Catch some of the most influential and groundbreaking films of all time, the way they were meant to be seen! This series brings them back to the big screen, paired with talks by local film experts.
Each film will be accompanied by a talk from Andrew Patrick Nelson, PhD, Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Film & Media Arts at the University of Utah.
Sun, Apr 5, 1:30pm · 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Stanley Kubrik's meditative sci-fi epic stunned audiences with its pioneering special effects.
Sun, May 3, 1:30pm · The Searchers (1956)
John Ford's dark, revisionist western revolutionized the genre, and provides a window into the racism and shifting attitudes of its day. There are scenes of the aftermath of killings that may be disturbing to some.
Sun, June 7, 1:30pm · Singin' in the Rain (1952)
This legendary musical starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds is widely regarded as one of Hollywood's greatest films.
NOTE: The Main Library's Rooftop Terrace is closed through 2020 for repairs and renovations.
Salt Lake City's Main Library, designed by internationally-acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie in conjunction with VCBO Architecture, opened in February 2003 and remains one of the most architecturally unique structures in Utah. This striking 240,000 square-foot structure houses more than 500,000 books and other materials, yet serves as more than just a repository of books and computers. It reflects and engages the city's imagination and aspirations. The structure embraces a public plaza, with shops and services at ground level, reading galleries above, and a 300-seat auditorium.
A multi-level reading area along the Glass Lens at the southern facade of the building looks out onto the plaza with stunning views of the city and Wasatch Mountains beyond. Spiraling fireplaces on four floors resemble a column of flame from the vantage of 200 East and 400 South. The Urban Room between the Library and the Crescent Wall is a space for all seasons, generously endowed with daylight and open to magnificent views.
