Newman’s Own: An Appreciation of Paul Newman

December 18–21

The Hustler
December 18 & 20 at 7 pm
(Robert Rossen, 1961, USA, 134 min.)

In one of Paul Newman’s star-making performances, he portrays "Fast" Eddie Felson, a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary "Minnesota Fats" (Jackie Gleason) to a high-stakes match, but he loses in a heartbreaking marathon. Now broke and without his long-time manager, Felson faces an uphill battle to regain his confidence and his game. It isn't until he hits rock bottom that he agrees to join up with ruthless and cutthroat manager Bert Gordon (George C. Scott). Gordon agrees to take him on the road to learn the ropes. But Felson soon realizes that making it to the top could cost him his soul, and perhaps his girlfriend (Piper Laurie). Will he decide that this is too steep a price to pay in time to save himself? Presented in a brand new 35mm print!

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Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid
December 19 & 21 at 7 pm
(George Roy Hill, 1969, USA, 110 min.)

Butch and Sundance (Paul Newman & Robert Redford) are the two leaders of the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. Butch is all ideas; Sundance is all action and skill. The west is becoming “civilized” and when Butch and Sundance rob a train once too often; a special posse begins trailing them no matter where they run. Over rock, through towns, across rivers, the group is always just behind them. When they finally escape through sheer luck, Butch has another idea, "Let's go to Bolivia." Based on the exploits of the historical characters. Presented in a brand new 35mm print!

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Slap Shot - part of Strange Brew: Cult Films at Schlafly Bottleworks.
January 7 at 8 pm
(George Roy Hill, 1977, USA, 123 min.)

Paul Newman reunites with his Butch Cassidy director in this sleeper comedy about an over-the-hill hockey player/coach (Newman) who gets results when he teaches his lousy players to get dirty. More hilarious and profane than you might expect out of Hollywood, it’s the kind of film that seems to make its own rules as it goes along. Newman reinvents himself as the washed up forward, and director Hill captures the violence of this world with an eye for comedy. Great support from Strother Martin, Paul Dooley, and the rest.

Presented in the lively atmosphere of Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Avenue, Maplewood Mo. There is ample parking and great beer on tap!

Special Admission $4.00