Sunday September 1st 12:15 pm
Summer with Monika (1953)
1h 38m | RT
Disillusioned young city-dweller Harry (Lars Ekborg) is frustrated with his societal responsibilities and his menial job, but when he meets sultry beauty Monika (Harriet Andersson), and she takes an interest in him, life takes on new meaning. Inflamed with passion, the lovers steal Harry’s father’s boat and give up their banal city life for an erotic summer spent on an island. There, Monika teaches Harry to give up his inhibitions, and all is good — until Monika’s true nature is revealed.
Special Fundraiser with City council Member Gale Brewer August 16th 6pm
Suffragette (2015)
Gale A. Brewer is known as a politician, activist, legendary power broker…and now, movie host!
Meet the Gale you may not know as New Plaza Cinema screens her curated choice of 2015’s “Suffragette” starring Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter and Meryl Streep. Stay for the Q&A as Gale answers all your film questions, followed by a light food and drinks reception where you may mingle with our special host and other attendees.
Ticket Price: $30
$20 of every ticket as a direct donation to New Plaza Cinema and will be used to bring community programming to the New Plaza Cinema screening room @Macaulay Honors College.
As host of our second summertime fundraiser, Gale Brewer knows quite a lot about suffragettes and “Suffragette.” She’ll share her fondness for a certain statue in Central Park and doubtless her thoughts about the second woman in history running as a major party nominee for President of the United States.
Gale A. Brewer represents the 6th Council District and chairs the Committee on Oversight and Investigations. She recently passed bills to prevent lithium-ion battery fires, expand the city’s tree canopy, and protect hourly workers. Previously, she was Manhattan Borough President and represented the 6th District from 2002-2013. For many years, she has taught at CUNY and Barnard. She and her husband Cal Snyder live on the Upper West Side.
Sunday August 18th 12:15 PM
The Passenger (1975)
2h 6m | PG
David Locke (Jack Nicholson) is a world-weary American journalist who has been sent to cover a conflict in northern Africa, but he makes little progress with the story. When he discovers the body of a stranger who looks similar to him, Locke assumes the dead man’s identity. However, he soon finds out that the man was an arms dealer, leading Locke into dangerous situations. Aided by a beautiful woman (Maria Schneider), Locke attempts to avoid both the police and criminals out to get him.
August 23rd 5:30 pm
Melissa Newman: Stories of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward
Ticket Price: $20
New Plaza Cinema is proud to present an intimate evening with Melissa Newman, daughter of Hollywood legends Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman. Melissa will introduce us to her recently published book, Head Over Heels: Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman: A Love Affair in Words and Pictures. In her inimitable style, Melissa will take us inside the private world of Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman, one of America’s most iconic couples, with this extraordinary and deeply personal collection of intimate photographs.
Their love story is the stuff of Hollywood legend. Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman became not only movie stars and stage actors, but also artistic collaborators, political activists, and philanthropists whose legacies are expansive and enduringly modern.
These striking images—many rare and some never before published—are accompanied by snapshots, letters, handwritten notes, and family treasures. Together they beautifully illuminate the connection between two complex, passionate artists who opened their hearts and minds to each other for over half a century. This book is an homage to the possibility and power of love. This event will be followed by a book signing and beverage and light snack reception. We are grateful to our local bookstore, Shakespeare & Co., on 69th and Broadway for supplying the books for sale.
August 23rd 6:30pm
Rachel, Rachel with Melissa Newman
1h 41m | R
Join us on August 23rd for the second installment of New Plaza Cinema’s intimate evening with Melissa Newman.
Ticket Price: $30
The event kicks off at 6:30 pm with a reception featuring light snacks and beverages, providing the perfect opportunity to mingle and enjoy the atmosphere. At 7:30 pm, we will screen “Rachel, Rachel (1968),” a compelling drama that explores a schoolteacher’s journey of self-discovery in a small Connecticut town. Following the screening, Melissa Newman and Gary Palmucci will offer their unique perspectives on the film in a post-screening discussion. The discussion will be expertly moderated by Wayne Winborne, Executive Director of the Institute of Jazz Studies at Rutgers.
