The Critic's Eye

Explore notable films from the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s that transcend their genres and permanently redefined how storytelling formulas are approached. These presentations will include post-screening talkbacks with Lawrence Toppman, former Charlotte Observer film critic and lifetime member of The Southeastern Film Critics Association; with conversation moderated by Tim Whitmire, Founder of CXN Advisory.

‘The Critic’s Eye’ film series is made possible in partnership with The Charlotte Ledger.

Unforgiven

Tue, Jul 9

Tue, Jul 9

7:00 pm

Director: Clint Eastwood Run Time: 130 min. Rating: R Release Year: 1992

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Jaimz Woolvett, Morgan Freeman, Richard Harris

Some legends will never be forgotten. Some wrongs can never be forgiven.

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Moonlight

Opens on July 30

Director: Barry Jenkins Run Time: 111 min. Rating: R Release Year: 2016

Starring: André Holland, Ashton Sanders, Janelle Monáe, Jharrel Jerome, Trevante Rhodes

This is the story of a lifetime

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Pan’s Labyrinth

Opens on August 13

Director: Guillermo del Toro Run Time: 118 min. Rating: R Release Year: 2006 Language: Spanish

Starring: Ariadna Gil, Doug Jones, Ivana Baquero, Maribel Verdú, Sergi López

What happens when make-believe believes it's real?

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Arrival

Opens on August 27

Director: Denis Villeneuve Run Time: 116 min. Rating: PG-13 Release Year: 2016

Starring: Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker, Jeremy Renner, Mark O'Brien, Michael Stuhlbarg

Why are they here?

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Spirited Away

Opens on September 10

Director: Hayao Miyazaki Run Time: 125 min. Rating: PG Release Year: 2001 Language: Japanese

Starring: Mari Natsuki, Miyu Irino, Rumi Hiiragi, Takashi Naito, Yasuko Sawaguchi

A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a...

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There Will Be Blood

Opens on October 1

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Run Time: 158 min. Rating: R Release Year: 2007

Starring: Ciarán Hinds, Daniel Day-Lewis, Dillon Freasier, Kevin J. O'Connor, Paul Dano

There will be greed. There will be vengeance.

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