This week’s members’ pick is Anatomy of a Murder, starring James Stewart.
We must confess that this film hasn't actually been suggested by any of our members, but we had good reason to make an exception: James Stewart is the most 'favourited' actor across all our members' profiles, and we thought that deserved a screening of one of his finest films.
Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to complete their profile. It's been fascinating to see the range of tastes and preferences among our membership. If you haven't already done so, you can visit the Members' Area on our website and select 'My Profile' to add your own favourites.
A virtuoso James Stewart plays a small-town Michigan lawyer who takes on a difficult case: the defence of a young army lieutenant (Ben Gazzara) accused of murdering a local tavern owner who he believes sexually assaulted his wife (Lee Remick). This gripping envelope-pusher, the most popular film by Hollywood provocateur Otto Preminger, was ground-breaking for the frankness of its discussion of sex - but more than anything else, it is a striking depiction of the power of words. Featuring an outstanding supporting cast - with a young George C. Scott as a fiery prosecutor and the legendary attorney Joseph N. Welch as the judge - and an influential score by Duke Ellington, Anatomy of a Murder is an American movie landmark, nominated for seven Oscars, including best picture.
Please note, the screening on Wednesday 18 November is our free members’ screening, whilst Thursday 26 November is a regular matinee screening, which is open to the general public.
