Harold and Maude at The Palace
The Palace Theater's classic movie series continues tonight with the darkly funny cult classic Harold and Maude. This 1972 film about a May-December affair between a death obsessed 20 year old and a free-spirited 79-year old, is on AFI's list of funniest films (#45), most romantic films (#69) and most inspiring films (#89) and earned Oscar nominations for stars Bud Court and Ruth Gordon.
There are a lot of interesting questions beneath the surface of this dark comedy, but on the surface there are great performances, outrageously bizarre suicide attempts that shouldn't be funny--but are, and a Jaguar pimped out like a hearse. 7PM. $5
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The Palace Theater
19 Clinton Avenue
Albany, NY 12207
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I adore this movie. A lot of the people I've talked to hated it...perhaps they don't get it? It's a pretty bizarre brand of humor. And yes, the suicide attempts are hilarious.
... said Summer on Mar 23, 2009 at 10:11 AM | link
And of course, it has a wonderful soundtrack by the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens.
... said jess on Mar 23, 2009 at 10:18 AM | link
Oh, such a wonderfully twisted, dark, funny movie.
Just something about the look on his face as Harold goes at the Jaguar with a cutting torch....
... said komradebob on Mar 23, 2009 at 11:02 AM | link
I'm not a fan of the movie (likely due to my falling asleep while watching it and waking up during a suicide attempt), but I wholeheartedly support any old lady who can score some fresh meat. Go, Cougars!
... said 23-Hour Alice Person on Mar 23, 2009 at 11:06 AM | link
*Points up.* What Jess said. The only way this could be more awesome would be if they paired it with a showing of "The Point" (soundtrack by Harry Nilsson).
... said N on Mar 23, 2009 at 11:10 AM | link
I've never seen this all the way through. I caught a suicide here and there when I was younger and the movie was on cable. Kind of hard to phathom. But the part where Maude steals a tree and plants it elsewhere is close to my heart. But many friends love this movie so I'm going with gusto! I'll be the one with the stolen tree.
... said Katherine on Mar 23, 2009 at 3:12 PM | link
23-Hour-Alice - give it another shot. It's wonderful.
... said jess on Mar 23, 2009 at 3:35 PM | link
Bud Cort is now in session.
... said Jackers on Mar 23, 2009 at 3:53 PM | link