And theyll enjoy it (almost).
Not surprisingly, there surely also will be post-screening alcoholic consumption for filmgoers seeking to ease the pain.
Rather, its announced purpose is to honor an important if long-ignored sector of American cinema the dark stuff.
Gwyneth Paltrow in Seven' (1995)Everett Collection
OK, the downers.
And the theaters (and bars) will be packed.
Its aim is to expand its program of restoration and education and stimulate cinema appreciation and attendance worldwide.
Critics called it brilliant but relentlessly merciless.
Festival organizers agree that the definition of bleak varies with taste.
My personal nominee would beDay of the Locust, about to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
But whileChinatownsparked an audience,Locustbleaked it out.
I dined with Schlesinger post-premiere, who had been studying his somber audience.
How have I managed to depress everyone?
Its the power of your picture, I replied lamely.
The movie was applauded by critics and cineastes.
It may make next years Bleak Week.
