feature one of Hitchcock's iconic masterpieces on the big screen in our Historic Camelot Theatre.
From silent cinema to suspenseful thrillers, Hitchcock's innovative techniques and mastery of storytelling have left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. Step into the world of 'The Master of Suspense' as we delve into his captivating narratives, meticulous direction, and profound psychological insight.
Join us on this cinematic journey and discover why Hitchcock remains one of the most revered filmmakers in history. Evening includes intros and discussions led by Hitchcock experts Richard L. Edwards and Steven C. Smith.
Come early and enjoy vintage trailers, commercials, and fun tidbits from the year the film was released.
Pre-Show Entertainment 6pm. All films screen at 7pm. Film Discussion follows.
APR 4 | 7PM | THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY (1955)
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CLASSIC COCKTAILS
Elevate your movie night and select one of our classic cocktails! We offer a full range of fine wines, craft beers, and premium well drinks. Pre-order on Eventbrite and save $4 on two drinks with our exclusive pre-show drink special. Sip, relax, and enhance your cinematic experience with a touch of sophistication.
Richard L. Edwards is Executive Director of XCITE at UC Riverside. He received his PhD in Film Studies from USC's School of Cinematic Arts. In 2017, Edwards taught a massive online course for the cable network Turner Classic Movies (TCM) called "50 years of Hitchcock" that had 15,000 enrolled students and ran concurrently with a Hitchcock film retrospective on TCM. With Shannon Clute, he co-hosted the long-running and popular podcast entitled "Out of the Past: Investigating Film Noir." He has also co-written a book on film noir, The Maltese Touch of Evil: Film Noir and Potential Criticism, and written several articles on a variety of film topics, including an essay on the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. This Fall he will be the event host for NoirCon 2024, a four day conference dedicated to all things noir, at the Palm Springs Cultural Center from November 7 - November 10, which will include screenings of film noir classics at the Camelot Theatre.
Steven C. Smith is a four-time Emmy-nominated producer and award-winning author who has interviewed many of Alfred Hitchcock’s collaborators. He appears as a film historian in several Hitchcock documentaries, and received the ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award for his biography of Bernard Herrmann, the composer most associated with Hitchcock. Steven’s over-200 documentaries include collaborations with Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, Stephen Sondheim, Julie Andrews, Cicely Tyson, Harrison Ford, and Sidney Poitier. He is the author of the award-winning biography “Music by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood’s Most Influential Composer.”
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2300 East Baristo Road,Palm Springs,92262,US, United States
Tickets
USD 13.65 to USD 17.87
