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January at the Trylon
Since her breakout role in 1989’s Dead Calm, Kidman has worked with the best directors and actors of her generation, pushing their work ever higher. Her on-screen beauty only slightly hides her indomitable strength. These six films highlight the fearless abandon with which she attacks every role.
(2003, 178m) dir Lars von Trier w/Nicole Kidman, Paul Bettany, Lauren Bacall. When a beautiful and mysterious woman (Kidman) arrives in the town of Dogville seeking refuge, she finds that the locals’ help comes at a high price. Disturbing and gloom-ridden, Von Trier’s contentious film continues to leave audiences stunned. New Restoration! FRI/SAT 7:00 SUN…
Screenings: January 3 7:00, January 4 7:00, January 5 3:00, 6:30
(1995, 106m) dir Gus Van Sant w/Nicole Kidman, Matt Dillon, Joaquin Phoenix. (Roughly) inspired by the story of Pamela Smart, To Die For features Kidman as Suzanne Stone, an aspiring journalist who will stop at nothing in pursuit of stardom. The film is an unflinching takedown of celebrity culture and media manipulation. FRI 7:00 SAT…
Screenings: January 10 7:00, January 11 9:15, January 12 3:00
(2001, 104m) dir Alejandro Amenábar w/Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Fionnula Flanagan. In the waning days of World War II, Grace Stewart (Kidman) lives alone with her two children, who can’t be exposed to sunlight. Her new employees begin acting strangely, and she begins to suspect there’s something ghastly afoot in her home. FRI 9:15 SAT…
Screenings: January 10 9:15, January 11 7:00, January 12 5:15
(1999, 159m) dir Stanley Kubrick w/Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise, Sydney Pollack. When Alice Harford (Kidman) confesses to her husband, William, (Cruise) that she feels unfulfilled, he heads into a dark underworld of lecherous, powerful men. Kubrick’s elaborately staged final film is a debauched meditation on jealousy and paranoia. FRI/SAT 7:00 SUN 3:00 6:15
Screenings: January 17 7:00, January 18 7:00, January 19 3:00, 6:15, 11:45
(2001, 127m) dir Baz Luhrmann w/Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, Jim Broadbent. A Parisian writer pines for the star performer at the Moulin Rouge and dreams of writing a headlining show. With Luhrmann’s signature style, Moulin Rouge! reimagines the infamous burlesque stage with grunge rock. FRI 7:00 SAT 9:00 SUN 3:00
Screenings: January 24 7:00, January 25 9:00, January 26 3:00
(1989, 96m) dir Phillip Noyce w/Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, Billy Zane. Rae and John Ingram (Kidman, Neill) go yachting to escape the tragic death of their child. Their plans are troubled by a dangerous and licentious drifter (Zane) lost at sea and in need of their help. Kidman’s dynamic performance, showing both vulnerability and strength,…
Screenings: January 24 9:30, January 25 7:00, January 26 5:30