The East Hampton Film Society, the Hamptons’ first premier film club, is getting ready to shine a spotlight on cinematic classics during a Hamptons film series at Guild Hall. The East End organization, which was founded by East Hampton High School student Will Stoecker, will meet twice a month, where the Society will gather to screen classic and art house cinema in the John Drew Theater at Guild Hall.
The East Hampton Film Society will debut with a viewing of Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather” starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and James Caan on Thursday, March 5th at 7 p.m. A screening of Wes Anderson’s “Bottle Rocket” starring Luke Wilson and Owen Wilson is up next on Thursday, March 19th at 7 p.m. Roman Polanski’s “Chinatown” starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway will follow on Thursday April 2nd at 7 p.m. Rian Johnson’s “Brick” starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Nora Zehetner will screen on Thursday, April 23rd at 7 p.m.
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“Chinatown” celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2014. (Photo: Facebook.com/ChinatownTheMovie) |
Each screening will be followed with a discussion with film society members.
Admission is $8 for general admission or $6 members.
Guild Hall is located at 158 Main Street in East Hampton. For more information, call 631-324-0806 or visit www.guildhall.org.