UNDER THE INFLUENCE: WRITERS ON FILM

UNDER THE INFLUENCE brings some of world's top literary figures to the screening room at the Crosby Street Hotel. Each writer introduces a film that has influenced their work. The film is screened, followed by a discussion with MICHAEL MAREN then cocktails, canapes and a book signing arrange by local bookstore McNALLY JACKSON. Some writers borrow explicitly and extravagantly from the films they have loved. With other writers, film is present in the rhythms and music of their prose. Either way, it's nearly impossible to find a contemporary writer whose work has not been shaped by the experience of cinema. Past guests have included PAUL AUSTER, ANDRE DUBUS III, JIM SHEPARD, JENNIFER EGAN, MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM, MARTIN AMIS and NICK FLYNN.

Tickets are $40 per person which includes the screening, Michael Maren's interview with the writer followed by cocktails & canapes and McNally Jackson book signing.

For reservations contact the hotel directly on:
T: 212 226 6400
E: events@crosbystreethotel.com

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MONDAY 17th JUNE at 7PM

MEG WOLITZER has selected the movie TERMS OF ENDEARMENT, of which she says:

"Terms of Endearment, though it has Jack Nicholson in top form in its cast, is a movie that's firmly carried by women.  And not only that, but women being funny.  (At least most of the way.) Imagine an era when two strong actresses (Shirley Maclaine and Debra Winger) could open a very commercial film.  That era feels so long ago, and when you see this film, with its combination of smart written comedy, fully developed characters and, finally pathos, you may wish it was 1983 all over again."