Films and Speakers
film series
In conjunction with the special exhibit Byrd/Skolnick, A Tale of Two Posters, Bethel Woods presents a four-part film series that celebrates art on the silver screen. Over the course of the series, explore films about art, films created by artists, and films of complete artistic beauty.
Stay after the screening for “Cinema Conversations,” featuring a guest host from the film community to lead a lively group discussion about the film, the series, and subjects of the audience’s interest.
April 27 - American Artifact: The Rise of American Rock Poster Art
Director Merle Becker crosses the country interviewing rock poster artists from the different eras to discover that America is currently in the midst of a 21st century "rock poster art movement," where thousands of artists around the country are doing silk screened rock poster art inspired by their local scene, the music of our time, and the spirit of our era.
May 4 - Spellbound
Dr. Constance Petersen (Ingrid Bergman) is a psychiatrist with a firm understanding of human nature—or so she thinks. When the mysterious Dr. Anthony Edwardes (Gregory Peck) becomes the new chief of staff at her institution, the bookish and detached Constance plummets into a whirlwind of tangled identities and feverish psychoanalysis, where the greatest risk is to fall in love.
May 11 - West Side Story
Two gangs from opposite sides of the street. One romance that dared to cross the line. In 1961, this movie adaptation of the Broadway smash-hit musical West Side Story broke box office records and won an incredible 10 Academy Awards, more than any other musical before or since. On the streets of New York City, two gangs (the Sharks and the Jets) battle for territory and respect. But when Tony, the leader of the Jets, falls in love with Maria, the sister of Sharks leader Bernardo, a chain of events is set in motion that will tear their worlds apart forever.
May 18 - The Sting
Winner of 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, The Sting stars Paul Newman and Robert Redford as two con men in 1930s Chicago. After a friend is killed by the mob, they try to get even by attempting to pull off the ultimate "sting." No one is to be trusted as the twists unfold, leading up to one of the greatest double-crosses in movie history. The con is on!
Make an evening of the film series by enjoying dinner at our new Muse Cafe, or visit our local Business Circle.
Film Series Background:
The films will be contextualized with an introduction, focusing on the historical setting, and will be concluded with an audience discussion. The museum film series expands the museum's interpretation of the 1960s by providing films from the era or films that comment on or shed insight into the decade. Films range from independent films to feature films to documentaries, foreign films and more. The museum launched its film programming in Fall 2009 with films connected to the special exhibit Robert Altman's Sixties: Portrait of a Generation. The films included Blow-Up, Almost Famous, and I'm Not There. The films were introduced by museum staff to provide content about the films in understanding the era of the 1960s.
speaker series
April 28: Byrd/Skolnick: A Conversation with Stephanie Plunkett
Stephanie Plunkett, Chief Curator and Deputy Director of the Norman Rockwell Museum, will lead a conversation with artists David Byrd and Arnold Skolnick. The free-flowing dialogue will cover the artists’ work, posters and other graphic works of the mid-20th century, and the dynamic relationship between art and political and social issues. Plunkett will provide a historical perspective on graphic art and illustration in America in the mid-20th century, before inviting the artists on-stage. The event will conclude with plenty of time for Q&A with the audience. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear from two of the most iconic graphic artists of the late 20th and early 21st century. This is a great event for artists, graphic arts students, and visitors interested in the intersection between arts and society.
This speaker event is presented in conjunction with the Bethel Woods Poster Fair, running April 28-29. Admission to the talk is included with Poster Fair admission. Tickets to the Speaker Event alone are $5 per person.
Speaker Series Background:
The Speaker Series at The Museum at Bethel Woods is designed to complement and extend the scholarship in the museum galleries by presenting leading authorities in fields related to the museum's permanent and special exhibits.
Generous support these events and other programs at The Museum, provided by:
 |
Giselle &
Jeffrey Gerson
|
 |
Films and Speakers
film series
In conjunction with the special exhibit Byrd/Skolnick, A Tale of Two Posters, Bethel Woods presents a four-part film series that celebrates art on the silver screen. Over the course of the series, explore films about art, films created by artists, and films of complete artistic beauty.
Stay after the screening for “Cinema Conversations,” featuring a guest host from the film community to lead a lively group discussion about the film, the series, and subjects of the audience’s interest.
April 27 - American Artifact: The Rise of American Rock Poster Art
Director Merle Becker crosses the country interviewing rock poster artists from the different eras to discover that America is currently in the midst of a 21st century "rock poster art movement," where thousands of artists around the country are doing silk screened rock poster art inspired by their local scene, the music of our time, and the spirit of our era.
May 4 - Spellbound
Dr. Constance Petersen (Ingrid Bergman) is a psychiatrist with a firm understanding of human nature—or so she thinks. When the mysterious Dr. Anthony Edwardes (Gregory Peck) becomes the new chief of staff at her institution, the bookish and detached Constance plummets into a whirlwind of tangled identities and feverish psychoanalysis, where the greatest risk is to fall in love.
May 11 - West Side Story
Two gangs from opposite sides of the street. One romance that dared to cross the line. In 1961, this movie adaptation of the Broadway smash-hit musical West Side Story broke box office records and won an incredible 10 Academy Awards, more than any other musical before or since. On the streets of New York City, two gangs (the Sharks and the Jets) battle for territory and respect. But when Tony, the leader of the Jets, falls in love with Maria, the sister of Sharks leader Bernardo, a chain of events is set in motion that will tear their worlds apart forever.
May 18 - The Sting
Winner of 7 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, The Sting stars Paul Newman and Robert Redford as two con men in 1930s Chicago. After a friend is killed by the mob, they try to get even by attempting to pull off the ultimate "sting." No one is to be trusted as the twists unfold, leading up to one of the greatest double-crosses in movie history. The con is on!
Make an evening of the film series by enjoying dinner at our new Muse Cafe, or visit our local Business Circle.
Film Series Background:
The films will be contextualized with an introduction, focusing on the historical setting, and will be concluded with an audience discussion. The museum film series expands the museum's interpretation of the 1960s by providing films from the era or films that comment on or shed insight into the decade. Films range from independent films to feature films to documentaries, foreign films and more. The museum launched its film programming in Fall 2009 with films connected to the special exhibit Robert Altman's Sixties: Portrait of a Generation. The films included Blow-Up, Almost Famous, and I'm Not There. The films were introduced by museum staff to provide content about the films in understanding the era of the 1960s.
speaker series
April 28: Byrd/Skolnick: A Conversation with Stephanie Plunkett
Stephanie Plunkett, Chief Curator and Deputy Director of the Norman Rockwell Museum, will lead a conversation with artists David Byrd and Arnold Skolnick. The free-flowing dialogue will cover the artists’ work, posters and other graphic works of the mid-20th century, and the dynamic relationship between art and political and social issues. Plunkett will provide a historical perspective on graphic art and illustration in America in the mid-20th century, before inviting the artists on-stage. The event will conclude with plenty of time for Q&A with the audience. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear from two of the most iconic graphic artists of the late 20th and early 21st century. This is a great event for artists, graphic arts students, and visitors interested in the intersection between arts and society.
This speaker event is presented in conjunction with the Bethel Woods Poster Fair, running April 28-29. Admission to the talk is included with Poster Fair admission. Tickets to the Speaker Event alone are $5 per person.
Speaker Series Background:
The Speaker Series at The Museum at Bethel Woods is designed to complement and extend the scholarship in the museum galleries by presenting leading authorities in fields related to the museum's permanent and special exhibits.
Generous support these events and other programs at The Museum, provided by:
|
Giselle &
Jeffrey Gerson
|
|