Wed Oct 23 07:30:00 UTC 2024: Shelley Duvall, celebrated for her unique presence in film, passed away earlier this year, prompting a tribute that coincided with a program featuring classic films such as “The Shining” and “3 Women.” The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) is revisiting Duvall’s notable works, showcasing her impressive range and magnetic performances. Highlights of the program include:
– **Robert Altman’s “3 Women”**: A psychological drama featuring Duvall as a captivating coworker in a desert town.
– **Kubrick’s “The Shining”**: A horror classic about a writer facing cabin fever in an isolated hotel.
– **”Nashville” and “McCabe & Mrs. Miller”**: Other Altman masterpieces illustrating America’s obsession with celebrity and American myths.
– **”Time Bandits”**: A Terry Gilliam film where a young boy escapes his mundane life to join time-traveling fugitives.
– **”Bernice Bobs Her Hair”**: An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s story about a shy girl’s transformative visit to her cousin.
The BAM film series is supported by various foundations, aiming to celebrate Duvall’s legacy and contributions to cinema.
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