Albany Film Fans

A descendent of the founder of the nearby village of Fonda, Henry Fonda rose through Hollywood to embody America’s quintessential everyman. “Fonda starred as Abe Lincoln, Tom Joad, Wyatt Earp, and the honest naval officer Mister Roberts,” notes film historian J. Hoberman (Artforum). “He was the protagonist of The Wrong Man (1956) and of 12 Angry Men (1957). He fought for democracy in the Spanish Civil War on-screen… and in World War II in actuality. He personified New Deal democracy, Cold War liberalism, and—thanks to his rebellious children—the 1960s generation gap.

Welcome to the United States of Fonda! “Henry Fonda For President” is no less than an essay about the United States itself, viewed through the life and work of Fonda, a very private man who insisted he had “no good answers to anything.” Guided by his voice (recorded during his last interview in 1981), as well as by clips from key onscreen performances, audiences will see America as never seen before. Not rated. 184 minutes.

We can meet and chat 15 minutes before the movie (and use the restroom and load up on snacks-it’s a long one) $10 adults and $7 seniors. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Unfortunately, April was too busy and we didn't get to do a World Film Forum event. This is a sign-up for the World Film Forum's May event. We'll be going out for an early dinner at O'Toole's Irish Restaurant, then watching an Irish movie together at Pinnacle Living.

The suggested donation of $5/person pays for some snacks/beverages that we provide, as well as operating costs.

In the past, we tried doing this as a potluck, but it didn't really work. Nevertheless, if you want to bring some homemade baked goods, then let me know so that we don't get multiple people bringing the same thing.

We used to see Irish films at the Irish-American Heritage Museum, but they haven't been screening any recently. Therefore, I decided to screen an Irish film in May because O'Toole's (one of the few places in the area with somewhat authentic Irish food) is closing on May 27th. It will be a great loss to the community when they shut their doors for good.

The Scene One Spectrum Theater hasn't posted the time for this movie yet. I'll update this once I find out the actual time.

"James Stewart and Doris Day give magnificent performances as Ben and Jo McKenna, an American couple vacationing in Morocco, whose son is kidnapped and taken to England. Caught up in international espionage, the McKennas' lives hang in the balance as they race to save their son in the chilling, climactic showdown in London's famous Royal Albert Hall."

The above description was taken from the description on the Scene One Spectrum Theater website:

https://www.btmcinemas.com/movies/36507-the-man-who-knew-too-much-1956/

"Sound + Vision: Music at The Moviespresents the greatest in soundtrack-cinema. On the first Tuesday of every month, we curate a film screening where the music fuels the engine of the cinema experience, with a preshow moderated discussion on the film and music’s history and cultural impact.

Presented in Hi-def and 5.1. Surround sound. Co-sponsored by WAMC, WEXT, and Rochmon Record Club.

American Graffiti is a 1973 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by George Lucas, produced by Francis Ford Coppola, written by Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz and Lucas, and starring Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Candy Clark, Mackenzie Phillips, Cindy Williams and Wolfman Jack. Harrison Ford and Bo Hopkins also appear. Set in Modesto, California, in 1962, the film is a study of the cruising and early rock ‘n’ roll cultures popular among Lucas’ age group at that time. Through a series of vignettes, it tells the story of a group of teenagers and their adventures throughout a single night."

$12 General Admission.

The above description is taken from the event listing on the Linda's website:

https://www.thelinda.org/event/soundvision-american-graffiti/