Willem Dafoe playing a poet dragged back into relevance decades after everyone stopped reading him is exactly the register he is best in, and Samy Burch's script comes with a May December pedigree. Film Forum has it five times a day, which means you can walk up almost any afternoon and get in. If you want a new film rather than a repertory print, this is the one worth your Houston Street ticket.
What to expect
Film Forum is a four-screen non-profit cinema on West Houston Street with famously good projection and famously narrow lobbies. Showtimes run from just after noon into the evening. The concession stand's popcorn is a genuine draw and the crowd skews serious.
Good to know
- Take the 1 to Houston Street or the C/E to Spring Street
- Five showtimes a day means walk-up seats are usually available outside the evening peak
- Members get discounted admission; the box office will explain the options
- The lobby is small, so arrive close to showtime rather than very early
- Film Forum is wheelchair accessible with designated seating in each theatre
- Best for adults; this is a dialogue-driven drama
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Common questions
Who stars in Late Fame?
Willem Dafoe plays Ed Saxberger, a long-forgotten poet. The screenplay is by Samy Burch, who wrote May December.
How long is it?
96 minutes, released by Magnolia Pictures.
Are there many showtimes?
Film Forum is running it five times daily across the weekend, from early afternoon to a late evening show.
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