Texas Public Radio's 2009 Cinema Tuesdays series is underway at the Bijou at Crossroads Theatre. We hope you enjoy this season's schedule of films, featuring classic Hollywood fare, foreign films from Italy, France, Greece, and a few surprises. Blu-Ray discs offer a great experience at home, but there’s nothing like sharing a good movie with your friends and family in a theater. So come on out each Tuesday, as we give away some great door prizes, show our film, and have a lot of fun! As with previous TPR cinema events, show time is 7:30 each night.
Suggested donations of $10 for members and $12 for non-members will get you in for these one-time only showings! To make reservations by donation in advance, use our secure form, or call 614-8977, or 1-800-622-8977, during regular business hours. All proceeds from the Cinema Tuesdays series benefit Texas Public Radio.
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We look forward to seeing you at the movies this summer!
Acclaimed political director Costa-Gavras crafted “Z” to mirror the assassination of real-life Greek peace activist Gregorios Lambrakis. The murder of this figure by right wing terrorists became a national scandal in Greece in 1963. Considered by many to be one of the best political thrillers ever made, “Z” won the Jury Prize in 1969 at Cannes and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film the following year. Brazen in its premiere's proximity to the actual event that inspired it, “Z” is a revolt in film form. This suspenseful and mercury quick drama also features exciting performances from Charles Denner and Irene Papas. 127 minutes, Rated PG.
Acclaimed political director Costa-Gavras crafted “Z” to mirror the assassination of real-life Greek peace activist Gregorios Lambrakis. The murder of this figure by right wing terrorists became a national scandal in Greece in 1963. Considered by many to be one of the best political thrillers ever made, “Z” won the Jury Prize in 1969 at Cannes and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film the following year. Brazen in its premiere's proximity to the actual event that inspired it, “Z” is a revolt in film form. This suspenseful and mercury quick drama also features exciting performances from Charles Denner and Irene Papas. 127 minutes, Rated PG.
