SERIES
May 9-11 at the Trylon
Born to performers in the Traveling Yiddish Theater, May grew up to be fast on her feet. She quickly became the star of the Compass Players in Chicago, then broke out in an improvisational comedy duo with Mike Nichols. When she turned to directing, she created some of the best films of the 1970s.
(1972, 106m) dir Elaine May w/Charles Grodin, Jeannie Berlin, Cybill Shepherd. Newly married Lenny (Grodin) and Lila (Berlin) set out on a beach honeymoon, but when Lenny sees Kelly (Shepherd), he begins to secretly court her, much to her father’s chagrin. Nearly impossible to screen for decades, Heartbreak Kid is one of the best dark…
Screenings: May 9 7:00, May 10 9:15, May 11 3:00
(1971, 102m) dir Elaine May w/Walter Matthau, Elaine May, Jack Weston. Rich playboy Henry Graham (Matthau) has learned he is broke. With only six weeks to pay his debts, he plans to marry wealthy scientist Henrietta Lowell (May). Then kill her. May’s quick wit and on-screen charm pair perfectly with the hilarious Matthau. FRI 9:15…
Screenings: May 9 9:15, May 10 7:00, May 11 5:15