As film studios continue to figure out exactly what the post-pandemic theatrical landscape looks like, a new avenue has emerged as a consistent way to bring audiences out to the theaters: repertory screenings of old movies. Although they have been around for ages, rep screenings have seen an uptick in recent years as independent theaters and megaplexes alike have struggled to find new movies to screen as the traditionally robust output of studio fare has seen a sharp decline.
The Belcourt Theatre’s excellent repertory programming has long been a local favorite, but the Restoration Roundup series has taken it to the next level. The series features a wide cross section of genres and eras, running the gamut from all-time classics to underseen gems, all rendered in pristine 4K restorations or newly uncovered 35 mm prints. It’s a feast for the eyes and an important resource for fans of the theatrical experience. Check out the list — if you’re a fan of movies, you’re bound to find something intriguing in there. Personally, I’m looking forward to the film-bro classic double feature of The Third Man and Pulp Fiction on Dec. 1. Or as a tribute to a titan of local film criticism, go see The Umbrellas of Cherbourg on Dec. 14 or 16 — that one was a favorite of the late, great Scene editor-in-chief Jim Ridley.
—Logan Butts
Reporter, Nashville Scene
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