March Movies at Hyannis Arts Hall— THE SCORE, Friday March 13 in downtown Hyannis

Lions in March: Leading Men in Film

Hyannis Film Festival features great American actors and filmmakers
Tickets available on Eventbrite.com under Hyannis Film Festival listings.

Hyannis Film Festival presents its fifth consecutive late winter March movie series in Hyannis, at Hyannis Arts Hall performing arts center. This year’s program highlights leading men who’ve been honored with multiple awards for their superb acting, along with notable men and women behind the scenes. The lead actors, as well as others who helped create these films, are lions of the movie business in our time. During this month with the annual Academy Awards, these actors and moviemakers are past multiple nominees and winners of top awards.

All four films portray leading men struggling with their pasts, aging and disillusioned, tangled up in crime, murder mysteries, or international intrigue. They’re flawed antiheros seeking redemption and transformation.

The movies show on the four consecutive Fridays in March, at 7 pm. Admission is $15, in the new screening room at Hyannis Arts Hall, 81 Willow Avenue, in downtown Hyannis. Seating is limited to 45, with advance general seating tickets available now on eventbrite.com. Light refreshments available. Each contains adult-level content, with profanity, violence and sexual situations. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Advance tickets include a complimentary soft drink and movie snack. Tickets available on Eventbrite.com under Hyannis Film Festival listings.

What's ahead

Friday, March 13, 7 pm

The Score, 2001 • Robert De Niro plays a seasoned safe-cracker who agrees to one more big heist before retiring, and he seemingly succeeds. The captivating co-stars include Angela Bassett, Edward Norton, and Marlon Brando in his last film role. Directed by Frank Oz. Among its many favorable reviewers, Roger Ebert called it "the best pure heist movie in recent years." Running time 2 hrs, 4 mins. Rated R.

Friday, March 20, 7 pm

The American, 2010 This suspense thriller set in Europe stars the compelling George Clooney as a professional assassin who wants out, but he trusts few and can find no release or peace from his past. Directed by Anton Corbijn in a retro Euro-thriller style. Running time 1 hr, 45 mins. Rated R.

Friday, March 27, 7 pm

Carlito’s Way, 1993 • Brian DePalma directs Al Pacino, their second collaboration after Scarface, as a Nuyorican criminal who wants to go straight and retire, but his criminal past drags him back. This throwback crime thriller is set in 1975 New York City. The notable supporting cast includes Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller, Luis Guzman, John Leguizamo, and Vigo Mortenson. Running time 2 hrs, 24 mins. Rated R.

Hyannis Arts Hall can be found in the Historic East End, off Center Street across from the Hyannis Transportation Center on Willow Avenue, facing Centerville Cleaners and the old P&B bus terminal. A gated walkway, on Main Street at the east end of the Federated Church of Hyannis, leads to Hyannis Arts Hall. A Google location search gives excellent driving routes. Limited on-street and off-street parking available at the building. Contact: Bill Ferrall, managing director, 508-228-8535.