Hepburn in Summertime
Sun at 2 pm & 7 pm, Tue at 9:15 pm
She came to Venice as a tourist—and  went home a woman!
“The film belongs to Hepburn.” –BBC
1955. UK/USA. David Lean. 100 min. Technicolor.  Katharine Hepburn, Rossano Brazzi, Isa Miranda, Darren McGavin.
As a middle-aged, unmarried American secretary who travels  to Venice,  Hepburn is tough but longing to be loved.
Academy Award nominations: Best Actress, Best Director.

Davis  in Now,  Voyager
Sun at 4 pm & 9 pm, Tue at 7 pm
“I’m the maiden  aunt. Every family has one, you know.”
 “Davis threw herself headlong into this part and enjoyed  playing mad hysterics as much as glamour.” –Slant Magazine
 “One of Davis’  superlative acting roles.” –Variety
1942. USA.  Irving Rapper. 117 min. B&W. Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains,  Gladys Cooper.
The role of a spinster, brought to the verge of a nervous  breakdown by her domineering mother, was the biggest box office hit of Davis’ career.
Academy Award: Best Score. Academy Award nomination: Best  Actress.