By: The Dirt
Classic Hollywood intrigue is back in Davis this fall.
The Davis Odd Fellows, a classic in its own right, will host a three-week Classic Film Festival beginning the first Sunday of November featuring a lineup of 1970s murder mysteries handpicked by local film critic Derrick Bang.
Each screening will open with insights from Bang, who will share behind-the-scenes trivia, directorial details, and themes to watch for. A short Q&A will follow each film.
The festival kicks off with The Last of Sheila (1973) on November 2, followed by Chinatown (1974) on November 9, and concludes with Murder on the Orient Express (1974) November 16.
Admission and popcorn are free, and the Odd Fellows bar will be open for beer, wine, and soft drinks. Doors open at 6:29p, with films starting around 7:01p. Donations are welcome to support future screenings.
The Davis Odd Fellows Hall is located at 415 Second Street in downtown Davis. Learn more about the organization’s community programs at davislodge.org.
The Last of Sheila
A 1973 American whodunnit directed & produced by Herbert Ross, written by Anthony Perkins & Stephen Sondheim. It stars Richard Benjamin, Dyan Cannon, James Coburn, Joan Hackett, James Mason, Ian McShane, & Raquel Welch.
Chinatown
1974 American neo-noir mystery directed by Roman Polanski, ,written by Robert Towne. It stars Jack Nicholson & Faye Dunaway, with supporting performances from John Huston, John Hillerman, Perry Lopez, Burt Young, & Diane Ladd.
Murder on the Orient Express
The original 1974 British mystery film directed by Sidney Lumet, produced by John Brabourne & Richard Goodwin, and based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Agatha Christie. The film has an all-star cast, featuring Albert Finney, Richard Widmark, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman, Sean Connery, John Gielgud, Vanessa Redgrave, Michael York, Rachel Roberts, Jacqueline Bisset, & Anthony Perkins.
