The American Cinematheque at the Aero Theatre presents a memorial tribute screening to the late actor Peter Boyle. A double feature screening of two of his films will be shown on Sunday, Feb. 4, at 7:30 p.m.
First up is a screening of “Taxi Driver” (1976). Boyle plays veteran cabbie “Wizard,” who holds court at the Beltmore Cafeteria, expounding on that “pursuit of happiness thing” available to all in this “American free country.” Martin Scorsese directed and Paul Schrader wrote the script.
Next on the same bill is “Joe” (1970), directed by John G. Avildsen (“Rocky”). This low-budget, indie film traces the adversarial relationship between a white-collar father and his hippie daughter. Susan Sarandon and Patrick McDermont co-star. Written by Norman Wexler.
All screenings are at the Max Palevsky Theatre at the Aero, 1328 Montana Ave. Tickets are available through www.fandango.com. General admission is $10, $7 for Cinematheque members, $9 for seniors (65 and older) and students with valid ID card. 24-Hour information is available by calling (323) 466-FILM.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on January 26, 2007. Read the original PDF.