There are many ways to celebrate the holidays. How about coming by and seeing this trio of films, all set amid the season, and all worthy of becoming your new tradition.
The Apartment (Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, 1960) — Friday, December 6 @ 7:30 PM
An office worker loans his tiny New York City flat to his superiors for their secret romantic trysts and is subsequently promoted for maintaining silence about the affairs. But trouble results when he gets involved with his callous boss’ girlfriend. Black & white, 125 min. (Film)
“The Apartment” was added to the Library’s National Film Registry in 1994. To learn more about the film, see this essay.
The Phantom Carriage (Svensk Filmindustri, 1921) — Saturday, December 7 @ 2:00 PM
On New Year’s Eve, the driver of a ghostly carriage forces a drunken man to reflect on his selfish, wasted life. Silent, with live musical accompaniment by Ben Model. Black & white, 106 min. (Film)
The French Connection (Twentieth Century Fox, 1971) — Saturday, December 7 @ 7:30 PM
A driven New York police detective and his partner set out to bust a French drug smuggling ring. Based on a true story, this action-filled thriller won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Color, 103 min. Rated R. (Film)
“The French Connection” was added to the National Registry in 2005.
For more information on LC screenings, see this link.
Titles and formats subject to change