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December 15-17 at the Trylon
An actor, dancer, singer, choreographer, and director, Kelly worked on some of the biggest American films of all time. The two featured this weekend are arguably the most influential musicals of his illustrious career.
(1952, DCP, 103m) dir Stanley Donen w/Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds. With amazing Technicolor cinematography, Kelly and Donen’s brilliant take on the transition from silent film to talkies changed cinema forever. For Perisphere, Jake Rudegeair discusses Babylon's homage to Singin' in the Rain and the stunning performances of Margot Robbie and Debbie Reynolds. FRI 7:00 SAT…
Screenings: December 15 7:00, December 16 9:15, December 17 3:00
(1951, DCP, 114m) dir Vincente Minnelli w/Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant. Love triangles (rectangles?) abound and high jinks ensue among Americans looking for work in postwar Paris. Spectacular dancing, vibrant colors, and an iconic Gershwin score make this one of the most beloved films of the era. FRI 9:15 SAT 7:00 SUN 5:15
Screenings: December 15 9:15, December 16 7:00, December 17 5:15