New York, New York

(Martin Scorsese, US 1977, 155 min., 35mm)

40th Anniversary. Martin Scorsese’s homage to musical melodramas like A Star Is Born and The Man I Love tells of the stormy romance of hotheaded jazz saxophonist and bandleader Jimmy Doyle (Robert DeNiro) and pop singer Francine Evans (Liza Minnelli). As Francine’s star ascends, the lovers’ relationship begins a downward spiral. Combining big-budget production numbers and elaborate set design with DeNiro and Scorsese’s trademark improvisatory style, New York, New York is a singularly striking artistic achievement.

Also showing: Saturday, August 5, 7:30 p.m.