Ipswich Film Society

The Last Picture Show (1971)

2012/13 Season

THE LAST PICTURE SHOW

USA 1971 (15)
118 minutes
Directed by Peter Bogdanovich

Ipswich Film Theatre - 8 April 2013 - 7.30pm
Set in a bleak, isolated, atrophied West Texas town which is slowly dying both economically and culturally, the film chronicles the generational rites of passage of a group of high school pupils. Set in the early 1950s the film pays homage to Hollywood’s classical age.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS: Saw it the first time around! Still thought it was one of the best films ever made. Has stood the test of time better than me; Always thought Texas was hot, but not in that way; Fascinating to see the young stars. A well acted but thoroughly depressing film; Hardly entertaining; Thought it would never end. Can’t think why it started.

The Last Picture Show (1971)

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