- 2009 Summer Film Festival: A Paul Newman Retrospective
Somebody Up There Likes Me
Tuesday, June 30
1:15–4 pm
Queens College, Rosenthal Library
A biopic representing the ascent of boxer Rocky Graziano from the slums of NYC, directed by Robert Wise. (1956, 113 minutes, black and white) A short talk precedes the film, and a general discussion session follows. Series cost $45 (single tickets not available); for tickets: www.qc.cuny.edu/CEP/catalog.pdf. CUNY Summer
- July 4th Celebration
Louis Armstrong House Museum Tours
Saturday, July 4, 2009
12 noon–4 pm
Louis Armstrong House Museum
34-56 107th Street in Corona, Queens
Guided tours (approx. 40 minutes) of Louis Armstrong’s home begin hourly. Tickets $8; $6 for seniors and students with ID; includes entry to the exhibit A Little Story of My Own, and the museum’s garden. For more information or to reserve a space for your family: www.louisarmstronghouse.org or 718-478-8274. CUNY Summer
- July 4th Celebration
Scat Lesson and Book Reading
Saturday, July 4, 2009
12 noon–12:45 pm
Louis Armstrong House Museum
34-56 107th Street in Corona, Queens
Children’s author Muriel Weinstein will offer a group lesson and read from her book, When Louis Armstrong Taught Me Scat. Birthday cake will be served after the reading in the Museum’s Japanese-inspired garden. Free with Museum admission: $8; $6 for seniors and students with ID. For more information or to reserve a space for your family: www.louisarmstronghouse.org or 718-478-8274. CUNY Summer
- 2009 Summer Film Festival: A Paul Newman Retrospective
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Tuesday, July 7
1:15–4 pm
Queens College, Rosenthal Library
Tennessee William’s classic tale of Southern debauchery and greed, with Elizabeth Taylor and Burl Ives. Richard Brooks. (1958, 108 minutes, color ) A short talk precedes the film, and a general discussion session follows. Series cost $45 (single tickets not available); for tickets: www.qc.cuny.edu/CEP/catalog.pdf. CUNY Summer
- 2009 Summer Film Festival: A Paul Newman Retrospective
Hud
Tuesday, July 14
1:15–4 pm
Queens College, Rosenthal Library
A tale of moral degradation with brilliant ensemble acting; Academy Awards to Patricia Neal and Melvyn Douglas. (1963, 112 minutes, color) A short talk precedes the film, and a general discussion session follows. Series cost $45 (single tickets not available); for tickets: www.qc.cuny.edu/CEP/catalog.pdf. CUNY Summer
- 2009 Summer Film Festival: A Paul Newman Retrospective
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Tuesday, July 21
1:15–4 pm
Queens College, Rosenthal Library
A comedy western, with Robert Redford, Katherine Ross, and Cloris Leachman. (1969, 112 minutes, color) A short talk precedes the film, and a general discussion session follows. Series cost $45 (single tickets not available); for tickets: www.qc.cuny.edu/CEP/catalog.pdf. CUNY Summer
- 2009 Summer Film Festival: A Paul Newman Retrospective
The Verdict
Tuesday, July 28
1:15–4 pm
Queens College, Rosenthal Library
A Boston lawyer seeks redemption after hitting bottom, with Jack Warden and James Mason, directed by Sidney Lumet. (1982, 129 minutes, color) A short talk precedes the film, and a general discussion session follows. Series cost $45 (single tickets not available); for tickets: www.qc.cuny.edu/CEP/catalog.pdf. CUNY Summer
- 2009 Summer Film Festival: A Paul Newman Retrospective
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge
Tuesday, August 4
1:15–4 pm
Queens College, Rosenthal Library
Poignant character sketch of a well-to-do, aging couple in the 30s and 40s. A James Ivory film, with Joanne Woodward. (1990, 124 minutes, color) A short talk precedes the film, and a general discussion session follows. Series cost $45 (single tickets not available); for tickets: www.qc.cuny.edu/CEP/catalog.pdf. CUNY Summer
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