SWORDS & SANDALS SERIES
Every Sunday, July 13-August 17, 2pm, in conjunction with the
special exhibition Roman Art from The Louvre.
Sunday, July 27, 2 p.m.
Spartacus
Stanley Kubrick’s epic adventure stars Kirk Douglas as the Thracian Spartacus, a slave trained to become a mighty gladiator. Uniting his fellow slaves, Spartacus heroically leads the fight to freedom from Roman rule, setting the stage for a vicious power struggle between two Roman senators. Peter Ustinov, Laurence Olivier, Charles Laughton, Jean Simmons, and Tony Curtis round out the superb cast. Winner of 4 Academy Awards®. Director: Stanley Kubrick 1960 USA 196min. PG-13
Other films:
Sunday, August 3, 2 p.m.
A Funny Thing Happened on the
Way to the Forum
Adapted from Stephen Sondheim’s bawdy musical comedy, Zero Mostel portrays the conniving Roman slave Pseudolus who has one wish: to purchase his freedom. With his master and mistress away for the day, Pseudolus learns that the master’s son, Hero (Michael Crawford), has fallen for a beautiful virgin in a slave merchant’s house. The ever-crafty Pseudolus then cooks up a scheme that will allow him to go free if he can procure the girl for Hero. Director: Richard Lester GB/USA 1966 99min. NR
Sunday, August 10, 2 p.m.
Fellini Satyricon
Adapted from Petronius’ observations at the court of Emperor Nero, Federico Fellini crafted this visually stunning look at the decadence and debauchery of ancient Rome. This dazzling tale revolves around two friends in ancient Rome, Encolpio and Ascilto, who fight over custody of the young Gitone. When the youth chooses his rival over him, Encolpio begins a bizarre journey that has him encountering Romans of every stripe and color. Director: Federico Fellini 1969 Italy/France 120min. R
Sunday, August 17, 2 p.m.
Gladiator
Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) names victorious Roman general Maximus (Russell Crowe) as his heir over his own son, Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix). But Commodus betrays them, kills his father, and assumes control of the empire. Maximus is sold into slavery and learns the ways of the gladiator. When Maximus returns to Rome to fight before the Emperor, he is intent on avenging the murder of his family. Winner of 5 Academy Awards®, including Best Picture. Director: Ridley Scott 2000 USA 154min. R
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