Yale Film Archive

TONIGHT AT YALE: Grab your friends (or frenemies) and head to a special Art House Theater Day screening of Sean Baker's TANGERINE, with a few video extras from Baker himself! bit.ly/yalecinemix 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24 HQ L02 (320 York in New Haven)

Spike Lee's MO' BETTER BLUES had its world premiere in NYC 35 years ago today. Through a little movie magic, the music from Denzel Washington's trumpet's played by Terence Blanchard, and from Wesley Snipes's saxophone by Branford Marsalis. Mo' better makes it mo' better.

It's Christmas in July with a free screening of Tangerine, Sean Baker's Sundance hit set on Christmas Eve in Hollywood and shot entirely on iPhones. Join us for its tenth anniversary! bit.ly/yalecinemix 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24 HQ L02 (320 York in New Haven)

The Yale Film Archive has a new plant. Any suggestions for names, to go with Isabella Plantellini in the background there?

Step out for Art House Theater Day with a free screening of TANGERINE, featuring a few special video surprises from filmmaker Sean Baker! Free and open to all. bit.ly/yalecinemix 7 p.m. Thursday, July 24 HQ L02 (320 York in New Haven)

Happy 70th birthday to Kiyoshi Kurosawa, writer/director of films such as CURE, PULSE, TOKYO SONATA, and last year's CLOUD.

Don't you just love these Yale Summers? (IYKYK.) Enjoy your weekend, everyone!

Cheers to Yale School of Drama alumna Barbara O’Neil, born 115 years ago today. A few of her films include STELLA DALLAS (her debut), GONE WITH THE WIND (as Scarlett’s mother Ellen), and ALL THIS, AND HEAVEN TOO (for which she was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar).

Born 90 years ago today. I wish he were still here.

Happy 55th birthday to Apichatpong “Joe” Weerasethakul, born in Bangkok on July 16, 1970. His many exceptional films include MYSTERIOUS OBJECT AT NOON, TROPICAL MALADY, SYNDROMES AND A CENTURY, UNCLE BOONMEE WHO CAN RECALL HIS PAST LIVES, CEMETERY OF SPLENDOUR, and MEMORIA.

We have a weird crop circle situation outside our window today. Shyamalan SIGNS sequel?

Find out which films and TV shows were (and weren't) really filmed at Yale: your.yale.edu/youryale/light…

The Scopes "Monkey Trial" began 100 years ago today in Dayton, TN. It may be best known to film fans from Stanley Kramer's INHERIT THE WIND—starring Spencer Tracy and Fredric March in roles inspired by Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan—released 65 years ago this month.

TONIGHT AT YALE: Don’t walk, RUN to this free 35mm screening of Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi surveillance thriller MINORITY REPORT, starring Tom Cruise, Samantha Morton, Colin Farrell, and Max von Sydow. bit.ly/yalefilmtreasu… 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10 HQ L02 (320 York in New Haven)

I see a free 35mm screening of MINORITY REPORT in your future. Join us this Thursday at Yale, film fans. bit.ly/yalefilmtreasu… 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10 HQ L02 (320 York in New Haven)

Don't miss Tom Cruise and Samantha Morton in MINORITY REPORT, screening free in 35mm as part of the "Treasures from the Yale Film Archive" series. bit.ly/yalefilmtreasu… 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10 HQ L02 (320 York in New Haven)