MARFA FILM FESTIVAL 2008

Deborah Kerr moves into a magnificent manor in the English countryside to care for the master’s two children. One of Hollywood’s first mainstream ventures into horror and a rarely seen classic of the genre. Gorgeous black and white cinematography and terrific performances from the children make for a genuinely creepy experience. Co-written by Truman Capote. Archival 35mm print from the UCLA film archive. This is an outdoor event. Bring your own blankets and chairs if you like. Comfortable chairs will be available to rent for three dollars. There will be food and beverages.

Dennis Hopper directs this rarely seen western “The Last Movie,” shot in Peru and winner of the Venice Film Festival in 1971. A movie within a movie that’s decades ahead of its time, a wildly non-linear critique of American Imperialism, a beautiful look at a very strange era, meta and self-deconstructing to the max, the craziest movie ever made. It’s called many things, including legendary. Special presentation by director Dennis Hopper. 35mm print on loan from the Academy Archive. This is an outdoor event. Bring your own blankets and chairs if you like. Comfortable chairs will be available to rent for three dollars. There will be food and beverages.