Restoration Roundup

Year in and year out — with or without a pandemic — the work to digitally preserve the films of the past continues unabated by studios and archives both large and small. While restorations appear in our programming throughout the year, the effort to highlight this work has heretofore been a longstanding and dedicated yearly series. Yet our last Restoration Roundup — scheduled to kick off Mar 25, 2020 — was not meant to be and, quite frankly, this modest summation of only recently-released efforts barely scratches the surface of what we missed in the Years Between, including a few from the recent Sight and Sound poll.

Sun, Nov 24 at 5:10pm

NAKED ACTS

Beautiful aspiring actor Cicely has just landed her first major role, but there's a big problem: it requires a nude scene. Her mother was a Blaxploitation star known for her sex appeal, while Cicely is a survivor of sexual assault with life-long body image issues — all of which has left her with a strong aversion to disrobing in public. Now, with the support of her boyfriend Joel, she attempts to get past her fear.

Fri-Sat, Nov 22-23 at 9:30pm

THE TERMINATOR

James Cameron’s iconic tale of the war between man and machine celebrates its 40th anniversary with this director approved 4K restoration.

Tue, Nov 26 at 8:00pm

IL GRIDO

When Irma learns her estranged husband has died, her lover Aldo hopes they can finally marry — but is shocked when she admits to loving another man. Dejected and severely depressed, Aldo leaves town with his daughter in search of a more fulfilling life.

Wed, Nov 27 at 8:00pm

THE SACRIFICE

As a wealthy Swedish family celebrates the birthday of their patriarch Alexander, news of the outbreak of World War III reaches their remote Baltic island — and the happy mood turns to horror –– in revered filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky’s final masterpiece.

Thu, Nov 28 at 8:00pm

THE LAST WALTZ

A perennial kickoff to the week of Thanksgiving and a Belcourt tradition, Martin Scorsese’s masterful 1978 concert film returns — an all-star affair, seven-camera set-up capturing The Band’s final gig and Bill Graham’s incredibly satisfying prelude to Thanksgiving dinner.

Wed, Dec 4 at 4:40pm, 8:00pm

PULP FICTION (New 35mm Print)

Weaving together three stories featuring a burger-loving hit man, his junkie partner, and a washed-up boxer, Quentin Tarantino influenced a generation of filmmakers with this crime caper's stylized, over-the-top violence and dark comic spirit. New 35mm Print