Derived from Robert Altman’s dreams—literally—this psychological drama stars Spacek as a nurse in a small California desert town who becomes enamored with her pseudo-cosmopolitan coworker (Duvall).
As two of the most important actresses to emerge in the New Hollywood era, Sissy Spacek and Shelley Duvall upended traditions of on-screen performance just as much as their celebrated male peers. This series gathers together many of Spacek’s and Duvall’s films from the mid to late 70s, including classics like The Shining, Badlands, Carrie, Brewster McCloud, and more, with a special spotlight on their singular collaboration in Robert Altman’s masterpiece 3 Women. Take stock of the exceptional talents of two of Hollywood’s most distinctive actresses in this outrageously fun collection of genre-spanning classics.
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FilmCarrie
Jul 5—Jul 10, 2024
Carrie
Jul 5—Jul 10, 2024Brian De Palma’s wildly successful screen adaptation of Stephen King’s debut novel centers on a bullied teenager who discovers she has the power of telekinesis.
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FilmBadlands
Jul 6—Jul 10, 2024
Badlands
Jul 6—Jul 10, 2024In Terrence Malick’s debut feature, a baton-twirling South Dakota teen joins up with a troubled greaser for a cross-country joyride that soon turns deadly.
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FilmThe Shining
Jul 6—Jul 9, 2024
The Shining
Jul 6—Jul 9, 2024In Kubrick’s cryptic horror masterpiece, a tightly wound writer moves his family to the scenic overlook hotel, but all work and no play makes for an especially nasty case of cabin fever.
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FilmWelcome to L.A.
Jul 6—Jul 9, 2024
Welcome to L.A.
Jul 6—Jul 9, 2024Sexual misadventures, failed affairs, and a womanizing singer-songwriter comprise Alan Rudolph’s ensemble film, starring Sissy Spacek, Richard Baskin, Harvey Keitel, and others.
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FilmPopeye
Jul 7—Jul 9, 2024
Popeye
Jul 7—Jul 9, 2024Robert Altman’s kooky and brilliant live-action take on the iconic comic strip stars Robin Williams as Popeye and Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl.
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FilmThieves Like Us
Jul 7—Jul 8, 2024
Thieves Like Us
Jul 7—Jul 8, 2024Robert Altman co-wrote and directed this affecting film set in 1930 Mississippi, starring Keith Carradine as one of three escaped convicts who become desperado bank robbers.
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FilmCoal Miner's Daughter
Jul 7—Jul 8, 2024
Coal Miner's Daughter
Jul 7—Jul 8, 2024The remarkable true story of country music star Loretta Lynn and her triumph in making a name for herself despite working-class roots, starring Sissy Spacek and Tommy Lee Jones.
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FilmBrewster McCloud
Jul 8—Jul 10, 2024
Brewster McCloud
Jul 8—Jul 10, 2024In Robert Altman’s wildly funny 1970 black comedy, Shelley Duvall plays an Astrodome tour guide and love interest of Brewster who soon becomes embroiled in a series of unexplained killings in the Houston area.
