silent movies – Downtown Magazine

Attention all silent film aficionados!

Arts Brookfield brings back the acclaimed “Silent Film/Live Music” series, curated by John Schaefer. Experience three unforgettable evenings of classic silent film screenings accompanied by live music!

The event is January 22, 23, and 24 from 7:30-9:30 PM at the Winter Garden in Brookfield Place.

” … These films, some of them over a century old, are still relevant today,” says Schaefer. “This of course is the property of art, to transcend the time in which it was made. But it’s also a measure of how the themes in these movies keep recurring through the years.”

Screened events include the rarely-seen work of French filmmaking pioneer Alice Guy-Blaché, Tod Browning (who went on to direct the acclaimed classic Freaks), Charlie Chaplin, and many more, all with original scores and performances.

You will hear exciting original scores from composer Alexis Cuadrado, Vernon Reid (Living Colour, Black Rock Coalition), and British piano trio GoGo Penguin.

This is not to be missed…plus, the first 600 attendees get free popcorn!

Wednesday, Jan 22, 7:30PM

All Wednesday films scored and performed by Alexis Cuadrado

Alice Guy-Blaché’s The Consequences of Feminism (World Premiere) (6:44 mins) and Algie the Miner (World Premiere) (9:42 mins)
Harold M. Shaw’s The Land Beyond the Sunset (World Premiere)(14 mins)
Charlie Chaplin’s The Immigrant (2015) (25 mins)

Thursday, Jan 23, 7:30PM

All Thursday films scored and performed by Vernon Reid

James Searle Dawley’s Frankenstein (World Premiere) (14 min)
Tod Browning’s masterpiece The Unknown (World Premiere) (59 min)

Friday, Jan 24, 7:30PM

Godfrey Reggio’s Koyaanisqatsi scored by GoGo Penguin (New York Premiere) (100 mins)

Please Note: Seating for these popular performances is first come, first served and early arrival is strongly suggested. No RSVP or tickets needed.

For more information, click here:

https://bfplny.com/event/silent-films-live-music/

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The acclaimed Silent Films / Live Music series, curated by WNYC’s John Schaefer, returns to the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place (BFPL) for three nights from Wednesday, January 30 through Friday, February 1 starting at 7:30 p.m. The winter film series includes three unforgettable evenings filled with classic silent film screenings accompanied by live music. Presented by Arts Brookfield, these performances will bring new life to films with scores performed under the glass atrium at BFPL, the shopping, dining and cultural destination along the Hudson River in Lower Manhattan.

The series will kick off with renowned American guitarist and composer Marc Ribot’s sound accompaniment to 1920s classic, ‘The Kid.’ Next on the roster is the U.S. premiere of Nosferatu by Irish composers Irene Buckley and Linda Buckley. Alloy Orchestra concludes the series by bringing the the world’s first gangster film, Underworld, to life with a new score. Popcorn will be given away starting at 5:30 p.m. and will be available while supplies last.

FILM SCHEDULE:

January 30: The Kid (1921) with Marc Ribot – “The Kid” is an American silent comedy-drama film written by, produced by and starring Charlie Chaplin, and features Jackie Coogan as his adopted son and sidekick.

January 31: Nosferatu (1922) with Irene and Linda Buckley – Irish composers, sisters Irene and Linda Buckley present a reimagined score to the gothic classic Nosferatu for organ, electronics, viola and cello.

February 1: Underworld (1927) with Alloy Orchestra – “Underworld” was the film that launched Josef von Sternberg’s very successful career. A favorite of audiences and critics alike, Underworld is credited as the first gangster film, and the model for the popular genre.

“Arts Brookfield is excited to present a timeless collection of films by award-winning directors to Lower Manhattan, ” said Elysa Marden, Vice President, Arts Brookfield. “We are delighted to provide a space for visitors to enjoy music and film in an inspired environment.”