Ring in the New Year with Movies

Mention movies with scenes set on New Year’s Eve, and most people will think of When Harry Met Sally or Bridget Jones’ Diary. Film buffs might come up with Strange Days or 200 Cigarettes.  But, there are plenty of other movies that will make good viewing this holiday weekend for those who want to steer clear of noisy, rowdy crowds. To avoid the obvious, I thought I would focus my selection of New Year’s Eve movies on classic films that are often overlooked in such lists. There is still time to race to Facets to check out some of these films, or to browse through Netflix to see if they are available for streaming.

Facets' College Corner: Hommage à Georges Méliès

This week in College Corner, student Diana Kopecky of Oakton Community College writes about Hugo, Martin Scorsese's valentine to George Méliès and the value of film preservation. After studying Méliès in an introductory film class, Diana found the experience of watching Scorsese's movie very rewarding.

Alfred Hitchcock: So Quick with the Quip

 

It’s hard to believe that Alfred Hitchcock has been dead for 32 years. One of the few directors from the Golden Age who remains a household name, Hitchcock can still pack the house. This Sunday, December 4 at 11:00am, Facets hosts a screening of Vertigo, followed by a discussion with mystery writer Sara Paretsky and psychologist James W. Anderson.