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THE LEGENDARY KIM NOVAK IN PERSON
Editor’s Note: 7/28/10
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and
Los Angeles magazine are teaming up with
the American Cinematheque to present
"Platinum Career: A Tribute to Kim Novak"
at the Egyptian Theatre. The tribute will feature films from the actress’ DVD box set collection; set to debute August 3rd.
The weekend-long series will open on Friday, July 30th at 7:30PM with a screening of the mystical romance, “Bell Book and Candle”. The film co-stars Jimmy Stewart as the bewitched love interest, and Jack Lemmon and Elsa Lancaster as relatives to Novak who, as a family, actively practice the art of magic. This is a sweet and charming fairy tale set among the beat scene of 1950’s New York City. For my money, this is Novak at her utmost sophisticated seductiveness, utilizing every appealing quality that made her the number one box office draw during this period.
After the movie there will be an audience Q&A with Ms. Novak, co-moderated by Los Angeles magazine editor-in-chief Mary Melton and award-winning author Stephen Rebello (Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho).
Featured TV: TCM’s “Essentials Jr.”, with host John Lithgow.
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The evening will end with a screening of a restored print of “Pal Joey”, where Novak plays the poor love interest in a love triangle that includes an outrageously rich Rita Hayworth, and a beleaguered Frank Sinatra torn between the one that loves him and the one who can help him.
No stranger to the American Cinematheque, Novak is recognized as one of the film society’s most cherished guests, with her films among the most popular for its members. A known recluse, this rare personal appearance by Ms. Nokak is truly a unique opportunity to see in person one of the most iconic sex symbols of the 1950’s.
Check out the weekend’s complete Film Schedule, which includes restored 35mm prints of “Picnic”, “Pal Joey”, and “Middle of the Night” courtesy of Sony Pictures.
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