CinemaLit - Cinema Paradiso (1989)

September 27 - Cinema Paradiso (1988), 124 minutes, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, starring Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, and Antonella Attili.

Cinema Paradiso traces the friendship of a young boy and the aging projectionist of Cinema Paradiso, the movie theater in a small Sicilian town. It begins in the late 1940s, in the aftermath of World War II, and extends into the 1980s. The life stories of the boy, Salvatore, and projectionist, Alfredo, over the decades is the basis of one of the most beloved films of all time. No spoilers allowed, but don’t be surprised if the tears start flowing. Cinema Paradiso is enhanced greatly by Ennio and Andrea Morricone’s lush score, and is essential viewing for anyone who has ever been moved by the magic and power of the movies.

September 2024 CinemaLit: Members Choice

To launch the 2024/2025 CinemaLit Season, we conducted a members choice survey of select films in the Mechanics’ DVD collection for screening. We’ve tallied the results, and… the members have spoken! (And have exquisite good taste in films.) Below are the top vote getters. They’re a fantastic quartet of classics young and old with a diversity of genres, styles, nationalities, and eras. Join us for The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948), Black Narcissus (1947), Fargo (1996), and Cinema Paradiso (1988).

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