Cinema Club Presents:
BEAT THE DEVIL w/ Andrew Bujalski
Sunday 11/21, 7:00 @Ritz
Advance tickets available here
The Cinema Club brings together classic films and film scholars/enthusiasts to present sometimes-forgotten treasures and to lead a rousing discussion afterwards in our comfortable Ritz theatre. In the past we've had great guests like UT professors Charles Ramirez Berg and Thomas Schatz and historians Eddie Muller, Kim Morgan, and Joe Bob Briggs. This month, we're joined by filmmaker Andrew Bujalski (MUTUAL APPRECIATION, FUNNY HA HA) to present the underseen Humphrey Bogart classic BEAT THE DEVIL.
BEAT THE DEVIL is a terrific film, somewhat difficult to comprehend but witty to the end. It was written by Truman Capote in a fever dream that was interrupted by his conversations with his raven, and afternoon shoots were often written in the morning by the ailing author. This led to some bizarre scenes and fiendishly funny (and subtle) satire, and a lot of improvisation from the cast of well-trained actors: Humphrey Bogart, Jennifer Jones, Gina Lollobrigida, Peter Lorre, Robert Morley and more.
Our guest Andrew Bujalski knows a thing or two about free-wheeling filmmaking and improvisational acting. An undisputed master of directing actors in loose, ultra-realist settings, Bujalski is the perfect guest to discuss this unique Hollywood cult classic.
Get your tickets for this great show now.
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