"Now Listen to Me... "
Just some thoughts on current happenings:
Classic film screenings from around the world this November include:
In London, United Kingdom, The Prince Charles Cinema will present The Holy Mountain (1973) Tuesday, November 10, Network (1976, a 4K presentation, a 50th Anniversary screening) Friday, November 13, Troy (2004, a 35mm print) Saturday, November 14, In a Lonely Place (1950, a 35mm print) Sunday, November 15, Taxi Driver (1976, a 35mm print) Monday, November 16, Vertigo (1958, a 4K presentation) Thursday, November 19, Double Indemnity (1944) Saturday, November 21, Inception (2010, a 35mm print) Sunday, November 22, Ikiru (1952, a 35mm print) Monday, November 23, and Blade Runner [The Final Cut] (1982, a 4K presentation) on Thursday, November 26.
* Note: Some of the showtimes are matinees only.
Click on the film’s respective image for more information. To see November’s complete programming, click on The Prince Charles Cinema banner above.
In Auckland, New Zealand, Academy Cinemas is presenting Blue Velvet (1986) on Wednesday, November 11, Wednesday, November 18 and Wednesday, November 25.
To obtain more information on this programme, click on the poster image. To see November’s complete schedule, click on the Academy banner above.
Psycho
In Reykjavík, Iceland, Harpa and The Iceland Symphony Orchestra will present Psycho (1960) with live musical accompaniment featuring Bernard Herrmann’s thrilling score on Thursday, November 12.
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In Sydney, Australia, The Ritz Theatre will present Casablanca (1942, a 35mm print) on Friday, November 13.
Click on the film image for more information on this screening. For other films playing at The Ritz Theatre, click on the banner above.
Noir City will take place in Philadelphia, P.A. from November 13 - 14 - 15.
This year’s programme reads:
Eddie Muller in Person!
Film Noir superstar Eddie Muller will join us live and in person to host NOIR CITY: Philadelphia 2026 at the Ambler Theater on November 13, 14, and 15. He’ll be here all weekend and will introduce every film as well as headline two special events! Not only that, he’ll be joined by two great guests: Imogen Sara Smith and Hannah Jack.
Face the Music - Nine Classic Film Noir Movies
This year’s theme is “Face the Music,” featuring nine classic movies about musicians who travel down film noir’s dark streets. Consult the full schedule below, which is terrific from beginning to end.
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The Cincinnati Kid
In Lyon, France, the Institut Lumiere at the Hobbies Movie Theatre, is presenting The Cincinnati Kid (1965, as part of their ‘Norman Jewison, Between Two Hollywoods’ series) on Saturday, November 14.
Click on the film image above for more information on this screening. Click on the Institut logo for all of the films showing this month.
In Los Angeles, California, The Beverly Cinema will present The Last Picture Show [The Director’s Cut] (1971, a 35mm print) on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15.
Click on the poster image for more information on this presentation. To see the rest of November’s schedule, click on The Beverly Cinema banner above.
In theatres across the U.S., Flashback Cinema is presenting White Christmas (1954) on Sunday, November 15 and Wednesday, November 18.
Click on the poster image for more information on this screening. To see the entire month’s programming, click on The Flashback Cinema banner above.
The Fortune Cookie
In Valencia, Spain, Culturarts Generalitat IVAC – La Filmoteca at the Edificio Rialto will present The Fortune Cookie (1966, as part of their BILLY WILDER series) on Friday, November 20 and Sunday, November 22.
Click on the film’s image for more information on this screening. To discover more of November’s programming including other films playing in Valencia, Spain at the Edificio Rialto, Castelló, Spain at the Raval Theatre and the Paranimf of the Universitat Jaume I, and in Alicante Spain at the Arniches Theatre, click on the banner image above.
ROSSELLINI 120
In New York City, New York, Film Forum ia presenting
ROSSELLINI 120
Friday, November 20 – Thursday, December 10
A 25-film retrospective including ROME, OPEN CITY; PAISAN; STROMBOLI; VOYAGE TO ITALY; GERMANY, YEAR ZERO; FEAR; EUROPA ’51; THE FLOWERS OF ST. FRANCIS, and much more.
Co-presented by Cinecittà and the Ministry of Culture of Italy.
Click on the Rossellini image for more information on this series and on the Film Forum banner for other motion pictures playing this month.
In theatres across the U.S., Fathom Entertainment is presenting A Beautiful Mind (2001, a 25th Anniversary presentation) on Sunday, November 22 and Monday, November 23.
Click on the poster image for more information on this screening. To see more scheduling, click on The Fathom Events banner above.
Gold Diggers of 1933
In Los Feliz (part of greater Los Angeles), California, The American Cinematheque Los Feliz 3 Theatre will present Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933, a 35mm print, as part of their ‘Sunday Print Edition’ series, with an Introduction by filmmaker Russell Goldman) on Sunday, November 22 at 1 pm only.
For more information on this programme, click on the film image above. To see the entire month of November’s programming including other films showing at The Los Feliz 3 Theatre in Los Feliz, The Aero Theatre in Santa Monica (also part of greater Los Angeles), and the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood (also part of greater Los Angeles), click on the American Cinematheque banner.
In Hollywood (part of greater Los Angeles), California, The Vista Theater will present Ramrod (1947, a 35mm print) on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22.
To discover more about the screening of Ramrod or the other films playing this month at the Vista Theater, click on either of the above images.
Vertigo
In Lyon, France, The Orchestre National de Lyon will present Vertigo (1958) with live musical accompaniment featuring Bernard Herrmann’s enveloping music on Thursday, November 26, Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28.
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In Como (part of greater Perth), Western Australia, The Revival House will present Seven (1995, a 35mm print) on Friday, November 27.
Click on the poster image for more information on this screening. To see the other films showing this month, click on the theatre banner above.
In Wellington, New Zealand, The Roxy Theatre will present Taxi Driver (1976, a 4K presentation, a 50th Anniversary screening) on Sunday, November 29.
Click on the poster image for more information on this screening. To see the other films showing this month, click on the theatre banner above.
Ashes and Diamonds
In San Francisco, California, The Roxie Theatre will present Ashes and Diamonds (1958, a 4K Restoration, as part of the Wajda at 100 Life In 4K , Featured Tour) on Sunday, November 29 at 3:30 pm only.
For more information on this showing, click on the movie image above. For more information on the other films being presented at The Roxie, click on the theatre picture.
These are the reviewed films showing on Turner Classic Movies in the U.S. for the remainder of this month:
“I love this dirty town.”
New York City’s vernacular never smelled sweeter than it does in 1957’s Sweet Smell of Success. Any device designed to test acidity levels, applied to this film’s dialogue, would itself disintegrate after flicking the “on” switch. The film, reviewed here, will be shown Tuesday, November 10 at 3 pm PST.
(From left) Tony Curtis, Burt Lancaster
Few biopics are as inspirational as Michael Curtiz’ Jim Thorpe - All American (1951), a previous TCM recommendation here and one that can be appreciated again Wednesday, November 11 at (early morning) 1:15 am PST.
Burt Lancaster
A John Huston directed motion picture, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is indeed an unforgettable American treasure and a prior TCM recommendation here. Its cinematic storytelling riches can be uncovered on TCM Saturday, November 14 at 5 pm PST.
Stanley Kubrick took the entire film community, along with noir fans, by (a perfect) storm with his innovative 1956 take on the caper genre, The Killing previously recommended here. "The best-laid plans..." will be presented on TCM Saturday, November 14 at 7:15 pm PST.
Sterling Hayden
Next is a sterling example of how to present complex and enthralling characters, all of whom develop naturally while still holding our intense fascination: Citizen Kane (1941).
A previous TCM recommendation here, this American film masterpiece, the only U.S. film represented on our Top Ten: World Cinema Treasures, will begin Sunday, November 15 at 2:45 pm PST.
In our Facebook chat room (i.e. before it was shut down by Facebook itself), Citizen Kane came under significant fire for being boring and overrated. It seemed the best defence enthusiasts could muster was based primarily on the film’s technical achievements which prompted me to make the following response:
"Citizen Kane is, for myself, aside from all of the technical razzle-dazzle, an insightful, exploratory look into the human psyche. Relationships are chronicled with immense creativity and dynamism, having personalities rich in intellectual and emotional development, and yet remain consistent with each individual's temperament. It's not simply Welles' flashy style to admire here... it is how ingeniously he fuses those techniques into his narrative's progression that serve to enhance such a passionate overview of his characters while providing a thorough understanding of their experiences from each one's unique perspective, particularly in how some view their past.
I think those who look to a film like Citizen Kane for superficial entertainment qualities are apt to miss out on the profound relationship developments inherent in the narrative. These are rich, multilevel characters with complex emotions responding to their ever changing circumstances. To appreciate the kind of sophisticated delineation of individuality requires a substantial investment on the viewer's part, some may not be accustomed to giving. This is perhaps due to the overwhelming number of lesser cinematic fare providing simple and identifiable personas easy to assimilate as well as instantly gratifying resolutions to their conflicts. Others may be dismissive toward films like this one because they don't like seeing what are perceived as negative traits recognisable in themselves and/or other important people in their lives, plus the fact that, just like in real life, Citizen Kane’s populace tend to suffer through them rather than being provisioned with artificial heroic triumphs. Many films offer an escape from reality. Citizen Kane confronts us with it. Both types have value but when such an enlightening story is told with so much drive, innovation and passion, it transcends both categories.”
Orson Welles, Dorothy Comingore
1945’s Spellbound, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is another film whereby I’ve previously promoted its soundtrack and have added a few words regarding the film itself here. Spellbound will air Sunday, November 15 at 5 pm PST.
Dream sequence by Salvador Dali
TCM's current schedule can be seen by clicking on any of the above TCM related images. To confirm the correct Pacific Standard (West Coast) showtime information, subtract 3 hours from the Eastern Standard (East Coast) showtime listed on TCM’s schedule.
(To be continued… ) A.G.